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Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School, Bidston
Partou Park Wood provides exceptional childcare and a unique forest school nursery experience to families in Bidston, Noctorum, Oxton, and surrounding areas.
We believe that embracing natural environments is a great way for children to develop a range of skills which is why the local woodlands and community farm play such a key role in our everyday activities. Children love taking part in our Forest School sessions with pretend campfires, gardening sessions, and environmental exploration proving huge favourites.
Facilities
A fabulous forest school setting that offers unique opportunities for stimulating adventures and learning in the woodland area
Exciting outdoor areas including obstacle courses, sensory gardens, planting patches and our very own nursery beehive!
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Amazing woodland-themed soft play rooms that encourage physical development and maximum fun for children
Highly-qualified childcare practitioners with safeguarding and first aid training
Funded Childcare Places Available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Full time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| £286.00 | £60.50 | £39.00 | £38.00 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £6.75 per morning session and £5.75 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School
0151 653 2653
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
97 Eleanor Road, Bidston, Wirral, CH43 7QW
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What families say?
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Kate C
13 August 2024
Park Wood has been absolutely amazing the whole time my daughter has attended. The staff are so lovely and really couldn't have done more when helping my daughter transition back to nursery after a year in hospital. The little touches such as taking 5 minutes to do her hair in the morning and givin...
Kath K
31 July 2024
So many good things I can say about Park Wood - both me and my son are treated like we are part of the Park Wood family! The staff have always made me feel reassured, he loves arriving in the morning and always has the biggest smile on his face when we pick him up. Would recommend this nursery to an...
Diane W
30 July 2024
I highly recommend Park Wood Day Nursery, it is an excellent nursery with lovely staff & management. They have a lovely outdoor play area as well as a wooded area for the little ones to explore. My daughter has attended preschool for 2 years from the age of 3, she has Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) a...
Amanda W
30 July 2024
Our little girl joined Park Wood in March when she was 13 months old. She joined just as I was returning to work. The team at Park Wood really went above and beyond to help both myself and my little girl feel at ease. The girls in the baby room really couldn't have done enough for our little one and ...
S G
15 March 2024
A lovely nursery with wonderful staff. My daughter started in January and has come along so well, she is always so excited to go to nursery! Such a lovely environment for children especially with the outdoor setting. Would recommend this nursery to everyone.
B I
18 December 2023
My daughter has been attending Park Wood for a year now. I have moved out of the area in this time but kept her there due to how well she has progressed and how much she enjoys it. She started in the baby room which is run tremendously and good staffing-to-child ratio. There was appropriate integrati...
Lucy C
22 April 2023
Our little boy started in November 2022 at 17 months. When we first came to visit we were immediately struck by how friendly and well equipped the place seemed and in such a lovely setting. There was a feeling of happy activity. It is extremely child led and gentle and we have been fully supported w...
B P
21 April 2023
My experience with Park Wood Nursery is very positive. My son wakes up the morning of nursery and loves that he’s going in, no problems at all since my son started. His progress has been amazing, he’s spoken more, knows what more things are every week and the staff are always up to date with the ...
Chelsea M
21 April 2023
Park Wood have amazing with me since my little boy started at 9 months. He's come on lots and is better with people as he's very shy. Staff are amazing also, a great team and I felt at ease leaving my little boy to go back to work.
Jenna D
21 April 2023
My daughter has attended Park Wood from being 8 months old and she absolutely loves it. There is always an excellent array of activities on offer, and the food options are great too. The staff are really friendly and always make a fuss. Thank you Park Wood for your continued support and care for my d...
H M
19 April 2023
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she’s come on leaps and bounds since starting in February. All the staff are lovely and friendly and she is always smiling when I drop her off and pick her up. Nothing is ever a problem for them!
Niamh T
13 March 2023
Park Wood Private Day Nursery and Pre-school is an amazing nursery! My little boy has been attending since he was 6 months old and it’s the best decision I made trusting the caring staff. The facilities they have are amazing for the children lots of outdoor space and a soft play area. The app keep...
Louise L
13 March 2023
My two daughters have been to Park Wood and have really thrived there. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about the girls, and the continuity is lovely as they progress up through the different rooms but still maintain a great relationship with all the staff. I love that they spend time ...
Elena L
13 March 2023
Lovely nursery. The girls are lovely; they do a fantastic job. My little one just loves going to the nursery every single day; she never says no if she doesn't go, she'll ask to go - that shows you that she is treated well.
Helen B
15 February 2023
Park Wood Private Day Nursery and Pre-school is an excellent nursery. All the staff are kind, considerate and professional. Everyone remembers my daughter, even once she has moved classes, the previous staff are so loving towards her. The outside space is amazing, a proper forest for them to run ar...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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