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Why choose Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School in Shepperton?
Easy to reach from both Shepperton Town Centre and Shepperton Railway Station, Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School is highly attractive to parents living and working in the local area. The nursery is just a minute’s walk away from Shepperton Station which links directly into central London and the surrounding areas so perfect for commuting families.
We are proud to be rated Good by OFSTED who highlighted strong relationships between children, staff and families which helps children to settle into nursery life well and supports them to progress.
Our nursery is filled with fun, educational resources that stimulate children’s creativity and encourage their natural development. A standout feature is our huge, well-maintained and hygienic, 3-storey soft play area which is loved by children and used to develop key physical skills.
Soft play is great for building confidence and problem solving in a safe environment. Whilst children are having fun, they are also developing motor and cognitive skills which are essential parts of early years education.
Our bright airy rooms encourage play and exploration whilst helping children to develop emotional regulation skills in a natural environment. We also have a large, secure, enclosed garden area with a mud kitchen and a smaller sensory garden which can be accessed freely by all children so they can benefit from outdoor play.
We also take regular trips into the local community to our local park and shops; children love visiting the shops and choosing fruits for snacks which is great for building confidence.
Our friendly nursery team love learning about what sparks wonder in your children and use this knowledge to help them to learn and grown whilst having fun during their time with us.
This easily accessible nursery in Shepperton provides a fun and nurturing environment for local children – we’d love you to come and take a look and see how Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School in Shepperton could support your family!
Facilities
Large, bright and airy playrooms offering the perfect environment for children to learn and have fun
Huge soft play area with three levels of challenging, fun obstacles which support the development of physical skills
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Enclosed garden area, equipped with climbing frames, mud kitchens, sensory gardens and more to explore
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interest of every child
Funded childcare places available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £88.75 | £399.38 | £6.70 | £53.25 | £53.25 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.05 | £50.25 | £5.65 | £4.40 | |
| Consumables | £3.95 | £19.75 | £2.20 | £1.75 | |
| Total | £102.75 | £469.38 | £61.10 | £59.40 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Surrey Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year-round childcare at Partou Playtime will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Surrey for Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Playtime
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01932 246747
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Shepperton Playtime Nursery, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, TW17 8AG
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What do families say about Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School in Shepperton?
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A F
03 April 2025
Happy children, lovely staff, great facilities, passion & care shown consistently and fabulous learning and guidance. My children love it here and are thriving! I can't thank the nursery and staff enough for all of their support.
Craig E
03 April 2025
I can't speak more highly of the nursery, when my daughter first started, I was worried about leaving her there, in a strange place and with people I didn't know. But the nursery has been amazing for her, she has learnt so much, loves going, and the staff are brilliant. I can't fault anything, and wo...
J H
03 April 2025
My son has been going here for a year now and we've never had any issues. Friendly staff always willing to do more for you and my little one. A good breakdown of younger ages upstairs and older down, which he will be going into.
O L
21 March 2025
My son has been attending the nursery for 2 year now since he was 1 and he has loved every room he has been in. Now in preschool, he is thriving and happily goes in every day. The room leader and the team make sure to have meaningful interactions with kids while also instilling good daily habits. We ...
Clare W
21 March 2025
Partou Playtime is such a kind a friendly nursery. The staff are amazing! My son and daughter have loved it here and now our third child will also soon be starting. The bright and airy interior is a lovely atmosphere for the children to play and learn in and the staff take great care in keeping it ni...
C B
21 March 2025
The teachers are very interested in children, communicate well with parents and do great activities with the children. I really recommend them to anyone - A special team, actively involved in the development and education of children.!!!
Georgia B
27 February 2025
Sent my firstborn from 2016. My daughter now currently goes to this nursery and still love it . She's comfortable with all of the staff and we have thorough handovers for nappy changes/ food, what she's been doing during the day and what toys she plays with and new skills she's learnt. All of the sta...
Anna O
27 February 2025
We have a had a wonderful experience so far at Playtime nursery, we were supported very well all through our daughters settling in period and now feel very comfortable leaving her with the team there as a home away from home. Thankyou very much for making her welcome. She is learning lots everyday an...
E E
28 October 2024
My youngest daughter has attended this nursery since she was 1 years old. She is now 2 1/2. She goes in happy every morning which makes me feel reassured. I like the fact that there is lots of space in the nursery and lots of outdoor space too. Having an indoor soft play to use on rainy days is anoth...
Vittoria F
02 March 2024
The indoor and outdoor facilities are excellent. Mealtimes are varied and healthy. All staff are exceptionally caring and our daughter has loved it there. I would definitely recommend Playtime Nursery - Shepperton as the best nursery in the area!
Kimberley D
16 February 2024
My son (now 4 years old ) has been attending Playtime Nursery since he was 1. He absolutely loves going to preschool. He can’t wait to see his friends and key workers. He's always so excited to show me what he’s learnt from preschool. Highest quality of care from management and key workers.
L B
15 February 2024
Our child continues to develop brilliantly whilst at Playtime Nursery, always happy to go and happy when we pick him up and talks about it when he’s not there. Very happy with Playtime (Shepperton) and looking forward to watching him develop further.
Claire C
07 March 2023
My daughter has always been so happy at Playtime, she is well loved and looked after by the staff there. She’s made lots of friends and is always excited to go to nursery. Playtime is open during school holidays and very close to the train station which really helps balancing family and work life.
K G
07 March 2023
My little boy has been with the nursery since October. He is our first child and therefore I was extremely nervous about the whole experience but the management and staff made me and my husband feel so at ease. They gave us settling in sessions so that my little boy was able to get used to it to star...
Stephanie E
07 March 2023
My little one joined 2 months ago at 6 months old. Right from our initial tour I was filled with confidence that she would be well taken care of here. Staff are so friendly. I am updated about everything. Management team go above and beyond!
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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