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Playtime Day Nursery & Pre-School, 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.
Our excellent setting is filled with fun, educational resources that stimulate children’s creativity and encourage their natural development. A standout feature is our huge soft play area which is loved by children and used to develop key physical skills.
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, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
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 families say?
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Emma B
13 November 2016
My Godchild attends Playtime Nursery - Shepperton. He thoroughly enjoys his days there. He can't wait to tell us what he has been up to. He has lots of friends and has made excellent progress this term. He now eats a variety of food which in the past has been an issue. Watching other children eat a v...
Claire G
18 February 2016
My godchild has a fantastic time here, she learns all her key stage requirements, food cooked fresh on site and the staff are great. Management are always on hand to assist with any queries. Even the new uniform is lovely!
M M
19 February 2019
This nursery have brought my granddaughter into her own. We collect her and she is always happy and the staff are awesome. When she moves up each time a member of staff takes us to the next level and introduces us to who is running that level. We feel that she is in a very positive and safe place wh...
Jeff W
26 February 2018
My granddaughter has really progressed in all areas of her development recently. She is now walking and saying a lot more. My granddaughter always looks so happy when I pick her up from nursery. She seems to have really settled into Mini Tots and gets along with everyone.
James H
29 February 2016
My grandchild as been going to the nursery since December 2014. I have always found the staff very helpful and friendly. My grandchild is very happy there. Overall it is a excellent nursery run by professional staff.
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.
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.
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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