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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
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
| Age | Weekly rate (5 full days |
Full day 8am – 6pm |
Morning session 8am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| 0-2 | £500.00 | £106.00 | £64.25 | £55.50 |
| 2-3 | £462.50 | £99.75 | £60.75 | £51.50 |
| 3-5 | £436.25 | £95.25 | £56.75 | £50.25 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £14.00 | £7.85 | £6.15 |
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Playtime
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01932 246747
Mon - Fri, 8.00am 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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