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Why choose Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Market Harborough?
Located on Northampton Road on the edge of Market Harborough, Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Market Harborough, Lubenham, Foxton and the surrounding Leicestershire area. We have our own on-site car park, making drop-offs and pick-ups safe and convenient for busy families as they head off to their next destination.
From the moment you walk through the door, Partou Progress House feels warm, friendly and genuinely welcoming in a way that families notice straight away and children respond to immediately. Our home-from-home environment means children settle well and quickly feel like they belong, and that sense of security is the foundation for everything that follows. Ofsted noted that children develop secure emotional attachments with staff, build confidence and maintain strong relationships so families can rest assured that children are happy, safe and healthy here.
A big part of what makes that possible is our long-standing team. The team at Partou Progress House has been together for a long time, which means children are cared for by familiar, consistent faces throughout their time with us. Families build real relationships with the nursery team, and parents regularly return with younger siblings, which tells us everything we need to know! Reviews from families consistently highlight the warmth and enthusiasm of our team, and how children genuinely look forward to coming in each day.
Our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ curriculum is ambitious and well-implemented, designed to spark curiosity and build independence from the very earliest age. Babies are gently encouraged to feed themselves; toddlers practice drinking from open cups and washing their faces, and older children grow in confidence and capability every week. Staff celebrate every effort with real warmth, and children thrive on that positive attention.
Mealtimes are an important part of the day at Progress House. Our on-site chef prepares healthy, home-cooked meals fresh every day, catering for all dietary needs, and families often tell us how well their children eat here. It’s the kind of detail that makes a real difference to children’s wellbeing and to the peace of mind of the families who trust us with their little ones.
Community is important to us too. Children go on small group outings into the local area, exploring Market Harborough and building confidence in new social situations beyond the nursery walls. These experiences bring learning to life and help children develop a sense of the wider world around them.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Market Harborough with a genuinely caring team, a home from home feel and a real focus on helping every child thrive, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Facilities
An exciting experience tailored around the individual needs and interests of each child
Highly qualified, experienced staff who love putting the needs and interests of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fully equipped outdoor space that encourages freedom and expression in all weathers
Excellent parent partnerships with regular chats and online journals providing regular progress updates
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 | £62.00 | £279.00 | £4.65 | £37.20 | £37.20 |
| Meals & snacks | £3.05 | £15.25 | £1.70 | £1.35 | |
| Consumables | £0.95 | £4.75 | £0.55 | £0.40 | |
| Total | £66.00 | £299.00 | £39.45 | £38.95 |
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 Progress House 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 Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Leicestershire 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. 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 Progress House will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
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 Leicestershire Local Authority for Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Term
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Autumn
Sept – Dec |
Spring
Jan – March |
Summer
April – August |
| Term Duration | 15 Weeks | 11 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 1st Sept – 17th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 13th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 27th Oct – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 27th March | 1st June – 10th 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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Progress House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01858 431700
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
96 Northampton Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF
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What do families say about Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Market Harborough?
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Richard M
30 March 2026
Progress House is a very friendly nursery with caring staff and very professional team. Thomas really looks forward to coming every day and has made huge progress with all part of his personal developmet.
S W
17 March 2026
We can't thank Progress House enough for all their support with our children, they are friendly and caring and nothing is too much. They are really great!
S S
17 March 2026
Excellent experience from day 1. Staff have all been great and our son loves coming here.
Thomas G
17 March 2026
Fantastic all round can't complete, great staff and care activities etc all brilliant.
Sarah P
05 February 2026
Our daughter really enjoys going to nursery. The staff are always friendly and go above to make sure she is supported and happy.
Michael H
05 February 2026
My son has settled in very well at the nursery. This is his first experience away from home and he has progressed very well. The team are great communicators, and he eats very well!
G C
05 February 2026
We are incredibly happy with the overall experience. Staff great, all brilliant so far!
Mark E
15 November 2025
Very friendly, caring team who always greet us and the girls with such enthusiasm and warmth. The app is a good bit of kit keeping us updated throughout the day. Would recommend the team to care and support your kids each day.
R W
14 November 2025
My child is anxious when I leave him but the staff are great at helping him once I leave. I have confidence that he will be happy and looked after once he has settled.
Kristian F
29 October 2025
Sammy, Joe, Ellis but to name a few of the kind, caring and professional nursery workers. Oliver always had fun-filled days and enjoys going to nursery.
Lizzy Q
22 October 2025
The team have been amazing in settling our little boy into the nursery, in particular Sammie, Jo & the whole hedgehogs team! He has thrived since being at the nursery and we love getting updates on how he's doing throughout the day and seeing the team engage with him and all the activities he is do...
James C
01 July 2025
The team at Progress House have looked after our daughter since she was one. During this time she has always enjoyed her time. Even on the mornings when she wasn't keen the team engaged her and addressed any worries or concerns she had. The variety of activities and learning has helped her develop ou...
Emma W
01 July 2025
My girls love Progress House and have found this to be their second home. The staff treat them with lots of care and affection. I would like them to be out doors more and when my child first joined she was taken on trips to park etc. which I would like to be brought back. Otherwise wonderful.
M C
01 July 2025
Our son has had a great time at Progress House. We have been delighted to see how much he has grown and developed, as well as how his friendships have developed. The only thing we would like to see added is more rips outside/to the park. The staff are great.
E M
02 April 2025
Fantastic! Our daughter loves her time here. She is always excited to come and see the staff that work in her room. She loves that she can spend time outside and see her cousin from another group. As parents we are happy that she is happy and enjoys her time at nursery.
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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