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Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School, Market Harborough
Situated on Northampton Road, just before the main town of Market Harborough, Progress House Day Nursery and Pre-School provides high quality care and education to children aged up to five years old.
As a Partou nursery, we value that all children are unique with their own personalities and characters. That’s why we encourage them to explore their natural interests through our tailored learning activities.
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
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 | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0 to 2 | £239.75 | £55.65 | £36.50 | £33.10 |
| 2+ | £227.25 | £53.90 | £34.85 | £31.40 |
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 £1.60 per morning session and £1.25 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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Progress House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01858 431700
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
96 Northampton Rd, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9HF
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What families say?
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Frances F
14 August 2024
All the staff at Progress House provide excellent care. Our daughter loves going and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! The staff have gone above and beyond in terms of encouraging our daughter with her eating, something she struggles with and nothing is ever too much trouble for them...
H W
03 July 2024
Lovely staff and environment. My son has learnt so much in his time here. So attentive and genuine, very happy we have our son at Progress House. Also love their healthy meals.
N S
03 July 2024
I have used Progress House Day Nursery for the last 4 years with my 3 children. I feel extremely grateful to have found such a homely, warm and inclusive childcare setting. All of the staff we have interacted with have always been kind, approachable and understanding with me and my children. Over th...
H D
03 July 2024
Both of my children have attended Progress House and we have been more than happy with the nursery. They have been cared for superbly as individuals and not for a second have we been concerned about entrusting our children to the staff here - all of whom are lovely. You could not ask for a better sta...
B M
29 June 2024
Both of my girls have come to the nursery at Partou Progress House and I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are incredible and have made my girls feel at home, happy and loved throughout their time here. This has helped to give my eldest such a positive start to school and my youngest is abs...
Helen L
29 June 2024
We have been with the nursery now for 5 years with our boy and now our little girl. We absolutely love the staff and have always felt very happy with the service given. Always 5 stars!
Jennifer R
28 June 2024
Excellent communication from drop off to pick up. Nice homely feel to the nursery. Staff are all friendly.
Stephanie T
19 June 2024
My husband and I have recently moved our daughter to Partou Progress House from another local nursery. She was at her previous setting for 6 months and we decided to move her here as all of the nursery's values align with ours. As a teacher, it is of vital importance to us that when she is in nursery...
Samantha B
28 March 2024
Out little girl wakes up excited to come to Progress House to see her badger friends. She is learning so much and it is a joy to see her develop. She is growing relationships with the staff and other children which is growing her confidence. The team work so hard to provide the best care. I know my...
Cressida K
09 March 2024
Progress House Day Nursery is incredible! I am so pleased my daughter is cared for by such loving people in a happy, safe and secure environment that she loves. My 20-month-old, confident toddler is thriving and Progress House has a part to play. From the minute you are welcomed in the morning, the a...
R W
21 December 2023
Progress House are absolutely amazing! As first-time parents, having never left our son in the care of anyone else before. Progress House was so kind, caring and welcoming. Our son loves his room and the staff shares his day with: he is happy and absolutely thriving! The staff provides us with update...
Katie C
21 December 2023
Both of our children have attended Progress House and we have always been very happy with the 'family' feel of the nursery and the care and attention that is provided. The children are very happy when at nursery and enjoy the activities provided. The care is excellent as is the management, with a com...
Jennifer H
18 August 2023
Fantastic nursery. All staff are very friendly and approachable. Always go above and beyond. All 3 of my children have attended and have had the best care. Very highly recommend.
Lucy S
11 July 2023
Best decision we made, sending our girls to Progress House Day Nursery. Extended family vibes. Amazing, caring, highly skilled staff. Have and will recommend to anyone looking for a nursery. Thank you all at Progress House.
Kayleigh T
11 July 2023
Progress House Day Nursery team are all super friendly and helpful. My child looks forward to his days here and talks about his carers constantly at home. He has come on leaps and bounds, week after week and I would not hesitate to recommend here to anyone.
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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