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Why choose Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School in Harrogate?
Set in a magnificent Edwardian building on the quiet Duchy Estate, Partou Safehands provides high quality early years’ care and education to families in Harrogate.
Our beautiful location on the peaceful Kent Road in Harrogate means that we are able to children out for walks and outings in this safe, low-traffic area. Children enjoy exploring the local area, and this is great for fostering a sense of community and building their confidence.
Our large, spacious playrooms are well resourced with home-from-home role play activities, safe climbing areas and inspiring activities that encourage children to learn and develop through play. Neutrally decorated and filled with natural light; children’s imaginations can run free, and our dedicated nursery team work hard to curate interesting, child-led activities to encourage exploration and learning. You can take a look at our activities on our Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School Facebook page.
Outdoor play is an important part of early years’ development, and our nursery has a large outdoor area with plenty of activities and toys for children to enjoy. We have a separate garden for younger children, so all children have outdoor access safely throughout the day to encourage development and fun in a safe and age-appropriate way. Playing outdoors encourages development of problem-solving skills, independence, confidence and important motor skills as well as aiding emotional regulation and alleviating stress and anxiety meaning this is a great way for children to develop whilst having fun. Our peaceful location means that children enjoy nature sounds whilst outside helping to build a love of the world around them.
We are lucky to have soft play facilities which children have supervised access to with practitioners who actively engage with them whilst using these. Soft play has a wide range of benefits for children’s physical and emotional development including building confidence through safe risk-taking, finding creative ways to solve problems, building motor skills and spacial awareness and encouraging independence.
Our long-standing and diverse nursery team really set our nursery apart due to the individualised care and attention they dedicate to children and families. Low turnover provides children with a high level of consistency which allows them to thrive with confidence. We also have a Qualified Teacher within our pre-school helping to prepare children for the next important stage of their early years’ education at Primary School
If you are looking for a nursery in a lovely, peaceful location with a nurturing team who encourage children’s development and confidence through play and engaging activities – we think you’ll love Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School in Harrogate!
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms with dedicated free-flow play areas which encourage independence for pre-school children
Great parent partnerships with an online learning journal which allows you to track your child’s progress from home
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor learning environments with filled with fun equipment that can be explored in all weather
Private on-site parking, making it easy for parents to visit, pick up and drop off their little ones
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £59.50 | £267.75 | £35.70 | £35.70 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.30 | £4.55 |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.70 | £1.45 |
| Total | £72.50 | £332.75 | £42.70 | £41.70 |
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 close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Safehands 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 Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School work with North Yorkshire 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 Safehands 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 North Yorkshire for Partou Safehands 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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Safehands
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01423 525544
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2LH
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What do families say about Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School in Harrogate?
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Elaine B
31 October 2025
My granddaughter started nursery in the baby room and has now progressed to Toddler/Pre School (October 2025). She settled well and continues to thoroughly enjoy nursery with the help of the professional caring staff. She now pretends to phone members of staff on her toy phone for a chat! She e...
Gabriela M
29 October 2025
Our son started nursery at Safeands in Sept 2025 (16 months old). We looked at many nurseries in the area and chose Safehands because of its bright rooms, cleanliness, great outdoor area, and last but not least, very healthy food menus. As parents, we were nervous about him being away from us for the...
Natalia J
28 October 2025
I can't recommend Safehands Nursery highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our child, the team has been nothing short of amazing. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do - you can really tell they love working with children. The environment is clean, safe, and wel...
Charlotte C
23 October 2025
Our son started nursery in the baby room in September 2025. He has settled in well over the past couple of months and goes in each day happily. We love to see the regular pictures and updates of what he has been getting up to each day on the parent app. He particularly enjoys being in the soft play r...
Sally W
22 October 2025
My twin daughters started in September 2 days a week, initially one of my daughters was very upset and didn't want to go but after 2 weeks, both of them love going and run into the room smiling. The staff are so friendly and I feel they really take time to know the girls well. There are lots of orga...
Kelly T
14 October 2025
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting in June. The girls are amazing and caring, always so excited when my daughter arrives. They have helped her with trying new foods and the chef will always try and adapt to a child's taste and make something my daughter will try or will eat. As a...
Jayde B
13 October 2025
My 10 month old son is quite a clingy and shy boy, and I was really worried about him attending a nursery, but Safehands have been absolutely amazing! After a week of being there, my son has thrived and become a lot more sociable! He loves the nursery! There is no tears when he goes on a morning and ...
Rebecca F
30 July 2025
My child has been at Safehands since June 2025. The nursery manager is lovely - I wanted to ease my child in and she was accommodating in my child doing half days leading up to full days. The staff are so lovely and have spent time getting to know my child and how to best help them settle in. They ...
M B
28 July 2025
Our son started Safehands in May 2025, and from the very beginning, we have felt completely reassured and grateful for the care he's received. From our very first show around, through the settling-in sessions, to where he is now, the team has consistently gone above and beyond to make him feel safe, ...
Lauren K
10 July 2025
My little boy has been at Safehands now for almost 6 months, and I am really happy with the care he receives, as well as the high level of communication to us, I have complete trust in all of the team. Seeing how my little one is flourishing and enjoying nursery puts us at so much ease, and confirms ...
Laura W
08 May 2025
Our son has been at Safe Hands for just over 2 months now and we have seen some huge improvements with him socially. He absolutely loves going to nursery and it's wonderful to watch him smile and play with his friends there at such a young age. The manager and her staff are extremely attentive and I ...
C W
13 December 2024
Safehands is a really lovely nursery with lots of space for kids to run around and play, but also many areas for learning and development. We knew we were going to choose Safehands as soon as we finished the tour. The staff are very friendly and amazing with little kids and babies. We are very happy ...
M S
11 January 2024
The nursery has undergone a series of changes in recent months and has now settled into a fantastic routine and structure. Our daughter is excited to attend which is the only review I need! It feels like a warmer and welcoming environment for both staff and children. The manager has stepped into the ...
A S
04 January 2024
Since the new manager took over there seems to be a really good energy about the nursery. There are lots of new initiatives and it feels like the team are trying hard to bring a great experience. The nativity in particular was so lovely and clearly everyone had worked hard preparing it.
Danika F
27 April 2023
My child has learnt a lot at nursery and the staff have always been a great support to myself and helping my child learn. It's a really good nursery he's met the best teachers and friends in his time here and we will miss them all, my child will miss everyone. Thank you for all the hard work.
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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