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Silchester Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School, Taplow
Located on Bath Road, between Maidenhead and Bray, Partou Silchester Manor is a high-quality provider of childcare and Early Years education.
The nursery’s exceptional outdoor provision and ‘children first’ approach ensures that it is not only popular within the local community but also attracts parents from the surrounding areas of Ascot, Windsor, and Berkshire Village.
Facilities
Fantastic indoor environments with a wide range of fun, educational resources
Supportive team of highly qualified practitioners who put the individual needs and interests of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Several large outdoor environments, including a woodlands activity centre that’s favoured by children and staff alike
Great parent partnerships, helping you remain informed on your child’s progress throughout their time with us
Funded childcare places available
Meet our Nursery Manager
Samina Moor
Nursery Manager
Hello, my name is Samina Noor and I am the Manager here at Partou Silchester Manor.
I hold a NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Education and have had the privilege of working with children of all ages during my 20 years childcare experience. I believe that ‘Early Years’ plays a vital role in shaping young minds, for their cognitive development, their ability to think and being able to problem solve. My team at Silchester take pride not only at offering high standard of care but also in providing a rich and fun filled environment which allows children to make choices, explore, learn, and develop.
Being a mum of 2 young children I respect the feelings of our families and understand the importance of positive relationships. My team and I work closely with our families to ensure that together we can create best childhood experiences for our children.
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| Care | £84.50 | £380.25 | £6.35 | £50.70 | £50.70 | £71.00 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.85 | £49.25 | £5.55 | £4.30 | £5.55 | |
| Consumables | £3.15 | £15.75 | £1.75 | £1.40 | £1.75 | |
| Total | £97.50 | £445.25 | £58.00 | £56.40 | £78.30 |
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 Silchester Manor 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 Silchester Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Buckinghamshire 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 Silchester Manor 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 Buckinghamshire Local Authority for Partou Silchester Manor 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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Silchester Manor
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01628 778890
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Bath Rd, Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0AP
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What families say?
Overall rating
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B M
01 October 2019
The garden is a great size and my grandchild enjoys her time here. She is happy here and her confidence has developed, which the girls have worked on with her. Her being a fussy eater was a worry, but her key worker has supported with this. Very happy with everything the nursery offers.
H C
11 March 2025
We are very happy with our child's experience at nursery, in the baby room, 3 days a week. He is happy when seeing practitioners, who are friendly and follow his progress closely. They update the diary daily, so that we know what he has eaten and how much he has slept. They also give us more detail w...
Amy R
10 March 2025
My daughter of 19 months attends this nursery full time and absolutely loves it (so much so, she sometimes doesn't want to leave and wants me to stay and play instead). The staff are super lovely, caring and great at their jobs. Thanks so much for taking care of my girl.
T S
10 March 2025
The nursery has helped my child to grow in confidence, to eat more and to build his vocabulary. He enjoys coming to nursery everyday which is a great comfort to us knowing that he is happy and in safe hands.
Hannah F
11 December 2024
My son of 20+ months is really thriving. We are very happy with this team and all of the facilities, especially the garden. He is so well taken care of.
Fiona W
21 November 2024
The team at Silchester Manor are incredible. They are all so welcoming to our daughter and have really worked in partnership with us to ensure the best experience possible for all of us. The atmosphere is always friendly and we can see the result of their dedication in the behaviour of our daughter. ...
D W
13 September 2024
Our daughter attended Silchester Manor for 2 years. As well as the friendly and supportive day-to-day care in the baby and 2-3s rooms, we hugely appreciated the kind, flexible and understanding approach of the management team. No query was ever too small for them, and they went above and beyond to in...
R S
07 June 2024
Our son loves his time at Partou and has grown into a confident little toddler during his time in the nursery. He has developed a close bond with his keyworker and other practitioners who are amazing with children. The garden facilities and the sleep room in the baby room have been particular highlig...
Kuldeep K
26 April 2024
My experience with Silchester Manor Day has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment my boys (elder one now 6 and little one now 2) started attending, I've been thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the nursery. The staff at Silchester Manor are not only highly professional but also inc...
Jasmin S
22 March 2024
Silchester Manor is a great nursery. The staff are very supportive, especially with the settling-in process and calming the nerves of parents. The communications have been open from the start, and they really know how to meet my daughter's needs.
Nuria G
21 March 2024
Our son has been attending for several months now, after moving to Maidenhead. All the children were very welcoming, and the team understood his needs and helped him settle in. He is developing his confidence and keeps surprising us with all the things he learns. He also has built strong friendships,...
Gabriella L
10 November 2023
Both my sons have been attending Silchester for a year now and since then, they have both flourished and are so happy to start their day here. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm and supportive. The daily updates we receive via the app are great. I can see they are happy and busy learning in a cr...
Tanu S
02 September 2023
My son has been here for the last 4 years and there is not a day of unhappiness or doubt in my mind. I am always given updates and reviews of my child and his progress. He has been allowed to speak his mind, be creative and develop as a boy. The teachers are extremely supportive yet add a creative ag...
D G
02 September 2023
Both of my children have attended Silchester since they were 12 months old. My eldest is 4 and will be leaving to start school in September which will be a very sad time for him as he's been so happy at Silchester! The staff are excellent and the outside space for the children to play in and roam and...
Cassie C
01 August 2023
We have been very happy with Silchester Day Nursery since our son began in February. The facilities are fantastic, with a huge amount of space both indoor and outside, this is especially well-suited to our little boy's love of the outdoors. The staff have been equally fantastic, communication is exce...
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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