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Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stafford
Situated on the site of Stafford General Hospital, Smileys Day Nursery and Pre-School specialises in providing high-quality childcare to NHS staff as well as families in the local community.
As a Partou nursery, we believe in giving children the best start possible their educational journey. That’s why our staff work incredibly hard to deliver fun, engaging learning activities which develop key skills and grow confidence.
Facilities
A purpose-built setting with bright, spacious playrooms perfect for fun learning activities
Highly qualified, experienced staff who put the needs and interests of children first
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Large outdoor area with dedicated spaces for each age group to play games and experiment
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 | 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 | 9.00am-4.00pm |
| Care | £56.25 | £253.13 | £4.25 | £33.75 | £33.75 | £47.25 |
| Meals & snacks | £6.05 | £30.25 | £3.45 | £2.60 | £3.45 | |
| Consumables | £1.95 | £9.75 | £1.10 | £0.85 | £1.10 | |
| Total | £64.25 | £293.13 | £38.30 | £37.20 | £51.80 |
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.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Smileys 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 Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Staffordshire 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Smileys will receive 10.96/21.92 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 Staffordshire for Partou Smileys 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 | 8th June – 25th 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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Smileys
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01785 220720
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
General Hospital, Weston Rd, Stafford ST16 3SA
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What families say?
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B T
09 April 2025
My child is very happy when reaches nursery, which means that the staff be cute with him. I am happy that they have many different activities.
L L
09 April 2025
My experience with Smileys Nursery has only been a positive one. The staff are caring, kind and always have a willingness to help. Both my children are met with love and staff are attentive to their needs. My children's interests are encouraged and supported. My daughter's confidence has soared since...
S H
04 April 2025
I feel like my baby is very safe and cared for by Smileys, I can trust them to provide the most excellent support for her in her development, brushing on her specific interests and needs. When I pick her up she has always had the most fun and has a big smile on her face.
H D
19 March 2025
I am confident that my child is happy, safe and content at nursery. The staff are great and communicate efficiently. My child has developed wonderfully and believe the nursery have had a positive impact with this.
H S
19 March 2025
Great feel to the nursery and all staff are very friendly and welcoming every day! Food and activities offered is good with lots of variety. Regular updates on the app are good to show daily activities and other info.
Sophie O
04 September 2024
My daughter has been attending Smileys for 4 months now and I couldn't be happier with the setting. She settled well and she has made strong bonds with the staff and leaders of the nursery. I feel confident that she is being well cared for by a group of staff who are experienced and who genuinely lov...
H M
03 September 2024
They are the best and all the staff are excellent. Smile staff and also very helpful. My princess is just 8 months but she loves all the staff and they take care of her. I feel so relaxed when I'm at work because I know she is in safe hands and a safe environment. The nursery is very clean all the ti...
Sian M
21 November 2023
My child seems to be getting along really well at nursery and is loving it. The staff are really lovely and welcoming.
Kerry F
15 November 2023
My child really enjoys the nursery. The girls are brilliant and have been great with her allergy. Nursery is much better since refurb.
Sophie E
15 November 2023
My little boy started here in September. He was a little unsettled at first, which was to be expected, but the girls in the baby room really made him feel welcome and helped him settle in really well. Would highly recommend this nursery. He now really enjoys coming and loves playing with all the toys...
C B
15 November 2023
Smileys is a great nursery and I noticed my son has come on loads since he started with his speech. Staff are all friendly and great with helping my son when he has been overwhelmed.
J H
08 November 2023
My son is really happy at Smileys and has come on really well. We had concerns regarding the food changes but they were dealt with really well.
Hannah F
08 November 2023
My son only started beginning of September and he absolutely loves it and we have had no issues.
Laura H
08 November 2023
I feel very happy with bringing my son into the nursery, the girls in the baby room are always very smiley and he is always excited to come, I have no concerns and feel that I am always listened to.
Laura S
05 July 2023
Really happy with our experience so far. It was really hard for me to leave my child, but the girls have really helped me, as well as my child. My child has settled in really well, thanks to the staff.
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
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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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