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Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School, Leyland
Set in a former school building, Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery and Pre-School features large, spacious playrooms and one of the largest outdoor nursery areas in the North West.
Located on School Lane, just off the B5256 Golden Hill Lane, we are in easy reach of both the motorway network and Leyland station, making us an ideal choice for parents throughout our local community.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms filled with a wide range of fun, educational activities
A comprehensive curriculum that reflects and develops on the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Large outdoor play area with special soft surface play areas for younger children
Excellent parent partnerships, allowing you to remain informed on your child’s progress
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 | £56.75 | £255.38 | £34.05 | £34.05 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.65 | £4.40 |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.50 | £1.45 |
| Total | £68.75 | £315.38 | £40.20 | £39.90 |
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).
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
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.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including bank holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Stonehouse 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 Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Lancashire 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 Stonehouse 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 Lancashire Local Authority for Partou Stonehouse 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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Stonehouse
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01772 435529
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
90 School Lane, Leyland, PR25 2TU
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What families say?
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L B
03 April 2025
The staff are always lovely and pleasant. They take the time to get to know the childrens likes/dislikes. I love hearing about what my child has been doing or being given the paintings etc. The nursery itself has plenty of indoor and outdoor space to explore! The only disappointment is that their i...
E K
09 November 2024
My daughter has been at the nursery just over 3 months. She took a little time to settle, during this time the staff were so caring and went out of their way to help her settle, cuddling and consoling her. The only slight disappointment I had was with the food on occasion - there was no alternative ...
C N
19 July 2023
My twins came last year and always have the zeal to come to the nursery every day. The staff are kind and engage with them in activities. My twins are always coming home with artwork to show me what they did that day. It's amazing!
Jacky B
13 April 2023
After our first visit, we knew this was the place for us. Not only is the place massive, both inside and out, but the level of care given by every member of staff is plain to see. The children were all actively engaged with the staff, and smiles were visible on every face. The assistance provided by ...
K C
26 March 2023
Our daughter has been attending this nursery for nearly two years, and it was the best decision we ever made for her. She is always happy here, and the staff constantly keep her stimulated with different activities and adapts them to her needs/areas of development. Particularly for preschool, they he...
E B
23 March 2023
Stonehouse is a fabulous nursery. My little girl is in the baby room, and she absolutely loves her time there, to the point where she squeals with excitement when we're dropping her off. Two particular members of staff are absolutely amazing. As a first-time Mum, I was so worried about leaving my d...
Kara H
10 March 2023
My daughter has been going to Stonehouse since her old nursery shut abruptly in 2022. They were very welcoming, and my daughter settled straight in. The staff are truly wonderful, and my daughter loves her time here. The range of food and activities is fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone.
Shawna H
09 March 2023
My daughter started at Stonehouse in Nov 2022 after we moved to the area. She'd been at another nursery for 18 months before that, and we were worried she wouldn't settle, but we really needn't have worried at all. From the first phone call I had with the assistant manager to enquire about availabili...
Susan B
24 July 2022
My son has attended Stonehouse nursery since he was 1 year old, and now at the age of 4, he is about to move on to school. From babies all the way through to preschool, the staff have been amazing, and we are going to miss seeing them so much. My little boy has learned so much from everyone at Stoneh...
Grace B
23 July 2022
My son has been attending Stonehouse since May, and my husband and I have been so impressed with everything. The staff are so lovely and helpful, nothing is ever too much trouble, and we feel very content that our son is safe and being well looked after. We’re also very impressed with the quality a...
Claire S
21 July 2022
My little girl has loved coming to Stonehouse for the following reasons: 1. The staff are just absolutely gorgeous! They have been so caring, and I know they know my little girl inside out! 2. She enjoys the play and activities. She is never bored! 3. She loved the food! Fussy at home but loves n...
Alex S
18 July 2022
I wouldn't send my son anywhere else. He absolutely loves going into nursery so much that he pushes me out the door in the morning. He adores all those that are involved in his care, and I know all the nursery practitioners adore him or he wouldn't be the way he is. Every single one of the staff is b...
V J
18 July 2022
Fantastic nursery. My son loves it there. They do a variety of activities every day, develop their skills and lead children to independence. My son is bringing home good manners and is rapidly developing his vocabulary, and I can see he behaves with respect to other children when we are on playground...
Dawn W
18 July 2022
My child loves going to Stonehouse; she has made lovely friends and loves all the teachers and all the activities they do. She has become a social, happy little girl. The teachers communicate well with me about my daughter's day.
Ann-Marie B
18 July 2022
Stonehouse is an amazing, nurturing environment for all children. I’d like to say a very special thank you to one of the most caring nursery workers. She works extremely hard in the baby room and has formed a great bond with my baby daughter, who started here at just 10 months old. They all work ti...
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.
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