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Why choose Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School in 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 train station, making us an ideal choice for parents throughout our local community.
Our highly-qualified team has a wealth of experience caring for children with some of our team here for over ten years! This provides a consistent and dependable early years experience which sees us welcoming back siblings year after year. We also have a number of team members with backgrounds in SEN support ensuring that all children receive the support they need to flourish and grow with confidence during their time with us.
Our facilities such as; spacious rooms for play, dedicated outdoor spaces to explore, physical room to develop motor skills, sensory room and library encourage children to develop their confidence and sense of wonder. Our mindfully curated environments evolve with the interests and needs of the children in our care to deliver a tailored and unique child-led experience.
We are a nature-inspired nursery and have endeavored to create a home-from-home experience as this supports children’s development and growth whilst encouraging them to have fun and be curious about the world around them.
Relationships with our families are very important to us as we know children thrive when child care settings and home are in partnership. We welcome families into the nursery for interactive family days so you can see what life is like for your child at nursery and also have a dedicated family room for regular coffee mornings for families to catch up with staff and each other.
If you are looking for a nursery in the Leyland area that works well with families to support children’s growth and spark their curiosity and confidence then we think you will love Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School!
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).
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.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 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 do families say about Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School in Leyland?
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Rebecca D
02 February 2026
My child has attended Stonehouse for over two years now. He started in the baby room and is now in pre-school. He loves it here, it's so nice to be able to drop your child off knowing he's happy to be there and will have a great day. Stonehouse has really helped him him with his confidence which was ...
R B
30 January 2026
My children have been at this nursery since 2022, and have always enjoyed their time here. The staff are friendly and approachable and my children have formed excellent bonds with them and in particular their key workers. The app is regularly updated with information and activities they've done durin...
C M
30 January 2026
We are happy the care our child receives here. The staff are caring, attentive, and have helped our child build her confidence, improve her communication, and overcome her shyness. It's been amazing to see her progress. The team are always willing to listen and act on any feedback, which makes us fee...
A S
30 January 2026
We joined the nursery a year ago, first with my child in the Baby Room before moving up to Toddler Room. All of the staff are lovely, and great at interacting with the children. It is a very spacious nursery, and as well as the main room for each age group there are other spaces in the nursery that t...
Esther K
30 January 2026
My daughter has attended Partou since July 24 and absolutely loves the nursery. All the staff are absolutely amazing and take the time to really get to know the children and the parents. They offer play and stay opportunities so you can see how your child interacts at nursery and now they have an app...
J M
21 January 2026
My daughter has attended stonehouse since July 2022 and is due to start school in September. Stonehouse have honestly been amazing right from the start. The staff are so lovely and really get to know each and every one of the children and build such a lovely relationship with them. It's such a warm, ...
Christina A
06 January 2026
My two sons have attended stonehouse nursery since 2023. My oldest son has now started school and my youngest is in preschool class. The nursery is fantastic. It is a friendly, warm and welcoming environment and they support children very inclusively. They have an app which they update daily with pho...
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...
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!
R M
28 April 2023
Stonehouse is a huge nursery with lots of space for all the children indoors and out and the staff always give detailed handovers at the end of the day and make sure they pass over everything. Having everything included in the price makes it easier as well as your not having to remember everything in...
O L
21 April 2023
My daughter came here last year and loved to come, the staff are kind, caring and engage with the children. I loved the amount of artwork she came home with and how happy she always appeared on collection.
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...
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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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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