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Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School, Atherton
Based on Leigh Road, Partou Storytimes Day Nursery and Pre-School is one of Atherton’s most established nurseries, providing a caring and inspirational learning environment for children aged 0-5 years.
Our name is inspired by the fun storybook theme that runs throughout our nursery. We have dedicated rooms for each age group which are filled with exciting toys and learning resources that sparks imagination.
🏆 Winner of “Indoor Learning Environment of the Year” at the National NMT Nursery Awards. Click here to find out more.
Facilities
Rooms filled with fun and inspiring educational resources which develop the essential skills your child needs
Stimulating environments and cosy dens, designed with babies and toddlers in mind
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic, large outdoor area which offers play opportunities all year round
Established, highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £56.25 | £253.13 | £4.25 | £33.75 | £33.75 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £5.15 | £3.90 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.70 | £1.25 | |
| Total | £68.25 | £313.13 | £40.60 | £38.90 |
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, 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 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 Storytimes 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 Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wigan 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 Storytimes 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 Wigan for Partou Storytimes 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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Storytimes
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01942 889720
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0PA
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What families say?
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Agnieszka K
07 August 2025
We have had a consistently wonderful experience with Storytimes. Our daughter absolutely loves her time there, and it's clear she feels happy, safe and engaged every day. The environment is warm, nurturing, and full of joy - exactly what you hope for as a parent. The toddlers team is fantastic. Their...
S W
30 July 2025
Putting my son into Storytimes is by far the best decision I ever made. Since starting in October 2024 after being at another local nursery he has come on so much. The nursery has such a personal touch. Every member of staff knows your child, welcomes them in on a daily basis with a big smile and ope...
Melissa F
07 July 2025
Choosing Storytimes as our son's nursery was one of the best decisions we've ever made. From the very first day, the warmth and professionalism of the staff made us feel confident and assured that he was in safe hands-and every day since has reaffirmed that feeling. Our son has flourished emotionall...
N T
18 May 2024
I have two little ones at the nursery and all the staff have been amazing at helping them settle in and feel safe, happy and comfortable. If we have ever had concerns and raise it to a member of staff it is dealt with quickly and reported back to us. One of my children has dietary requirements and th...
C W
14 May 2024
Storytimes is a well known nursery in the local community, after attending many baby groups in the local area its evident they have a fantastic reputation. The very first visit I felt so very welcomed and was blown away by the available experiences for the children. The staff are always smiling! My c...
L M
08 May 2024
My son has attended Storytimes since he was 7 months old and has recently moved up to the preschool room. As soon as I entered the nursery it felt so homely, the rooms are beautifully set up and the staff are so friendly. All the way through babies, tinies, toddlers and now pre-school he has loved co...
J S
08 May 2024
From moving to this nursery from another nursery in the Atherton area I cannot fault Storytimes at all. The staff within preschool especially one member of staff in particular whom my child has a lovely bond with, are all fantastic and work so hard to look after all the children in there. I’m sad...
Michelle N
08 May 2024
My son has been going to Storytimes Nursery since he was 18 months old and he is due to start school in September. In the 3.5 years, I have had very little issues, but any that we did have, have been dealt with very smoothly and I have always been happy. The staff cannot do enough for you and are alw...
N W
22 April 2024
After attending a new nursery in February 2024 it feels like I took a pot plant to Storytimes. Our concerns were always dismissed with some excuse that we had no choice but to accept. No accident reports were made. My child was always hungry and incredibly thirsty on pickup. She didn’t speak...
Taylor B
07 September 2023
Brilliant nursery! My daughter has attended since she was 9 months old and still enjoys going each week. I am really impressed with how much she is progressing and her kindness for the other children. The staff are lovely and approachable.
Jennifer W
07 September 2023
Both my children have attended this nursery and it has been fantastic. The staff are very friendly and create fun days and exciting activities for the children. I feel confident in leaving my children in their care. The main reason I chose this nursery was due to its cleanliness and its impressive ...
M S
07 September 2023
My son is 6 months old and has been going to Storytimes for 2 months now. I was anxious about sending him to nursery so young however he absolutely loves it and has such an amazing relationship with all the staff in the room. He always has a smile on his face when he sees the staff and when I collect...
Sophie D
07 September 2023
My daughter has now been with Storytimes Nursery since March and honestly I haven’t had a single problem about anything in that time. The staff are super helpful, my daughter loves going there and really likes the people in her room. I highly recommend this nursery.
E R
07 September 2023
I couldn’t have chosen a better pre-school for my little one. The staff are just the absolute best and he has the best relationship with them all! They are so attentive and caring to all children. All staff constantly have positive and happy personalities and are so so friendly. The setting is beau...
Sacha B
07 September 2023
Storytimes cared for my little boy from the age of 9 months old for three years. He loved his time at Storytimes and made memories for life. Each of his key workers were amazing and treated him with such care and definitely went the extra mile. I would recommend Storytimes to anybody looking for qual...
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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