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Sucklings Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School, Ware
Positioned just off the high street in the town of Ware, Sucklings Yards Day Nursery and Pre-School offers an excellent environment for children in a location that’s convenient for parents.
Our detached setting, which stretches over two floors, is full of safe and stimulating spaces that awaken creativity for improved Early Years development.
Facilities
Separate playrooms for different age groups, ensuring age-specific care tailored towards their needs
Fun-filled resources including a Community Playthings nursery gym which is greatly for building confidence
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Exciting outdoor space with a multipurpose play area allowing quality experiences all year round
Private on-site car park making it safe and easy to drop off your little ones
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 | £93.25 | £419.63 | £55.95 | £55.95 |
| Meals & snacks | £10.00 | £50.00 | £5.00 | £5.00 |
| Consumables | £4.00 | £20.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 |
| Total | £107.25 | £489.63 | £62.95 | £62.95 |
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.
- We close for an inset day the Thursday before Good Friday.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Sucklings Yard 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 Sucklings Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Hertfordshire 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 Sucklings Yard 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 Hertfordshire Local Authority for Partou Sucklings Yard 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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Sucklings Yard
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01920 485021
Mon - Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Sucklings Yd, Church St, Ware, SG12 9EN
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What families say?
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G E
23 October 2024
This nursery has been wonderful from day one. My child took a little longer to settle but all the staff were great and I never worried about leaving him. He did many settling sessions and I was offered extra if needed which was great. The children do so many activities every day and it is lovely to s...
J H
12 October 2024
My daughter has now moved down to the preschool room and settled in quickly. It has been really special having familiar staff stand at drop off so not everything is new. We really appreciate how well-supported she is and encouraged to develop in all areas. Thank you all for your care!
Jade H
12 October 2024
Our son has been attending this nursery for just over a year now. He is really happy there and we are always happy/confident leaving him in their care. The staff are all amazingly supportive, especially recently when we expressed that we felt he was ready to move into preschool class. We would have n...
Lucy R
11 September 2024
The team at Sucklings Yard are honestly outstanding, they genuinely care so much and go above and beyond to look after the children in their care. They looked after my daughter so well and she loved every day at the nursery. The learning programme was brilliant, with monthly recommendations of how we...
C W
11 September 2024
My daughter attended Sucklings Yard from the age of ten months until 3 years old. The care from all the staff there over the years has been exceptional and they have all been fundamental in her development. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
B B
22 May 2024
I was lucky enough that my child settled in extremely well to nursery, but I know this is because he is well looked after and he feels happy and safe to be there. Whenever I pick him up he comes out with a smile on his face. He has had a very positive experience so far!
Leoni S
22 May 2024
My son is nonverbal autistic and there’s nothing this amazing nursery hasn’t done for him, they’ve been absolutely amazing and my son is really thriving from being at the nursery! Would recommend it to anyone!
S S
09 April 2024
Communication is good. Staff are happy to help. All suggestions I have previously made have been taken on board and improvements have been seen quickly. My boy is happy to go to nursery, enjoys playing out in the garden.
H C
11 March 2024
Our daughter started in February, she has settled in so well and the staff are so caring and kind. She always has a big smile on her face when we arrive in the morning and happily goes to the staff and is still smiling at pick-up. We get regular updates and a handover each day to see how her day has ...
C T
13 December 2023
We are so happy that our little girl has joined Angels at Play - Suckling's Yard. She loved her first seven months and has developed so much. The care she receives is excellent, and she comes home every day so happy. I highly recommend this nursery!
E B
12 December 2023
Both of our kids are at Angels and really love it. They enjoy going and are always full of chat about their day when we pick them up. We find the staff helpful and caring and recommend this setting to anyone who is looking for a nursery.
C M
05 September 2023
Our son has been so happy at Angels at Play Suckling's Yard for the past 3 years. The staff have been amazing and we consider them friends. They have played a pivotal role in the development of our child which we will always be grateful for.
D B
15 May 2023
Very pleased with the nursery, my daughter's development has come such a long way by socialising with other children and carers. It is great that the nursery measure against key milestones and support and encourage them to develop and grow. You get an update each day via the app and you know that you...
Ruth P
22 March 2023
This nursery is fantastic - both my children have attended here. My little ones come on leaps and bounds. The staff are very friendly and bubbly, which is great, and my little one can't wait to come back day after day. I can't praise all the staff enough for their work with my children.
Lillie C
22 March 2023
The nursery is great, the staff are friendly and approachable, and I have no worries about leaving my child there. The food menus are great, and my daughter loves the garden.
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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