Benefits of music in early childhood education
Music helps children to develop their social, physical and communication skills. Discover more about the benefits of music in early childhood education.
Partou Sycamore House is an excellent day nursery and pre-school which has a fantastic reputation throughout Bishop’s Stortford for the high-quality childcare and early years education that it provides.
Occupying a prime location, just a short distance from the town centre and railway station, the nursery can be easily reached via main transport links or car, with on-site parking making it safe and easy to drop off your little ones.
Facilities
Bright, spacious playrooms that are designed to awaken creativity within children
Fun-filled resources, from musical instruments to authentic toys, that children can use to develop key skills
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A well-utilised outdoor area with space for children to grow their own flowers, plants, and vegetables
A highly qualified, experienced team of practitioners who put the needs of children first
Funded childcare places available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
Nursery fees
Age | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
0 to 2 | £432.90 | £91.45 | £54.00 | £50.50 |
2+ | £379.85 | £84.85 | £50.50 | £47.05 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
5% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £13.50 per morning session and £10.50 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.30pm
36 Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2QS
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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.
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.
Music helps children to develop their social, physical and communication skills. Discover more about the benefits of music in early childhood education.
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