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Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School, Speke
Located on the Estuary Commerce Park, Partou Up and Away is perfectly located for parents who live or work in the Speke, Garston or Hunt’s Cross areas of Liverpool.
Built with the needs of children in mind, our nursery features bright, fun-filled playrooms staffed by caring, friendly staff. From a soft play gym to sensory rooms and even our very own library, our range of facilities allow us to offer a wide range of fun-filled activities tailored to the natural interests of each child.
Facilities
Large spacious playrooms offering fun and educational activities
Soft play gyms and sensory rooms designed to develop gross motor and cognitive skills
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic library allowing children a quiet place to read and take part in literacy activities
Excellent parent partnerships with dedicated keyworkers and online journals to inform you on your child’s progress
Funded Childcare Places Available
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 | £47.50 | £213.75 | £3.60 | £28.50 | £28.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £7.55 | £37.75 | £3.90 | £3.65 | |
| Consumables | £2.45 | £12.25 | £1.25 | £1.20 | |
| Total | £57.50 | £263.75 | £33.65 | £33.35 |
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 and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Up & Away 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 Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Liverpool 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 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year-round childcare at Partou Up & Away will receive 10.96/21.92 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 Liverpool for Partou Up & Away 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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Up & Away
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 427 4444
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
6 Windward Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8QR
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What families say?
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Vivienne E
25 July 2022
We are very happy with all aspects of the nursery. The staff are excellent and the facilities are brilliant. We know that the children's needs are being met every day and that their nutrition and diet are a high priority, along with the safeguarding standards.
D B
03 April 2023
I love picking up my granddaughter from nursery and finding out about all the amazing things she has done. Sometimes she doesn't want to come home because she is having so much fun. Staff are always kind and helpful and obviously care about all the children that they look after, as they seem to know ...
Sarah P
08 July 2025
Staff are brill - work very hard and know and always look after Bobby so well. I rave about you! My child loves one member of staff in particular. All the staff know Bobby and tell me about him. Uploads are great on app. Door is only safeguarding issue, but thats me trying to picky - I don't know wha...
A S
04 July 2025
My daughter has been thriving in nursery, made a lot of friends, considers it like a second family. The overall approach to study is exceptional and, as a parent, you are updated daily with what is happening. I am really glad I chose Up and Away!
E W
03 July 2025
Both my children attended with nursery and the staff go above and beyond for both the children and parent. Both my boys have grown more confident and independent throughout the years. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
Sarah J
13 March 2025
Our son joined Partou when he was one, and now in his final year, it's been a joy to watch him grow into an independent young boy. The nursery has played an essential role in supporting his language development and reinforcing the five golden rules, which we still use at home. We're especially gratef...
S K
13 March 2025
Its been six months i have started sending my daughter to up and away. As my daughter moved from one nursery to another the transition was difficult for her but the up and away staff made sure that they were patient with her and made her feel home. Every member is amazing, they put all their efforts...
M M
13 March 2025
Great nursery. The staff are lovely and very attentive to each child. I have a picky eater and it's something they've helped us work on which has brought my child on a lot in terms of food they will try. The rooms are great and all the kids are always happy and well looked after.
Katie K
13 December 2024
My son has attended this nursery since February 2023, I've had 2 of my other sons attend here prior to this in 2019/20. It's a lovely place, the staff are really attentive and provide lots of fun-filled activities throughout the day, my son particularly enjoys the sensory room and garden for play. He...
Disa O
08 November 2024
My son attends Up & Away Day Nursery and has recently moved up to his last room before he goes to primary school. He has come on so much with the help of staff and his key worker. I'm beyond thankful for the help and support they give him. With new management now standing in I feel she is an asset to...
Jennifer Q
05 March 2024
I would highly recommend Up & Away Day Nursery. My daughter started here at 18 months and has settled in so well. She literally cries when I pick her up now because she doesn’t want to leave! They have helped so much with her motor skills, speech and social communication. The staff are all so fr...
Hayley E
05 March 2024
I have had the most amazing experience with this nursery, can't praise the staff enough, especially my daughter's one-on-one, he is really good at his job but does not make you feel it's just his job he tends to not only the child's needs but mine as a parent. I don't really like to share my daughter...
Bruna B
04 March 2024
We are happy to have found this nursery, it is comforting to know that I can go to work and know that my baby will be happy and well looked after, my experience over the last few months has been better than I expected, and I highly recommend the nursery.
Llana M
04 March 2024
Up and Away has wonderful, inspirational and patient staff. I have two children who currently attend in different age groups. They have created a warm and joyful environment in which all children learn creatively and freely. They are willing to take training for special small people and they always l...
Jodie P
04 March 2024
I viewed several nurseries before choosing Up & Away. My son has settled in so well and loves going. The nursery is quick to respond to any queries. This environment has really nurtured my son, I can see his confidence grow every day. I can't rate it enough.
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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