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Why choose Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School in Speke?
Located on the Estuary Commerce Park in Speke, Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School is perfectly placed for families who live or work in the Speke, Garston and Hunt’s Cross areas of Liverpool. We’re easy to reach from Speke Boulevard with great road links to the M62 and M57, and there’s bus access right on our doorstep. With a large on-site car park, drop-offs and pick-ups are safe and stress-free.
Partou Up & Away was built with children in mind and it shows. Our rooms are bright and spacious, and every age group from babies through to pre-school has their own dedicated garden so children can enjoy their outdoor space safely and build their physical skills in an age-appropriate outdoor environment. We also have a sensory room which children across the nursery use in small groups – it’s a calm, immersive space that supports emotional regulation and is especially popular with children who benefit from a quieter moment in their day. Our library area gives children a dedicated space to enjoy stories and develop a love of reading from an early age, and our pre-school children also take part in a structured reading scheme and a lending library, which is also available to all children, so they can share books at home with their families too.
There’s a real focus on school readiness at Partou Up & Away. Pre-school children take part in weekly sports sessions which help build confidence, independence and the social skills they’ll need for the transition to big school. Home learning is shared with families on a regular basis so parents can support their child’s next steps at home, and it’s tailored to each child’s age and development. We also support healthy habits early – all children brush their teeth at nursery, and we have regular visits from the dental wellbeing team which builds comfort and familiarity and lays the early years foundations for personal care.
We believe children learn best when they experience the wider world around them, so outings are a regular part of life here. Children visit places in the local community including Speke Hall, the duck pond and nearby shops, which is brilliant for building confidence and bringing learning to life. We also welcome visitors into the nursery such as the local police and fire service who visit throughout the year, and the children absolutely love our ‘Animals Take Over’ visits where they get hands-on experience with real animals.
Families are very much part of the Partou Up & Away community. We hold termly stay and play sessions where parents and carers can come into nursery and join in with their child’s learning, and we run monthly wellbeing mornings specifically for parents and carers too. Our monthly newsletter keeps families up to date with everything that’s been happening and what’s coming up. It’s all part of how we keep that connection between home and nursery strong which helps children to thrive.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Speke or south Liverpool with fantastic facilities, a real focus on getting children ready for school and a team that goes the extra mile – we’d love to show you around Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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 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 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 do families say about Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-School in Speke?
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Ryan M
14 February 2026
Excellent nursery, very welcoming. Great communication and always keeps us updated. Staff friendly and accommodating.
Jackie V
14 February 2026
My daughter is thriving in this nursery, as did her sister 5 years ago. I had no hesitation choosing Up & Away for my baby this time around. The baby room leader is experienced and knowledgeable, and I know my baby is in good hands. My baby (nearly 23 months old) loves the staff that care for her and...
Nigel C
14 February 2026
The staff at this nursery are incredibly kind, polite, caring and attentive. They take very good care of the children, and my daughter is always happy here and truly enjoys going to nursery every day. She learns so much in a warm and supportive environment, which gives us great peace of mind as paren...
K H
11 February 2026
Our son has been at this nursery for over 12 months and he absolutely loves it! The staff are so good with him and he has come on leaps and bounds in every aspect of life. Would highly recommend this nursery.
V T
04 February 2026
My daughter started at Up & Away in June 2025 at 12 months old. It took her a little while to settle and the staff were instrumental in helping with the transition. She now goes in with a big smile on her face, which makes my morning. The App is great and the staff are good at ensuring photos and upd...
M K
02 February 2026
My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 11 months old and she's now 3. She absolutely loves it and is always excited to go every morning, which says a lot. She's made lots of friends and really loves the girls who look after her -she even has her favourites haha - they are so caring...
Sadia M
02 February 2026
Up and Away is such a well-run, well-maintained nursery. We're really happy with the care they provide. The staff are genuinely lovely and they know your child so well, which makes a big difference. Leanne, the manager, is very approachable and has been so accommodating in so many ways. Whenever I le...
Kelly E
29 January 2026
My daughter has only been coming to Up & Away since January but she has come on so much, in such a short time. I love getting developmental updates for her, so I can see how much she is progressing each week. She adores her two key workers and I completely trust them with her - her face lights up whe...
Giorgia T
06 January 2026
My daughter has been attending this nursery for several months now, and I couldn't be happier with the care, attention, and warmth she receives every day. The staff are consistently kind, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. It's clear how much effort they put into creating a ...
Patricia R
06 January 2026
Highly recommend Partou Up and Away! My daughter, Aliyah, started in April 2024 and since then she has genuinely enjoyed attending. I feel reassured knowing that she is well cared for at all times. The nursery is app is a massive help to keep my mind at ease as her key person always updates me with h...
Laura R
11 December 2025
Great nursery. Staff are great with son and always ensure great care for him.
Ian B
11 December 2025
Very nice people, seem great with the kids, as mine enjoys coming here.
G D
11 December 2025
Ernest loves his time at Partou, and it shows the effort and hard work that goes into his development, education and social skills. We're really pleased with his time and experiences. The only improvements I would make are to the app, which sometimes does not update or show the most recent informatio...
Y H
11 December 2025
My girl really enjoys the time in nursery. Staff are nice and doing handover well.
Holly T
26 November 2025
We've had such a positive experience at this nursery. My toddler has been attending since 9 months old and as he's grown, together with the nursery team, we have come to learn of his additional support needs. The team have been brilliant in support both him and myself with patience and understanding....
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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