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Why choose Partou Victoria Park Day Nursery & Pre-School in Rock Ferry?
Situated at the heart of the Rock Ferry community and on the edge of Victoria Park, we are easily accessible via local transport links and also benefit from a large, free car park to make nursery pick-ups and drops-offs safe and convenient.
We have a lovely, spacious and well-resourced nursery and are lucky to be able to split age groups between double rooms allowing for smaller, more focused groups which helps children to build confidence. Our two sensory rooms are loved by children and give us the opportunity to support individual needs as well as emotional and social development. Our family room means we can provide support in a private setting, and we also have a wealth of Special Educations Needs and Disabilities (SEND) information we can share in this cosy and informal environment to help support your child’s development.
We also have a small outdoor growing garden and multiple outdoor play areas to explore including a forest garden! Outdoor play is an important part of our curriculum as it helps to; develop emotional, social and physical skills, build confidence and learn whilst having fun!
Our large and well-maintained soft play area is a unique nursery feature. Children have structured and supervised access to this and engaging in “risky play” builds confidence, resilience and independence whilst helping to develop motor skills in a fun and active learning environment.
We have a library to encourage early literacy and a love of books to set children up for “big school” and beyond. Reading regularly during children’s early years is beneficial for developing language and social skills and encouraging a curiosity about the world around them and we love watching their imaginations run wild as they get lost in a book.
One of the biggest benefits of Partou Victoria Park Nursery is without a doubt; the team. We receive wonderful reviews about our amazing Nursery Team and the way that they build strong bonds with children and families to create a supportive environment in which they champion children to thrive with confidence.
Community ties are also incredibly important to us, we regularly fundraise for local charities and initiative, have developed strong partnerships with local community hubs and take children out on visits in the local area to help build social skills and foster a lifelong sense of community.
If you are looking for a well-resourced community minded nursery with a big heart where every child can explore, learn and thrive in the Rock Ferry area – we know you’ll love Partou Victoria Park Day Nursery & Pre-School!
Facilities
Large spacious playrooms, including a large soft play area and sensory room for stimulating activities
Separate pre-school rooms with emphasis on developing ‘big school’ readiness.
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Three outdoor play areas to explore including a forest garden complete with its very own story hut
A large on-site car park, safe and convenient for dropping off and picking up
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start session | Morning session | Afternoon session | School day session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm | 8.30am-3.30pm |
| Care | £55.25 | £248.63 | £4.15 | £33.15 | £33.15 | £46.45 |
| Meals & snacks | £3.80 | £19.00 | £1.90 | £1.90 | £1.90 | |
| Consumables | £1.20 | £6.00 | £0.60 | £0.60 | £0.60 | |
| Total | £60.25 | £273.63 | £35.65 | £35.65 | £48.95 |
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 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.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Victoria Park 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 Victoria Park Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Wirral 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 Victoria Park 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 Wirral Local Authority for Partou Victoria Park 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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Victoria Park
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
0151 644 1000
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Albany Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead CH42 4QJ
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What do families say about Partou Victoria Park Day Nursery & Pre-School in Rock Ferry?
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H M
14 October 2025
I've recently started picking up my grandson from nursery, and I've been so impressed with how warm and welcoming the setting is. The staff are always friendly and kind, even during the busy pickup times, there is always someone to greet me with a smile, and they make everything feel calm and organ...
Zoe C
10 March 2025
We love this nursery and the team there! My baby girl has been going there since she was 6months old, and she is smiling every morning when she sees the staff members! Very kind and dedicated team, and gorgeous facilities! Warmly recommended
Charlotte M
22 February 2025
I came on a tour end of last year and absolutely loved the nursery and the manager was so lovely and welcoming. My little boy has had two settling in sessions and the room lead was so lovely and eased my anxiety. He has one more settling in sessions which I am excited for as he loved being there las...
Laura G
02 October 2024
The staff especially one in particular has been great at Victoria Park, she is always communicating any concerns she may have and she truly cares for the children. Knowing how great the staff are, has reduced my initial anxieties about my child starting nursery. I have already recommended this nurser...
N E
24 September 2024
This is an amazing, kind nursery, my daughter's first half day today and she loving it, the staff are great with her, am happy she having a good time, my daughter gets on with everyone and she gets on with the staff, it's good she feels happy and safe here, thank you for taking good care of my daught...
K M
20 August 2024
My little boy loves nursery so much. Staff are so kind and caring. They always have time to chat at drop off or pick up and know my son's likes and dislikes. Regular updates on the app give peace of mind and it's so nice to see him recognising staff and he gets excited when we walk past. He has come ...
Charlotte G
20 August 2024
Victoria Park is the most amazing setting I could have possibly picked for my daughter to attend after leaving her previous setting. The team took her under their wing immediately from the first visit. They helped settle my nerves of moving her and cater to each and every child's needs and make sure ...
K J
20 August 2024
10/10, our son loves going every day and is up to something new all the time, all the staff are friendly and extremely welcoming when we drop him off each day. They have a multitude of activities and the in-house soft play area is great.
Christopher G
17 August 2024
Lovely place and friendly staff. My daughter seems to really enjoy going here. Would highly recommend.
K C
25 July 2024
I had taken my child out of the childminders and into this nursery and it was the best decision I've ever made. My girl loves this nursery and all the staff are brilliant with her. There is so much to do, and the food looks brilliant and she eats most of the time. It's such a stress relief to know my...
L S
17 July 2024
First introductions to the manager at the nursery, I was hopeful and excited to have my son start nursery. The staff are always so welcoming, understanding and friendly. Communication is a top priority for me as a parent and the nursery has exceeded expectations at all times. All the staff have built...
Cerys R
17 July 2024
Victoria Park is the most incredible nursery, with the loveliest staff! I can already see the progress in my little one's learning in the short time that they have been attending. I wouldn't want them to be anywhere else!
Suree R
17 July 2024
Lovely nursery and staff, every time we drop off or pick up our little one we are always greeted with friendly faces. Never feel rushed to leave and will always answer any questions we have. Lots of patience for little one who gets upset a lot when getting dropped off. Great team, thank you!
Lee D
03 May 2024
Our son loves this nursery! The staff are great with him and he’s come on so much since he’s started, we couldn’t recommend it more. He’s gained such a love for books and stories over the last few months here and made so many friends. The staff are lovely and he loves them all.
P F
15 April 2024
Absolutely amazing nursery! My boy is always so excited to come here and loves it! I'd recommend to everyone, such an amazing bunch and they do so much for the kids. The teachers made me and my boy feel so welcome and reassured me he would be happy here.
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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