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Why choose Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School in Clitheroe?
Located close to Whalley Train and Bus Stations, Partou Whalley Meadows provides a unique, stimulating environment which promotes the confidence, self-esteem, and physical development of children.
Our on-site forest school offers children daily access to a safe woodland area with activities led by a fully qualified forest school leader. Outdoor play is an important part of the early years educational experience and provides children with opportunities to enhance their motor skills, confidence, self-esteem and mood – all whilst having fun!
Our cosy home-from-home environment is highly-rated by parents and we work hard to ensure strong relationships and communication with families. Learning activities are carefully curated in line with our early years curriculum and children’s changing interests to provide a truly enriching and child-led experience.
We have a great team of well experienced Nursery Practitioners who have a wealth of qualifications, knowledge and passion for early years education and care. This helps to provide a consistent and high-quality learning experience in which the team expertly deliver the Partou child led curriculum whilst building bonds with children and encouraging them ahead of the next steps on their early years learning journey.
If you are looking for a varied and enriching nursery experience where the nursery team and family work closely to support children’s development – we think you will love Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School in Clitheroe!
Facilities
Strong partnerships between families and our nursery team
Forest school sessions, allowing children to learn through woodland exploration
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Hands-on fun with gardening in our vegetable patch
Established, highly qualified staff with First Aid Certificates and DBS checks
Funded Childcare Options Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early start 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 | £55.50 | £248.75 | £4.25 | £33.25 | £33.25 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.95 | £4.10 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £67.50 | £308.75 | £39.80 | £38.70 |
Fee information updated July 2026.
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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest 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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School work with Lancashire 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 Whalley Meadows 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 2026/2027 terms dates set by Lancashire for Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest 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 | 7th Sept – 23rd Oct | 4th Jan – 12th Feb | 12th April – 28th May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 2nd Nov – 18th Dec | 22nd Feb – 26th March | 7th June – 16th 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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Whalley Meadows
Day Nursery
& Forest School
01254 825550
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Olympic House, The Sidings, Clitheroe BB7 9SE
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What do families say about Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School in Clitheroe?
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Tara H
31 July 2026
I want to say a thank you to all the staff at Whalley Meadows Nursery. The care for my child has been first class. An environment of learning and fun is well balanced to support and nurture the children in their care. It's this care that has allowed me to leave my precious child here anxiety free kno...
A W
31 March 2026
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery over the past three months. The Baby Room team made the settling-in process feel completely supportive and tailored to us, allowing as many sessions as needed, including feeding and naps. My baby can be quite 'needy' but staff have been incred...
Megan C
11 March 2026
My son has now been attending the baby room for six months. I was very nervous about returning to work and leaving him at first, as I wasn't sure how he would react. However, from day one he settled in perfectly and now absolutely loves his days at nursery. This is largely thanks to the amazing staf...
Rose F
24 February 2026
Our child loves going to nursery and has positive interactions with all the staff. She talks about all the activites and overall we have been very impressed with the standard of care.
Rebecca C
24 January 2026
Partous Whalley Meadows Nursery have been amazing with our little boy. The staff are patient and kind, they ensured that he received plenty of support during the settling-in period and have built fantastic relationships with him. My little boy loves his key worker, who sends lots of lovely updates th...
Rufus F
14 January 2026
We want to thank you all so much for taking care of Felix. From this time last year going above and beyond when he had his NG tube, to now. He thrives at nursery and looks forward to seeing you all every time he comes. It makes us so happy knowing what an amazing job you all do with him!
C E
09 January 2026
Staff and manager is so friendly and accommodating. Really good with my son. They keep us updated throughout the day of his activities and food eaten. Really easy to chat with and feel safe leaving my son with them. Highly recommend
Adam W
13 November 2025
Whalley Meadows has been the perfect nursery for our little boy. Very accommodating and always happy to help, our child always comes in with a huge smile.
Kelly F
12 November 2025
Our two girls joined the nursery in April of this year and since then we have found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. Both of our girls love going to nursery. Our pre-schooler loves her visits to Forest School and trips to the care home and swimming. The staff are friendly and treat ...
Johnathon D
07 November 2025
A fantastic nursery with dedicated and enthusiastic staff who make the effort to get to know the whole family. From the very first settling in sessions our daughter has thrived and we have been able to leave her confident in the knowledge that she is incredibly well cared for. Our daughter looks forw...
E C
04 May 2025
We have two children who attend Partou Whalley Meadows and only have positive things to say. All of the staff are wonderful and have made a real effort to get to know our children. They've been so supportive of our eldest when their sibling came along and made such an effort to help them feel ready f...
Jayme B
23 April 2025
We are so pleased with Whalley Meadows. All of the staff are fantastic and our daughter is thriving here. She loves it and is very happy which was our main priority when looking for a suitable nursery. The daily updates on the app are fantastic, we are always kept in the loop. We have full trust in t...
V A
23 April 2025
Our daughter loves going to nursery. She is currently in the baby room and really enjoys it. The staff communicate with us really well. They are able to identify her needs and know her likes and dislikes. The app is incredibly useful as staff keep us up to date throughout the day with comments and pi...
Alison O
20 March 2025
Both my children have attended Whalley Meadows nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others, for many reasons but especially these: - The staff have made a special effort to understand my children as individuals and provide activities that capture their interest and support their devel...
Carly and Mark T
06 March 2025
I can not recommend Partou Whalley Meadows enough! I was so sad to see my daughter leave pre-school in July to go off to school. Her experience was nothing short of excellent. The staff were nurturing, supportive and communicative. I was always well informed of her day and she always came out smiling...
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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