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Stone‑built two‑storey building at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with sunlit white bay windows, fenced outdoor play area with artificial grass, and children’s play equipment in a leafy residential setting
Charming outdoor entrance at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre‑School featuring a stone building, colourful welly‑boot planters filled with flowers, and a tidy garden pathway, creating a welcoming, nature‑rich space that celebrates creativity and outdoor learning.
Natural allotment and gardening area at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School, featuring lush green planting beds, leafy trees, colourful flowers in planters, a wooden fence and outdoor learning space designed for children to explore nature, growing and wildlife.
Outdoor play area at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with a mud kitchen, wooden table and colourful chairs, tyres for climbing and play, a tree with a circular bench, and a construction‑themed tuff tray with toy vehicles on wood‑chip ground
Natural outdoor play area at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery featuring a wooden mud kitchen, tyres for play, a large tree with a circular bench, and a raised platform with crates, all set within a shaded, fenced space
A spacious and well-resourced pre-school playroom at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery, showing the open-plan layout across a light oak effect vinyl floor with warm cream walls and deep blue painted alcove panels. To the left, the green artificial grass dinosaur small world table is visible alongside a rustic wooden crate and a wicker basket of natural materials. A grey and white toy kitchen and washing machine unit is stocked with wooden play food and accessories, with "The Family Book" displayed on top alongside small green potted plants. In the centre of the room, a wooden cable reel holds a rotating safari animal small world arrangement featuring a giraffe, elephants, a rhinoceros, and big cats in grey, brown, and black, encouraging imaginative and language-rich play. A blue and grey illustrated road play mat to the right is laid with small plastic vehicles and construction trucks. A grey spotted cream rug in the foreground holds a wooden train track set and a yellow wooden letter block. To the right, a rustic wooden crate stores baby dolls and grey storage baskets, with white corner shelves above displaying picture books including "Frog" and a small topiary plant. Through the open doorway, the dining room with its set pine tables and colourful chairs is clearly visible, demonstrating the well-connected layout of this Harrogate nursery.
A rich and imaginative small world and role play corner at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery, featuring a white low-level table topped with bright green artificial grass and natural pine log slice platforms displaying a collection of realistic dinosaur figures in green, orange, yellow, blue, and brown tones. A rustic wooden crate positioned on the table holds the picture book "One Little Dinosaur" by Pip Williams and Richard Watson alongside further dinosaur figures, with the red illustrated children
A close-up of the role play kitchen corner at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery, featuring a grey and white wooden play kitchen unit with a white herringbone tile effect splashback, a grey inset sink with red and blue tap handles, a hob with white dials, a white oven with a grey handle, and an integrated toy washing machine. The upper shelf displays wooden spoons, small terracotta and pink ceramic cups, pink and white stacked plates, and illustrated kitchen appliance graphics. Four small green succulent and grass plants in white, black, and silver pots are arranged along the top of the unit, adding a homely touch. A white basket to the right holds a collection of colourful wooden and plastic play food items, and the red illustrated picture book "The Family Book" is propped against a rustic weathered wooden crate beside it. A small red and natural bristle toy broom and dustpan set leans against the white door to the left, encouraging early independence and domestic role play. The warm cream walls and light oak effect floor complete this inviting and well-stocked role play area at this Harrogate nursery.
Cosy role-play corner at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School, featuring a natural wooden play kitchen with oven, washing machine and sink, set against sparkling gold and teal sensory panels. A deep navy starry rug creates a calming play space with toy food, books, soft toys, a black sofa and cushioned reading nook with grey, blue and sage green cushions, encouraging imaginative play, early learning and social development.
Farm-themed learning area at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School, featuring colourful wooden tractors displayed on rustic wooden shelves beneath a bright window. A grey sensory mat showcases farm animal figures including a horse, cow, sheep, duck, pig and turtle, alongside real-life animal photo cards and farm-themed books. Natural wicker baskets, green and blue fabric accents, and wooden flooring create an inviting early years environment that encourages imaginative play, language development and animal discovery.
Bright and spacious playroom at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School, featuring natural wood flooring, open-ended learning resources and dedicated activity zones. The inviting early years environment includes a wooden table and chairs with green bowls, sensory and counting activities, wooden construction toys, a vehicle play station with cars and ramps, farm-themed exploration areas, and neutral shelving with wicker baskets. Soft cream, green, grey and natural wood tones create a calm and engaging space that supports imaginative play, early numeracy, social development and independent learning.
Bright early‑years classroom at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery featuring wooden play furniture, a role‑play kitchen, sensory play station, reading corner with cushions, and organised shelves of educational toys
Bright early‑years classroom at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with small tables and chairs, art materials, wooden shelving filled with baskets of toys and books, a role‑play kitchen, and a nature exploration table with natural objects
Bright, well-resourced playroom at Partou Woodlands day nursery in Harrogate, featuring sensory tray activities, a tuff spot, natural wooden shelving, and colourful learning areas for young children
Inviting early‑years classroom at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with a cosy reading area, sensory play tray with shapes, nature‑themed small‑world setup, organised toy shelves, and a table set with playdough, animal figures and learning materials
Literacy activity setup at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with a plush doll in a basket of story cards, a yellow hat, a blue reading sheet and the book ‘Mrs Honey’s Hat’ arranged on a carpeted floor
Bright, welcoming hallway at Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre‑School featuring a tidy staircase, family noticeboards, framed certificates, and a radiator shelf with flowers, creating a homely, organised entrance area where children and families feel comfortable and supported.
Entrance to Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery with a black door displaying a red and orange Partou sign, a window with accreditation stickers, and a green fence.
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Why choose Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School in Harrogate?

Nestled in a woodland setting on Wetherby Road, Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School has been providing high-quality early years childcare and education to families in Harrogate since 2000. We’re a popular choice for parents in the Woodlands and Hookstone Chase areas, and our location on the A661 makes us easy to reach for families commuting from Wetherby, Knaresborough or working at the nearby Harrogate District Hospital.

Partou Woodlands Harrogate is a smaller nursery with a real community feel, and that’s something families value from the very first visit. Because of our size, our team build genuine, lasting relationships with every child and every family. We also have a separate, self-contained pre-school which gives our oldest children their own dedicated space to focus on the early years learning and social skills they’ll need as they prepare for the move to big school, including a pre-school council where children have a voice in their nursery experience and build confidence expressing themselves.

Our woodland surroundings are a huge part of what makes this nursery special. Children have access to a large outdoor play area set within the trees, where they can explore nature, build physical confidence and let their imaginations run. Younger children have their own separate garden so they can play safely and at their own pace. We also have our very own allotment where children take part in gardening club, growing plants and learning about where food comes from. It’s hands-on early years learning that children genuinely get excited about.

Our on-site chef runs a cooking club where children get involved in preparing food, building motor skills and confidence around healthy eating. Our kitchen holds a five star food hygiene rating and children enjoy healthy, nutritious meals from a seasonal rolling three-weekly menu. We also have a community lending library which encourages a love of reading and stories both at nursery and at home.

Our team is one of our greatest strengths. Partou Woodlands Harrogate is a graduate-led setting with a highly qualified, experienced team who are committed to their own professional development as well as the children’s. Several staff members have been with the nursery for many years, with one member of our team here for over 25 years. That provides consistency and familiarity and means children are cared for by people who know them deeply and who families trust completely. We also have an on-site toothbrushing champion who works with children and parents on the importance of oral hygiene, building healthy habits and personal care skills from an early age.

Families are at the heart of everything we do at Partou Woodlands Harrogate . We pride ourselves on excellent relationships with parents and carers, keeping communication open and making sure families feel connected to their child’s early years learning and development every step of the way.

If you’re looking for a nursery in Harrogate with a beautiful woodland setting, a qualified and dedicated team and a genuine focus on community and enrichment, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School



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A relaxed ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere with bright, spacious playrooms

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Strong parent partnerships with daily chats and online learning journals allowing you to keep track of your child’s progress

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Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery

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Highly qualified, long-standing childcare practitioners who put the needs and interests of children first

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Large outdoor play area for children to explore and build confidence

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Meet the Partou Woodlands Harrogate Nursery Manager

Emma Tordoff
Nursery Manager

Providing quality childcare, making a genuine difference, and ensuring children have the opportunities they deserve has always been a deep passion of mine. My journey in early years began in 1994 when I qualified as a Nursery Nurse (NNEB), and my dedication to the field led me to further my studies in 2011, earning a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies.

I am fully committed to creating the very best environments; not only for our children and their families but for our staff members as well. I believe that wellbeing is the foundation of excellence; a happy, supported, and dedicated team is the key to providing the structured, nurturing environments where children can truly thrive.

I hold high expectations for both our children and our team, and I am here to encourage every individual within our nursery community to reach their full potential.

I look forward to meeting you all and supporting your children on their learning journey.

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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  £54.75  £246.25  £4.25  £33.00  £33.00 
Meals & snacks  £9.00  £45.00    £4.65  £4.35 
Consumables  £3.00  £15.00    £1.55  £1.45 
Total  £66.75  £306.25    £39.20  £38.80 

Fee information updated July 2026.

Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) to reserve your child’s nursery place. This registration fee is payable by all families, unless taking up a Government funded only place (see terms and conditions for details).

 

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.

Terms & conditions apply 

 

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.
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Funded childcare

Partou Woodlands Harrogate 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 Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School work with North Yorkshire 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 Woodlands Harrogate 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 2026/2027 terms dates set by North Yorkshire for Partou Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:

 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Term Duration 14 Weeks 10 Weeks 14 Weeks
1st Half Term Dates 7th Sept – 23rd Oct 4th Jan – 5th Feb 5th April – 28th May
2nd Half Term Dates 2nd Nov – 18th Dec 15th Feb – 19th 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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Woodlands Harrogate
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01423 886470

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)

111 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SH

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Inger L

5 stars

28 August 2026

Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool have been absolutely amazing! Our son has been with them for years now and I have always felt so reassured that he was well looked after, having fun and been safe. They have truly got to know him and his personality - helped him develop and grow. His confidence has...

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Catherine G

5 stars

28 August 2026

Our daughter has attended Woodlands Nursery since she was 10 months old and we couldn't recommend it enough! All the staff have always been so kind + patient with our daughter. There was some trouble in the middle when there was a swap over with management however the new manager Emma alongside Poppy...

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Katherine R

5 stars

28 August 2026

My daughter has developed so well at Woodlands. So pleased with the activities + outdoor space. Particular thanks to Poppy and Daisy. Excellent vegetarian food.

E S

5 stars

28 August 2026

The staff have been attentive and very understanding of any additional needs. My child has really enjoyed her time at Woodlands. The activities on offer are great and always something new and different.

S F

5 stars

28 August 2026

My child enjoyed his time and comes home happy everyday. Happy to recommend Woodlands Nursery.

Gemma P

4 stars

27 August 2026

My little boy started woodlands in may 2024. Throughout his time at woodlands he has had a great and caring experience with his key workers. The management has changed at woodlands throughout our time. We started with a very positive experience, understandably during a change in management there is...

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Becky M

5 stars

19 August 2026

My son has been so happy at Woodlands and absolutely loves going in each day. The staff are friendly and caring and always make sure he is well looked after, while also providing a wonderful range of fun, thoughtful and engaging activities. It is always lovely and so reassuring to see how much my son...

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Elzbieta C

5 stars

18 August 2026

We have been very happy with the care Sophie has received at the nursery since she started in April. Sophie only attends nursery two days a week, so settling in was quite challenging for her at first and it took some time for her to feel comfortable. However, thanks to the patience, kindness and sup...

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Emily S

5 stars

29 June 2026

Woodlands is a lovely nursery where we have felt confident to leave our two year old. The staff are very friendly and provide you with a good level of information about how your child has been over the day. The nursery itself has a nice outdoor area and they do lots of activities That we couldn't do...

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R B

5 stars

22 June 2026

My daughter loves coming to Woodlands Day Nursery. She has met many new friends and has developed a lot of new skills.

Annie S

5 stars

22 June 2026

Woodlands has been a great nursery for our son since January 2025. They always do fun activities with the children. We love receiving daily updates on food, activities, sleep and pictures. All the staff are always friendly and we have never had any issues. We would recommend to anyone.

Chipo S

5 stars

22 June 2026

Nursery is good and attentive to Aku needs have noticed Aku is very fond of Tabassum + Sarah. She has created a bond with them. Nursery has been very supportive and understanding during difficult times. Happy with Akunra development and milestones.

M T

4 stars

22 June 2026

The staff were very supportive when my child moved in from another nursery with short notice due to staffing concerns, and helped her settle in easily and make new friends. My child has been happy here and I believe she has learnt lots. Staff are also friendly and nice. I wish there were more opportu...

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Emma T

5 stars

11 June 2026

Absolutely excellent taking care of both my children! They prioritise forming friendships with the children where they feel seen and heard. I feel confident I'm bringing my children into a safe environment where they can thrive and just be themselves!

Ana S

5 stars

08 June 2026

Our son goes to the baby room at Partout Woodlands Harrogate. He is our only child and leaving him to have to go back to work was the hardest thing ever. Trusting someone you don't know is so difficult but don't worry because the staff is amazing, caring, loving and our son loves going in and play wi...

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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