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Why choose Partou Woodlands House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Idle, Bradford?
Situated next to the local park on Cross Road and within easy reach of main road links into Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate, Partou Woodlands House is an ideal day nursery choice for families in Idle, Simpson Green and Thackley.
The dedicated nursery team have a long history with Woodlands House Nursery with some having been at the nursery for over 20 years. This provides a stable and consistent environment for children and families and sees us welcoming back families with the arrival of new siblings.
Children at Woodland House Nursery enjoy regular trips out in the local area including nature walks, soft play, local shops and visits to the nearby park which build confidence and social skills. You can learn more about these trips and our learning activities on the Partou Woodlands House Day Nursery & Pre-School Facebook page. The nursery team have a good partnership with a local care home, which we visit regularly with the children. Inter-generational socializing provides children with a wealth of benefits such as increased empathy, opportunities for learning and hearing stories, boosting confidence and developing communication and language skills.
Relationships between the nursery and families are very important to us, we host regular stay and play sessions for families to experience nursery life and hold events such as craft fairs and charity events to welcome families into the nursery and build a community. We work closely with families to help children to develop and prepare children for the next stage in their early years education.
If you are looking for a consistent, nurturing and quality nursery in the Idle area with strong community ties, Woodlands House Day Nursery and Pre-School in Idle could be the perfect fit for your family.
Facilities
Fun-filled learning activities tailored to the individual interests and needs
Regular local community visits to enhance learning and confidence beyond the nursery building
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A recently renovated front garden, providing a safe space for children to explore
Excellent parent partnerships with long-standing members of staff
Funded Childcare Places 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 |
| 0-2 year olds | |||||
| Care | £61.00 | £273.75 | £4.50 | £36.50 | £36.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.95 | £4.10 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £73.00 | £333.75 | £43.05 | £41.95 | |
| 3+ year olds | |||||
| Care | £49.75 | £223.75 | £3.75 | £30.00 | £30.00 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.95 | £4.10 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £61.75 | £283.75 | £36.55 | £35.45 | |
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 Woodlands House 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 House Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Bradford 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 Woodlands House 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 Bradford Local Authority for Partou Woodlands House 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 | 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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Woodlands House
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01274 613614
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
11 Cross Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 9RU
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What do families say about Partou Woodlands House Day Nursery & Pre-School in Idle?
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B M
06 July 2026
Both my children have attended Woodlands House and have absolutely thrived here, my little girl attends currently and is due to start in the Toddler room. She was very unsure to begin with but it didn't take her long to settle as the girls in the Baby room are absolutely amazing and go above & beyond...
G B
11 June 2026
My little boy started the baby room in April and he's settled in so well. I can tell the girls that look after him really care and they've helped him feel safe and confident. His personality has grown massively in the few months he's been at nursery and I can only thank the girls for encouraging him....
D T
10 March 2026
Both of my boys attend the nursery and the staff are fantastic. They absolutely love going and have built lovely relationships with the team. The staff really take the time to get to know each child as an individual, which makes such a difference. It's clear how much care and attention they give, and...
Abbie C
10 March 2026
Trixie has settled in beautifully and loves going to nursery. They monitor the key stages of their developed 0-3 years and grade them to ensure you they are following suit for their age bracket. Trixie is thriving and I genuinely believe it's because of this nursery. Thank you.
Eryn A
10 March 2026
Couldn't recommend Woodlands House more! Our daughter has been in the baby room and now in the toddler room and all the staff we have interacted with have been amazing. It's so clear to see that our daughter is happy there as she is always excited to see the staff and even interacts with many of the ...
M D
10 March 2026
Great nursery, my child is in baby room and has settled in so well. He loves coming to nursery and have seen a development on both his learning and social skills since been here. Any queries and the nursery are happy to help and support with what they can. They do both indoor and outdoor activities h...
Sarah A
22 December 2025
My son really enjoys woodlands house nursery and had a positive experience when he started last year and another positive experience moving to the toddler room recently. The staff are welcoming and his key workers are really engaging with him and myself. I feel comfortable knowing my son is well look...
Beckie C
09 October 2025
Both my girls attend here, my eldest has attended since baby room from 18m old. I moved her from her previous nursery as she needed hip surgery and woodlands said they would risk assess her and still cater to her needs and allow her in the setting. They went above and beyond with my eldest, through h...
Beccii I
09 October 2025
My son has been going to Woodlands House since April 2025 and he loves it! He's gone from crying when left to running through the door on a morning and doesn't look back! The facilities are brilliant, plenty for the children to do whether it's independent or with others. The menus are always nutr...
H H
09 October 2025
Woodlands House is a fantastic nursery with caring staff and a brilliant manager. My eldest son graduated from their nursery this summer and they held a brilliant graduation ceremony for all the children and their families. My youngest son still attends Woodlands House and loves every day there.
Rio B
06 October 2025
My daughter attends this nursery and has done since around 10 months old. She absolutely loves it here and everyday comes home with a smile on her face. You can see the genuine passion the staff have for their jobs and how much love they have for the children that attend. My little girl has learnt so...
S B
03 October 2025
Fantastic nursery, my child has attended Woodlands House since being 10 months old, and I have never had any problems with the nursery. The staff are brilliant and attentive and provide an expert level of care. They offer a wide range of activities to help the children learn and progress, whilst also...
B S
29 March 2025
We are really pleased with Woodlands House nursery and the staff who work there. They have been amazing with our little girl who started at 11 month old. She took a while to settle in but the staff who work there couldn't have been any better. They let her take it slow and made the process stress fre...
Alice C
27 March 2025
My son has been at this nursery for almost 4 years and has had an amazing time here. The staff in every room are really supportive, friendly and accommodating. My son loves going and I feel confident leaving him in their care.
AMANDA t
14 March 2025
My child Joined this nursery start of January 2025 the girls are fantastic so caring loving and I'm so confident he is so safe in there hands . I feel so reassured how happy he is and he loves it sure keeps them on there toes how energetic he is . The nursery is more like a little family home I am ...
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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