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Why choose Partou Woodlands Park Day Nursery & Forest School in Apperley Bridge
Set within two acres of beautiful grounds, Partou Woodlands Park is a highly rated day nursery and forest school which offers a unique Early Years experience for families in Apperley Bridge, Greengates and the surrounding Bradford area.
Our Forest School has been newly refurbished for 2026 and is designed to enrich early years pre-school learning through nature, exploration, and outdoor play .Our Forest School sessions are led by a qualified Forest School Lead, ensuring all activities are carefully planned, age-appropriate, and delivered in line with Forest School principles and safety guidance. We have an outdoor classroom which provides a safe and inspiring space for children to learn in all weathers and a log burner to keep the area warm and welcoming during cooler months, allowing Forest School sessions to continue comfortably year-round.
We have also invested in new Forest School resources, supporting activities such as den building, natural crafts, storytelling, and teamwork. There is an enhanced mud kitchen, which now includes a dedicated digging area to encourage sensory play, investigation, and hands-on learning. Forest School offers many benefits for young children, including building confidence, resilience, independence, and a strong connection to the natural world.
Exploring natural environments is great for little learners of all ages so our nursery has separate outdoor space for children of all ages including our greenhouse area. Gardening is great for children and their early years development as it strengthens motor skills, encourages social skills as well as fostering a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment.
Our indoor learning environment is well-resourced and has a home-from-home feel to encourage children to feel safe and confident. Our warm and friendly nursery team are highly regarded by families, and our reviews often mention the care they take to learn about children’s interests and experiences and then tailor these to curate learning activities which are engaging and encourage children at every stage of their development.
Children at Partou Woodlands Park also enjoy a variety of extra-curricular activities such as football sessions and “Songdrawing” which combines singing, drawing, movement and storytelling to encourage the development of fine motor skills and self-expression and boost children’s self-esteem and confidence.
If you are looking for an exceptional nursery with a state-of the art forest school where children are nurtured to grow their skills, confidence and a love of the outdoors, we think you’ll love Partou Woodlands Park Day Nursery & Forest School in Apperley Bridge!
Facilities
A fabulous mansion building, refurbished to create a homely, fun environment
Stunning outdoor play areas and Forest School with exciting resources for children of all ages
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
A fantastic Early Years Foundation Stage experience with a focus on educational and developmental activities
Caring, high qualified staff who are dedicated to providing high quality childcare and education
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 | £62.50 | £281.25 | £4.70 | £37.50 | £37.50 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.00 | £45.00 | £4.80 | £4.20 | |
| Consumables | £3.00 | £15.00 | £1.60 | £1.40 | |
| Total | £74.50 | £341.25 | £43.90 | £43.10 |
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 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 Woodlands Park 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. 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 Park will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
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 Bradford Local Authority for Partou Woodlands 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 | 12 Weeks | 12 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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Woodlands Park
Day Nursery
& Forest School
01274 622776
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Woodlands, Park Dr, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 9SG
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What do families say about Partou Woodlands Park Day Nursery & Pre School in Apperley Bridge?
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L F
25 October 2025
My little Grandson Koves come on leaps and bounds after a few months of starting in your nursery, definitely interacts more with other children now, always comes out with a big smile on his face and he's taken well to all the staff
Sascha H
21 October 2025
My daughter has been enrolled at woodlands park for just under 2.5years, she is currently in pre school and I feel her development is fantastic which i really put down to being in such nurturing environments throughout her nursery experience. I would recommend woodlands park to everyone. Thankyou!
Ellie B
09 October 2025
We're really pleased with Woodlands Park. The staff are incredible (especially Aaliyah and Glennis), the food is varied, the setting is perfect and we've always felt very safe sending our little boy there.
F B
05 October 2025
I knew this was the nursery I wanted my daughter to come to as soon as we went to the open day, it's such a warm and welcoming nursery. So much so I didn't look around any others after being here. My little one loves coming to nursery! All the staff are friendly, warm and welcoming which makes drop...
Tara M
10 September 2025
The nursery is fantastic. My child has settled in very well. I can see an improvement in her development and that is thanks to the amazing staff. My daughter loves nursery.
S A
04 September 2025
The staff are absolutely amazing and cater to the kids needs in a personalised manner which contributes positively to their development. I am very happy I chose this nursery for my son, as he was very shy and reserved but the staff worked hard to encourage him to come out of his shell. Will definitel...
M R
11 April 2025
My daughter has a wonderful time at nursery. She looks forward to it every day and gets on really well with the staff.
Katie S
31 March 2025
Can't fault the nursery. Have been consistently brilliant with my little boy from his very first day. His development has come on leaps and bounds and I don't think he'd be half as clever as he is without the nursery and their support. My son has built such strong bonds with all the staff, particu...
Emily F
31 March 2025
My children love attending and it's always a welcoming, happy environment. They have both developed so much since being there and the staff care for them like they're their own. There are a wide variety of food options and they do lots of activities linking to events going on. I particularly like how...
B H
13 March 2025
My daughter has been attending for about 6 months now, and absolutely loves it. She has progressed so quickly in such a short space of time. The staff in Toddler 1 are great with her and really put me at ease when she first started attending. The updates both through the app, and at pick up time ar...
M D
11 March 2025
My child has attended Woodlands Park for almost a year now and we have been very happy. The staff in her room are lovely, and have really taken time to help them settle, get to know their personality and needs, and supported with toilet training. The outside space is great and the children get lots o...
Emily R
11 March 2025
Since moving into the toddler room at Woodland Park, my child has thrived. His speech is coming along so much too. He loves to go to nursery and see the girls, one member of staff is his favourite. He eats all his food and I am pleased that they are fully aware of his dietary needs. I recommend woodl...
B F
10 March 2025
Amazing nursery, my child has been here since 2023, best choice i ever made, she learns every day, develops every day and is smarter than I could ever expect. Staff are wonderful, polite, great with the children. Food menu is a good variety of different choices and opens up your children's taste buds...
H P
06 March 2025
My son has been attending since he was 2 in September. He gets excited when it's a school day as he can't wait to play with his friends. All the staff are very friendly. My boy has come along so well with his development. The grounds are beautiful. I particularly love the app that provides you with u...
A M
07 December 2023
My son absolutely loves this nursery, he’s come such a long way since moving up to his next room and his personality and speech is really starting to come through. The staff are amazing and so supportive. Could not recommend more
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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