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Woodlands Park Day Nursery & Pre School, Apperley Bridge
Set within two acres of beautiful grounds, Partou Woodlands Park is an exceptional day nursery which offers a unique Early Years experience for families in Apperley Bridge, Greengates and the surrounding area.
We believe that exploring natural environments is great for little learners which is why den building, gardening, bug hunts and nature walks are part of everyday life at Woodlands Park.
Facilities
A fabulous mansion building, refurbished to create a homely, fun environment
Stunning outdoor play areas 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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Full Time Weekly Rate |
Daily 7:30am – 6:00pm |
Morning 7:30am – 1:00pm |
Afternoon 1:00pm – 6:00pm |
| 0 to 2 | £295.25 | £66.25 | £40.00 | £38.25 |
| 2+ | £238.50 | £63.25 | £39.50 | £37.00 |
Registration Fee: £75 (Non Refundable)
10% discount off eldest child’s fees for siblings
Did you know that you can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare? Applying government funding can create huge savings on the fees you pay! For the latest childcare funding information, please visit our dedicated resource page.
What’s included in our fees?
When paying nursery fees, you don’t need to worry about the costs of food, nappies, wipes, milk, and other essentials—they’re all included!
What’s included when applying government funded hours?
Government funding is only applied to the ‘care’ element of your invoice and does not cover food and other essentials which are charged* at £6.00 per morning session and £5.25 per afternoon session.
*Applicable to:
- Bookings for 3–4-year-olds
- Bookings for children younger than 3 with a Working Families funding code
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Woodlands Park
Day Nursery
& Forest School
01274 622776
Open Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm
Woodlands, Park Dr, Apperley Bridge, Bradford BD10 9SG
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What families say?
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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
Rebecca B
05 December 2023
My little boy has come on since starting nursery just a few weeks ago! The staff are all friendly and accommodating and very willing to help in any way they can. My little boy enjoys nursery and talks about the staff at home. He is singing new songs he has learnt and is genuinely happy to spend time ...
Emma F
05 December 2023
My daughter has come on so much since attending the nursery from 10 months old, she loves going. The staff are amazing and so patient I would highly recommend sending your child here, the little bit more it costs far out ways going to somewhere cheaper.
Cristina F
05 December 2023
Excellent care! I feel so at peace to leave my daughter at the nursery knowing she is in very good hands and she absolutely loves it! They do plenty of activities every week even though she is in baby class at the moment. The staff is amazing, so caring and kind. Always giving us updates and nice r...
Lucy L
26 July 2023
The staff and facilities at Woodlands are great! Our child is 3 and currently in the preschool room, but has been since was 11 months old. Each room has met her needs and provided her with fun and plenty of chances to develop. She loves the forest school most of all!
Amy C
26 July 2023
Fantastic nursery. My third child has just started and could not fault anything over the last 6 years.
Malwina M
28 April 2023
Great nursery and very friendly staff. My Little boy absolutely loves going there, he keeps talking about his friends and teachers at home. They come up with creative activities for kids and provide frequent photo updates. They make sure kids get some fresh air every day which is great. When I pick m...
Emma N
28 April 2023
My son loves attending Woodlands Park, especially the forest school setting. The staff are all friendly and genuinely care for the children. I've had 2 children attend Woodlands Park and they both enjoyed their time there, making lots of friends and being cared for by the lovely staff. It is expensiv...
Darcy B
28 April 2023
Brilliant nursery, the staff are amazing with my daughter, keep me updated on all her little milestones and care for her so well. I’m so glad I chose Woodlands Park Nursery for her to attend. My little girl loves coming here and she’s come on so much since attending.
Bryoni M
28 April 2023
My daughter goes to this nursery and she has come on so well with her speech and the staff are all so welcoming and encouraging. We absolutely love this place, and we look forward each week to going to nursery. Thank you so much!
A B
28 April 2023
My son was barely speaking or playing nicely with other children before he started at Woodland Park. He would never share and would always be angry. But his speech has come along nicely in a short time to the point that he passed his 2-and-a-half-year assessment yesterday. He is always kept entertain...
Emily F
28 April 2023
My little boy loves going to nursery. I love that they give me a breakdown of everything they’ve done and eaten! They get to know them on a personal level and are always doing fun activities. There’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is being well cared for. Thank you.
Rebecca M
28 April 2023
Lovely nursery with great facilities, in a lovely setting with fantastic staff, but very expensive. Parents have just been subjected to a huge 12% cost increase during cost of living crisis, after already having costs increased during Covid. I understand costs have gone up, but for some parents, this...
Jen W
06 April 2023
Fab nursery. The staff are great and my daughter has been thriving since attending, she loves going.
J W
06 April 2023
My boys have loved attending nursery here. The staff are friendly and nurturing. The activities that the children take part in are engaging. The outdoor space has provided amazing learning experiences.
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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