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Expansive outdoor garden at Partou Old School House day nursery, featuring pale-wood play tower with blue slide, wooden swing frame with blue seats, natural wooden bench seating, charcoal-blue fencing, dark wood-chip ground surface with timber edging, vibrant pink magnolia blossom overhead, outdoor mud kitchen sign, stepping stones, and green growing areas, providing free-flow outdoor learning and physical development opportunities in the early years setting.

Outdoor learning kitchen at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural wooden countertops and storage units with metal cooking vessels, bright green plate, white crockery, stainless steel cutlery, charcoal wooden back panel, slate-blue rendered wall, vibrant pink magnolia blossom overhead, dark wood-chip ground surface, and white brick boundary, supporting practical life skills and imaginative outdoor play in the early years garden.

Outdoor construction play area at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural loose-parts learning with yellow and red digger truck, wooden wheelbarrow, colourful ride-on tractors, black tyres arranged as climbing obstacles, pale stones and gravel ground surface, bright orange and white high-visibility clothing hung on charcoal-grey fencing, red and burgundy buckets, multicoloured rescue-service toys, and reclaimed materials, encouraging gross motor skills, imaginative role-play and risk-taking in the early years outdoor environment.

Welcoming baby room at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring soft cream and grey walls with tan scalloped trim, "Hello Snail" handprint display with coloured handprints, white and charcoal cots, grey curtains with ivy garland, sensory play bottles in jewel-toned greens, blues, pinks and reds on white mat, wooden ball storage unit, yellow and red soft toy, charcoal gate divider, trailing plants, and curriculum documentation boards, creating a nurturing early years environment for infant care and multi-sensory learning.

Bright, calm early years baby room at Partou Old School House in Chorley, featuring cream and soft-yellow walls with warm string lights, charcoal cot, stainless steel kitchen facilities, natural wooden high chair, green-draped activity table with woven baskets, sensory play bottles in jewel-toned greens, pinks and blues on contrasting mats, soft furnishings, hanging trailing plants, and light grey carpet, creating a nurturing space for infant development and exploration.

Early years classroom at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, showcasing a calm learning environment with soft-yellow walls, charcoal half-panelling, ivy garland framing display boards, tan scalloped wall trim, text reading "Curriculum Teaching Achievement," charcoal cot, grey modular soft-play blocks, cream bean bag, grey and cream playhouse, natural light from large windows, and trailing plants on sills, supporting child development through intentional design and accessible learning spaces.

Sensory and gross motor learning area at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring woven wicker pod den with chevron-patterned cushions, chocolate-brown soft-play tunnel, cream foam climbing blocks, grey padded soft-play shapes, charcoal radiator, natural light from large windows, nature-themed small-world tray with green moss, wooden animal figurines and story book, grey carpet, and varied tactile materials, supporting physical development, imaginative exploration and calming spaces in the early years environment.

Domestic role-play kitchen at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring natural wooden play kitchen with red cooker, blue oven, white sink, cream crockery and utensils, wooden dining table with checkered place mat, woven storage baskets, grey and charcoal-blue cabinetry, cream carpet with grey charcoal border, potted trailing plants, washing machine unit, laundry basket, curriculum documentation boards, and hanging ivy garland, supporting practical life skills, collaborative play and early years learning through real-world kitchen and home scenarios

Construction and imaginative play zone at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural wooden shelving unit with woven storage baskets holding loose parts and toys, bright yellow JCB diggers and dumper trucks, terracotta-coloured building bricks, white hard hat and blue safety jacket, "101 First Words" book, charcoal grey carpet, cream walls, wooden workbench with blue vice, and varied small-world resources, encouraging role-play, problem-solving and vocabulary development in the early years classroom.

Role-play learning area at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural wooden play kitchen with red knobs and "Soap" label, wooden washing machine with white circular door, cream and grey half-panelled walls, dress-up rail displaying colourful jackets in yellow, red, purple, blue and pink, woven storage baskets, cream window sill with bright yellow and orange sunflowers in vase, white woven heart decoration, and soft grey carpet, supporting imaginative play, practical life skills and emotional development in the early years setting.

Creative and practical learning space at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring natural wooden worktops with stainless steel colander and transparent measuring jug, woven-basket storage unit, bright magenta fabric drapes on wooden rail, bright blue plastic chairs, grey-topped table with linen cloth, "Arts and Crafts" sign, hanging ivy garland near large windows, grey-charcoal carpet, wooden shelving with art supplies and containers, and curriculum display boards, supporting sensory exploration and life skills development in the early years classroom.

Natural loose-parts learning display at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring pale wooden blocks numbered 1 to 4, wooden geometric shapes and frames, bright green artificial grass strip, natural wood circles and cylinders, woven storage baskets, cream shelving unit, soft grey carpet, and light-filled classroom space, encouraging mathematical exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play in the early years environment.

Construction and builder-themed learning space at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring natural wooden blocks in varied shapes and sizes, wooden tree-trunk stumps, terracotta-coloured clay bricks, bright yellow digger vehicle with black tyres, natural wood circles and geometric shapes, neon-yellow and grey high-visibility jackets on wall rail, cork display board, grey carpet, burgundy patterned floor border, metal rail with storage, and loose-parts materials, encouraging spatial reasoning, imaginative play and construction skills in the early years environment.

Emergency services role-play zone at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring bright red fire service costume with neon-yellow reflective stripes, red wooden fire station building with black roof, red toy fire engines and accessories, navy-blue police helmet, yellow digger vehicle, natural wooden tree-trunk stumps, white shelving unit with woven storage baskets, large windows with natural light, grey patterned carpet, and varied small-world props, encouraging imaginative community role-play, heroic narratives and social understanding in the early years classroom.

Nurturing home environment at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring grey upholstered armchairs with sage-green blankets and baby doll, natural wooden kitchen unit with green cabinetry and stainless steel cooking vessels, black wall-mounted shelving, potted trailing plant, neon-yellow high-visibility jackets on white wall shelving, red and yellow hard hats, cream and charcoal carpet, large windows with natural light, and comfortable seating areas, supporting emotional security, imaginative family role-play and early years wellbeing.

Multi-purpose home and learning environment at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring grey upholstered armchair with sage-green blanket and baby doll, natural wooden kitchen unit with green cabinetry, stainless steel cookware and "Grumpy Frog" book, potted trailing plant, cream and green storage units with clothing rail, small wooden table and chairs, warm wooden flooring, beige and charcoal patterned carpet, large window, and varied learning materials, supporting emotional attachment, imaginative play and flexible early years provision.

Imaginative play cottage at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural wooden playhouse with pitched roof, shingle detailing and multiple window openings, light and mid-tone wood construction, potted bright-green trailing plant with striped fronds, natural wooden dining table and chairs, cream crockery and play food, charcoal radiator, soft-grey walls with large windows providing natural light and outdoor views, and warm wood flooring, encouraging role-play, spatial exploration and cosy learning in the early years environment.

Outdoor sandpit and quiet garden at Partou Old School House Chorley nursery, featuring natural wooden sand table with pale sand and coloured play objects in pink and mint-green, warm honey-coloured sandstone building wall, charcoal-grey decking, black picket fencing, grey storage chest with cushions, patterned play mat, and sheltered patio area, providing sensory sand play, quiet exploration and cosy outdoor spaces for early years learning and relaxation.

Secure outdoor garden at Partou Old School House Chorley day nursery, featuring cream canopy shade structure with charcoal-blue pergola frame, grey and white chevron-patterned play teepee with wooden poles, pale-grey climbing frame with slide, natural green lawn, raised wooden sandpit, charcoal-blue fencing, warm sandstone building wall, and sensory play mat, providing safe outdoor learning, physical activity and imaginative play in the early years garden.

Why choose Partou Old School House Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Situated in the heart of Chorley with excellent transport links including the M61, Chorley bus and train stations nearby, Partou Old School House is an Ofsted Good rated nursery caring for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in a warm, nurturing environment that families consistently describe as a home from home.

Rooms are thoughtfully laid out with handpicked resources and a bespoke curriculum tailored to the needs and interests of the children at that time, giving every child the very best foundation for their early years and beyond. Staff have a genuine passion for early years education and take time to truly get to know every child, meaning little ones settle quickly and thrive.

The dining experience is a real highlight, with children able to watch meals being freshly prepared each morning, and pre-schoolers serving themselves from the dinner trolley, building independence, self-help skills and confidence in a very natural way.

Outdoor learning is taken seriously at Partou Old School House. The back garden has been transformed into an outdoor classroom, providing all the richness of indoor learning in the open air alongside a dedicated physical development area, and the nursery is fortunate to have two outdoor spaces which children make full use of every day. Beyond the garden, children venture out into the wider Chorley community regularly, visiting the local pet shop and the beautiful Astley Park, giving children meaningful real-world experiences that bring their early years learning to life.

If you are looking for a nursery in Chorley where your child will be genuinely known, loved and given the very best start in their early years, we think you’ll love Partou Old School House Day Nursery & Pre-School.

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Classrooms filled with resources and equipment that stimulate children's interest

A child led curriculum that reflects the individual interests and needs of every child.

3 week rolling menus created by nutritionist Laura Mathews which children can watch being prepared

Spacious, well-resourced garden area, allowing children to explore outdoor interests

Regular trips into the local community to bring early years learning to life

We offer a variety of childcare funded places

Nursery fees

	Full-day (2 sessions)	Weekly rate	Early start session	Morning session	Afternoon session
Session time	8am-6pm	8am-6pm daily	7.30-8am	8am-1pm	1pm-6pm
	0-3 year olds
Care	£63.33	£278.15	£3.67	£36.93	£41.80
Meals & snacks	£7.00	£35.00	–	£4.00	£3.00
Consumables	£3.00	£15.00	–	£1.60	£1.40
Total	£73.33	£328.15	£3.67	£42.53	£46.20
	3+ year olds
Care	£56.67	£248.35	£3.33	£33.07	£37.60
Meals & snacks	£7.00	£35.00	–	£4.00	£3.00
Consumables	£3.00	£15.00	–	£1.60	£1.40
Total	£66.67	£298.35	£3.33	£38.67	£42.00

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.

Terms & conditions apply

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 Old School House Chorley 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 Old School House Chorley Day Nursery & Pre-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 Old School House Chorley 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 2025/2026 terms dates set by Lancashire Local Authority for Partou Old School House Chorley 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	11 Weeks	13 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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Partou Old
School House
Day Nursery
& Pre-School

01257 234455

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)

Parker Street, Chorley, PR7 1ES

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What do families say about Partou Old School House Nursery & Pre-School in Chorley?

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H P

13 March 2026

We have worked alongside Old School House since 2021 with both our children, the second is due to leave this July. Every day, we have left them with Zoe, Karen, Jess and the team, knowing that they will be loved and cared for incredibly. Their passion for Early Years and children's development is cle...

Jo L

13 March 2026

Leaving your child with new people is always daunting and from the moment we had a tour round the nursery, we knew that Old School House was a welcoming, supportive and engaging environment. Our twins started at 13 months and their confidence, communication and happiness has gone from strength to str...

Nicola E

11 March 2026

Old School house has been amazing for my child. When he first came to the nursery he couldn't speak, within a month he was putting sentences together. Within a year he was more advanced than I thought he could be at the age of 2. Everyone at the nursery has learnt about him and care for him the way I...

Liam K

11 March 2026

Both of my children have attended Old School House, with my eldest now in her first year of school and my youngest in Hedgehog class. Both children love going to nursery and the staff should take every credit for that. They always go the extra mile to bond with the children and come up with new, crea...

Sophie B

25 February 2026

The staff at Old School House make the nursery feel home from home. My daughter settled in pretty much on the first session thanks to the brilliant team that they have. Always a positive greeting in the morning : ) Play, learning and care is evident from the development that I have seen within my dau...

Karolina M

22 February 2026

Lucia had the best time at Nature Trail Nursery, asking when she is going back when it was the weekend. She loved all the staff and i never had any issues. I was always informed of anything I needed to know and fully trusted taking Lucia there.

Isobel M

21 February 2026

My son has been coming to this nursery since he was a baby hes now 2 and is thriving! All the staff have contributed to his care and they all have so much love for him. He absolutely loves coming and has made lots of friends with both his peers and staff. I could never imagine my son going anywhere e...

Jack H

17 February 2026

My daughter always came out of nursery with the biggest smile on her face! The staff did amazing activities each week and when my daughter came home she would talk about them all the time especially the under the sea week. She would always talk about all the wonderful meals made by Janice. I'm so h...

A M

11 February 2026

The staff at Nature Trail Old School House made my husband and I feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Zoe, the manager, was kind, friendly, informative and genuinely reassuring. Every member of staff we met as we walked around were warm and approachable, and the children all seemed happy, settl...

Lucy S

09 February 2026

Our son has been coming to this nursery since he was one. Zoe was great setting up settling in sessions and is always present at nursery, on emails or on the phone if you need anything. Our son has been allocated a key worker in each room - all the staff are super friendly. His current key worker is ...

R M

05 February 2026

Nature Trail Old School House were just brilliant. The staff build bonds and made my child feel comfortable and calm. There so many spaces and activities for learning and adventure both inside and outside. The building's laid out in a way that absolutely set my child up for school. I'm very grateful...

Paul D

05 February 2026

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at Old School House for making Mila's first week such a positive experience. As a parent, it's always a big step leaving your child somewhere new, but from day one I felt reassured by how kind, patient, and attentive the staff have been. Mila has s...

Sophie H

05 February 2026

Our son has been attending this nursery since he was just 6 months old, and now at 22 months, we couldn't be more grateful for the care and support he's received throughout his time there. Watching him grow into a confident, curious, and happy little boy has been such a joy, and the nursery team has ...

A C

05 February 2026

Love love love the staff at this nursery. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. My little girl loves seeing all the staff and having everyone make a fuss of her, especially Lily & the Ellie's! Thank you so much for being part of her life

N O

28 January 2026

Our son really enjoys Old School House. The staff are extremely welcoming and are always willing to go the extra mile to make him happy. We are kept up to date with what he gets up to and they do lots of different activities throughout the week. The food is great and they were extremely helpful with ...

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.