Founded in the Netherlands, Partou has been providing quality childcare since 1975, when we opened our first childcare centre. Today, Partou is the largest childcare organisation in the Netherlands — a country where, according to a UNICEF study, children are among the happiest in the world.
In 2024, Partou launched the UK following the merger of two nursery groups, Just Childcare and All About Children. We now operate 106 nurseries, caring for around 9,000 children and employing over 2,000 dedicated childcare professionals, including 240 apprentices.
The Partou Group unites three childcare organisations across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany, driven by shared values and ambitions.
With over 14,000 employees at 935 settings, we care for nearly 83,000 children across Europe. One team, one mission: supporting children to grow into confident, resilient, and curious learners.
Each June, we celebrate the anniversary of launching Partou in the UK, following the successful merger of nursery groups, Just Childcare and All About Children.
June 2025 marks a double celebration as not only is it our first anniversary in the UK, but it’s an incredible 50 years of providing childcare in the Netherlands.
Over the decades, childcare has seen many changes, especially in the UK, where social and cultural shifts have shaped the way families raise their children.
To learn more about our celebrations and the timeline of childcare’s most significant moments, visit our blog post on Partou Day.
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To celebrate International Day of Play, we’ve joined UNICEF UK to champion every child’s right to play, and share what nearly 900 of our educators know about how it shapes the early years.
Separation anxiety is a typical early years experience which is often misunderstood. Find out what it really means for your child’s development and how to move through it together.
Partou Gingerbread House in South Croydon has been praised by Ofsted for its inclusive culture, purposeful teaching and strong partnerships with families. Learn more about the team’s commitment to helping children grow in confidence and independence with joy.
