Why choose Partou Parbold Day Nursery & Pre-School?
Partou Parbold Day Nursery & Pre-School is a small setting nestled in beautiful natural surroundings near Parbold. The former Nature Trail Group nursery is built on the principle of providing a home-from-home feel, where children feel settled, secure and confident enough to explore, learn and develop at their own pace. Parents consistently mention how quickly their children settle in the familiar environment and with the support of our caring team.
We have direct access to a forest school, where children spend regular time outdoors developing independence, building problem-solving skills, and forging a genuine connection with nature. Combined with the beautiful grounds around the nursery, outdoor learning is at the heart of what Partou Parbold offers. The team captures this journey beautifully, sharing frequent updates and photos with parents throughout the day which our families really value and appreciate.
Partou Parbold has a qualified Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENCO) and a pre-school practitioner with QTS, ensuring expert support for all learners and strong transitions into primary school. Our small age groups mean that each child is genuinely known and supported by all staff, which helps them to thrive confidently in their early years’ education.
This personal approach extends beyond the nursery as Partou Parbold has built a close connection with the local community, including a special link with neighbouring Lindsey House nursing home which children love visiting. Inter-generational relationships are a beneficial part of children’s early years learning as they help children to build important social skills, understand how they form part of a community, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
If you are looking for a nursery in Parbold which offers a warm, nurturing environment with outdoor learning at its heart, we think you’ll love Partou Parbold Day Nursery & Pre-School.
Facilities
Small home-from-home setting to support children to develop at their own pace
A child led curriculum that reflects the individual interests and needs of every child
3 week rolling menus created by nutritionist Laura Mathews
Direct access to a forest school and emphasis on outdoor learning
On-site car park that makes dropping off your little ones safe and easy
We offer a variety of childcare funded places
Nursery fees
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Full-day |
Weekly rate |
Early start session |
Morning session |
Afternoon session |
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Session time |
8am-6pm |
8am-6pm daily |
7.30-8am |
8am-1pm |
1pm-6pm |
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0-3 year olds |
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Care |
£56.67 |
£248.35 |
£3.33 |
£33.10 |
£37.60 |
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Meals & snacks |
£7.00 |
£35.00 |
– |
£4.00 |
£3.00 |
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Consumables |
£3.00 |
£15.00 |
– |
£1.60 |
£1.40 |
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Total |
£66.67 |
£298.35 |
£3.33 |
£38.70 |
£42.00 |
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3+ year olds |
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Care |
£51.90 |
£227.00 |
£3.10 |
£30.30 |
£34.60 |
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Meals & snacks |
£7.00 |
£35.00 |
– |
£4.00 |
£3.00 |
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Consumables |
£3.00 |
£15.00 |
– |
£1.60 |
£1.40 |
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Total |
£61.90 |
£277 |
£3.10 |
£35.90 |
£39.00 |
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.
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 Parbold 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 Parbold 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 Parbold 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 Parbold 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 | 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 Parbold
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01257 464676
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6pm (excl. bank holidays)
Parbold Hill, Parbold, Wigan, Lancashire WN8 7TG
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What do families say about Partou Parbold Day Nursery & Pre-School in Wigan?
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A S
19 March 2026
Amazing nursery staff are so lovely caring towards my 2 boys, my eldest has improved so much over the last 4 years and recently been joined by his brother who loves it just as much as him they both absolutely love it and tell me how much of a fun day they have had
Dionne W
16 March 2026
Brilliant nursery setting, staff are amazing very helpful and always keep me updated. My little boy loves going to nursery and hes development and speech has come on loads. Would recommend to anyone x
J G
16 March 2026
Absolutely amazing staff at parbold nursery! Always so kind towards my daughter Bella who has the best days with them. Her confidence and learning has been brilliant and I know this is from the hard working staff. She is very settled with all staff not just those in her room . couldn't reccomend t...
Stuart F
16 March 2026
Great friendly environment. Superb communication via app and in person. Excellent development program for my child. The nursery nurses always display so much care and compassion when dealing with us. They represent the nursery in such a professional manor yet personal giving you complete trust.
A E
16 March 2026
Our little boy has been attending Nature on the Hill for nearly a year now, and he absolutely loves it. All of the staff are very friendly, approachable, and always go above and beyond to make sure the he is happy and cared for during his days at nursery. One thing we really appreciate is how often ...
Lauren R
16 March 2026
I can only praise all of the staff here at the nursery. The children are split up into different rooms is small class sizes per adult yet each of the staff always knows about my child and my child's day. It's an incredibly friendly and personal setting. My child's has been thriving since starting in ...
A S
07 March 2026
Fantastic staff, feel like family. Always go above & beyond. Couldn't ask for a better nursery setting.
Clare D
07 March 2026
As a family, we have enjoyed the journey of 2 of our children at this setting. Both are shy and cautious children by nature. It's down to the home-from-home feeling of the place and the loving support of the staff, that have helped our children develop their confidence. This is a happy place, where i...
Zoe G
07 March 2026
We have been really impressed with how well Ralph has settled in to his nursery room. He adores Anette and the food. We enjoy updates when we receive them but I have mentioned to Liz that some days we don't get any pictures/updates so this could be improved as this is the highlight of our days. The n...
Alexandra J
09 February 2026
I looked at 4 nurseries before choosing this one. It was small, in a nice location and when I visited the children had been playing with pinecones and sticks - there was a real emphasis on playing outdoors and bringing the outdoors in. This is something which was very important to me. My child has...
N B
08 February 2026
My children have attended Nature Trails Nursery at Parbold Hill for the past 2 years and have really thrived in this time. The staff are attentive and supportive which allows the children to blossom within a learning environment.
Richard M
03 February 2026
A lovely little nursery in a quiet, peaceful setting and run by friendly, caring staff. Our first child went there from 1 year old and our second has just joined recently as well. Would definitely recommend.
Yasmin H
02 February 2026
My son moved to Parbold nature on the hill in September aged 2 from another nursery. At first I was extremely apprehensive how he would settle and adjust and found it very difficult to leave him. However, he had a few settling in days and the staff had been very understanding and ensuring he was gett...
F K
02 February 2026
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are honestly amazing-always friendly, welcoming, and so accommodating. No matter what's needed, they're happy to help and really go the extra mile. My child is always so happy to go in and absolutely loves the staff, which says everything. They'...
Lauren M
02 February 2026
I have nothing but positive things to say about this nursary. My daughter has attended since she was 12/13 months old and she's now 2. She's absolutely thriving. They send regular updates and photos throughout the day. They are keen to listen to parents and go above and beyond to accommodate. The sta...
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.