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Partou Children's House Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.7(11 parent reviews) ·Park Lodge, Tilehurst Lane, Bracknell, RG42 5JL · Bracknell Forest
Number of places
148 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Bracknell Forest

About this day nursery

Partou Children's House Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Binfield near Bracknell and Wokingham, offers a comprehensive day nursery and pre-school experience. Housed in a charming detached Edwardian mansion, the nursery boasts two acres of beautifully maintained grounds, providing ample space for outdoor exploration and learning.

The indoor environment is equally engaging, featuring a nursery gym, an indoor climbing frame, and dedicated play areas tailored to various age groups. The nursery prioritises a stimulating and exciting curriculum, carefully designed to align with the individual needs and interests of each child.

Meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site from a seasonal menu, with a focus on healthy and delicious options that also serve as educational opportunities. Partou Children's House fosters strong parent partnerships, ensuring families are regularly updated on their child’s progress and daily routines.

The nursery also provides funded childcare places and offers various discounts, such as a sibling discount and a Blue Light Card holder discount. The facility is equipped with fantastic outdoor spaces including a large sandpit, a maze, sensory gardens, and mud kitchens, encouraging children to explore and connect with nature.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and demonstrate secure attachments with staff. Staff plan age-appropriate experiences for children to practise and extend their skills. Overall, children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and develop and practise their physical skills. Staff know their key children well, model effective communication, and provide clear boundaries and expectations. Children follow instructions, are polite, and develop close friendships.

Spacious outdoor areasHealthy meals and snacksFunded childcare placesEngaging curriculum

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around full day, weekly, morning, and afternoon sessions. Additional daily or weekly fees apply for both meals and consumables. Government funding only covers the core childcare fee, meaning meals, snacks, and consumables remain fully chargeable.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee or deposit is required.
  • Only one discount can be applied at a time.
  • Fees are charged across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
  • Funding only covers care; meals, snacks, and consumables are fully chargeable for all sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)

Food

Meals and snacks provided, freshly prepared at the nursery.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Children's House Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 10 March 2025 · Anneliese Fox-Jones

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and demonstrate secure attachments with staff. Staff plan age-appropriate experiences for children to practise and extend their skills. Overall, children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and develop and practise their physical skills. Staff know their key children well, model effective communication, and provide clear boundaries and expectations. Children follow instructions, are polite, and develop close friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Since the last inspection, leaders have worked hard to make changes in the setting, improving the quality of teaching and communication with parents.
  • The manager has an accurate overview of the nursery and shows a drive for continual improvement, making effective use of funding to support children's development needs.
  • Staff support children's language skills well, encouraging speech through new vocabulary and conversations.
  • Staff are warm, kind and caring, and key-person arrangements are effective in helping support individual children to settle and provide targeted next steps in their learning.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent and learn skills for the future, promoting good hygiene and healthy eating.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen how children's learning priorities are shared with all staff so that teaching is precisely targeted to support their planned next steps, particularly for the youngest children
  • 2target the support for staff to recognise gaps in children's learning so that intervention is put in place promptly, particularly for the youngest children
  • 3review and improve the organisation of the outdoor area so that it fully supports the curriculum intent
Inspection #10383633 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Overall, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Some staff are trained to use British Sign Language during conversations and play to help children communicate their needs. Staff work well with families and other professionals to ensure they receive the support they need. However, there are slight inconsistencies across the staff team in recognising gaps in children's learning, particularly the youngest children, which can lead to delays in children receiving targeted intervention.

Outdoor space

Overall, children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They develop and practise their physical skills as they ride on tricycles, run around, jump and explore the outdoor space. Staff help children learn to manage risks for themselves as they build obstacle courses, and provide many opportunities for children to explore the outside. However, staff do not organise the outdoor area as well as the indoor spaces to support the curriculum intent fully.

Parent Reviews of Partou Children's House Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.7
(11)
Victoria Baker
9 months ago

I signed my children up to the holiday club this summer after a bit of a disasterous experience at another one and I am so pleased that I did! As a Sen mum - you are naturally worried about how your child will cope in any setting but I was reassured from the get go. The team were so inclusive, friendly and welcoming. They treated my child as an individual and didn’t make assumptions based of her disability…. And I had full confidence Leaving her in Claire’s capable hands. All my children have really enjoyed their time at this setting and have come home full of smiles and stories of what they have been up to that day…..as well as falling asleep quickly after being put to bed! Thank you to Kelli, Amy and the team for all your hard work this summer. I’m so greatful.

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Dewi Meredith-Smith
a year ago

Fantastic Nursery, lovely staff, happy baby! Our child (12m) had been attending Children's House full time 5 days a week for 3 months now and he loves it. The staff all know him by name, he is stimulated, challenged, encouraged, and well fed! He comes home happy if tired. We love how much time he spends outdoors and also hearing about his day from the staff and on the nursery's app - they even have the occasional picture! We would love to continue to use the Nursery until school age - and we strongly recommend it to our friends and family.

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Mike Clarke
10 months ago

Our boy has been here since he was 14 months and is now 2.5yr. He loves going there and is all smiles and cuddles with all the staff. Its a joy to drop him off knowing he is in safe hands.

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Kevin East
3 years ago

My daughter has attended childrens house from 11 months, leaving when she was 5 to start school and we loved every moment of her being there. My twins have been there since they were 9 months, they’re now 2 and we couldn’t ask for better in a childcare setting. The care and love they receive is perfect. We love the activities, garden space and the fun they have in their care. We would always recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place for their child.

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Vaughn Bennett
3 years ago

My son and daughter have attended since 8 months, my son is now in school but still attends after school and the holiday club and he loves it. My daughter attends preschool and has developed so much. All staff are truly amazing and friendly

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: October 2012

  • March 2025Good
  • June 2024Requires improvement
  • August 2019Good
  • November 2016Good
  • May 2014Good
  • October 2012Good

Frequently asked about Partou Children's House Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Children's House Day Nursery re-registered under new ownership in 2022. The nursery is situated in Binfield, Bracknell and is open five days a week from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The provider provides government funded early education to eligible children between the ages of nine months and four years. The nursery employs 38 staff who work with the children. Of these, 26 hold appropriate childcare qualifications from level 2 to level 5.

URN
EY441763
Registered person
Partou UK Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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