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Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(13 parent reviews) ·119 Heapey Road, Chorley, PR6 9BJ · Lancashire
Number of places
69 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in a converted Georgian mansion in Chorley, provides high-quality early years education amidst open fields with views of the Lancashire hills. The nursery offers a spacious and calming environment, with rooms thoughtfully designed to be warm, homely, and inviting, helping children settle quickly.

The pre-school rooms offer ample space for older children to develop confidence and independence in preparation for school. Learning activities are curated to align with children’s interests, fostering engagement in their early learning journey.

The outdoor space is a particular highlight, featuring a picturesque field and an apple tree that sparks curiosity and understanding of the natural world. Daily outdoor activities are central to the nursery's programme, promoting physical development, confidence, and enjoyment of fresh air.

The team comprises well-qualified and nurturing staff, including two members with Qualified Teacher Status, one of whom is the Nursery Manager and also holds Early Years Teaching Status. This ensures a deep understanding of early years development and high-quality teaching.

Conveniently located near Chorley railway station, the nursery also provides a large car park for easy drop-off and pick-up, catering to busy families.

Our ethos

Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School focuses on creating a warm, homely, and inviting environment where learning activities are curated to align with children’s interests, fostering engagement. They emphasise the importance of their outdoor space and daily outdoor activities to spark curiosity and understanding of the natural world, promoting physical development and confidence. The nursery is committed to high-quality teaching, with well-qualified staff including teachers, to support children's development and preparation for school.

What it's like

Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. Staff are caring and know the children very well, providing them with opportunities to explore and develop their small-muscle skills. The company made changes in response to COVID-19, offering extended settling-in sessions and facilitating easy drop-offs and collections, which supports children's personal, social, and emotional development.

Converted Georgian mansion settingExtensive outdoor play areasQualified Teacher Status staffCuriosity-led learning activitiesHome-from-home atmosphere

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured into separate components for care, meals and snacks, and consumables, which can be paid on a daily or weekly basis. Half-day morning and afternoon sessions are also available alongside early drop-off options. Care fees cover staff and activities, while consumables cover nappies and wipes.

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 upon registration.
  • Fees are split into care, meals & snacks, and consumables components.
  • Care fees cover staffing, updates, activities, and use of facilities.
  • Meals and snacks cover all food and drinks.
  • Consumables fee covers daily items like nappies, wipes, and sun cream.

Key facts

Opening hours

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

Food

Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 11 October 2021 · Kate Martin

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. Staff are caring and know the children very well, providing them with opportunities to explore and develop their small-muscle skills. The company made changes in response to COVID-19, offering extended settling-in sessions and facilitating easy drop-offs and collections, which supports children's personal, social, and emotional development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children use their imagination well as they play with pretend farm and animals, exploring natural resources.
  • Children enjoy playing outside, developing their large-muscle skills through activities like riding bicycles and parachute play.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and make good progress.
  • Parents speak highly of the setting, and partnerships with parents are strong.
  • The manager has a clear vision and supports staff effectively, ensuring children make the best possible progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1refine the planning of group activities to ensure there is a clear intent that holds children's attention
  • 2review the implementation of some activities so that they are clearly targeted on children's interests and next steps.
Inspection #10145821 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and make good progress because staff work well with families, and they are fully aware of the individual needs of the children. Staff make necessary adjustments effectively to support children to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outside, developing their large-muscle skills. For example, they ride on bicycles and take part in parachute play.

Parent Reviews of Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School

5.0
(13)
Kelly Crook
3 months ago

My little boy started hilltops around 9 months ago and is striving! Claire and every other member of the team is always so friendly, helpful and approachable. The key workers/teachers do an incredible job of providing a safe, fun and educational environment. I've watched my son grow into a confident, happy little boy and i truly believe that hilltops has played a big part in that.

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Katharine Louise
10 months ago

After attending a walk around viewing at Hilltops I was elated with what I saw. The location is ideal and the nursery itself is presented so beautifully. The boho inspired decor throughout is so calming, honestly I could move in haha. I was impressed with everything on offer, especially the meal plans. The fact that everything is home cooked and no microwave on site is such an important feature for myself as a parent. The outside area is large and accommodating for all ages, the bunnies are a super cute addition. My little girl started attending for her settling in sessions wc 7/7/25. She instantly looked comfortable and had no problem with me leaving her. The staff provide regular updates via the app which I like. My girl has looked so happy each time I've collected her. Today she attended for her first full session and both myself and little girl are happy and comfortable. Thank you to Jo and the team for making our experience so far such a pleasant one x

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Rebecca Evans
8 months ago

My little boy, Oliver has just started here and I can honestly say I’ve never felt so at peace dropping him off and him being in someone else’s care (apart from families of course). The manager & all the staff are beyond welcoming, helpful and reassuring, the grounds itself and the class rooms are beautiful, with amazing learning/play areas. I can’t express how much I would strongly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants to start their little one at nursery!! 🤗

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Catherine M
10 months ago

An absolutely fantastic nursery. My children love going and have such a lovely relationship with the staff. The nursery is well managed and I receive regular updates on progress, development and day to day activities for each child.

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Jannat Hussain
a year ago

I was very hesitant to send my little one to nursery as he had always been with me at home. However after our initial tour he felt so comfortable with the staff and in the nursery. It took a few settling in sessions to get him used to it, but now to see him thriving in nursery makes me feel so glad we chose Hilltops. The staff are so caring towards zakariyah and always give me updates and put me at ease. It’s so nice to see the updates on the app and any progress he has made.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

The Hollies Private Day Nursery And Pre-School registered in 2017. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, with eight holding relevant early years qualifications from levels 3 to 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions running between 7.30am and 6pm.

URN
EY551366
Registered person
Just Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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