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Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.7(39 parent reviews) ·10 Cannon Street, Accrington, BB5 1NJ · Lancashire
Number of places
63 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School, located centrally in Accrington near public transport links, offers high-quality childcare with a focus on child-led learning and development. The nursery provides richly resourced rooms where children can explore their interests.

Outdoor play is a significant part of the curriculum, with sheltered and open garden areas designed to build confidence, enhance well-being, and aid social-emotional development through motor skill activities, balance, coordination, and problem-solving. The dedicated team is praised for creating a supportive and caring environment, fostering growth and fun.

The nursery also features a sensory room for babies with stimulating lights and colours, and offers healthy, freshly prepared meals from a seasonal menu. Arts and crafts sessions and dedicated role-play areas further encourage imagination and creativity.

They prioritise strong parent partnerships through online learning journals and key workers. Funded childcare options are available, and the nursery aims to provide a safe and happy setting where children can thrive.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy in the setting, supported by staff who show a genuine interest in them and who know them well. Children are confident and make choices about what they want to do in the well-designed indoor and outdoor environment. Children demonstrate good levels of behaviour and, in general, have positive attitudes to learning, which helps them to be prepared for their next stage in learning.

Town centre locationOutdoor play focusSensory room for babiesFreshly prepared mealsFunded childcare options

Pricing & funding

Fees are split into care, meals and snacks, and consumables. Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, with closures on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Discounts are available for siblings and Blue Light Card holders.

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

  • Fees are broken down into care, meals & snacks, and consumables (which include nappies, wipes, and sun cream).
  • A £75 non-refundable registration fee or a £75 registration deposit is required.
  • Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year.
  • The nursery is closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
  • A 5% sibling discount is offered for the eldest child.
  • A 5% discount is available for Blue Light Card holders.

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

Age range

0-3 year olds, 3+ year olds

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 28 April 2023 · Joanne Ryan

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 are safe and happy in the setting, supported by staff who show a genuine interest in them and who know them well. Children are confident and make choices about what they want to do in the well-designed indoor and outdoor environment. Children demonstrate good levels of behaviour and, in general, have positive attitudes to learning, which helps them to be prepared for their next stage in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Children are provided with nutritious meals.
  • Staff have created an environment that builds on children's home experiences and offers familiarity.
  • Children are developing their mathematical knowledge.
  • Children are developing their fine motor skills.
  • Staff support children to understand their emotions.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance coaching and supervision support for staff, focusing specifically on how they can improve their teaching so that children remain engaged and interested in activities provided for them
  • 2develop the curriculum for communication and language so that children are exposed to a wide range of vocabulary and use a breadth of words to explain their thinking.
Inspection #10286069 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy participating in mark-making experiences, as they are provided with large easels, which supports them to explore their own ideas. They plant herbs in the garden and observe them as they grow.

Parent Reviews of Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.7
(39)
Samantha De Simone
3 months ago

Little Oaks is a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for our little one. Since the settling in week they have provided exceptional and focused care. Our little boy is always extremely happy to go in the morning and smiling when I come to pick him up. The staff is friendly, professional and extremely capable, food is nutritious and facilities are brilliant. We warmly recommend Little Oaks.

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Jessica Waddington
5 months ago

Great nursery and they have staff who adapt to each child. They've been great helping my children settle since they started their at 9 months. A nice family environment with lots of different activities for children to learn and build confidence.

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Mara Aspden
a year ago

Amazing nursery! Very helpful with my little girl helped her settle in so well she loves the teachers and runs into nursery! Always happy to help, smiley and happy staff all the time. Sending my little boy too after seeing how well my daughter enjoys it

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Courtney Fisher
3 years ago

My daughter attends Little Oaks Nursery and has done since she was ten months old, she absolutely loves it! The team are fantastic, always so welcoming and friendly, going above and beyond in their care and support. The team have been amazing in facilitating varied childcare days to support shift working and are incredibly responsive to my requests both via email and telephone. My daughter has continued to develop in leaps and bounds whilst at Little Oaks, both with her learning, social skills and her independence. Little Oaks is a brilliant nursery and I highly recommend this nursery to anyone! Thank you again to the team for all that you do!

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Savannah Smith
a year ago

Little oaks of Accrington has been amazing for my little girl, she is being assessed for autism, she has come out of her shell since attending the nursery. The staff are lovely and really took the time to make her feel welcome and safe. She continues to thrive at little oaks and I’m excited to see how much more she grows whilst attending

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Inspection history

Date: December 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • May 2013Good
  • October 2010Good
  • December 2009Good

Frequently asked about Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Little Oaks of Accrington Private Day Nursery registered in 1992 and is situated in Accrington, Lancashire. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am until 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
309306
Registered person
First Class Child Care Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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