--- title: "Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School, Accrington | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bb5-1nj-309306 description: "Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School in Accrington — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.7/5 from 39 reviews. See fees, hours and photos." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 4.7 (39 Google 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 early years setting 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 location Outdoor play focus Sensory room for babies Freshly prepared meals Funded 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 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 - 1 enhance 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 - 2 develop 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: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219035) 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. ## Google Reviews of Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School 4.7 (39 Google reviews) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OWlVYWTJRbGhTWDFoTGVuUnJVVTVSYjFkclkzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e0a86b025d:0x84631bb50d86b0b3) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pVNFRtcE9MV3hEU2psTlpGZEpYMlpvT1ROcUxYYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e0a86b025d:0x84631bb50d86b0b3) 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 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBNTlpOHZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e0a86b025d:0x84631bb50d86b0b3) 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! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtc1pDTXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e0a86b025d:0x84631bb50d86b0b3) 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 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMOHNpeTN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b98e0a86b025d:0x84631bb50d86b0b3) Reviews from Google for Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9539498900130803891&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2009 - April 2023 Good - October 2017 Good - May 2013 Good - October 2010 Good - December 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School ### What size of nursery is Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### Whereabouts is Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School? ### What areas is the nursery developing? ### How much do the fees at Partou Little Oaks Day Nursery & Pre-School cost? ## 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. 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