Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School

165 Hucclecote Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3TX
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  • Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School, Gloucester
Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School has a long-established reputation as the leading provider of childcare in Gloucester.

The nursery offers outstanding care to children aged 3 months to 5 years and is open from 8am to 6pm Monday - Friday, for 51 weeks of the year (closed during Christmas week).

Located on Hucclecote Road, a short distance from Gloucester Business Park, the nursery enjoys the benefit of a large character property with high ceilings, large airy rooms, and a huge outdoor garden and play space, which the children love and thrive in.

There are separate rooms for babies, toddlers, 2 to 3-year-olds, and Pre-School children, furnished with 'age-appropriate' toys and resources, ensuring they provide the best standard of care, development and education.

They operate a Key Person policy, ensuring that your child is cared for by a member of staff who gets to know you and your child really well.

Carers place great emphasis on creating a loving, nurturing and warm environment for your child.

Opening Times

* Monday-Friday 8am - 6.00pm
* 3 months - 5 years
* Open 51 weeks a year
* Morning, afternoon, and full daycare available
* Nutritious lunches and teas served every day
* Large outdoor play area
* Convenient location with own car park
* FREE Childcare available to all 3 to 5-year-olds
* All Childcare Vouchers accepted
* Unlimited FREE settling in sessions
* For further information including vacancies and costs, please contact the provider direct.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 29

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (141)

9.6

Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School has 141 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at the little people in January and enjoys going here; she loves the staff in the baby room! The variety of activities is great and perfect for their age e.g. messy and sensory play. Food is varied and made fresh for the children.
The only downside was our first impression to
the nursery - we had to chase for paperwork and when we turned up for our arranged viewing, they didn’t seem to know we were coming. It would be nice to receive a record sheet each day at pick up, I think the nursery does do these as I have had 2 sheets over the 4 months our daughter has been here but it would be nice to get these every time, or an online record. Overall, it’s a great nursery!
Reply from Emily White at Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you for your review. We are so sorry about your first impression. I hope we have been able to rectify this since you've started with us. We thoroughly enjoy having your little one with us,…read more
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Review from Jeremy B (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter likes her nursery a lot, she likes the big garden and the slide. She has good food, healthy and varied. She has access to lots of different toys and "real" things like teacups and wool balls. We really like the ethos and that the children are encouraged to play rather than make a final product.
There has been a definite change in the atmosphere in the last 6 months, feels more happy and welcoming since the new manager started.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Management has improved in the last 6 months the manager and the office team are very approachable and caring towards the parents and always ready to answer our questions.
The pre-school is very organised and the children seem happy when I'm picking up my son. He is excited to go to nursery and has
made lots of friends.
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Review from Amanda D (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has loved it. He loves exploring! He felt a good connection with some of the staff.
Reply from Emily White at Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School
It was lovely to see the bonds your little one made with his key person and the staff in his room.

Thank you.
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Review from Bryan J (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his time at The Little People Day Nursery. He gets fed very well, enjoys all activities put on by staff who do a vast variety of things. I have recommended The Little People Day Nursery to friends and colleagues.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys her time at nursery. I feel it is a good opportunity to develop her social skills - which are still improving. She is eating a wide variety of healthy meals, many of which she won't eat at home. The nursery provides activities based on her interests and her personality. She has access
to a beautiful large outdoor space and a variety of 'normal' nursery toys and natural 'real' resources that interest her.
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Review from Jack K (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff all very helpful and the approach to promoting self-learning, which is in line with our own approach.


The management and staff have been flexible for our difficult times.

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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with how our son has settled at Little People Day Nursery. I just love the environment provided for the children.
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Review from Michelle L (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has new management and there are noticeable improvements made. The new manager is very approachable and passionate about her role. She is proactive and listens to concerns. Communications between staff could be improved. Parking at the premises is always very difficult. More options needed
for fussy eaters.
The nursery has recently sent out letters informing parents of the price increase. I would like to add this is a very expensive nursery given the price comparison to surrounding nursery's and that it's rating on inspection is at good. If it was outstanding then I would expect the fee but it's not.
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely environment that my child thrives in. I love that he gets to work on activities he enjoys and that he does yoga!


Also happy that they are working towards getting him ready for school.


The girls in the pre-school room are lovely too.

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Review from Romani C (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child hasn't long been at Little People, however, I have been extremely pleased with how she has settled in. All staff are lovely and meet my child's needs.
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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son looks forward to coming into the nursery every day, even on weekends, so he definitely finds it a great place.
The staff are so brilliant at their job and extremely patient I can hardly fault them.
Little People is like a second home to my son and I am confident that he is in safe hands every
time he's here.
Reply from Emily White at Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are so pleased you are happy and your little one is so excited to come to nursery.
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Review from Sylwia D (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The people working in the nursery are great and so friendly. My children love the ladies in their rooms. But the rotation of the staff is dramatical. I love the look of the preschooler's room, it is lovely and tidy now.
My only concern is the play area in the big garden with the sand. Also, in the
parking area, the gravel quality is very poor, after the rain, white mud is everywhere, I think it needs tarmac.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled in really well and enjoys coming to nursery. He even asks to attend on his days off. Staff are lovely and very helpful, the staff are lovely and very helpful. Will recommend this nursery to anyone looking for somewhere for their child.
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Review from David P (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect in every way.
Reply from Emily White at Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your review, we are so pleased that you are happy with your little ones care.
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Review from Charlie C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, already notice the difference in my two girls after just being here a week. Great staff.
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Review from Katie K (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic care provided by all members of staff.
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Review from Joanna A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys her time at Little People and has a good relationship with the staff. She is learning lots of new things, exploring and playing with her friends.
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Review from Martin R (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with our daughter's progress and how she has settled into preschool. The staff are helping her to adapt to toilet training amongst other things and we are seeing lots of progress in her character, sociability and general skills.
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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery school. My daughter loves coming to the nursery to see all her friends and staff. They are great at informing you of what your child has done and what they can work on at home i.e. Working on counting and numbers. They are great at finding out your child's interests at home and what
they get up to.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.596)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10 for Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.992 for Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (131 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.992
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.604 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Hucclecote Day Nursery and Pre-School is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 91 number of registered child places is 18.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.2 = 0.604
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Amy

Amy Cooper

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

I have over 24 years experience working with young children. I trained as an apprentice in my early days and have worked in mainstream, SEN and diverse early years settings.


I have a business management and leadership qualification alongside my Early Years skills. I have been a Deputy Manager for over 10 years, but over the last few years I have worked at our sister nursery in Cheltenham, sharing the management role and really enjoyed this side of the job.


I’m a busy, working mum to two beautiful children, a teenager and a baby, so I can empathise with parents during their children’s journeys through the early years experience and beyond.

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