Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school

96 Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF
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9.8 59 Reviews
  • Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school, Market Harborough
Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School is located on Northampton Road on the edge of Market Harborough, providing high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Market Harborough, Lubenham, Foxton and the surrounding Leicestershire area. An on-site car park makes drop-offs and pick-ups safe and convenient.

From the moment you walk through the door, the nursery feels warm, friendly and genuinely welcoming. Children settle quickly and develop a real sense of belonging, and Ofsted noted (at most recent inspection, November 2024) that children develop secure emotional attachments with staff, build confidence and maintain strong relationships throughout their time here.

The long-standing team is central to that security. Familiar, consistent faces mean children are truly known, and families build real relationships with the people who care for their little ones. Parents regularly return with younger siblings, and reviews consistently highlight the warmth and enthusiasm of the team.

The Ofsted-rated Good curriculum is ambitious and well-implemented, designed to build curiosity and independence from the earliest age. Babies are encouraged to feed themselves, toddlers practice everyday self-care skills and older children grow in confidence and capability every week, with staff celebrating every effort warmly along the way.

An on-site chef prepares fresh, home-cooked meals daily, catering for all dietary needs, with families regularly commenting on how well their children eat here. Small group community outings into Market Harborough bring learning to life and help children build confidence beyond the nursery walls.

If you are looking for a nursery in Market Harborough with a caring team and a true home from home feel, Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School is well worth a visit.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (59)

9.8

Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school has 59 reviews.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy we chose Progress House nursery for our children. Our children are so happy and feel loved and well cared for there. The staff know all the children's names even if they aren't in their room and we always get a warm welcome from the staff. It feels like a big family and that was a really
important factor for us. When we had challenges with our little boy's behaviour the nursery supported us so well, not only being realistic about normal child development but with tips and advice as to how to manage it. And most importantly reassurance that it was normal and would pass. I genuinely feel like the staff care so much about the happiness and well being of the children and that's why it is such a happy place. The manager is brilliant and she supports the parents so well - always accommodating extra sessions if she can and being as flexible as possible. We are so happy that we picked the nursery and really feel the love and effort the staff put into it every day.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Review from Kara W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would not send our children anywhere else, the manager has been absolutely amazing, she is always willing to hear feedback, she does what's right for the staff and the children and goes above and beyond with us parents. During COVID we could not fault anything the nursery did, they were so on it
and have continued to always put the health of the children and staff at the forefront.
Our children are flourishing, that is down to the amazing staff at Progress, they are all so friendly, you can see they really care about the children and they make a real effort to communicate about things happening in the nursery. Both children have been so happy/ and are happy here. My daughter was so ready for school, progress house gave her the skills needed to make that transition as smooth as possible.
We would highly recommend Progress House to any of our friends and actually have recommended it to many!
Thanks again all, you really do make a huge difference to so many of us and our children.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolthank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Progress House, my child has settled in really quickly and all the staff are friendly, attentive and caring. It's a great setting and I recommend it to everyone.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your child has settled in well and that you have had a positive experience with our staff. It's an honor to be recommended, and we look forward to continue providing excellent care for your child.
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Review from Melanie W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with my child's time at nursery. He really enjoys his time. His development has come a long way, thank you to Progress House.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your child's development. We're thrilled to hear that your child is enjoying their time at nursery and making progress with us. We couldn't be prouder of their growth and we're excited to continue supporting them in their journey!
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Review from Dimple C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery from the age of 10 months. She has settled into the setting and the staff have been fantastic, supporting her with her needs. I would recommend the nursery to other people because we have had a fantastic experience with both of our children.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in and that our staff has been supportive. We take great pride in providing a positive and nurturing environment for all children. We appreciate your recommendation!
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been here for a year now and I can't praise the staff enough for all they have done. Her confidence has come on massively and I am so grateful for all the staff have done.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for taking the time to share your daughter's experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that she has gained confidence during her time with us. Our team is dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential and we are grateful for your trust in us!
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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love Progress House, staff are wonderful and understanding at all times. Communication is great, speedy and efficient.
We've seen our boy thrive in both rooms he's been in - he's happy and jolly.
Would 100% recommend.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for such a fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your little one have had such a positive experience at Progress House. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent communication and creating a happy environment for children to thrive in. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
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Review from Megan D (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Progress House couldn't do anymore for our two girls. Both are always so happy to be at nursery. We always know they are in the best care and well looked after.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words! We are dedicated to providing the best care for your little ones and we are thrilled to hear their happiness at our nursery. We can't wait to continue to watch them grow and thrive in our care.
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Review from Frances F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Progress House provide excellent care. Our daughter loves going and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! The staff have gone above and beyond in terms of encouraging our daughter with her eating, something she struggles with and nothing is ever too much trouble for them.
We couldn't have asked for anyone better to take care of our daughter.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Progress House and that our staff has been able to go above and beyond in her care. We strive to create a safe and happy environment for all our children and are so grateful to have such amazing parents like you supporting us. We couldn't ask for a better compliment. Thank you again!
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Progress House Day Nursery for the last 4 years with my 3 children. I feel extremely grateful to have found such a homely, warm and inclusive childcare setting. All of the staff we have interacted with have always been kind, approachable and understanding with me and my children.
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years my children have always been happy to spend time there and have become well prepared to start school.
I highly recommend this nursery to anyone seeking a nurturing environment for their children.
Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Progress House and we have been more than happy with the nursery. They have been cared for superbly as individuals and not for a second have we been concerned about entrusting our children to the staff here - all of whom are lovely. You could not ask for a better start
for your children.
Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and environment. My son has learnt so much in his time here. So attentive and genuine, very happy we have our son at Progress House. Also love their healthy meals.
Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my girls have come to the nursery at Partou Progress House and I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are incredible and have made my girls feel at home, happy and loved throughout their time here. This has helped to give my eldest such a positive start to school and my youngest is absolutely
thriving, An amazing nursery!
Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from Helen L (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with the nursery now for 5 years with our boy and now our little girl. We absolutely love the staff and have always felt very happy with the service given. Always 5 stars!
Reply from Ali K, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from Jennifer R (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent communication from drop off to pick up. Nice homely feel to the nursery. Staff are all friendly.
Reply from Erin Lowe, Manager at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school!
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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I have recently moved our daughter to Partou Progress House from another local nursery. She was at her previous setting for 6 months and we decided to move her here as all of the nursery's values align with ours. As a teacher, it is of vital importance to us that when she is in nursery,
she is learning and developing. In the short time we've been here, it is evident this nursery does this in abundance. They provide monthly interest and activity sheets which enable dialogue between the parents and the key worker and allow for monitoring of the child's progress for the given month. The wide variety of healthy food on the menu is nothing short of exceptional and it is wonderful to see a nursery that puts healthy eating and living at the heart of their ethos. All the staff are extremely friendly and appear to know our daughter well and genuinely care for her in the short time she's been there. As parents, this nursery really is the full package and we're delighted we moved!
Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to write a review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Out little girl wakes up excited to come to Progress House to see her badger friends. She is learning so much and it is a joy to see her develop. She is growing relationships with the staff and other children which is growing her confidence.
The team work so hard to provide the best care. I know my
little girl is safe and cared for when she is here.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
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Review from Cressida K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Progress House Day Nursery is incredible! I am so pleased my daughter is cared for by such loving people in a happy, safe and secure environment that she loves. My 20-month-old, confident toddler is thriving and Progress House has a part to play. From the minute you are welcomed in the morning, the
attention to detail is 10/10! The food is super yummy - it's a home-from-home. My daughter adores her key workers and friends. We are so lucky to be part of the Progress House family. I work in education so I know what outstanding is. Progress House - you are all outstanding!
Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Progress House are absolutely amazing! As first-time parents, having never left our son in the care of anyone else before. Progress House was so kind, caring and welcoming. Our son loves his room and the staff shares his day with: he is happy and absolutely thriving! The staff provides us with updates
and is there to catch us up on their day. Knowing our son is happy, safe and cared for so well, really means the world. Would recommend Progress House to everyone! We look forward to our son's whole journey here.
Reply from Lynn Gorman, Family Care Team at Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-schoolReviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!
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Review from Sam W (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter had a great experience with Progress House. She built really strong bonds with the lovely staff and left the nursery fully ready and prepared for school. They create a great environment for learning. Development and play and out daughter built strong friendships. We're now having the same
great experience with our boy who has been at Progress for the last 18 months. Thank you Progress team!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.840)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.840) out of 10 for Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.840 for Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (369 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 431 Ratings = 4.84
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 36 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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