Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school

Old Grammar School, 76 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5EQ
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9.6 124 Reviews
  • Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school, Bolton
Situated in the heart of Blackrod, Partou Playdays Day Nursery and Pre-school is a triple Ofsted ‘outstanding’ rated setting (August 2019, October 2013, February 2011), providing exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five.

Set within a beautifully refurbished grammar school building, the nursery has five bright and stimulating playrooms and fantastic outdoor spaces complete with mud kitchen, climbing tree, huge sandpit and an allotment.

Children at the setting also enjoy plenty of extra-curricular activities including music, dance and swimming lessons alongside the hugely popular forest school sessions and trips into the local community. Parents can keep track of their child’s activities and development using the nursery’s online learning journal.

Delicious, nutritious meals and snacks are freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen, providing children with a balanced diet bursting with fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish.

Partou Playdays is located on Church Street, close to Blackrod Community Centre and within easy reach of Adlington and Aspull.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 96

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has a safe off-road car park.

Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (124)

9.6

Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school has 124 reviews.

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Review from Matthew B (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Playdays since being a baby and is now 3. He has developed excellent social and academic skills which is a lot down to the brilliant, friendly and hard-working staff at playdays. I am always greeted with a friendly smile from all the staff and made to feel most welcome. The activities
are always varied and fun for the kids to take part in and the food is always good. My son has two helpings most days! Overall a great nursery with a fun and friendly atmosphere with lots of variety for the children.
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in the area. Best staff, the best playgrounds and classrooms. My son loves going and all the staff are so good with him. My son went on his first school trip and the staff were again fantastic and he enjoyed every minute.
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Review from Katy A (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Eternally grateful to this nursery for helping teach my daughter the way of life.
All the staff are lovely nothing is too much trouble when there are changes to move ups etc, they make sure our little ones are fine and the transition well
They soon settle and it’s all thanks to the staff.
Plenty
of activities for them. Never a dull moment thank you, ladies.
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Review from Ellen B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall amazing experience at playdays. The way they are with my child is everything I’ve ever wanted. They make everything very personal which I love, shows they really care. My child loves going to the nursery and loves his teachers in the room.
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Review from Mercedes G (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and all of the staff are amazing, they always go above and beyond for the children. The attention to detail to any of the event days is incredible there is no other place I would of put my children in this area
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Review from Jenny P (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Genuinely care about the children and the staff are amazing. Access to the app which provides photos of your child and updates on their development. Varied and healthy meals and great outdoor and indoor space for the children.
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Review from Loran C (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A welcoming nursery with lovely staff. Our child enjoys his days at nursery which are filled with indoor and outdoor activities. Lots going on at the nursery throughout the year with lots of event days (stay and play sessions etc). Food menu is varied and lots of effort is put in by staff to make each
day fun and interesting.
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Review from Natasha H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery and I would definitely recommend it to other parents/carers. The facilitates are excellent and accommodate the children perfectly. The staff are all welcoming and friendly and treat each child with care. My daughter loves going to nursery which, to me, speaks volumes!
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Review from Cilla S (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything at Playdays Blackrod is always to the highest standard. The teachers/staff are amazing, the facilities are great, the food is great and loads of fun/educational activities are planned every day. My daughter has attended for over 4 years and is always excited to go. Highly recommended.
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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Been bringing both our kids to Playdays Blackrod and love it, clear communication from the manager, very supportive from the staff, always give us good updates and we have seen both our boys develop and grow because of the nursery. Thank you to Playdays Blackrod.
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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just a wonderful nursery. The facilities and staff are exceptional. Ever since my daughter joined she has developed and flourished. She loves going into nursery each day and that’s down to the care and dedication of the staff that make her days special and fun.
She learns without knowing and every
week I feel she learns something new. Wouldn’t want her to go anywhere else!
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Playdays in Pre-School two months ago. Since he transferred from his old nursery, he has gained confidence and absolutely loves coming to nursery.
The staff have been amazing in helping the transition and I can't thank them enough for the care and support they have given us.
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Review from Faye B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Blackrod Playdays are incredible. Our daughter has developed so much whilst in their care. She has learned to swim, showing a confidence that I’ve never seen in her before. She was very shy and liked her own company before she started at Playdays, now she demonstrates excellent social
skills, has a lovely group of friends and happily speaks to new people without encouragement from us. The teachers are so caring, nurturing and encouraging. She loves them all. I’m so happy we chose Playdays in Blackrod. If we had another child I wouldn’t hesitate in sending them to the same nursery and preschool.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Playdays Nursery for 6 months and right from the start was given such a warm and personal welcome which helped her settle in quickly. The Playdays team are incredibly warm, friendly and nurturing and communicates brilliantly with us, and we have seen our daughter's confidence
and progression over the last 6 months really flourish. The nursery environment is lovely, the activities are creative, interesting and varied and we love getting a full and personal debrief at the end of each day. I would recommend Playdays Nursery to any parent without hesitation and we look forward to her continuing her journey.
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here 18 months ago and she’s loved it. She’s come on so quickly and they put in so much effort to make sure the children are entertained and learning.
The staff are lovely and I’ve never once doubted that she’s in good hands.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, the staff put so much effort into their activities with the children. My little boy always comes home so happy after a fun-filled day.
The staff are welcoming and supportive. Cannot fault Playdays and would highly recommend.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Playdays Private Day Nursery and Pre-School, Blackrod, since April 2022 and I couldn’t speak more highly of the nursery. From being in the baby room now up to upper toddlers the staff in each room have always been extremely caring and helpful. Unlike other nurseries we have
experienced there is a real personal touch at Playdays. Since my first initial visit to the nursery the manager remembered my name upon coming back, and all the staff including the cook know who my daughter is. The new outside facilities are also above and beyond, and they spend lots of time in the outdoors which we love. I would highly recommend this nursery and all of their staff.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has the best time at Playdays Private Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff are amazing and she has learnt so much. Their facilities are second to none and you can tell they really care about the children.
The menu is varied which gives the children the chance to try new foods and the report
you get at the end of the day is detailed.
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Review from Grace M (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A brilliant setting with the children in the forefront of their minds. Nothing is too much hassle and the staff really know and deeply care about each child. Lots of resources available and opportunities for the children to learn, including in the new outdoor space! Wouldn’t send my daughter anywhere
else!
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Review from Nik G (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Playdays Blackrod are fantastic! The transition from upper toddlers to pre-school has been very smooth and our daughter is so happy each day she is there! The staff nurture and develop all of the children and build their character through structured and fun learning activities!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.590)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10 for Partou Playdays Day Nursery & 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.965 for Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (139 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.965
  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 4.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 12 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.625
  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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