Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school

Old Grammar School, 76 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5EQ
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  • Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school, Bolton
Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School is housed in the Old Grammar School on Church Street in the heart of Blackrod village, providing high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Blackrod, Adlington, Aspull, Horwich and the surrounding areas. Plenty of on-site parking makes drop-offs and pick-ups straightforward.

The nursery has a genuine family feel from the very first visit. Spacious, beautifully resourced rooms and a long-standing team create an environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn. Many practitioners have been with the nursery for years, meaning children are surrounded by consistent, familiar faces who know their personalities and interests inside out. Families regularly say their children don't want to leave at the end of the day!

The large outdoor space is a firm favourite, with daily outdoor time supporting physical development, social skills and confidence. Forest adventures give children the chance to explore nature and build resilience, while dance classes develop coordination, rhythm and self-expression through movement.

Community is important at Partou Playdays, with regular outings to local parks, seasonal walks and village visits broadening children's understanding of the world and building confidence in new social situations.

Families are warmly welcomed into nursery life through stay-and-play sessions and events throughout the year, strengthening the home and nursery partnership that makes a real difference to how children feel and how they develop.

If you are looking for a nursery in Blackrod with a family feel, fantastic outdoor space and strong community connections, Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-School is well worth a visit.
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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 (130)

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Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
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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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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery, amazing staff so friendly and helpful. Everything is so organised and it is a pleasure to send my son here as I know he is looked after so well by every staff member. Can’t fault the nursery in any area.
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Review from J E (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies that run this nursery are absolutely incredible! So helpful and also my little boy absolutely loves them. It doesn’t matter if it’s 7:30am or 5:55pm you are always greeted with a smile. I would recommend to any parent looking for a nursery for their child.
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Review from Gareth B (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, amazing staff, my child couldn't be happier. Such a lovely place to bring your children and them be so happy when they're collected. The spaces are all so clean and inviting and the staff so knowledgeable and welcoming.
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Playdays for over a year and the staff, room and outside space has had him beaming the biggest smile at pick up time every day. He has had the opportunity to attend swimming classes, forest school, dance classes and visits to local libraries, parks and churches. Outstanding nursery
with very attentive, professional and lovely staff!
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Review from Elinor S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most positive and well ran nursery! I am so comfortable with every member of staff at Playdays. Their communication is amazing and I know my child is getting the very best here. Management are always brilliant and keep us up to date with events and always organise events such as Santa’s grotto which
makes us feel so welcome.
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Review from F T (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter's nursery has been amazing for her she’s grown to be an amazing little girl with the help of going here. Her vocabulary is perfect and the staff are amazing in every room she moves up to. I would always 100% recommend any child going here and I certainly will be sending my next baby here
too!
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Review from Alison S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had to move my boys from their original nursery to Playdays when we moved to Blackrod in 2021. I was initially worried about how the boys would be settling into a new nursery but I needn’t have worried, Playdays have been amazing since day one and far surpass the previous nursery provision. This nursery
has gone above and beyond to ensure my children know they are loved, valued and cared for. My eldest son is now in reception and loves to come back to Playdays to pick his brother up and see everyone - he also loves the warm reception he gets! Forrest school is the highlight of the week for my son and because the staff know he loves it so much they have occasionally taken him more than once in the week - living his best life! My youngest goes to school this time and I will be really sad to see him leave however I am very grateful for all that Playdays have done to help grow my boy into a confident young man who, like his brother was, is more than ready to take on school life.
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Review from L F (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with my child at the Nursery has been very good. My child is well looked after during their time at Nursery, the activities they do with the children is enabling my child to grow every day. They are learning new skills, manners, and behaviours every day, due to the swimming lessons they
offer my child is now confident in water and this showed on our recent holiday compared to previous years
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery, the staff here go above and beyond for the children, the areas set out in the rooms are the best I have seen from viewing nurseries in my area. My little boy has gained so much confidence since he started a few months ago, he loves going and always has so much fun. I would recommend
to anyone!
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going here for around 14 months after his previous nursery closed down unexpectedly - whilst looking for an alternative nursery another parent mentioned Playdays - we wish we'd have known about it sooner as our child has flourished, we'll be sad to leave the nursery and fantastic
staff when he leaves soon for school but will always be grateful for our sons amazing time here, we can't recommend this place enough.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we were searching for nurseries for our son, Playdays was the first and only place we looked. Firstly as it was so close to where we live but mainly because we had heard such lovely things from other parents. We had a walk around and met some of the staff and we fell in love with it. Trusting an
establishment to care for your baby is a big decision and we were instantly put at ease. We loved how much outside space and the facilities Playdays has and we knew our son would be happy there as he is very much an outdoorsy child. The different activities set out each day offered such a wide range to explore and use imagination and we were regularly updated via Learning Book and in person about his progress.
We really couldn't fault the level of care that our son received during his 2 years with Playdays and would highly recommend them.
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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Both my son and daughter have attended. Drawn to the outdoor section which allows the children to be adventurous and explore some fantastic activities organised during and out of nursery hours. Staff are all lovely and welcoming and show a real interest in the children and their development.
Highly recommended.
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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Playdays have exceeded my expectations. It is always well organised despite the chaos many children can bring. It is always clean, despite all the messy play activities. The staff are always helpful, kind, gentle and approachable. I was initially nervous about leaving my little one under the care of
others, but I now feel relaxed knowing she's in safe hands. I really enjoy the opportunities that Playdays offer for parents to stay and play. I feel pampered on these days with all the refreshments and treats we get.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.971 for Partou Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (233 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.971
  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 Playdays Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 20 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 20 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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