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- Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-school

Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School is located close to Atherton town centre, providing exceptional early years childcare and education for families across Atherton, Tyldesley and the surrounding areas.
The setting occupies a beautiful converted Victorian school building with spacious, homely rooms filled with natural light and neutral decor, creating a calm environment that supports cognitive development and lets children's creativity flourish.
Every room has its own dedicated garden space,...
Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School is located close to Atherton town centre, providing exceptional early years childcare and education for families across Atherton, Tyldesley and the surrounding areas.
The setting occupies a beautiful converted Victorian school building with spacious, homely rooms filled with natural light and neutral decor, creating a calm environment that supports cognitive development and lets children's creativity flourish.
Every room has its own dedicated garden space, meaning all children can enjoy outdoor play safely at the same time. Outdoor learning is a valued part of daily life here, supporting emotional regulation, motor and social skills and growing confidence. The nursery also has a strong relationship with a local forest school, giving children further opportunities to learn and explore in nature.
The long-standing team is one of Partou Footprints' greatest strengths. The Nursery Manager has been at the setting for over 20 years and the Senior Deputy for over seven, providing consistent, high-quality leadership that children, families and team members all benefit from. That stability helps build excellent parent partnerships and a genuine home from home atmosphere tailored to each child's personality and interests.
Family fundraising events including summer fetes and a Breakfast with Santa support the Ronald McDonald Charity, helping children develop empathy and social skills in a fun and meaningful way. Strong links with local schools support smooth transitions, with primary school teachers invited into the pre-school to meet children ahead of starting school.
If you are looking for a nursery in Atherton with a warm, dedicated team and strong family partnerships, Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-School is well worth a visit.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Partou
- Private Owned
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 91
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (85)
Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Footprints Day Nursery & Pre-school has 85 reviews.
She absolutely loves her time at the nursery. The facilities are great,...
She absolutely loves her time at the nursery. The facilities are great, and the food is great for variety and nutrition.
The communication between staff and parents is great, and I love seeing the updates throughout the day on the online portal.
Thank you to all the staff!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!
Footprints is an outstanding nursery. My son has been coming to this nursery for nearly two years, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are incredibly supportive, understanding and approachable, which has made the whole experience ten times easier as an anxious mum. They've always been...
Footprints is an outstanding nursery. My son has been coming to this nursery for nearly two years, and I couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are incredibly supportive, understanding and approachable, which has made the whole experience ten times easier as an anxious mum. They've always been very accommodating, providing you with a detailed overview of your child's day and how they're getting on in general, and you know as soon as you drop your child off that they're in safe hands. They offer a vast range of activities to keep your child occupied throughout the week, which have clearly been well thought out to aid development and key milestones. It's obvious that Footprints really cares about what they do and is continually striving to introduce new and exciting things to only add to an already exemplary nursery. I honestly couldn't praise them enough!
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Footprints Day Nursery. Thank you again for the great review!
Highly recommend Footprints Day Nursery. The nursery has been amazing ever since my son started. I could not fault the nursery at all. The nursery takes children out of the setting frequently and brings in outside activities, such as the exercise sessions. My child looks forward to going to nursery...
Highly recommend Footprints Day Nursery. The nursery has been amazing ever since my son started. I could not fault the nursery at all. The nursery takes children out of the setting frequently and brings in outside activities, such as the exercise sessions. My child looks forward to going to nursery every day. The staff feel like friends to the family and I know they have my child’s best interests at heart. They have recently introduced an app which lets me know activities my child has done that day, what meals he’s eaten and if he’s had a sleep.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Footprints Day Nursery. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day.
Footprints Day Nursery has been brilliant for my twin boys, it was a really big thing choosing a nursery, like any new mum will experience. Everyone would say you just get that feeling as soon as you walk in, I visited four other nurseries and never got that feeling, I thought maybe I was...
Footprints Day Nursery has been brilliant for my twin boys, it was a really big thing choosing a nursery, like any new mum will experience. Everyone would say you just get that feeling as soon as you walk in, I visited four other nurseries and never got that feeling, I thought maybe I was overprotective but as soon as I went into Footprints, I got the feeling that this was the right nursery for my boys. Footprints really helped me settle the boys in and would update me on all progress and any issues. I feel the bond between myself and the staff is great and this makes me so much more comfortable leaving my children in their care. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Thank you for the high star rating and thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Footprints Day Nursery. Thank you and have a fantastic day.
All three of my children have attended Footprints Day Nursery and I have never had a single complaint. The staff are all welcoming and are always happy to talk about any concerns you may have. My youngest child always has a smile on his face every morning when he gets to nursery.
All three of my children have attended Footprints Day Nursery and I have never had a single complaint. The staff are all welcoming and are always happy to talk about any concerns you may have. My youngest child always has a smile on his face every morning when he gets to nursery.
Thank you so much for your positive comments about Footprints Day Nursery! We strive for 100% satisfaction and it is great to see you had such a positive experience. 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!
We moved our daughter to Footprints Day Nursery at the end of January - I cannot speak highly enough of the staff, they have really gotten to know our daughter and we are constantly kept up to date with what she's up to. You can tell all the staff genuinely care about the children and nothing seems...
We moved our daughter to Footprints Day Nursery at the end of January - I cannot speak highly enough of the staff, they have really gotten to know our daughter and we are constantly kept up to date with what she's up to. You can tell all the staff genuinely care about the children and nothing seems too much trouble. We recently attended a stay-and-play which was lovely, lots of different activities and a great way to spend some time seeing what our daughter gets up to. I can relax now knowing that she is being cared for and that all her needs are being met. Fab nursery, just wish I had made the move sooner!
We moved our daughter to Footprints at the end of January after removing her from another setting. Due to past experiences, I was extremely nervous leaving her with new people in a different place but all of the staff have been amazing. You can tell they really care about all of the children and I...
We moved our daughter to Footprints at the end of January after removing her from another setting. Due to past experiences, I was extremely nervous leaving her with new people in a different place but all of the staff have been amazing. You can tell they really care about all of the children and I can relax knowing she is well cared for, and having lots of fun. I wish I had found Footprints sooner!
We're glad you are having such a wonderful experience with us! We always strive to provide top-quality service to every child and their family, and are pleased to hear of your positive experience here at Footprints Day Nursery! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!
Amazing staff and everyone is so friendly, it’s a lot to leave your child in the care of others when first returning back to work, but Footprints is very thorough, get updated throughout the day with what my daughter has been up to, it’s nice to go to work knowing my daughter is in the best hands.
Amazing staff and everyone is so friendly, it’s a lot to leave your child in the care of others when first returning back to work, but Footprints is very thorough, get updated throughout the day with what my daughter has been up to, it’s nice to go to work knowing my daughter is in the best hands.
Hello, thank you we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top-quality experience to every family and are pleased to hear that you enjoy your experience here at Footprints Day Nursery!
Amazing nursery! I couldn’t possibly think of a bad thing to say about this nursery, it is absolutely wonderful. The loveliest bunch of staff who all make you feel so welcome and are always happy to chat and provide you with an in-depth update about your child’s day. Nothing is ever too much...
My daughter is so happy here and has come on leaps and bounds since attending. She is learning so much every day in the preschool room. The staff are doing a great job at prepping the children for school. Most importantly we feel our daughter is settled, safe, happy and loved at Footprints.
The nursery is clean, well managed, food is of a very high standard and there are strict policies in place when entering the setting to ensure the children’s safety. We are so happy to have found Footprints and will be sending our second baby here in the coming months.
Thank you team Footprints for all of your hard work!
Thank you for your kind review, we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Footprints Day Nursery! Thank you again for letting our team know how we did! Take care!
I’ve had two children at Footprints, one in the past and one is there now in Pre-school. The nursery has been taken over by Just Childcare and it has changed for the better so much! The nursery setting as a whole is airy, clean and a great learning environment. My daughter loves coming to nursery...
I’ve had two children at Footprints, one in the past and one is there now in Pre-school. The nursery has been taken over by Just Childcare and it has changed for the better so much! The nursery setting as a whole is airy, clean and a great learning environment. My daughter loves coming to nursery and talks about her key worker at home. Thank you to all pre-school and beyond for helping my daughter to be the best she can be! I would 100% recommend Footprints to anybody!
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience and are glad you find this to be the case. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out!
Would definitely...
Would definitely recommend to anyone with nursery-aged children.
And a wonderful holiday club which offers a range of activities and outings which my little boys enjoy, seeing the staff and old friends.
Footprints is an amazing nursery filled with spectacular staff. My children all attended the setting and they all had a fabulous start in their development. The time, effort and dedication really shines from the staff. They really have a family feel running through the entire nursery and promote...
I honestly couldn’t recommend the nursery highly enough. My children have been welcomed, loved and nurtured throughout their time here and I can’t thank the Footprints team enough.
The staff are amazing, kind, compassionate and very professional - very strict on allowing people to enter and follow the safety rules and regulations - like parents can't let other parents in - I like these small but important safety...
The staff are amazing, kind, compassionate and very professional - very strict on allowing people to enter and follow the safety rules and regulations - like parents can't let other parents in - I like these small but important safety details.
Wonderful outside/inside play areas, classrooms, excellent management, excellent team.
I love how they take care of the small details, making sure my girls feel extra loved and cared for; they adapt to the child's unique behaviours and characters so they feel understood and loved.
You can see the team there loves what they do - friendly, helpful and always kind.
The twins love the nursery so much that they cry sometimes when they go home.
Right now, they are doing potty training, and my daughter loves it; my other daughter very fussy eater, but the school are slowly helping her explore new foods, which is brilliant!
The staff and the place are great! But what matters to me the most is the kids love it!
My twin girls started at Footprints Day Nursery from last year November 2022 and they stayed on and started preschool this year in September 2023. As like many other toddlers when they first join any class, my girls were anxious and cried upon getting to nursery and preschool, but that was history....
My twin girls started at Footprints Day Nursery from last year November 2022 and they stayed on and started preschool this year in September 2023. As like many other toddlers when they first join any class, my girls were anxious and cried upon getting to nursery and preschool, but that was history. How much do they love it now? Well, my twin A, would dress up on Sunday morning and insisted she has school on a Sunday, and my twin B would run back into the school building at picking-up time when she saw me at the gate to collect them, wanting to stay at school. That says a lot about how the teachers, and children minders really make sure the children are kept happy, well fed (this is truly a bonus), and enjoy every second of the time while they are at Footprints. Even on poorly days, my girls were closely monitored which gave me that peace of mind that they are in good hands. I'd name all the children's minders that are brilliant but the review says 1000 maximum letters only. I am one happy mama and Footprint is the way to go!
Could not recommend enough.
My child comes...
Could not recommend enough.
My child comes home every day really happy and feels she’s learning a lot there.
On hearing the news that Footprints had been taken over, I was unbelievably worried about the changes that were going to be made, and I can honestly say I didn’t need to worry - changes have been made but seem to be positive. I’m very happy, and my son is very happy at Footprints. I would still...
On hearing the news that Footprints had been taken over, I was unbelievably worried about the changes that were going to be made, and I can honestly say I didn’t need to worry - changes have been made but seem to be positive. I’m very happy, and my son is very happy at Footprints. I would still recommend it to anyone that is looking for childcare!
We were worried when the nursery was taken over, but we couldn't be more wrong they have brought a new lease of life to the place and my daughter loves it. The staff are brilliant and the little things like free breakfast just take so much pressure off us in the morning. The snacks at the end of...
We were worried when the nursery was taken over, but we couldn't be more wrong they have brought a new lease of life to the place and my daughter loves it. The staff are brilliant and the little things like free breakfast just take so much pressure off us in the morning. The snacks at the end of the day are also brilliant, they have started taking the kids out to do things again - brilliant keep it up.
Simply the best nursery for miles! I chose to send my children to this nursery following several recommendations from friends, quite simply the best decision I've made. The staff are simply the best around, they not only teach your children but nurture them as if they are their own... my second...
Simply the best nursery for miles! I chose to send my children to this nursery following several recommendations from friends, quite simply the best decision I've made. The staff are simply the best around, they not only teach your children but nurture them as if they are their own... my second child is due to move on to school and it will be a sad day when he leaves... I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Set in an old school, there is vast space for the children to enjoy, lots of different learning spaces with the best staff! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
Both of my children have been attending Footprints for just over 18 months and it was the best decision we have made for our boys. The nursery provides so many opportunities for the children to learn and grow. Best nursery by far around Atherton. All the staff and management team are brilliant.
Both of my children have been attending Footprints for just over 18 months and it was the best decision we have made for our boys. The nursery provides so many opportunities for the children to learn and grow. Best nursery by far around Atherton. All the staff and management team are brilliant.
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery, always excited and happy to see her friends and the staff. Staff are always welcoming, and professional and always dealt with any queries I’ve had straight away. Always have new and fun activities going on and always make a fuss of her. Highly...
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery, always excited and happy to see her friends and the staff. Staff are always welcoming, and professional and always dealt with any queries I’ve had straight away. Always have new and fun activities going on and always make a fuss of her. Highly recommend it. I can go to work confidently knowing she is happy and cared for. Thank you Footprints!
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