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Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

116 Fairfield Road, Appleton, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 6SJ
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All the staff are amazing. I am so pleased that I chose this nursery.Nicola H(Mother of Child)
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school, Widnes
My daughter absolutely loves Willowdene, she has come on so much since she startedNicola H(Mother of Child)
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school, Widnes
The menus are really good with lots of healthy things on there that my children enjoyHelen G(Mother of Child)
Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school, Widnes

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School is situated opposite Victoria Park and just minutes from Widnes station, making it a highly popular choice for families across Farnworth, Appleton and Lunts Heath.

The proximity to Victoria Park is one of the nursery's real highlights. Children visit most days, enjoying the bandstand, butterfly house, squirrel trail, playground, duck pond and cafe, experiences that support social and critical thinking skills, emotional resilience and...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

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Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has 82 reviews.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our child has loved going in to nursery every single day which reflect the positive experience he had. The nursery staff are all very nurturing and approachable, even thoughs not involved in his direct care (including cook + clean staff). His room lead Clare in particular has always guided us as parents in a very honest way and she genuinely is invested in what is best for our son. Overall great nursery and very accomoding to dietry needs.

Reply from John Nielsen, Reviews Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind feedback - We are so pleased your child has loved coming to nursery and that our team has been able to support both his development and dietary needs. We look forward to many more happy days of learning and fun!

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Review from Kelly O (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has enjoyed willowdene day nursery so much she has learnt so much and made so many friends the staff are brilliant so helpful and take care of the children wonderful it's sad that my daughter will be leaving but she will have so many fantastic memories

Reply from John Nielsen, Reviews Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review - We are delighted your daughter has enjoyed her time at nursery and made so many wonderful memories and friendships. We wish her every success in her next adventure!

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Writing this review on June 26th, after a week of extreme temperatures.
Myself and my husband couldn't be more appreciative of the staff at Willowdene Day nursery. The care and kindness that they have shown our daughter, since she joined in September, has been incredible. This week in particular has shown just how amazing they are. They have gone above and beyond to keep the children safe, comfortable and happy during an exceptionally challenging week of weather, whilst still having lots of fun!
We are beyond grateful.

Our daughter can be a bit of a slow burner away from the home setting but when we collect her from nursery she is absolutely full of beans and it's so evident that she has had a gorgeous time. Knowing that your child is happy and treated with kindness when they're away from you is everything, and that is absolutely how we feel about Willowdene.

Reply from Cara Blundell, Reviews Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that your daughter has been taken care of with kindness and love. Our staff at Willowdene Day Nursery always go above and beyond to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all the children. We appreciate your trust in us and we hope to continue exceeding your expectations. Thank you for choosing Willowdene.

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Review from Y G (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son attends willowdene since january. He has developed so well. The staff were very patient with him during the transition and now he happily goes in. We can see how well looked after he is. The team is well led and all the staff make sure to keep us informed on what he did and also ask about him regularly for any changes. The app updates are great especially for new parents to keep your mind at ease. Tgey have so many activities planned of all levels, which is great to see. Overall very positive experience so far!

Reply from Cara Blundell, Reviews Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that your son has thrived at Willowdene and that our team has provided excellent care. We strive to make the transition and daily experience as smooth as possible for both children and parents. Thank you for trusting us with your child's development!

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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely nursery, my son is very happy. All the staff really care for the kids.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad to hear that your son is happy at our nursery. Our dedicated staff truly cares for every child and we strive to make them feel loved and cared for. We appreciate your support and trust in our team.

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Review from T E (Father of Child) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff at Willowdene are really supportive and caring. Our daughter loves coming to nursery and has made lots of friends.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Willowdene and has made friends. Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all of our little ones. We look forward to watching her grow and learn with us!

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Review from Jennifer O (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful nursery all staff are well warming and welcoming and have really met to the standards what the nursery provides

My child is well looked after and it's is shown when my child arrives we're he shows how happy is is when we enter though the door

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words about our nursery! Our team takes great pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for your child. We are delighted to hear that your child is happy and well taken care of. We will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do. Thank you for trusting us with your child's care.

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Review from John B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Willowdene has been a great nursery for helping my child develop. He has come on so much since starting the nursery and loves attending. He has a lovely bond with all of the staff and has made lots of friends.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that your child has had a positive experience at Willowdene. Our team is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for all children. We are thrilled to see your child's progress and friendships blossom.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel like my child is well looked after and cared for by staff. She likes going to nursery and loves her friends. She always comes home happy telling us all about the things she did throughout the day. She enjoys the activities she is presented with. The only issue is the price, it is quite expensive.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are thrilled to hear that your child is happy and enjoying their time at our nursery. Our dedicated staff work hard to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment. We understand that cost can be a concern, but we believe in providing quality care for your child. Thank you for your kind review.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely staff taking care and looking after my son. We can tell he is learning a lot, Partou is very beneficial to his growth.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're delighted to hear that your son is thriving at Partou! Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment for all children. Thank you for choosing us for your child's growth.

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Review from P O (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great experience, my child loves all the staff who are very caring and professional. She has came on leaps and bounds since starting.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are thrilled to hear that your child is thriving with our caring and professional staff. We are committed to helping all our students reach their full potential.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is excellent, it's got a lovely atmosphere and the staff are great with the kids. Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she started coming to the nursery around 9 months old. Each day there are loads of activities and getting updates on what has happened during the day very reassuring as a parent to see that your child is happy and settled.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we can meet your expectations!

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Review from C F (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always have a great experience with Willowdene. Staff are friendly, insightful and always helpful I never have any worries or concerns leaving my son. Nursery is always accommodating to dietry requirements and they often update the app with personal pictures and updates.

I only have the highest praises for Willowden!

Reply from Reece jones, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from Nathen H (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are friendly and informative - also very good with my child (she loves the park).

Plenty of activities for all ages.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has really settled in at Willowdene since only starting a couple of months ago. All the staff are amazing and really care for all the children. There are regular trips to the local park and plenty of time spent out of the garden - which I think is great.

Reply from Reece jones, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hi we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you so much for the positive review! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent place for childcare, amazing service for my child and it is lovely to see how much our little boy is card for.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank 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 Vikki H (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Willowdene nursery is fantastic and I am so happy I chose for my daughter to attend. My daughter enjoys her time in nursery and is always welcomed by smiling faces. The staff are fantastic and can never do enough. My daughter has progressed so much since attending and is constantly challenged and learning new things. I would highly recommend Willowdene to families looking for excellent childrens care.

Reply from Reece jones, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience and we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amazing staff so friendly and make me feel happy and peace of mind leaving my child.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're happy we can meet your expectations!

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Review from Abbie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Willowdene for approx 18 months, the nursery is fantastic, rooms are set out great for little ones, outdoor space is lovely. There are so many activities for children to get involved in.
The most amazing thing about the nursery is the staff, my daughter's key worker is exceptional, as well as the other staff in the Cygnets room. My daughter's key worker knows her likes and dislikes and has really taken time to get to know her and her little personality, she celebrates all of her achievements and milestones no matter how small. In the 18 months at Willowdene every staff member we have interacted with, even some in other rooms refer to my daughter by her name and all take time to greet us.
Thoroughly appreciate the updates to the app throughout the day, especially the 'moments' with updates and pictures.

I would really recommend Willowdene, I feel absolutely assured that I am leaving my daughter in a place she is safe and well cared for each day.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience at Willowdene. Our staff takes great pride in getting to know each child and providing a safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for recommending us, it means the world to us.

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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 25 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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I love bringing my son to nursery, he looks forward to coming in every day and he loves all the teachers in his class and previous classes. The additional activities such as Diddi dance and football is also something he looks forward to and we get regular updates on the new dances he has learnt!

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: 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.

How many Children does Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Widnes?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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