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Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

34 Devonshire Place, Harrogate HG1 4AD
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Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school, Harrogate
Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school, Harrogate

Just off Skipton Road and close to the town centre, Partou Playaway is easy for families to reach. Good transport links and proximity to Harrogate Hospital make drop-offs and collections straightforward, giving families one less thing to think about.

Inside, children find bright, spacious rooms that feel calm and purposeful. The outdoor area is generous and well-used throughout the year, with room to run, climb and dig, as well as...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 76

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (58)

9.3

Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.308) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school has 58 reviews.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child stared in April and she's a little emotional starting but the nursery staff were amazing and was at her every need and I can just see how much confidence she is growing everyday and it's nice for me as a mum to feel reassured which I get reassured all the time, lovely nursery!! Both my kids have been here

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your child is settling in well and growing in confidence. Providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children is our top priority. We are so grateful you chose Playaway for both of your children!

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so happy with this nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and always make our little boy feel safe and welcome. We have seen such a big improvement in his confidence, learning, and social skills since he started here.

The nursery provides a warm and friendly environment, with lots of fun activities that help children learn and grow. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed about his day and progress.

A big thank you to all the wonderful staff for the love and care they give every day. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, happy, and supportive place for their child.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with our nursery! We are so happy to hear that your little one is thriving and enjoying our warm and friendly environment. Our dedicated staff take great pride in providing the best care for our little learners and it means so much to hear such positive feedback. Thank you for choosing Playaway.

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Review from Gillian L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our 3 year old has been attending Playaway since she was a baby and we have had nothing but pleasant experiences. The team are all lovely, attentive and so engaged with our little one, enabling her to explore her own identity and thrive in her Pre-school environment. She loves going there and we are excited for our second child to start there soon. They spend lots of time outside and run a regular sing and sign session, which is a huge hit! Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you for your lovely review. It’s great to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience at Playaway as she’s grown from baby room through to pre-school. Your kind feedback about the team, the outdoor learning, and activities really highlights the variety of experiences on offer....  

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Review from Grace K (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We love Playaway nursery for our son, who started at 8 months. The support and care shown by the babies team never failed to make me feel reassured that my son was safe. The staff are excellent and genuinely invested in the development of the little ones. I cannot fault their kindness and enthusiastic spirit. They were brilliant at communicating with us via the app throughout the day and also handing over at pick up, they take the time to give you the little details. The menus are great and show thoughtful consideration of children's nutrition and taste expansion, which I really appreciated. The indoor space is clean, well presented and provides plenty of stimulation and the outdoor space is well thought out and maintained. We would highly recommend Playaway nursery to others.

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

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son have had such a positive experience at Playaway nursery. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all of our little ones and we're glad to hear that it shows. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your child's development.

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Review from Brad K (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started nursery in the baby room in January, he has settled in so well and is always so happy to go in. He seems to off made good bonds with staff and is always happy at pick up time. I am regularly updated through out the day of what he has eaten, slept and pictures of what he has been up too, this is great reassurance to know how happy he is. He eats so well at nursery and there is always a variety of meals everyday. He loves to play outside in the garden and has a big space to explore. Nursery have followed his routine from home due to him still having two naps and nothing is ever to much for the staff. Overall I am very happy with his progress over the last few months.

Reply from John Nielsen, Manager at Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much. We’re delighted your little boy has settled so nicely and enjoys his days with us. It’s lovely to hear how happy and confident he is. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

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Review from Liss J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Writing this brings so many emotions to mind, because Play Away Day Nursery truly feels like a second home to me. It's where both of my children have spent such an important part of their early lives.
Seeing my little one smile at every member of staff reassures me every day that she is in safe, caring hands-and that feeling means everything. It genuinely makes my days brighter.
The effort the staff put into making each day special for the children is so appreciated. Some of my most treasured moments are the little surprises, like receiving a handmade card from my baby, thoughtfully created with the help of the wonderful team.

In a word, what I see in this nursery is pure love.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your heartfelt words. We are so glad to hear that Play Away Day Nursery feels like a second home for your family. Our team is dedicated to providing a nurturing and caring environment where every child can thrive and create joyful memories. Your trust in us means the world, and we look forward to continuing this wonderful journey together.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Throughout their time at Play Away, both of our children have thoroughly enjoyed themselves and as parents we feel they have been given every opportunity to develop and thrive.

The care and attention given by all of the staff is clear to see and made us feel very reassured that our children were well looked after. If we ever had a question or query, the staff were welcoming and informative and always made sure that we were kept up to date with the daily activities, feeding schedule etc. Just walking in to the nursery, you can feel that there's a lovely, warm atmosphere and you really do feel part of the nursery 'family'. I would happily recommend Play Away to others and wish the nursery all the success it deserves.

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your children have enjoyed their time at Play Away and that you feel reassured by our caring and nurturing team. Our goal is to provide a reliable and supportive environment where every child can thrive. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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The girls at Playaway are amazing! Nothing is too much trouble and I always know my daughter is in safe hands. She has made close bonds with the ladies and have no problems when it comes to handovers. They stick to her home routine and this really helps!

Reply from Rachel Fryer, Manager at Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely words about our team at Playaway. We are so glad to hear that your daughter feels safe and happy with us. Our commitment to providing reliable and nurturing childcare is at the heart of what we do. We look forward to continuing to support your family and help your daughter thrive in her early years.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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A fantastic nursery that welcomed my kids with open arms when we moved them here from a different setting. My kids got settled in very quickly and the girls were great with them both from day one. My daughter has now left for school but has lovely memories from her time at PlayAway. My son goes in and sometimes he doesn't even say bye to me as he dives straight in to see his friends. The girls are really lovely and communication is great, nothing is ever a bother. My son eats well at pre-school, they have a good variety of food. Overall, I would recommend PlayAway to everyone! It gives me piece of mind to know my little boy is well looked after and he's a happy boy when he attends pre-school!

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that your children have settled in quickly and are happy and well looked after at PlayAway. Our team takes great pride in providing a welcoming and nurturing environment for all our little ones. Thank you for trusting us with your child's care.

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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son loves it at PlayAway! There are 2 specific staff that he seems to have really taken to but overall they are all lovely & professional.
The food seems varied & nice, my son seems to like most of it.
The outdoor area is lovely & right next to the stray, it will be fantastic when they can get out there more in the summer.

The only thing I'd have a comment on is I wish the online portal, things got uploaded straight away & didn't have to wait for authorisation to be posted from the team as I'd love to see what's going on throughout the day as it happens, sometimes it does but sometimes I assume if they're really busy it can be uploaded later in the day or the next day.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your son is loving his time at PlayAway and has connected with our staff. We strive to provide a varied and delicious menu for all our little ones. We're excited for summer and utilizing our outdoor area...  

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Review from Myles G (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery! My son loves it in babies, the staff are all amazing just as they were when my daughter spent 4 years there. I would recommend it to anyone who is currently looking. As a parent you want to feel that your child is safe and cared for when you leave them and playaways staff have far exceeded our expectations. Thanks guys

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

we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond 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 Paige J (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves going to PlayAway. The staff are lovely and very helpful. She always leaves with a smile on her face. My daughter has come along so much with going to PlayAway.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy absolutely loves coming to Playaway. Myself and my husband are really happy with how he is looked after, taught lots of new things and fed so well!
They really love and care for him!

Thanks so much!

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Review from Amanda E (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to play away for just over a year she started in Toddlers and has since moved into Preschool, I was apprehensive at first when she moved up but two staff members are just amazing, they made both myself and my daughter feel at ease and she’s thriving more and more everyday.

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Review from Sheela S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy (21 months old) is such a picky eater and shy at home. I was very reluctant to send him to any nursery as he doesn’t eat properly and relies on formula. I checked lots of nurseries around my home and work. I like PlayAway's homely environment so I decided to send him for a trial... just a half day a week.
Since he started going there, I can see a huge difference in him. He is eating solid food more... independently I might add and he is more friendly and approaches everyone to play.

I can’t thank the whole team enough for being such positive changes in him. All the girls have been amazing. Keep up the good work!

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff at the nursery are all lovely and I feel my son has come along so well even in the short time he has been there. All the staff that take care of him in the baby area have been amazing with him, I know I have nothing to worry about when I leave him with them to go to work and the best part is seeing the pictures and comments on the app of him enjoying himself while he is there. Both me and his father love seeing those.

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Review from Jenny F (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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A brilliant nursery that helps build on our daughter's excitement to learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, learn to build friendships and develop key skills such as kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. The staff are all brilliant and very caring and focused on every child. Always great in communicating changes in the nursery and it is very useful to have the staff pictures board at the entrance so that we can put names to faces. Thank you.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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A fantastic nursery that offers a great range of activities and experiences in a friendly and caring environment. Staff are brilliant and always welcome the children in with a big smile in the morning. Barely get a goodbye at drop off and my little boy often runs back to playing when it's home time. They do a good range of indoor and outdoor activities, lots of messy play, themed play, singing and reading!

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Review from Ani M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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This is a lovely nursery that welcomed my little girl with open arms from day one. The staff are exceptional and focused. I cannot thank and recommend them enough.

They teach and encourage kindness and compassion as well as general knowledge at the preschool level. Facilities are clean, and toys are diverse and interesting, with an emphasis on pretend play and messy activities.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Very friendly, caring and nurturing nursery. The staff are lovely and look after my daughter very well and she has lots of fun there. Convenient location and has good opening hours. Great that all food, nappies, other supplies etc are included in the monthly fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: 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.

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

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

How far is Partou Play Away Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Harrogate?

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

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