Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school

Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate HG1 2LH
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  • Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school, Harrogate
Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school in Harrogate provides exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five.

The nursery is set in a magnificent Edwardian Building within the Duchy area of the town. The nursery has excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, ensuring that all children have fun and enjoy their nursery day.

Children at the nursery enjoy a wide range of inspirational learning activities covering all aspects of the early years foundation stage, including communication, physical development, and expressive art and design.

Sandhands experienced team hold childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. Every team member has an enhanced DBS check and the nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems for added security.

The nursery provides delicious and healthy meals and snacks, providing children with a wonderful nutritionally balanced diet.

The team at Safehands are so proud of their nursery. Make an appointment and take a closer look at everything they have to offer.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (72)

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Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school has 72 reviews.

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Review from Gabriela M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started nursery at Safeands in Sept 2025 (16 months old). We looked at many nurseries in the area and chose Safehands because of its bright rooms, cleanliness, great outdoor area, and last but not least, very healthy food menus. As parents, we were nervous about him being away from us for the
whole day. The Manager Vicky and Deputy manager Jenny have been very helpful from day one. Our baby boy settled relatively quickly and there were no tears after week two, he always receives a warm and happy welcome in the morning by all staff, the daily activities are fantastic and we receive regular updates and photos via the app throughout the day, which provides further reassurance. The healthy food choices was one of the most important things for us and we have been very happy with the variety and quality of the meals. The staff are caring and lovely. They genuinely care about our son and this is evident on a daily basis. We can't thank you enough.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that your little one has settled in so well and that you are happy with our clean facilities, great outdoor area, and healthy food options. Our…read more
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Review from Elaine B (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter started nursery in the baby room and has now progressed to Toddler/Pre School (October 2025).
She settled well and continues to thoroughly enjoy nursery with the help of the professional caring staff. She now pretends to phone members of staff on her toy phone for a chat!
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enjoys the stimulating environment and loves the soft play as she is a climber and jumper!
Initially she was reluctant to eat food at nursery but is developing her skills of eating with her friends and trying new foods.
There appears to be a good selection of stimulating activities and books to keep her interested.
Her communication and confidence skills are definitely improving.
We are delighted with the progress she continues to make.
Thank you to the staff for all their hard work.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for entrusting us with your granddaughter's early learning journey! We are thrilled to see her settling in well and enjoying all the fun activities and games we have on offer. Our dedicated…read more
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Review from Natalia J (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Safehands Nursery highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our child, the team has been nothing short of amazing. The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do - you can really tell they love working with children.
The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming,
with bright, well-equipped rooms and plenty of engaging activities that encourage creativity, learning, and independence. The staff always take the time to update us on our child's progress, share lovely photos, and let us know about any milestones or new things they've learned. It's so reassuring to know our little one is in such capable and caring hands.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Safehands Nursery. Our team truly cares about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating…read more
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Review from Sally W (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin daughters started in September 2 days a week, initially one of my daughters was very upset and didn't want to go but after 2 weeks, both of them love going and run into the room smiling. The staff are so friendly and I feel they really take time to know the girls well. There are lots of organised
activities, and I love receiving all the pictures of what they are up to. I am super happy with the girls attending Safehands and fully recommend it.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for entrusting us with your little ones! We are overjoyed to hear how much they are flourishing at Safehands. Our staff are dedicated to creating a fun and nurturing environment for every…read more
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started nursery in the baby room in September 2025. He has settled in well over the past couple of months and goes in each day happily. We love to see the regular pictures and updates of what he has been getting up to each day on the parent app. He particularly enjoys being in the soft play
room! We were initially concerned about our son's sleep at nursery but the staff have been reassuring and worked with us to support him - he is now sleeping better and we hope it continues! The nursery staff are always welcoming and give us detailed overviews of our child's day when we collect him. We are pleased with the new activities that the staff are putting out for the babies in his room too.
Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that your son has settled in well and is enjoying his time at our nursery. The photos and updates on our parent app are a great way to stay…read more
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Review from Kelly T (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting in June. The girls are amazing and caring, always so excited when my daughter arrives. They have helped her with trying new foods and the chef will always try and adapt to a child's taste and make something my daughter will try or will eat. As
a childcare nurse myself I know that my daughter is safe and loved. Always prolongs coming home to show me what she has done today. Best choice I have made.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all…read more
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Review from Kelly D (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy joined the babyroom in September and has settled in very quickly. The whole team know him really well already and keep me updated throughout the day via the app. The rooms are big and full of natural light, and their outdoor spaces are fantastic.
The Baby room team and the manager are
really amazing with him, and i love that the manager spends quality time in each room, and knows all the children really well.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled that your little boy has settled in so quickly and that you are happy with our team's care and communication. Our spacious and…read more
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Review from Jayde B (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10 month old son is quite a clingy and shy boy, and I was really worried about him attending a nursery, but Safehands have been absolutely amazing! After a week of being there, my son has thrived and become a lot more sociable! He loves the nursery! There is no tears when he goes on a morning and
he's always happy and smiling when I pick him up! This nursery is very good for his needs and personality, and all the staff are so kind and caring. I love that they use the parent app so we can see throughout the day what they have been doing, eaten and nappy changes, and overall communication with parents. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parent.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Safehands! We're so happy to hear that your son has adapted well and is thriving at our nursery. Our dedicated staff members and use of the parent…read more
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Safehands since June 2025. The nursery manager is lovely - I wanted to ease my child in and she was accommodating in my child doing half days leading up to full days.
The staff are so lovely and have spent time getting to know my child and how to best help them settle in. They
send regular updates throughout the day via the app and always make time to have a chat at pick-up.
The facilities are great too - a lovely sheltered outdoor area as well as a play area for older children.
I feel confident leaving my child with the team and know they are happy there.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your kind words! At Safehands, we strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for both children and parents. We're delighted to hear that your child is settling in well and…read more
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Safehands in May 2025, and from the very beginning, we have felt completely reassured and grateful for the care he's received. From our very first show around, through the settling-in sessions, to where he is now, the team has consistently gone above and beyond to make him feel safe,
happy, and understood.


What stood out to us immediately was how quickly the staff got to know him as an individual. They paid close attention to his likes, interests, and personality, and it's been such a joy to see how they nurture those with thoughtful activities and gentle encouragement. They've also been incredibly attentive in noticing and celebrating his little milestones and developments, which means so much to us.


The staff are not only professional and knowledgeable but also genuinely warm and personable. It's clear they care deeply about the children, and the bonds they create are truly special.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Safehands! We take great pride in providing personalised and nurturing care for each child, and it means the world to us to hear how…read more
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Review from Lauren K (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at Safehands now for almost 6 months, and I am really happy with the care he receives, as well as the high level of communication to us, I have complete trust in all of the team. Seeing how my little one is flourishing and enjoying nursery puts us at so much ease, and confirms
that we definitely made the right choice after viewing a number of other nurseries.
The facilities are brilliant, it's the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space and in a lovely setting away from the main roads but conveniently close to the town centre.
The focus on learning and development is really well considered.
I would highly recommend two specific members of staff and the brilliant team.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your little one is thriving at Safehands. Our team works hard to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children. We…read more
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Safe Hands for just over 2 months now and we have seen some huge improvements with him socially. He absolutely loves going to nursery and it's wonderful to watch him smile and play with his friends there at such a young age. The manager and her staff are extremely attentive and I
love getting regular updates about how he's getting on. We look forward to watching our son continue to grow and develop in such a well nurtured environment. Keep up the great work guys!
Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and excellent review! We are thrilled to hear that your son is thriving socially at Safe Hands. Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment…read more
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Review from C W (Father of Child) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Safehands is a really lovely nursery with lots of space for kids to run around and play, but also many areas for learning and development. We knew we were going to choose Safehands as soon as we finished the tour. The staff are very friendly and amazing with little kids and babies. We are very happy
with our choice.
Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you, we appreciate your feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has undergone a series of changes in recent months and has now settled into a fantastic routine and structure. Our daughter is excited to attend which is the only review I need! It feels like a warmer and welcoming environment for both staff and children. The manager has stepped into the
role with ease and has had a wonderful impact. Our daughter’s key worker is such an important part of her life and she speaks so warmly of her.
It’s been refreshing to see an influx of new toys, resources and books too. It looks like a new nursery.
Reply from Tracy Turpin, Reviews Team at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Safehands Day Nursery. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We always strive to provide top-quality service to every family, and…read more
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the new manager took over there seems to be a really good energy about the nursery. There are lots of new initiatives and it feels like the team are trying hard to bring a great experience. The nativity in particular was so lovely and clearly everyone had worked hard preparing it.
Reply from Tracy Turpin, Reviews Team at Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us! We always strive to provide top-quality service to every family, and are pleased to hear that you are seeing the positive…read more
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Review from Danika F (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has learnt a lot at nursery and the staff have always been a great support to myself and helping my child learn. It's a really good nursery he's met the best teachers and friends in his time here and we will miss them all, my child will miss everyone. Thank you for all the hard work.
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Review from Francesca B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Safehands Day Nursery now for two months and has settled in really well.
She was very unsettled to begin with, but the staff were very understanding and consistent and she has now formed secure attachments with her room leaders and is very happy to go into nursery.
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very happy with the menus and know my child is getting three good meals a day, plus snacks. I am updated on her day and development on the parent app regularly and get a breakdown of her day by staff at pick-up time.
My daughter has started potty training now and the staff are supporting us with this.
I would definitely recommend Safehands Day Nursery.
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Review from Neil A (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery and staff. My daughter has settled in so well. Staff are able to settle her quickly if she becomes upset and she is happy to go to all staff and not just one particular member. This gives me confidence my daughter has a good relationship with all the staff members in her room. Good selection
of meals and great outdoor space. Would happily recommend this nursery.
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Review from Michelle J (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Safehands for three years. She loves attending twice a week, is always happy at drop off and never wants to leave! Her key workers have been great, especially in preschool. One lady is amazing with the children. My little girl adores her!
There's great outdoor space
and a ball pool inside to tire the children out if it's dreadful outside.
She's learnt so much from being at Safehands and is definitely now ready to face school.
A great team of girls - highly recommend it.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with enthusiastic, kind, caring and approachable staff. Rooms are always tidy and set up for the children. My son absolutely loves going and really enjoys the outdoor play. He has built amazing bonds with the staff and always has a smile on his face when I pick him up.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.904 for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.904
  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 Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 15 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 15 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

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

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

Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

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

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

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