Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school

Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate HG1 2LH
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9.3 65 Reviews
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

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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 (65)

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Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.256) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  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.

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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.

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Overall Experience  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 appreciate your trust and recommendation. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

my daughter starts nursery this week and last week we have had settle in visits for her. the girls at safehands have been lovely and caring. made us feel welcome from the moment we came for a look around to these visits and beyond. i am so happy and feel comforted that my daughter will be happy and
safe at safehands!

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

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We are delighted to hear that our team at Safehands has made you and your daughter feel welcome and cared for. Your trust in us means everything, and we will continue to provide a safe and happy environment for your little one. Kind regards, HM.

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Overall Experience  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 for all our little ones, and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow with us. Thank you for trusting us with your child's care. Kind regards.

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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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 are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Safehands Day Nursery!

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Overall Experience  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 efforts and impact at Safehands Day Nursery!

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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff. Large outdoor area.
I have a happy child at drop-off and collection.
Always have plenty of feedback from staff and emails.
Love looking at pictures on the online journal.
Love how they have made friends with the other children.

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My son has been at SafeHands for four months and absolutely loves it. He is well taken care of. He’s very comfortable with all staff who make an effort to get to know all of the children, even if they aren’t the usual caregivers for them. He spends lots of time outside, doing messy play and reading/singing.
He always sleeps well there and comes home well-fed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girls are always well looked after by the staff at Safehands. My girls love coming to the nursery as they love their key workers! I know my girls are in safe hands when they go to nursery as the staff are always on the ball with them!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1-year-old and 2-year-old have settled in well at Safehands. Thank you to all the team for being so welcoming and kind. We would recommend it to all our friends. We really appreciate seeing the photos you add to the app of the kids doing activities and playing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! My eldest attended here and now my youngest does too! Staff are all so friendly and I love all the different activities they do with the children, my little boy has really come on in his development since starting here and he is always so happy to be at nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with our nursery (Safehands). Our little boy loves going there and looks forward to all the different activities they do. We love it when he brings home new artwork he created or new skills he has learnt.
The staff are so helpful and friendly; they really make my little boy feel at
home when he is there.
We are happy with the choice of food he gets, and he is trying lots of new foods.
The staff kept my son's routine he follows at home, which helped him transition from nursery to home smoothly!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been good with my son and he has done really well and has met all his targets with the help of the staff. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for my family.
My children have loved being at nursery and playing with all their friends.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.256)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.256) out of 10 for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.885 for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (85 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.885

  • b) 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 4.371 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.8

    • ii) 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. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.571

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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