Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school

68 Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 0PA
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9.8 109 Reviews
  • Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school, Manchester
Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school is a magical new nursery in Atherton, providing exceptional care and education for children aged birth to five.

The newly refurbished nursery on Leigh Road boasts two fabulous outdoor play areas with a mud kitchen, dens, painting tunnel, bug hotel, theatre stage and more! The children go on expeditions into these adventure gardens every day, come rain or shine.

Storytimes’ bright spacious playrooms are filled with state-of-the-art toys and resources, helping children to learn in a stimulating environment. There are special rooms for all stages of development, from the soft and cosy Baby Rooms to the exciting Pre-school Rooms - where children are prepared for big school.

Children at the nursery enjoy a delicious seasonal menu bursting with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. All of the nursery’s healthy meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site by the Nursery Chef, and can be altered to meet any special dietary requirements.

Fun learning activities are supported by the nursery’s highly qualified team of childcare practitioners, who keep parents involved by keeping a Learning Journey for each child. Staff have enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training, with additional qualifications in paediatric first aid training.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has an off-road car park, perfect for safe pick-ups and drop-offs.

Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (109)

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Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school has 109 reviews.

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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery and lovely staff. Our little girl really enjoys going to Storytimes and is always doing something fun. She also learns a lot there. We have just registered our next child here and would highly recommend it.
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Review from Sara M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves Storytimes. She only did a couple of months and then had a break in attending due to Covid-19. When she went back, it took her a little while to adjust to being back at nursery, but the ladies in the tinies room were so patient and kind, and she absolutely loved going. They had
a lot of time for her, and she really came on in terms of her communication and learning. She has now moved to the toddler room, and again, she loves going and is learning a lot. She has made some lovely friendships, and it is nice that her friends have moved up with her into the toddler room. Storytimes are very accommodating, and I have had no issues with having to change days, increase days and then reduce them again as I am on maternity leave, I was able to do so, no questions asked. The manager and her team are all very friendly and share lots about what the children have been doing each day with lots of fun activities for them to do. It definitely has a big impact on their learning and development.
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Review from Kirsten G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Storytimes nursery for my son, I was unsure about a nursery at first as my daughter went to childminders, but Storytimes have been absolutely amazing in everything. I recommend Storytimes to anyone who's looking for a nursery.
All the staff in the toddler room are amazing.
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Review from Rasheed A (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my child started attending Storytimes, his confidence and self-esteem have improved. Also, his speech and language are getting better. The school gives regular feedback on his academic progress, and they have been communicating with me. The teachers have acted professionally, and they are very
friendly with my child. There are no concerns about support that is being provided for the child, and the teachers act appropriately.
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Review from Katy E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic nursery. The manager and her team are great at what they do, and my daughter loves going to Storytimes and has made some wonderful friends. I am always kept informed of my daughter's progress, and the staff are always very polite and knowledgeable about early learning.


I would highly

recommend the nursery and wish them every success.
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Review from Ashlea H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Storytimes have always been nothing but amazing! Both my children have attended, and my youngest is now in Pre-school, having started when she was a baby. The staff are fabulous, and you can tell they really care about each and every child. My daughter loves going and enjoys all of the different activities
they get to do. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing nursery.
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Review from Annemarie P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Storytimes since he was one. Every room and staff have been brilliant. Since the restrictions with Covid 19, everyone has been nervous, but I can honestly say this nursery and staff have handled the pandemic exceptionally well. My son has attended the nursery full time though out
without me having any worries. It has made a job what is hard work even harder, but you all handled it brilliantly, and never showed your worries, and put me as a mother, at complete ease. I will be absolutely gutted when he leaves for school in September, I wish he could stay here. Keep up the good work ladies; you deserve a medal.
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Review from Harriet B (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery! My daughter attends here and absolutely loves it. She is so happy here, she adores her carers and they love having her. I couldn't imagine her going anywhere else they make you feel so welcome and at ease, I know my daughter is very well looked after and thoroughly enjoys
her time with everyone there. Home-cooked meals and the learning is fantastic she has really come on since joining in July. Thank you!
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been attending the nursery for the past 12 months and he has loved it. The girls have been nothing but great, I love the weekly updates so I can engage with my child when at home. They are constantly trying to improve your child's education and in contact with you to ask what you would like
them to work on for each individual child. The staff have been more than supportive of home and education life, I would not hesitate to leave my child here.
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Review from J M J (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandchildren attend this nursery and I cannot praise them highly enough. The staff and the manager are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble and they always let me know what my grandchildren have been doing and achieved.
The facilities at the nursery are amazing.
It’s so lovely to see how happy
my grandchildren are and how well they are progressing. Well done to you all.
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Review from Ade I (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to Storytimes, she has evolved from being a natural observer to a very active, outspoken participant in nursery. She is now very eager to jump in once we hit the door. She has great confidence in her key workers and has built a great relationship with everyone across
the board because Storytimes makes children feel at home and very comfortable in a formal environment. The staff are always willing and ready to help and are totally involved in every child. While in the toddler class, the staff were very consistent about potty training and made it seamless. I love the personalised touch in the pre-school, with varied independent engagement structures to facilitate the transition to primary school. The manager is extremely nice and I love the creativity and innovation I find every time I come into nursery there is something new to look forward to. This confirms that they are always on top to maintain the great standard.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely, welcoming nursery. Lovely and bright room for Pre-school with loads of stimulating activities that I can follow through with at home. My son comes home chatting about his day, a great mixture of child-led activities and structured learning getting ready for school.


Staff are fantastic

and work with parents to understand and progress each child as an individual.


Perfection.

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely adores the friendly team at Storytimes Day Nursery, she currently attends pre-school 4 days a week and is always very talkative about her learn and play experiences when I collect her. The facilities are great, there is a lot of learning through play and imagination which is
fantastic and it has really helped to develop my daughter with her speech, communication and numeracy. The meal menus are also great, I have a very fussy eater and whilst at nursery, she seems to demolish most of the freshly prepared food! The nursery are also good with communicating with parents, any problems or questions - somebody is always around to speak too and they also plan ahead and provide you with dates for your diaries in advance.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with friendly and cheerful staff the children love to play with. After looking around other nurseries this is the best by far in the area. Clean, safe, fun and a controlled environment. My 2 year old enjoys nursery and has made many friends. Her speech and communication skills have come
on so much.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really grateful at what Storytimes have offered my son and he’s accomplished so many new things. The help you get from the lovely staff is amazing, they will go above and beyond all of there duties to help make your little one feel at home.
Thank you all, for all your love and support, we will
really miss you all.
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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Storytimes is a brilliant nursery, the staff are fab, very friendly and professional and the nursery has really good facilities.


We are very happy with our little ones progress and highly recommend Storytimes.

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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff. Clean environment. Always a friendly welcome.
My son loves coming and has a great time with his key worker and his friends.
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Review from Nikki N (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Storytimes Private Day Nursery and Pre-School. My toddler currently attends two days a week and thoroughly enjoys his time there. He has made lots of friends and enjoys all the activities. He has especially enjoyed the 'stretch and grow sessions'.


The staff are always very friendly,

professional and offer support when needed. My son has recently become toilet trained and the staff were extremely encouraging and offered really useful tips and advice.


I would be highly likely to recommend Storytimes Private Day Nursery and Pre-School to any parent.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery with its great facilities and great staff.
My son loves going and sometimes doesn't want to leave.
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since March 2017, before they merged with Storytimes (Buttons & Bows) and now attends Storytimes. She loves the nursery and staff.
We like that she has healthy food, the facilities are great and the activities are varied. Unfortunately, due to my daughter
only attending two days per week she does miss out on trips out as they are scheduled for the days she doesn't attend. We really enjoy seeing her nursery milestones via the new e-Learning Journey book and think it's an effective way to keep up to date with their child's day-to-day activities. I've raised before that there isn't enough 'directed' communication home with the parents, as they are heavily reliant on noticeboards and social media, rather than letters/emails sent directly home. Therfore, information is often missed, especially when parents are in a rush. The nursery have assured me that newsletters etc will be emailed home in future and I'm hopeful that will be put into practice soon. Overall, I would recommend Storytimes.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.833 for Partou Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (444 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 491 Ratings = 4.833
  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 Storytimes Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 40 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 40 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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