Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school

65 Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 7AD
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Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education to families across Bessacarr, Rossington, Littleworth and the surrounding areas.

Set within the grounds of the original St Mary's school, the nursery benefits from exciting environments and unique period features that awaken creativity, stimulate learning and help children develop foundational early years skills in a setting full of character.

Large, spacious and well-resourced rooms give children plenty of space to explore, and a generous garden is accessible to all age groups throughout the day. The Partou child-led ethos runs through everything here, with the team drawing on children's interests and experiences beyond nursery to create imaginative and engaging learning opportunities that keep every child at the heart of their own early years journey.

The many long-standing team members provide consistent, nurturing and high-quality care that families value deeply. Children grow in confidence and develop important early years skills under the guidance of a dedicated team who truly know them.

If you are looking for a nursery in Bessacarr with an experienced, caring team and a characterful setting, Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-School is well worth a visit.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 47

Total Places for Children

  • 149

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (75)

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Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school has 75 reviews.

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Review from S H (Foster Parent of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled beautifully with the amazing support and care of the staff. He loves it here, always really happy to go. He particularly likes all the lovely activities. I speak highly enough of how kind and friendly all the staff are.
Reply from John Nielsen, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted your child feels happy, settled, and inspired by the activities each day. We look forward to more wonderful adventures!
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Review from Sadaf G (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended for quite some time now & I am really pleased to hear how well he does with his eating & cutlery use, it is clear he has fun and enjoys himself as every time I collect him he seems perked up from the dreaded morning drop offs which he isn't a fan of (doesn't like separating from
me) however they're getting less & less difficult so it makes me happy knowing he's enjoying his day and learning new words/skills every day. Very grateful for his key worker & the other care givers in the practice as they're very gentle from what I've seen and caring which really puts me at ease.
Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear that your son is enjoying his time with us and making great progress with his eating and cutlery skills. Our caring team is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and learn. Your trust in us means a lot, and we look forward to supporting your family on this journey.
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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your care and support. We are truly very happy with the school.
My child really enjoys attending and feels safe and comfortable, which means a lot to us.
We really appreciate everything you do.
Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that your child feels safe and comfortable with us. Our team is dedicated to providing quality and nurturing childcare, and your support means the world to us. We look forward to continuing this wonderful journey together.
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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We think this is a fabulous nursery - the staff are warm, caring, and really make the children feel safe and happy. The environment is always welcoming, and you can tell the team truly go above and beyond.
Our only small wish is that the app was kept a bit more up to date. It would be great to see
more regular updates so we can stay fully informed about what our child is doing each day.
Overall, a wonderful nursery with just one area that could make the experience even better.
Reply from Rachel Fryer, Home Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your wonderful feedback about our nursery. We are delighted to know that our caring team creates a safe and happy environment for your child. Your suggestion about the app is appreciated, and we will work on providing more regular updates to keep families informed. Your trust in us is invaluable, and we remain committed to delivering quality childcare and support in the early years.
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Review from Aileen D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always super friendly and helpful if i ever have any questions or concerns. They were very understanding when my child first started as we'd had a bad experience at a previous nursery, they were patient with me and I felt very supported through my child's first week's. She's thriving at
this nursery, she's so much happier and just genuinely seems to love going which is all I could ask for! I always get updates if they're not on the app yet and its never a bother for them to take the time to talk to me either.
Reply from John Nielsen, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you, Aileen. We know finding the right setting can feel daunting so we’re glad our friendly team and open conversations helped with a positive start, and that your little one now looks forward to nursery. Thank you for choosing and trusting us and for the feedback on our teams communication. We can’t wait to share more great days together!
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Review from Olivia L (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at St Mary's since he was 9 months old & is now almost 5 years old.
He had loved being at St Mary's and loved all his carers. He has grown & developed under the care of a lot of the staff, especially Leah & Tanya, whom he has been with since very small.
The care at St Mary's is exceptional,
but costs are getting higher, and the menus far too experimental for young kids. Overall, we will miss the staff at St Mary's who have loved and cared for my son.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear that your son has had such a positive experience at St Mary's. Our priority is always the care and development of each child, and we are so grateful for the contributions of our dedicated staff. We understand the rising cost of care and are constantly striving to find a balance between quality and affordability. Thank you for trusting us with your child's early years, we will miss him greatly!
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Review from Tom F (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at St Mary's go above and above to ensure we receive a great experience as a family and that our little boy is in good hands.
Our little boy thoroughly enjoys his nursery experience, which is very comforting as a parent, and St Mary's is the perfect place to send your child before school.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words! We strive to create a nurturing and enjoyable environment for all our little ones. We're so happy that your child loves being at St Mary's and thank you for trusting us with their care. It's a pleasure to be a part of their growth and development before they start school.
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Review from Renaldo S (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery. Our son is always very happy when we send him to the nursery and when we take him. He does a lot of activities, like painting, playing outside with different toys. The staff is amazing, and they are very dedicated. Overall, our son is happy, and he has made such good
progress during the last year.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your son is enjoying his time at our nursery and that he is making such great progress. Our staff is truly dedicated to providing a fun and educational experience for all of the children. We appreciate your support and look forward to continue nurturing your child's growth and development.
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my daughter Rosue has settled in so well. Her key workers, Shayla and now Grace, are brilliant with her and use a person centred approach when it comes to her care. Management listens to any concerns you have and are also there for support.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in well and that our amazing team, Shayla and Grace, are providing excellent care. Our management team is always here to listen and support you. Thank you for choosing our nursery for your daughter's care.
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Review from John D (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just left St Mary's to go to her Primary School after spending two years there.
She loved the school and most definitely the staff.
The staff were excellent and couldn't be more helpful. I always found them to be thoroughly professional with a can do attitude.
I watched with joy
as my daughter grew and blossomed there and became a confident little girl ready for the transition to her next school.
I owe the staff there a huge debt of gratitude for taking such good care of my little girl.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolWe are so happy to hear that your daughter had a wonderful experience at St Mary's! Our dedicated staff work hard to create a nurturing and supportive environment for all children in our care. We are honored to have been a part of your daughter's growth and wish her all the best in her future.. Thank you for trusting us with your child's education!
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been a really good experience. My son has learnt a lot from nursery. Lots of different activities and big area to play outside. Staff are nice and helpful and understanding.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that your son has enjoyed his time at our nursery and has learned so much. We take pride in providing engaging activities and a spacious outdoor area for our little ones. Our staff always strive to be friendly, helpful, and understanding. We hope to see your son continue to grow and learn with us!
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Review from Madelaine K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Some stand-out members of staff that make the environment great for little ones.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your kind words! Our amazing staff is dedicated to creating a wonderful environment for all children. Thank you for choosing us!
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Review from Cat S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys loved St Mary's, especially in the pre-school rooms. They have formed great relationships with other children and the staff. Their experiences have left them both happy and confident to start school.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing your positive experience at St Mary's! It brings us great joy to hear that your boys have formed meaningful relationships and are happy and confident to start school. We will miss you!
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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with most of everything that they do at nursery. Every time my child comes home they always seem to have had a great time.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your child is always having a great time at our nursery. We strive to provide a fun and engaging environment for all our little ones. Thank you for choosing us!
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has absolutely loved coming to nursery over the past years and I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff for looking after my child and helping him learn and progress ready for starting primary school. Would definitely recommend this nursery, brilliant.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your child has enjoyed their time at our nursery and that you have had a positive experience with our staff. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for all of our little ones. Thank you for recommending us, we appreciate it!
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Review from Jekaterina J (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery, learning and play. Positive atmosphere. Large rooms and garden. Plenty of toilet seats. Good location. Good food menu. Good app feedback,
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for the positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with the nursery, atmosphere, and location. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and educational environment for all children. We appreciate your feedback on the amenities and menu options. Thank you for choosing us for your child's care!
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Review from Kristen W (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter really enjoyed her time, she's progressed really well and the staff are excellent with the children.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that your daughter had a great time and that our staff made a positive impact on her progress. Thank you for choosing us.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been with St Mary's for 2 years. He has loved his time here and made lots of friends. His development has gone from strength to strength and his teachers have helped him grow. The girls/teachers are fabulous and I appreciate all they have done with my son, nurturing and teaching. I am very
happy with the staff. Very disappointed that the new company Partou has decided to cancel easter and no longer allow the children to make easter bonnets and bring them in to nursery.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words and for entrusting your son's growth and development to St Mary's for the past 2 years. We are delighted to hear that he has enjoyed his time here and has made wonderful friends. Our dedicated staff members are committed to nurturing and teaching all of our students, and we are thankful for the positive impact they have had on your son. We have spoken to the Manager around Easter activities and due to insufficient East bonnet entries the past 2 years it was decided it was best to concentrate on Easter arts and crafts, following each child's individual learning. Partou support all-inclusive festivals celebrated throughout the year. We do value your feedback and will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our nursery. Thank you for being a part of the St Mary's family.
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Review from Mariah T (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child was very happy, there were no incidents and I am personally happy. Thank you for everything.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolWe're thrilled your child had a great experience with us and that you were pleased as well! Thank you for choosing St Mary's.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, overall. Amazing outside area, and great choice of different foods, that my child has been introduced to. My child is also very excited to go into nursery and all of the staff are lovely.
Reply from Leah Hannon, Manager at Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled your child enjoys our outdoor space and diverse menu. Our dedicated staff takes pride in creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all our little learners.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.649)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10 for Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 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 4.649 for Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (355 Excellents x 5) + (123 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 502 Ratings = 4.649
  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 St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 42 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 149 number of registered child places is 29.8, which has been reached with 42 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 St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Partou St Mary's 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 St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 149 Children.

How far is Partou St Mary's Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Doncaster?

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

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