Partou Childcare

We’re pleased to share that Partou Cherry Trees Day Nursery and Pre‑School in Slough, has been recognised by Ofsted, with its inclusive approach highlighted as a key strength.

Inspectors praised the warm welcomes children receive and the tailored support that helps every child – including those with additional needs – make positive progress. Strong partnerships with families and professionals were also recognised.

Nursery Manager Ravneet Uppal said:
“We welcome the report, especially the positive comments about our work on inclusion which has been graded as ‘strong standard.’”

Kirsty Jackson, Partou Co‑Managing Director, added:
“Ravneet and the team take a thoughtful, professional approach to making sure every child’s learning is shaped around their individual needs.”

Congratulations to the Cherry Trees team on this fantastic achievement. 👏

We wanted to find out which types of play nursery children enjoy most, so we asked the people who know them best.

869 nursery practitioners across 99 nurseries shared their insights, giving us a fascinating snapshot of children's play preferences today.

The results revealed some clear favourites and a few surprises along the way. Take a look through our findings and let us know which type of play your child enjoys most.

Keep an eye out for future posts with more of our reseach!

Take a look at the full Partou Guide to Play -https://partou.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Partou-Guide-to-Play.pdf

We had a fantastic time celebrating Partou Play Day and the launch of the Partou Guide to Play, at our Nursery Support Centre, with teams coming together for a range of fun activities, from games to baking challenges.

All in support of UNICEF UK and International Day of Play.

Congratulations to Making Up The Numbers, from our Finance Team, on their win 🏆 and thank you to everyone who took part.

👉 Take a look at the photos and join us in celebrating the power of play https://partou.co.uk/the-partou-guide-to-play/

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🌟 Curious about what makes Partou special?

Our Open Days begin next week and continue through to Friday 19th June, giving you plenty of opportunities to come and see us! 💜

Join us to:
✨ Explore our fun, inspiring learning spaces
✨ Meet our caring and dedicated teams
✨ Ask questions and get all the information you need

All in a warm, relaxed setting 🙌

➡️ https://partou.co.uk/open-day-registration/

We can’t wait to meet you!

Subject to nursery availability

Mark your calendars! 📅

Partou Play Day is landing in our nurseries on Thursday 11th June! 🎈

In support of UNICEF UK and International Day of Play, we’ll be celebrating the power of play together. 💙

Ask your nursery for more information.

UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service.

We’re delighted to share that Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery and Pre‑School in South Croydon has been praised by Ofsted for its “warm, nurturing setting” where children feel they belong and are supported to thrive.

The inspector highlighted how children “are happy and learn through play,” achieving well from their starting points and developing age‑appropriate skills through carefully planned activities.

The team was also praised for its inclusive approach, strong relationships with families, and the way staff support children to become confident and independent in their daily routines.

Nursery Manager Claire Preece said:
“We place a strong emphasis on providing the best possible learning experience for children, and it’s rewarding to see this recognised in the report.”

Samantha Rhodes, our Managing Director, added:
“They have created a wonderfully positive culture that supports children to make great strides as they begin their learning journey.”

A huge well done to Claire and the team for this fantastic achievement.