Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Windward Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool L24 8QR
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  • Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school, Liverpool
Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school provides exceptional childcare and education for babies and children up to the age of five. The setting is one of the most well-established nurseries in Speke, having been open for over ten years.

The nursery provides children with a fun, supportive environment where they can play in the great outdoors every day. Children at the setting enjoy a range of inspirational learning activities in 11 vibrant playrooms, including a soft play gymnasium and sensory room.

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

The cook at Up & Away prepares fresh and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in the nursery kitchen, providing children with healthy and delicious homemade food every day. The nursery's menu is prepared using quality, fresh ingredients and can be altered to suit any special dietary requirements.

Meals and snacks are included in the nursery's fees, as well as nappies, milk, wipes and sun cream. 15 and 30-hour childcare places are available for eligible families.

Call to make an appointment to take a closer look, because the team at Up & Away are so proud of their nursery.

Care Provided by Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • 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 it own car park - perfect for safe pick ups and drop offs.


Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (66)

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Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school has 66 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. The staff are lovely and very attentive to each child. I have a picky eater and it's something they've helped us work on which has brought my child on a lot in terms of food they will try. The rooms are great and all the kids are always happy and well looked after.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that our staff has made a positive impact on your child's eating habits and overall well-being. Our goal is always to create a fun and nurturing environment for all our little ones. We appreciate your support and hope to continue serving you and your family in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Its been six months i have started sending my daughter to up and away. As my daughter moved from one nursery to another the transition was difficult for her but the up and away staff made sure that they were patient with her and made her feel home.
Every member is amazing, they put all their efforts
to ensure that child is learning, developing and been taken care of.
The meals are freshly prepared.
The best part is parents can visit inside the rooms and get to see smiling faces of their kid.
I wish i found up and away earlier!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in well and is thriving at Up and Away. Our dedicated staff takes pride in creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for all children. It's also great to hear that you appreciate our freshly prepared meals and open door policy for parents. Thank you for choosing us as your child's nursery, we wish we could have been there for your daughter sooner!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined Partou when he was one, and now in his final year, it's been a joy to watch him grow into an independent young boy. The nursery has played an essential role in supporting his language development and reinforcing the five golden rules, which we still use at home. We're especially grateful
for their support during potty training. The team was patient and encouraging, providing plenty of opportunities, and thanks to their efforts, he's had very few accidents. The online app makes it easy to stay updated with pictures and details of his food and activities. The nursery goes out of its way to ensure the children have a variety of meals, with plenty of play equipment, and the kids are always encouraged to play outside when the weather is nice. Over the years, he's built wonderful relationships with the staff, who always welcome him with a smile and a hug. While we're sad to say goodbye to such a fantastic team, we are deeply grateful for everything they've done for him.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

"Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We are thrilled to have been a part of your son's growth and development. Our team takes great pride in nurturing and supporting each child's individual journey. We are sad to see him go, but excited for the bright future ahead of him. We appreciate your trust and are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your family's life!"


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy absolutely loves attending Up & Away Nursery. Each morning, he arrives excited, diving into the arms of the staff without hesitation. We appreciate the consistent updates on his daily activities, including photographs that showcase his learning. The information on his feeds, naps, and
nappy changes gives us peace of mind, knowing he is well cared for by such a professional team. At the end of each day, we receive a thorough rundown from the staff about his day, which is incredibly helpful. His development is progressing rapidly, thanks to the dedicated nursery staff. We also want to thank two members of staff in particular for their oversight, especially in addressing the minor issues we encountered, which were resolved immediately. After considering numerous nurseries across Merseyside, Up & Away stood out for its cleanliness, caring environment, professionalism, and thorough approach to child development. Well done to everyone involved!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you; we appreciate your feedback! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or pop into the office. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since February 2023, I've had 2 of my other sons attend here prior to this in 2019/20. It's a lovely place, the staff are really attentive and provide lots of fun-filled activities throughout the day, my son particularly enjoys the sensory room and garden for play. He's
come on so well this past year and can't thank the staff and nursery manager enough they've just been brilliant. Their new app is really good and interactive I can reply to comments on his activities throughout the day and can see photos of what he's been getting up to.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review. 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

My little boy has been at Partou for a couple of years now, and it has been an incredibly positive environment for him to grow and develop. The fairly recent introduction of an app means that throughout the day I can see what and how much he has eaten, nappy changes or potty visits and most importantly,
the staff add some lovely photos of their day. Development milestones are tracked through an engaging variety of activities that we love talking about on our rides home.
The classrooms and garden areas never seem cramped, and I know like most my little one eats so much more fruit and veg when he is with his friends in nursery!
I can genuinely say that each of the staff has brought compassion and a frankly outrageous level of enthusiasm to looking after my little boy. I'm aware that the nursery recently became a part of Partou and has had a change of management, but the new team have been great to work with, and super helpful with changing hours and the new government funding.

Reply from Jennie R, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your positive comments about Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Up & Away Day Nursery and has recently moved up to his last room before he goes to primary school. He has come on so much with the help of staff and his key worker. I'm beyond thankful for the help and support they give him. With new management now standing in I feel she is an asset to
Partou a company not just the nursery she is beyond helpful with any concerns I have and will always go out of her way to ensure they're solved in a timely and professional manner. Choosing this nursery was the best decision I have made for my son.

Reply from Jennie R, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for the positive review, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in March 2024, when he was 11 months old. We had looked at all the nurseries in the area, and without doubt this was the most impressive show around, the staff weren’t phased that we were there, and just continued to get on with their usual activities. There were problems with
weaning with my second little boy so I was even more nervous leaving him, but after speaking with the staff they made me feel better. Nearly 2 months there, I couldn’t be happier, and most importantly nor could my second little boy! All of the staff make a fuss of him (not just the two who are in his room permanently) and they show that they really do care about him. I cannot recommend Up and Away highly enough, a special thank you to two staff members in his room in particular, who my second little boy (and me) just adore, your time and patience with him has helped him settle in so well, your honesty with how he has been during the day reassures me, and he just loves the activities you do (and I love the pictures) thank you so much.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you again for the great review!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Up & Away Day Nursery. My daughter started here at 18 months and has settled in so well. She literally cries when I pick her up now because she doesn’t want to leave!
They have helped so much with her motor skills, speech and social communication.
The staff are all so friendly
and welcoming and have made my daughter feel right at home.
The app used to communicate with parents is excellent and I love to see what she is getting up to!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you, it's great to read how your little one is developing since joining this nursery and we are delighted to read your comments. Thank you for choosing Up & Away.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little girl started in January 2024. Initially, I went to look around the nursery I was very impressed with the layout and staff. I went to view other nurseries following this and there was no comparison.
We had our settling-in sessions which were reassuring and again staff were so friendly and
supportive. My little girl loves going to nursery, she has the biggest smile on her face going in and on the handover to the staff. I am very pleased so far with our experience. The parent app is also very good to check in on what she is doing throughout the day. The nursery is reasonable in terms of price and caters for shift workers which is very hard to come across with other nurseries or childminders.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for this review - our best bit here is "she has the biggest smile on her face going in" That is a testament to the nursery team and we are so pleased your little one is enjoying her time with the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery for 11 months now for 3 days a week. I have seen such a massive difference in his confidence around adults and other children too he really has come on in leaps and bounds. I can’t thank the staff enough they are brilliant and the patience they have is amazing.
I recommend this nursery to any parents I speak to as it’s just brilliant. My son always comes home to tell us what a fun-filled day he has always had and the yummy healthy foods he has eaten.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are delighted to read this and the nursery team are going to be so proud that you can see his development too. Thank you for choosing Up & Away for your childcare needs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I viewed several nurseries before choosing Up & Away. My son has settled in so well and loves going. The nursery is quick to respond to any queries. This environment has really nurtured my son, I can see his confidence grow every day. I can't rate it enough.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your review we are delighted your little one has settled well and that you are already seeing his confidence growing. Thank you for choosing Up and Away.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Up and Away has wonderful, inspirational and patient staff. I have two children who currently attend in different age groups. They have created a warm and joyful environment in which all children learn creatively and freely. They are willing to take training for special small people and they always
listen to parents preferences. Food is always prepared safely and securely in the kitchen as well as allergies are taken into consideration. Office staff are kind and understanding of your circumstances and try their very best to support you.
Honestly, I can’t find a fault and you won’t either. My children always come to me happy and full of confidence. Even the younger staff are the most polite people I’ve ever met with a good mature head on their shoulders. Theirs not a situation they cannot handle. I’m entirely grateful for each of them.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Up & Away Day Nursery! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are happy to have found this nursery, it is comforting to know that I can go to work and know that my baby will be happy and well looked after, my experience over the last few months has been better than I expected, and I highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

Our nursery team strives to deliver an excellent experience for the child and the family, and we are glad that's even more than your expectations. Thank you for choosing Up and Away to provide your childcare.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had the most amazing experience with this nursery, can't praise the staff enough, especially my daughter's one-on-one, he is really good at his job but does not make you feel it's just his job he tends to not only the child's needs but mine as a parent. I don't really like to share my daughter
and was very worried about how inconsistent my drop offs and pick ups may be around my other daughter and other jobs during the day but her key keyworker and all the staff have been nothing but amazing my daughter has really taken her sessions in her stride she's amazed me how well she's getting on with routine in there and that's all down to the patience and teamwork of the staff. I could not speak any more highly after my older daughter attended another nursery I have something to compare and Up and Away is no comparison they do things I never expected from a nursery, updates on my daughter's day-to-day activities and always a little recap on pick up. Can't thank them enough truly the dream team.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

We love this review! "sharing your children" is such a lovely way of writing about your child's experience at this nursery. We are delighted you and your little one has had the quality childcare we strive for and the Nursery Team will be delighted to read this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very friendly staff. Lots of facilities provided and included in the fees. Baby always comes home happy. Nice and local and plenty of parking spaces outside. The key members are very attentive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely can not thank and praise this wonderful nursery enough. The staff are all lovely and welcoming and have taken care of my son tremendously. He has come out of his shell toward other kids and people since attending the nursery and his speech and vocabulary has come on leaps and bounds as he
was a covid baby he was struggling with separation anxiety but since coming to up and away that has helped so much and my son has grew from it. All the staff and management do a fantastic job here at Up & Away Day Nursery Speke.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Up and Away for the past three years and has loved her time there. She is due to start primary school in September, and I know she will miss all the friends she has made and the staff in the preschool room. The staff are friendly and approachable and take the time to get to
know the children individually. My 22-month-old son also attends the nursery and has settled in well. He has some additional needs, which the nursery has accommodated really well. I would recommend this nursery to people living in the local area or who work on the Estuary Business Park.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started full-time at this nursery in June 2023. The team in blue skies have been incredible and he loves every minute there. The genuine care the staff have for the children is wonderful and they do such a range of activities to keep them engaged and developing. He always has the biggest
smiles for the staff.
As a parent, the communication is amazing, the app means we can see photos of what he has been up to and each day we get a summary of what he ate, how much he slept and even how many nappies he had! So pleased with our choice and I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my child has started in the nursery, I have seen her progress in a very beneficial way, we still experience some upset when I initially leave her, but once I’ve gone she is absolutely fine and loves nursery and being with her friends and the staff. My daughter has grown special bonds with a few
members of staff that I know go over and above to ensure her happiness and comfort. The activities she participates in during her nursery days are interesting and really engaging for my girl. I can’t thank them enough for the reassurance they offer to both myself and my child

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Partou Up & Away 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.931 for Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (268 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.931

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 24 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Partou

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Partou

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Partou

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

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

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

Partou Up & Away 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 Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Partou Up & Away Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Liverpool?

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