Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school

63a Scarisbrick New Road, Southport PR8 6PA
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  • Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school, Southport
Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school provides exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five. The nursery has 'the curiosity approach' accredited and the setting is one of the most well-established nurseries in Southport, having been open for nearly 20 years.

Children at the nursery are prepared for school in a fun, inspiring environment led by highly qualified staff. Exciting learning activities are planned around each child’s unique interests and needs, and parents are included in this using an online learning journal.

A modern-day ‘curiosity approach’ is adopted in areas throughout the nursery, nurturing children’s sense of wonder using natural resources. Staff at the nursery are dedicated to inspiring curiosity and awe with this approach, creating the ‘thinkers and doers’ of the future.

Their childcare practitioners hold childcare qualifications, have safeguarding and paediatric first aid training and have all undergone enhanced DBS checks. CCTV and secure door entry systems provide added security for the nursery’s little ones.

15 and 30 free hour childcare places are available to eligible families, and fees include milk, nappies, wipes and sun cream. Fees also include the nursery’s delicious and healthy meals and snacks, which are freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen each day.

The team are so proud of their nursery. If you want to take a closer look at all they have to offer, get in touch.

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Care Provided by Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hope Mitchell (Deputy Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • none
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • 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
  • Parking

  • The nursery has a large car park for safe pick-ups and drop-offs. Visitors are very welcome to make use of it.


Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (57)

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Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school has 57 reviews.

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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A friendly nursery, the staff are always so lovely, my daughter loves going there and as a mother, I feel confident leaving her, knowing she’s having lots of fun. I would definitely recommend.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are wonderful, they are so passionate about the children and their development, they know when something is up and their communication with both the children and us parents is excellent. The environment is wonderful with different areas for different sorts of play, there is lots of encouragement
for the children to try new things and the staff have so much imagination it really helps my little one to expand and grow.
Can't thank them enough for what they are doing for my child and I would give more than excellent if I could.

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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Big Picture are why this nursery is so amazing. My son feels comfortable and happy there, which is so important to me. The activities they do are planned to be fun and to aid in development. I feel completely at ease dropping him off because I know he's in fantastic hands. Couldn't recommend
them enough.

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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery! My son has been attending four days a week since he was eight months old. The team are fantastic and have helped him achieve every milestone and more. He has a varied diet and activity schedule which we both love. The team know him so well, I’ve never worried about the care he receives.
It really is a home from home for my son and that makes me feel so much happier when I go to work.

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Review from Ellie (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here, she's been coming since she was 6 months and the team here have really helped her learn and develop. It's such a lovely warm environment, and she is given the opportunity to learn things at the speed she wants to. The team are nurturing, yet somehow manage to help her foster
a real sense of independence and give her a chance to test her capabilities in a safe place. In nearly 9 months I've never had difficulty getting her into nursery because she's so happy there.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended the big picture for three years, he absolutely loved it. I never had any problems and would like to thank all the staff who helped make my sons years here enjoyable, and a special thank you to his key worker who we will miss very much, he has just gone on to reception with such an easy
transition thank you again.

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Review from Nia C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended for around 3 months now and has lots of fun each time. He has great relationships with the staff who are friendly and attentive and I can leave knowing he is in great hands.

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Review from Joanne (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter here from another nursery and it was the best thing that we ever did. She is more adventurous with food as she wasn't previously and is more confident in herself.
Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, its a pleasure to know that she is being well looked after and cared for.

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Review from Jacqueline (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending the baby room for a few months now and has fully settled and has built a strong bond with her key worker. Her bubbly personality has started to shine from all the support from the staff. I feel always at ease dropping my little girl off. The staff members will always
respect my wishes and my daughter's needs and following any dietary requirements she has.
The team are amazing and it is clear the staff members love their job and are fully dedicated.

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Review from Adele (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming here for 6 months, he's settled in so well. He loves the team in the 2-3s room, they are all so caring and really put my mind at ease! The room is always so welcome my little boy can't wait to start exploring, the team always give me a detailed description of how his day has been!
I would highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very welcoming and friendly and will always go above and beyond to help with any enquiries you have, my baby always has a smile on her face when we arrive in the morning.

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Review from Aimee G (Godmother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and friendly helpful staff, nothing is ever too much trouble. My Goddaughter has been coming here for 6 months now and she has come on so much, her key person is great and meets her every need, I hear all about the things that she has been doing and see photos regularly, her day’s look
like so much fun!
I know that she’s safe as there are excellent systems in place and all the staff are super vigilant, professional but most of all friendly.
I helped her Mum choose her nursery and I’m so glad we found this one, it’s great!!
Food is great and they have won awards for their meals, safe, occupied and happy children, what else could you ask for?!!
Well done Big Picture!

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery the staff in 0-2 are brilliant with my little boy and very caring. I feel very comfortable and happy when he is at nursery.

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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care of my daughter from 9 months old. Now attending preschool my daughter is so happy and loves nursery/preschool.
By school age she will be well prepared for it .

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended The Big Picture since he was 14 months old. We've never had any faults with the nursery. They are all caring, lovely members of staff who are not only brilliant with each and every child but the parents too. They’ve always got activities planned for the children eg. outside playground,
drawing or painting, walks to the duck pond and lots of other activities that not only are fun but incorporate learning too. They will always fill out an accident form if any of the children have fallen over or bumped their head and I never have to worry about leaving my son in the nursery's care, as he loves being there. My son has loved every moment, with the staff (who he knows all by name) and the countless friends he has made. We will be sad to leave when the time comes but we as a family thank The Big Picture for everything, especially the certain members of staff, who my son has formed fantastic bonds with during his time here!

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started in January 2018 and has come on leaps since starting. All the staff are lovely and treat the children like their own, I haven’t got a single bad word about this nursery or its staff, we like it that much my second daughter starts January 2019 and she’s only visited twice so far
and I can tell she’s going to enjoy it just as much as her sister does. Highly, highly recommend.

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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Never had any problems with this nursery. They are all lovely towards the parents and children of course. They’ve always got activities planned for the children eg. outside playground, drawing or painting, walks to the duck pond and lots of other things. They will always fill out an accident form if
my little girl has fallen over or bumped her head and I never have to worry about leaving my daughter there. All the staff are lovely especially certain members of staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.767)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10 for Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.767 for Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (203 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.767

  • 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 Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 18 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 18 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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Patricia

Patricia

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Patricia and I have worked in childcare and education since 1998, working across various early years and independent settings as well as teaching in a primary school.


All this banked experience made me realise that my passion lies in the learning and development of children in the early years and so I came back to this age phase.


I am qualified for Level 7 with a Post Graduate Certificate in Childhood and Youth Studies; I have a bachelor's degree in Humanities, and I am Level 3 childcare qualified. I am enthusiastic about the progress of young children in a safe and nurturing learning environment.


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