Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

97 Eleanor Road, Bidston, Prenton CH43 7QW
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9.9 79 Reviews
  • Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School, Prenton
Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School in Bidston provides exceptional care for babies and children up to the age of five.

Located on the edge of the natural woodland environment of Bidston Hill Country Park, the nursery embraces its surroundings with exciting outdoor areas including obstacle courses, sensory gardens, planting patches and its very own nursery beehive! Children love taking part in the settings Forest School sessions with pretend campfires, gardening sessions and environmental exploration proving huge favourites.

Children at the nursery play and learn in spacious and well-resourced playrooms filled with natural light as well as having access to an amazing woodland-themed soft playroom! Parents can keep track of their child’s activities and development using the nursery’s online learning journal.

Delicious, nutritious meals and snacks are freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen, providing children with a balanced diet bursting with fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish.

Partou Park Wood is located on Eleanor Road, just off the A5027 Upton Road, within easy reach of Noctorum and Oxton.

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Care Provided by Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mel Fitzpatrick (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • 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

Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School Reviews (79)

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Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School has 79 reviews.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School has been the most amazing nursery for our two children over the past three years. The manager and staff always go above and beyond to ensure the children are happy, supported and welcomed to the nursery. Any minor issues we've ever had have been dealt with
promptly and I've always felt the nursery have listened to our views and how we would like our children to be cared for.
Our little boy has come on so much over the past year especially in preschool socially, cognitively and with his communication. The nursery team have helped him become confident and an individual who cares a lot about others and loves being around the team and children at Parkwood.
Our daughter started a few months ago and the ladies in the baby room have helped with her settling in and she loves coming to nursery. I've always felt listened to and that each member really cared for our children..
We never hesitate to recommend the nursery to others.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your children have had such a positive experience at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School. It's our pleasure to go above and beyond to ensure their happiness and growth. We value your feedback and are honored to be recommended to others.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the outstanding service and care provided by this nursery. The staff are incredibly attentive, nurturing, and professional, creating a warm and welcoming environment for children. Their dedication to ensuring each child's well-being and development is truly commendable. It's
clear they genuinely care about what they do, and their 5-star service reflects that perfectly. Highly recommend to any parent looking for exceptional childcare! My daughter was 3 months premature and because of that she needs to have certain things adapted to match her corrected age rather than the age she is. The nursery have done this without any question, nothing was too much. They have adapted menus, activities etc. to accommodate her.
My only issue is that the portal isn't always updated with everything that has happened that day, however, I would much rather the girls be taking care of the children than sat on an tablet!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience at our nursery. Our team truly cares about the well-being and development of each child in our care and we are always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate their needs. Thank you for acknowledging our efforts. We are working on improving our portal updates, but rest assured that our priority is always providing exceptional childcare for your little one. Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care and provision provided for my daughter at Patou Park Wood Day Nursery. She has been attending since she was 8 months old and I always feel happy and reassured handing her over to staff. They really care about the children and make sure stimulating and engaging activities
are always planned to support their development.
Communication from the nursery is clear and regular and the manager is approachable and present within the setting.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughter are happy with the care and provision at Patou Park Wood Day Nursery. Our dedicated staff truly prioritize the well-being and development of each child and we strive to maintain clear communication and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for entrusting us with your daughter's care.


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at Parkwood in September 2024 into hedgehogs. She settled straight away and this was down to the girls building up a bond with her on her settles and reassuring me as a parent. Couldn't speak highly enough of the setting and would recommend it to any prospective parent.

Reply from Jennie R, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!


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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Wood has been absolutely amazing the whole time my daughter has attended. The staff are so lovely and really couldn't have done more when helping my daughter transition back to nursery after a year in hospital.
The little touches such as taking 5 minutes to do her hair in the morning and giving
her an extra cuddle to help her feel settled at drop off made such a difference. I really can't rate this nursery enough, we are very sad to be leaving for school in September.

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Our team at Park Wood is dedicated to providing a nurturing and loving environment for all of our little ones. We are delighted to have been able to support your daughter's transition back to nursery and we are sad to see her go, but we wish her all the best for school in September. Thank you for choosing us as your childcare provider!


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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl joined Park Wood in March when she was 13 months old. She joined just as I was returning to work. The team at Park Wood really went above and beyond to help both myself and my little girl feel at ease. The girls in the baby room really couldn't have done enough for our little one and
they helped her to settle really quickly. We have seen our little girl come on so fast since she joined Park Wood and she goes in with a huge smile on her face. Our daughter has since moved to the next room and she has amazing relationships with the girls which is so lovely to see. We love that our little girl gets to spend so much time outside too which was one of the reasons we chose Park Wood. There is always so much variety in regard to activities and our little one loves enjoying messy play. Our little girl also has a flexi place which makes managing shift work so much easier and once less stressful to worry about. Thank you so much Park Wood!

Reply from Leah H, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your little girl has settled in quickly and is thriving at Park Wood. Our team takes great pride in creating a warm and nurturing environment for our little ones, and we are so happy to see that she is enjoying her time with us. We appreciate your kind words and are grateful to have your daughter as part of our Park Wood family!


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Review from Diane W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Park Wood Day Nursery, it is an excellent nursery with lovely staff & management. They have a lovely outdoor play area as well as a wooded area for the little ones to explore. My daughter has attended preschool for 2 years from the age of 3, she has Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
and when she started she was non-verbal, the staff have helped her incredibly, and she has come on leaps and bounds now being able to put words into sentences. I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for her and I'm sad to see her leave but because of the staff, she is now ready to go onto her next journey to school.

Reply from Tracy T, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

We really appreciate your positive review! We're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School. We are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School!


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Review from Kath K (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So many good things I can say about Park Wood - both me and my son are treated like we are part of the Park Wood family! The staff have always made me feel reassured, he loves arriving in the morning and always has the biggest smile on his face when we pick him up.
Would recommend this nursery to anyone
- made the transition from maternity leave to going back to work so much easier than ever anticipated.

Reply from Tracy T, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for the high star rating! 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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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with wonderful staff. My daughter started in January and has come along so well, she is always so excited to go to nursery! Such a lovely environment for children especially with the outdoor setting. Would recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Jennie Rahali, Family Care Team at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Park Wood Private Day Nursery & Forest School. We're happy we could meet your expectations!


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Review from Matthew K (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fantastic. Baby loves attending nursery and has a really strong bond with everyone, especially his key worker! Since starting nursery he has really grown into his own little person, becoming independent and strong-minded which is wonderful to see. Highly recommended!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

We really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!


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Review from B I (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Park Wood for a year now. I have moved out of the area in this time but kept her there due to how well she has progressed and how much she enjoys it. She started in the baby room which is run tremendously and good staffing-to-child ratio. There was appropriate integration
with the toddler room as well and due to this my daughter made a successful transition.
The setting is in the middle of Bidston Woods therefore there is plenty of surrounding space to explore and learn outdoors. There is an indoor soft play as well which my daughter loves. Nursery nurses know my daughter well and she shows good bonds with key staff.
Communication is very good - staff are clearly committed and will accommodate requests best they can. My daughter has a flexible rotation in place which as a working mum juggling life is a godsend.
Fees on an all inclusive basis is excellent value for money. My daughter loves the meals on offer and never comes home hungry.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

We're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!


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Review from Daniel H (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, staff are all really friendly, caring, and go above and beyond tailoring to the childs needs. They engage closely with the children, who have the same carers each week. Nice big rooms, lots of activities, and a great outdoor space under the trees. Happy to use our reusable nappies, and
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Park Wood Nursery is very positive. My son wakes up the morning of nursery and loves that he’s going in, no problems at all since my son started. His progress has been amazing, he’s spoken more, knows what more things are every week and the staff are always up to date with the learning
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Review from Chelsea M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Park Wood have amazing with me since my little boy started at 9 months. He's come on lots and is better with people as he's very shy. Staff are amazing also, a great team and I felt at ease leaving my little boy to go back to work.

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Review from Jenna D (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Park Wood from being 8 months old and she absolutely loves it. There is always an excellent array of activities on offer, and the food options are great too. The staff are really friendly and always make a fuss. Thank you Park Wood for your continued support and care for my
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started in November 2022 at 17 months. When we first came to visit we were immediately struck by how friendly and well equipped the place seemed and in such a lovely setting. There was a feeling of happy activity. It is extremely child led and gentle and we have been fully supported
with some tricky settling in and separation anxiety at the beginning. As such a huge decision for any parent, we are thrilled with our choice and extremely grateful to everyone at the nursery for providing such exemplary care of our son.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one absolutely loves going to nursery, she’s come on leaps and bounds since starting in February. All the staff are lovely and friendly and she is always smiling when I drop her off and pick her up. Nothing is ever a problem for them!

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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, and great staff, my son adores the place, we moved from a different nursery and he settled in very fast and that is down to the staff, I believe he loves the outside space and is coming on leaps and bounds with his learning.

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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters have been to Park Wood and have really thrived there. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about the girls, and the continuity is lovely as they progress up through the different rooms but still maintain a great relationship with all the staff. I love that they spend time
outdoors and take part in really creative, planned and unplanned activities. Highly recommended.

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Review from Elena L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. The girls are lovely; they do a fantastic job. My little one just loves going to the nursery every single day; she never says no if she doesn't go, she'll ask to go - that shows you that she is treated well.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.906)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.906) out of 10 for Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.906 for Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School is based on 17 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4, which has been reached with 17 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

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Meet the Team (1)

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Mel Fitzpatrick

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I’m Mel Fitzpatrick and I am the Nursery Manager here at Park Wood.


I have a Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and have worked with children for 10 years now, beginning as a newly qualified practitioner and working my way up to my current position.


I love to see the impact that I can have on the children’s development; and I pride myself upon the strong relationships that I have built with families over the years.


The team here at Park Wood are dedicated and passionate, always striving to provide the best care for our children. We are a family here at Park Wood, and work to ensure that all children, parents and carers feel part of that too.


Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School accepts?

Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School Open?

Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest 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 Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School have capacity for?

Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Partou Park Wood Day Nursery & Forest School to the centre of Prenton?

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

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