Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

Olympic House, The Sidings, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9SE
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9.8 69 Reviews
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Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School in Clitheroe provides exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five.

As an official Forest School, Whalley Meadows is a place where children enjoy stimulating learning activities in an inspirational natural environment. The children regularly learn in the great outdoors; building dens, exploring woodlands developing their social skills in the fresh air.

Children at the nursery enjoy a wide range of learning activities from Forest School sessions and dance, to numeracy, ICT and literacy. Parents stay up to date and involved with their children’s development using the nursery’s own online learning journal.

The Whalley Meadows team are experienced and hold childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. Every team member has enhanced DBS checks and the nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems for added security.

The chef at Whalley Meadows prepares the nursery’s fresh and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in the nursery kitchen, providing children with healthy and delicious homemade food every day. The nursery’s seasonal menu is prepared with quality, locally sourced ingredients and can be altered to meet any special dietary requirements.

Meals and snacks are included in the nursery’s fees, as well as nappies, wipes and sun cream. 15 and 30 hours free childcare places are available for eligible families.

The team at Whalley Meadows are so proud of their nursery. To take a closer look at everything they have to offer, call to make an appointment.

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Care Provided by Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • 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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School Reviews (69)

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Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School has 69 reviews.

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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery. She is currently in the baby room and really enjoys it. The staff communicate with us really well. They are able to identify her needs and know her likes and dislikes. The app is incredibly useful as staff keep us up to date throughout the day with comments and pictures.
They show interest in what she does when she is not in nursery too, which is really lovely. Her key person is very supportive and is very knowledgeable about what our daughter can achieve and provides us with next steps to drive her development forward.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

We are delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving in our nursery! Our dedicated staff are passionate about providing top-notch care and facilitating your child's growth and development. The app is just one of the many tools we use to keep parents informed and involved in their child's day. Thank you for your kind words and trust in our key person's expertise. We look forward to continuing to support your daughter's journey!


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Review from Alison O (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Whalley Meadows nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others, for many reasons but especially these:
- The staff have made a special effort to understand my children as individuals and provide activities that capture their interest and support their development.
- My children's key workers have always been very approachable and keen to know about our approaches to potty training, speech & language development, sleep schedules etc so that they can continue to support our children whilst they are at nursery.
- The food! My children love the meals and as their parent I am so happy to read about all the varied and healthy foods they eat. I haven't seen or heard of a better nursery menu.
- The children spend plenty of time outdoors, including in forest school.
- Most importantly - my children have been happy children at nursery, full of stories of their day, playing & having lots of fun!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for your glowing review of Whalley Meadows nursery! We are committed to providing an individualized and nurturing environment for each child. We understand the importance of communication with parents and ensure that our menu and activities support their development. We are thrilled to hear that your children are happy and flourishing in our care!


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Review from Carly and Mark T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend Partou Whalley Meadows enough! I was so sad to see my daughter leave pre-school in July to go off to school. Her experience was nothing short of excellent. The staff were nurturing, supportive and communicative. I was always well informed of her day and she always came out smiling.
The environment in which she got to play and explore was brilliant, ranging from a large indoor and outdoor space to a separate forest school that they'd access by minibus. There were an array of trips on offer as well which she always loved. I couldn't have asked for a better set up for school. Luckily I am still connected to the nursery as my son has moved through baby room to toddler room and I can't wait to watch him grow and learn in the next couple of years before school. He absolutely loves his time at the nursery every week, having made a lovely group of friends and solid relationships with the staff. Keep doing what you're doing Partou Whalley Meadows because we love it!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest 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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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you so much to all the team at Whalley Meadows for the care and support you have given to my son over the last 4 years. We will be forever grateful for everything you have done to help him grow, build friendships and make lasting memories. All the staff are amazing, and so lovely and caring! My
son really enjoyed the meals provided and he loved his experience at forest school too. I highly recommend this nursery to everyone looking for child care.

Reply from Erin Lowe, Family Care Team at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

We are so grateful for your kind words and for entrusting us with the care of your son. It brings us immense joy to see him grow and make memories here at Whalley Meadows. Thank you for recommending us to others, it means a lot to us. We can't wait to continue providing a nurturing and fun environment for your child.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words cannot really express how grateful we are for such first-class care of our little girl over the years. From starting in the baby room right up to pre-school, she has had wonderful experiences and so many memories.

Reply from Erin L, Family Care Team at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you so much for your kind words! Being a part of your little girl's growth and development has been an absolute joy for us. We are grateful for the trust you've placed in us and are honoured to have created such cherished memories with your family.


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have come on leaps and bounds since being at Partou Whalley Meadows Nursery, they absolutely love it and the staff are so helpful and go above and beyond to help whenever there is anything that I may need assistance with.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

Thank you for the glowing review! We are so glad to hear that your children are thriving at our nursery and that our staff have been helpful. It's our joy and passion to assist families in any way we can. Your kind words mean the world to us.


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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Not a very good experience. My son is special needs and they expected him to fit in like a typical child. When he didn't they made him the problem and reduced his hours. Lots of negative feedback about my son everyday. Never anything positive. This nursery almost lost my confidence in all nurseries.
Thankfully my son is happy at another setting now.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

We are sorry to hear that your experience was not a positive one. We are looking into this with the nursery and will update and respond to this as soon as possible. We would also welcome talking to you directly, so if you wish to, please do get in touch with our Family Care Team on 0333 091 9987.


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Review from Z P (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. My SEN child attends and they do everything possible to help and support her. All staff are approachable, kind, caring and very professional. They have been flexible with my child and do not push anything onto her. They do their utmost to make adjustments for my child to make her
develop as well as possible. They include you in everything and keep you updated too. Clean classrooms.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be more pleased with the experience my little one has had at Whalley Meadows, so far. The settling in sessions have been fantastic and the wonderful practitioners in the Baby Room have done everything they can to ensure he is ready to start and feels comfortable and happy within their space.
I am regularly updated during handover and through the Learning App and my little boy loves going. I am so excited for the start of his learning journey at Whalley Meadows and love that we have worked together to ensure that he is ready.

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Review from L F (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson was a very nervous little boy when he first started at Whalley Meadows. The care and love he's been given have helped him grow into the funny, cheeky little man he's become. He loves coming to nursery and loves the staff too.
He loves going to forest school. Thank you all for helping him
grow in confidence.

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Review from Bethany T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a daughter in the baby room and a son in the preschool. They both absolutely love attending Whalley Meadows and adore all the staff.
My son has been through all parts of the nursery rooms and especially loves the extra Forest School aspect. His growth in confidence and his abilities is down
to a huge influence on the nursery. All the team go above and beyond for him.
My daughter was very nervous about starting nursery and it would be stressful for us as parents seeing her upset. This did not last long and the nursery room team were amazing at easing her anxiety and ours as parents. She is like a different child now and gets so excited to go everyday. She has also shown so much growth since attending and I look forward to her continuing journey with the Whalley Meadows team.

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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing and friendly staff. The range of activities and learning through play that’s on offer to all the children is incredible. I’ve seen a huge improvement in my daughter's development and it’s all down to the fantastic ladies that look after her. I highly recommend it.

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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We love the Learning Books as it keeps us updated concerning activities throughout the day. The staff always let us know about her day for example how much off she has had and if there were any activities that morning and make sure our daughter feels safe and well looked after.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely delighted with Whalley Meadows Nursery. Our son started when he was 1 year old, he settled in very quickly and gets so excited when we pull up outside. His confidence and character have really started to shine. It is very clear that he has a warm and trusting relationship with the ladies
at the nursery who take care of him. It was such a huge decision where to send our child and I'm so happy and thankful that we chose such a wonderful environment. Needless to say, we would highly recommend it.

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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy is currently in the baby room and absolutely loves it. The staff who are caring for him are wonderful and a blessing to both the babies and parents. The activities they complete are different to what we do at home and I have seen him develop through the time spent at nursery with the
staff and other children. At the end of each day, the staff in the room are all able to share what has happened that day in terms of what has been eaten and nap times as well as activities they’ve done. I feel so happy leaving him in their care here as I know he is happy and well looked after.

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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her time at Whalley Meadows in the preschool room. She loves trips to the big forrest school. I love the updates on the learning app. It's a great place for preschoolers.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff seem caring and there are varied activities based partly on what the children are interested in. Forrest school is really good, she always has a great time there. She is happy there and I feel happy that she enjoys it

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Review from Emily Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff who offer support to me as a parent as well as to my son. It's got a wonderfully warm environment for children to grow and learn also the meals that are provided for the children are fabulous, my son absolutely loves them. I honestly couldn't wish for a better place for my son and can't
recommend Whalley Meadows highly enough.

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Review from John H (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery that my daughter loves. Enjoys going outside with the forest school and had great fun over Christmas doing the nativity and going to her first pantomime.
Could not recommend the team highly enough.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to Whalley Meadows. She has really progressed since starting last year. The staff in her room are always very friendly and have a great relationship with our daughter. When she arrives she holds her arms out to her keyworker and is at ease straight away. She enjoys the food
she eats at nursery, and has a varied diet there. She certainly tries more food at nursery than she does at home! She is starting a new room very soon, and I am certain she will love it just as much as she does now!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.788)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10 for Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.788 for Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.788

  • 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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School is based on 14 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 14 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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Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

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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Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School

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

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

What Days & Hours is Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School Open?

Partou Whalley Meadows 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 Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School have capacity for?

Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School to the centre of Clitheroe?

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

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