Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Longsands Lane, Preston PR2 9PS
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9.8 65 Reviews
  • Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school, Preston
Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school is a nursery for children from the ages of nought to five years in Fulwood, Preston. The nursery also provides a fun out-of-school club for children aged up to eight-years-old.

Bluebells has a secure outdoor play area and a large state-of-the-art sensory room. The spectacular room has been designed to benefit children’s alertness and calmness. It has sparkling lights, bubble tubes, a large glowing ball pool, glowing shapes and even a fibre optic carpet.

The staff team at Bluebells are all experienced with childcare qualifications (most to Level 3 or above), paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. All team members have undergone enhanced DBS checks and the nursery has CCTV and a secure key fob door entry system for added security. This means that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

The nursery offers a healthy and delicious menu of meals and snacks which are freshly prepared in the nursery kitchen using quality ingredients. The four-week rotating seasonal menu can be altered to cater for any additional or special dietary requirements.

To take a closer look at everything they have to offer, call to make an appointment.

Care Provided by Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking
  • The nursery has a safe car park for pick-ups and drop-offs. Visitors are welcome to use it.


Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (65)

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Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was worried about my daughter starting nursery as she has never been in a nursery setting. Partou Bluebells have such amazing staff they made me feel so welcomed when i first brought my daughter in, and reassured me she will be fine, and i have to say she has been since! My daughter has done so well
being in tinies, she's interacting a lot and made really good bonds with the staff. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking to put their child in.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We are committed to making the transition to nursery smooth and comfortable for both you and your child. It brings us so much joy to hear that your daughter has settled in well and is thriving in our Tinies program. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Bluebells nursery since he was one and we have seen him grow so much in confidence since joining. The staff are welcoming, nurturing and approachable and they really care about the children within the setting.
We also really like the extra curricular clubs they offer which differ
between the different rooms. My son is currently doing Forest School and doesn't stop talking about it at home!
Information is shared using the ParentZone App and this is updated often. We enjoy seeing photos and reading about the milestones he's hitting whilst he's at nursery. They also do parents evenings which is a great time to speak to the key worker and find out if there's anything which can be worked on.
We love being part of the Bluebells family and we can't wait to start our journey again with our next baby!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your son has had such a positive experience at Bluebells nursery. Our dedicated staff strive to create a nurturing and welcoming environment for all of our children. We are glad your family is a part of our Bluebells family and we look forward to welcoming your next little one into our nursery soon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters started at Bluebells when their previous setting had an unexpected closure and I strongly believe this has been the best thing that could have happened for them. My eldest daughter was in Bluebells for 2 years and absolutely loved it - she was so ready to start school. She had an amazing
relationship with her teachers who pushed her to be the best she can be and gave her a wealth of opportunities and experiences. She especially enjoyed the many trips she went on in her final year at pre school. My youngest daughter has been there since she was 10 months. She has had a really positive experience in all 3 rooms; forming friendships with staff and peers. She comes out happy each and every day. She eats well and is offered a varied diet. The extra curricular opportunities are exceptional - My 3 year old knows better Spanish than me and spends every Friday morning exploring the great outdoors with Forest School. Thank you for everything you do.

Reply from Reece jones, Home Manager at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your praise and kind comments about our team and we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with our team! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daugther has been at the nursery since she as 1 year old, we choose the nursery due to location but once we had a look round and our daugther settled in, they looked after her like their own, our daugther enjoys going and gets upset on non nursery day, I can not fault the staff they always have the
children at heart, I would always recommend this nursery to others.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! As a team, we strive to create a warm and nurturing environment for all the children in our care. We are so happy to hear your daughter enjoys coming to our nursery and we truly appreciate your recommendation. It means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children love attending Bluebells. We currently get to experience both Pre School and tinies but our eldest has been there since baby room. The support and encouragement both of them receive is outstanding. The majority of staff care and love our children as if they were their own and the SLT
team is second to none. The staff member in Preschool has supported us so much through extra support and SEN meetings. One member of staff's enthusiasm and positivity is infectious. Two members of staff's caring nature in tinies and babies made us feel happy leaving our smallest when that can feel so daunting and another member of staff was exactly who we needed to support our eldest's journey through toddlers. We would recommend Bluebells time and time again!

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

Thank you for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that both of your children love attending Bluebells. Our team works tirelessly to provide outstanding support and encouragement, and we are so glad that you have noticed their hard work. It makes us proud to know that our staff has made a positive impact on your family's experience with us. Thank you for recommending Bluebells time and time again, it means the world to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started bluebells nursery in February and I honestly can't praise them enough.
The staff are just amazing with my little boy, he was slightly unsettled at the beginning and they have made him really settle in, he goes to them like friends with big smiles on his face.
On collection I get such
a thorough handover of his day, he eats the most delicious food, wish I could have it!
I'm that happy I've added an extra day to his weeks as I know he is in the perfect hands and is super happy.
Thankyou bluebells team!!

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

thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We're glad to hear we deliver such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is in the Tinies room at this nursery and can honestly say she loves it. She is excited to go and so happy after being there. I spent 18 months never away from her, so I was worried when we decided to put her in nursery but she absolutely loves her key workers and I'm so happy in the
way they support and care for her. A big thank you to all the staff who work there. We would highly recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad that your little girl loves her time at our nursery. Our staff strives to create a nurturing and fun environment for all of our little ones. Thank you for choosing us and recommending us to others!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves this nursery! She is so excited to get there in the mornings. The ladies are amazing with her and you can tell they really care about the children. Since our little girl has started going here she has developed so much, we can really see the hard work that everybody puts in.

Reply from Jennie Rahali, Family Care Team at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Bluebells Private Day Nursery! Thank you again for leaving us this response!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended a Valentine's stay and play session this week. I was very impressed with the security system the nursery has when admitting people to the session, it was professional and I felt very welcome by the nursery staff. The session leader was extremely good with both children and parents and gave
clear direction, the session was both enjoyable and stimulating. My granddaughter clearly loved the session and was excited when the nursery staff interacted with her. As an early years professional myself, I felt the nursery team had created a professional, caring and nurturing environment, one which would encourage my granddaughter to develop both emotionally, physically and educationally thus giving her the best start to her education and ability to develop healthy relationships.
I am very proud that my daughter found a nursery that would instil the same values we share as a family.

Reply from Jennie Rahali, Family Care Team at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Bluebells Private Day Nursery! Thank you for leaving us this response.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management are really friendly and always available for advice if needed.
The outside space, baby room and sensory room are impressive.
My son’s learning and development have come on loads.
The 4-week meal plan is a good idea and the children always receive a healthy balanced diet daily
for breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Jennie Rahali, Reviews Team at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Hello Helen W, your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. We appreciate your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my son. The staff are all incredibly caring and qualified, they are always happy to see your child and spend time with them.
Our son has additional needs and nothing has ever been too much for Bluebells Private Day Nursery, their SENCO is absolutely amazing.
The activities they do with the children are great and they have such a good sensory room and big enclosed outside space available. They play outside in all weathers so I'd definitely recommend them to any parents with a child that's very outdoorsy.
The rooms always seem to be very clean and safe. Their menu has lots of varied, healthy options with a different choice every day throughout the month.
The prices they charge for what you get are very reasonable and they allow you to stretch any funding hours across the whole year if you wanted to which is a big help.
We live a good couple of miles away but would recommend anyone local to consider Bluebells as I couldn't fault them at all.

Reply from Jennie Rahali, Reviews Team at Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

Claire, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team at Bluebells Private Day Nursery! Thank you and have a fantastic day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, made to feel extremely welcome, my son has special needs and is learning at a much lower level to his peers, Bluebells Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Preston took this in their stride and since Parker started Bluebells, many more special needs children have started at bluebells and
all have absolutely thrived in their care!
Always go above and beyond for parents and children in their care, you are truly tret like one of the family and I can never be more greatful for everything you all done for Parker and for myself.
Amazing facilities, encourage growth and learning, cleanliness is to a very high standard, friendly and welcoming staff with a range of qualifications, and most of all family, we weren’t just a child under their care and a parent of that child, we was a small little family that communicated well and worked together as a team to fight for what Parker truely deserved in life.
Thank you to all Bluebells staff, I’m sure we will keep in touch!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended preschool and she is leaving for school this time. She has had the best time with lots of activities and she has come on leaps and bounds since attending this fabulous nursery. She has formed strong bonds with the staff who are so caring and they are so supportive with my child's
emotional needs. Often my daughter doesn't want to leave when it's home time which in my eyes shows how much fun she has and how much she loves the staff. The nursery have also done some fantastic outings and she especially enjoyed when the farm and party bus came to nursery. She will miss you so much Bluebells but we will definitely come to visit in her new school uniform soon. Thank you for being a big part of my child's development and I cannot recommend this nursery enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since May 2021. It has been an incredible journey for my son at Bluebells as he has additional needs and they have been a big part of his progress. It has been overwhelming to see him develop over the past 2 years due to the hard work and support put in by the manager
and staff at the nursery. When we moved from Essex we looked around 4 different nurseries and even though Bluebells Nursery was quite a long journey for us we are so glad we choose this nursery. They have been a big part of our son's life helping his development and to see him now thriving is amazing. The bond my son has with the staff is heartwarming to see (even the chef) and he will really miss them. My son has allergies and they have always been very cautious and made sure he has a safe diet whilst at nursery and on trips. My older children previously attended 3 different nurseries and Bluebells Nursery has definitely stood out the most, it is the best in Preston! Thank you Bluebells!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter both attend Bluebells. My son is just leaving there to start school. He has loved it there every day and always mentions how the staff have looked after him and that he’s enjoyed his day there. The staff are all so lovely and helpful. We have loved having Bluebells as our nursery
family and they have been amazing in communicating and teaching. Every day my son would come home with new things he has learned there. The nursery has a really good range of ways to teach children, such as bringing people in to show their careers to the children, learning songs, playing outside, and trips out of the nursery to local places such as Brockholes and woodland areas. I cannot commend them enough. Keep doing what you do and we will always be grateful for the excellent start you have given our children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Bluebells are kind and caring and amazing with the children! Bluebells have provided the children with extra curriculum activities, trips and lots of fun family days where parents get the chance to get involved too which is lovely. I would highly recommend Bluebells as it has made my
little girl ready for big school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming to Bluebells since September and has settled in really well. All the staff are lovely and keep me updated on my son's progress and things he has been up to in the day. The room is always clean and tidy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first day of our little boy starting Bluebells Nursery, we have been nothing but impressed and overwhelmed with how caring and amazing the staff and nursery are. The resources are amazing and so much thought goes into the daily activities of the rooms. The manager and all the staff members
go above and beyond with every aspect of our little boys journey through nursery ensuring that we are always involved in everything they do, our little boy loves coming to nursery. We couldn’t be happier with our little boy's development since joining the family at Bluebells and the bonds he has with staff and children is so lovely to see. We would highly recommend everyone to Bluebells. Well done all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children love Bluebells Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Preston. They started in the Baby Room and are now in Toddlers. They are excited in the mornings as we get ready for 'school', and they always come home happy. They love the staff, who all have so much energy and positivity - even at the
end of the day when my wife and I pick the kids up. The kids have learnt so much - language, confidence, new activities, new foods. I cannot rate Bluebells highly enough - it's wonderful. We all love Bluebells!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I have been really impressed with Bluebells Private Day Nursery and Pre-school from day one and are made up to see how much our daughter is flourishing. She has been attending full-time since September, in the baby room, and she has developed so many skills. She has developed some wonderful
bonds with the staff which is both heartwarming and reassuring.
Each day she is up to something new and exciting and from the pictures and write-ups we receive it's clear to see that she loves nursery and thoroughly enjoys the rich and varied curriculum the nursery has to offer. Our daughter particularly enjoys messy play and she is presented with numerous opportunities to engage in sensory and craft activities each day. In addition to this, she has loved the music mischief sessions and this is a lovely addition to what the nursery already offers. The staff are always very friendly, professional and welcoming and always take the time to provide us with detailed updates on our daughter's progress. We couldn't be happier!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.816)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10 for Partou Bluebells 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.927 for Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.927

  • 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 4.889 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 16 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.889

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

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

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

Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Partou Bluebells Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Preston?

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