Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school

116 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8HL
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  • Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school, Preston
Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school in Fulwood provides high-quality childcare and education for children aged from birth to five years.

Staff hold NVQs in childcare, paediatric first aid certificates, safeguarding training and have all undergone enhanced DBS checks. Modern security systems are in place to ensure children’s safety, including CCTV in all rooms and secure door entry.

The nursery and pre-school - situated opposite Preston College - is separated into two spacious buildings: one for babies up to the age of two, and another with separate playrooms for toddlers and preschoolers.

Fern Bank's baby rooms are filled with soothing rocking chairs, cosy cots, fun dens and stimulating toys. Soft tigers, snakes, elephants and lions await the children in a spectacular Jungle Room filled with sparkling lights and giant ferns.

The separate pre-school building is filled with exciting educational toys and resources, including a mini-kitchen where children can cook in a real-life kitchen that's just their size.

As well as newly refurbished playrooms, the nursery has a fabulous grassy outdoor area which comes complete with tunnels, an enchanted cabin, a water wall, bug hotel, mud kitchen and sandpit.

The children have easy access to the outdoors, including a sensory garden where children are encouraged to play and learn in the outdoor area every day, come rain or shine.

The nursery chef serves freshly prepared meals and snacks from a healthy seasonal menu bursting with fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. The delicious menu can be altered to suit any special dietary requirements.

Fern Bank's qualified team of childcare professionals provides care and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning activities based on each individual child’s likes, interests and needs.

The nursery offers term time only places, discounts are available for NHS & Military Staff as well as sibling discounts.

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Care Provided by Partou Fern Bank 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
  • Chris Hennessey (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school

  • Payable monthly
  • Parking

  • The nursery is set back safely from the road with a car park perfect for pick ups and drop offs.


Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (47)

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Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school has 47 reviews.

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Review from Lynette G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves his time at fern bank nursery! The staff are amazing - four members of staff in particular are great with child & my mind is completely at ease whilst at work knowing my child is in great hands!

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children really enjoy going to nursery, have established great relationships with their key person and their confidence has greatly increased. They get excited when we pull up in the car and happily say bye now for the drop off in the morning.

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Review from Sanya S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Fernbank Nursery enough. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. My son also attended Fernbank he is now at school he loved it whilst he was there! The staff are all absolutely fantastic and go above and beyond for the children needs

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Fern Bank 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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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to Fern Bank and I am really impressed. Staff are lovely, always welcoming and smiling. The new management team have worked so hard to create new environments and more opportunities for the children. The food is great, they cater to our dietary requirements and always make sure my daughter
is well fed. I like that they have CCTV in the rooms, it gives extra peace of mind. Nothing is too much trouble, staff are available for any questions and always give lots of information on my daughters day. Thank you everyone!

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

We are thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Fern Bank! Our team is dedicated to creating a positive and enriching environment for all children. We are happy to accommodate dietary needs and constantly strive to improve our facilities. Thank you for choosing us!


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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is great, my daughter loves it, and everything from the activities to the food has been amazing. The staff are so friendly and so lovely with the children.
My daughter has been going since she was around 14 months old and she has developed greatly since then.
The rooms are really nicely
designed, and it's a really fun, well-equipped layout with large outdoor areas.
Thank you to everyone who works there!

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

Thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school!


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just started here and settled really well. The staff in her room are lovely and she is well cared for. The menu is varied and there is always an alternative option to accommodate her allergies, the food looks delicious!

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us.


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Review from D F (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been at the nursery for over a year. Initially, he struggled to settle in and was upset each time but the staff have been absolutely fantastic and gradually he's settled. He now gets excited to go to to nursery and always says he's enjoyed it. I'm so pleased that we stuck with it
and so grateful to the staff for their patience and kindness.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us. Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything.


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Review from Hazel B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy moved to this nursery recently and I can not recommend it enough. The staff are amazing and go that extra mile for each child and support them in any way they need. Their food menu is out of this world my little one has additional needs and struggles with textures etc but he absolutely
loves the food there is so much for the children to do with a large outdoor area, and plenty for children to do and learn, and support for the parents.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us. Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything.


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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in April 2024 and has loved it. He was upset to be left in the mornings but the staff were great with him to calm him down and he eventually got better. I now can't get him to leave at pick-up. All the staff are lovely and communicate with you at drop off and pick up. You
can see that all the staff love their jobs and do their best for all the children. Management is absolutely great and the support they offer to you and your child is fantastic, you are kept up to date with processes, etc. My son came from another nursery and some things were picked up straight away with Fern Bank management told me straight away, explained clearly what would happen next, and kept me up to date with everything, the staff provided support to him at the nursery and he is improving each and every day. They also cater to different allergies. The food is good and he loves all his meals provided.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.


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Review from Jack D (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery with a variety of activities each day for the children to have fun and learn, great staff that go above and beyond to help and always engage well with parents and communicate what your child has been doing each day.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us.


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Review from Jude W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fern Bank is an amazing nursery! My youngest has been there since 9 months old (2 years old now) and they've gone above and beyond to get him settled in and help him grow into a happy and confident little man. He's there full-time and is always happy to be dropped off, and always busy playing happily
when I pick him up.
I've had a couple of nursery experiences with my older child, and have been really impressed with Fern Bank.
The staff are so kind, patient, and caring, they always encourage my son to learn and try new things. I'm so glad I chose them and would recommend them to anyone.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it means so much to us. Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything.


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Review from Maysaa A (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just finished her last week in Fern Bank Day Nursery. I would like to say thanks to every single member who has been looking after her over the last 3 years. I am more than happy and satisfied with my daughter's experience in this place. All the staff are lovely and friendly. My daughter
was looking forward to going to the nursery in the morning and she never made a fuss of being there. I will definitely, recommend this nursery for anyone who is looking for a safe, friendly and healthy environment for his child. Thanks Fern Bank Nursery staff.

Reply from Erin L, Family Care Team at Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your daughter had a positive experience at our nursery. Our team takes great pride in creating a safe, friendly and healthy environment for all of our little ones. We wish your daughter all the best in her future endeavours. Thank you for choosing Fern Bank Day Nursery!


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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with this nursery. My daughter enjoys going and doesn’t cause a fuss when being dropped off, which speaks volumes.
I would like it if the children went outside more, on walks, etc.
The food is very varied, and they were happy to adapt to different dietary requirements when
we were testing things out for medical purposes.

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

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!


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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 1 and is just about to finish pre-school, his time here has been amazing. My son is happy to go and always tells me he’s had a good day when I pick him up. The staff are friendly and well trained and you can tell they care deeply for him and look after
all the kids like one big family. He’s come along leaps and bounds being here and the staff have supported me and my son all the way through. It’s fun, spacious, clean and most importantly, very tailored to your child’s personal needs. I 100% recommend this nursery and I’m sad to be saying goodbye and I know my boy will be too!

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

Fern Bank Private Day Nursery and Pre-school is a brilliant nursery. The staff have remained consistent over the past three years which is great and they are all warm, welcoming and really care. My daughter loves all of her ‘teachers’ and is keen to get back to nursery after the weekend as she has missed
everyone! She started at just 9 months old and settled in quickly and we were certain that she was safe and happy. She has developed so much thanks to all of the opportunities she is provided with by the Fern Bank team.

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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, they have been absolutely brilliant with my son. He started in September 2022 and has just finished. He was really shy and very upset at the start but the staff at Fern Bank Private Day Nursery and Pre-school helped him so much to become himself and he loved
it. The staff were just brilliant, couldn’t say anything bad about this nursery.
My twins are going to be attending this nursery next year and I am 100% happy that they will love it.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been there since 1 year old and is loving every minute of being there. He is now just over 2 and moved into the toddler class. He has developed and flourished so beautifully with thanks to the wonderful staff. As a parent, it’s always hard to leave your child with anyone, especially
in the care of a stranger. I have felt nothing but trust, respect and love from every member of staff at the nursery. Management is really good and she’s very compassionate, caring and supportive. Honestly, it’s an amazing nursery!

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Review from Emma K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son truly gets excited when we pull up at the nursery, you can tell the special bond he has with all of the teachers, especially one member of staff in particular is just so natural.
The fact my son is happily going to nursery really puts me at ease and I know he is taken care of.
My son has progressed
a lot recently and the space you have and the time you give him to let him explore really is helping to build his skills and confidence which adds to his happy self.
Thank you to all of you for being there for my son and building the special bonds with him, that all parents could wish for.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three babies have been at Fern Bank Day Nursery now since September, the youngest being four months at the time. My three and two year old were there previously as I attended college across the road and have loved it.
Staff go above and beyond to make sure children feel safe and happy and the manager
does an amazing job too, very easy to approach if needed. Highly recommended.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fern Bank is a lovely nursery. All of the staff are very friendly, my son loves it here he just runs straight in every morning no hesitating and comes out smiling every time I pick him up. Because of Fern Bank, he is growing into a very confident, happy little boy.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.730)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10 for Partou Fern Bank 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.863 for Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.863

  • 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 4.867 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.867

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school

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

Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Partou Fern Bank 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 Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

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

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

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