Partou Fern Bank Day Nursery & Pre-school

116 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8HL
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9.7 47 Reviews
  • 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 James S (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter’s nursery is excellent. The staff treat the children like they would their own. My daughter lights up when she sees almost every member of staff in the mornings. The nursery is flexible and amenable to changes in your own life that mean more/less days are needed at short notice. My daughter
loves the food and the activities. She is always happy when she gets into nursery and is always having fun when I arrive - which I can see from the window when I arrive. There is a decent amount of outdoor space - they work with what they have. Their opening hours are also helpful to working parents. Overall, I couldn’t recommend them enough and was so happy we made the choice we did.

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Review from Jemma D (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic pre-school and fantastic staff too, any issues or concerns I've had regarding my daughter (big or small) the staff are available to help/chat and resolve any concerns. My little girls' key worker is amazing and is clearly dedicated to her role, always making sure all is well. 'Happy child,
happy mum.'

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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery! My son is so happy going to nursery, the updates we get are great and the staff are lovely and I've not one bad word to say! So happy I chose Fern Bank for my son, the best nursery in the area.

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Review from Sri B (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good and friendly, My two kids love to go there and enjoy it a lot. They have changed a lot and improved a lot after going there. All the staff are very friendly and are very helpful. Thank you Fern Bank.

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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really can't fault this nursery on any level. Our son is happy and settled at Fern Bank, and it's obvious that he enjoys himself every day at the nursery. The staff are friendly, helpful, approachable and really do try their best to make the children happy and contented. They arrange days out for
the children on picnics, walks in the woods etc, really good fun for the children. Overall an excellent choice - and a nursery that I would highly recommend.

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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent caring staff. They are always willing to go the extra step to help my son. Very happy with the nursery and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nursery where their child can flourish.

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Review from Pio Q (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fern bank is an excellent nursery, my son really enjoys coming. All the staff are very friendly and family-oriented. My son is always taking part in lots of different activities and I know he is safe, happy and being well cared for. Thank you.

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Review from Carl H (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fern Bank is a fantastic, lovely and welcoming nursery. All the staff are so kind and caring. My daughter loves going into nursery and is always excited about playing with her friends and talks about the staff all the time at home.

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Review from Rosie H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Fern Bank after moving from another nursery, the staff at Fern Bank made her transition smooth and enjoyable for both my daughter and myself.


The children's likes and dislikes are taken into consideration for all activities incorporated into the nursery setting and as a parent,

I am frequently asked to update any new interests my daughter has for them to involve them during her day.


My daughter couldn't be happier at Fern Bank, the staff are absolutely lovely and I couldn't recommend them enough!


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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Fern Bank a while now, when she started she was 8 months old and she’s now 16 months, and she’s come on so well, she loves going and I’ve got to say the girls are brilliant nothing is ever too much to ask, and my daughter goes to them every time got a good bond with them.
The manager is a lovely lady always helped me accommodate my days etc. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two daughters aged 3 and 1 at Fern Bank. Both girls love nursery and are excited to go every day. The staff at Fern Bank are brilliant, I could not ask for a better team to look after my girls. The nursery itself it’s very welcoming, clean and has a very friendly atmosphere. I would highly recommend
Fern Bank to anyone looking for a nursery for their little one.

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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming staff and professional manner at all times. Lovely nursery and my daughter is always happy. Homemade meals and lovely baby rooms. Lots of activities to suit all children of different ages.

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Review from Stephen (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely friendly nursery with happy staff.
Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds since she started here and she absolutely loves it. The buildings are well set up, clean and full of things for the children to do.

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Review from Maria A (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent job from the team. My twin girls started at the age of ten months and since then they have learned a lot after they started to assist the nursery, and they look quite confident and happy with the staff.

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Review from Robyn E (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Fern Bank since she was nine months old and absolutely loves it. She has learnt so much and I truly believe that’s due to the wonderful staff spending quality time with her. She has a special bond with her teacher and it’s wonderful to see. Fern Bank are always flexible
and have always tried to accommodate our needs. Would highly recommend them.

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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful and friendly nursery, my children seem really happy there. The staff notice and indulge the children's interests to organising dedicated activities around them and encourage teamwork and cooperation with the other children and more than willing to align with any home events, or teaching
s such as the arrival of a new baby or potty training. Very adaptable, and welcoming nursery. We've been kept well informed with any changes at the nursery and they encourage parental feedback and have made changes in relation to such feedback.

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Review from Gail Q (Grandmother of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all at Fern Bank for their support to my granddaughter. She's had a few little problems due to her health along the way but all the support from staff has helped and they have worked with us to overcome these. She absolutely loves coming to the nursery and tell
us all about what lovely things she's done and had to eat. A big well done and thank you to all. Would recommend no problem.

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Review from Cyndrella B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After viewing a number of settings, Fern Bank really stood out as number one for my husband and l. The practitioner that did the show around was amazing, warm, friendly and knowledgable. As you walk into the baby room there was a warm feel which l can not put into words but it felt right. The practitioner
spoke about some of the activists that take place and the opportunities of learning available for the children. As a parent it can be very daunting having a child at nursery, I felt a lot of guilt and concern, but l had nothing to worry about, l was and l am still reassured.
My son has settled amazingly well and that is thanks to every single practitioner that has come into contact with him. When we get in nursery now he jumps off my arms and runs towards a practitioner to give them a hug. That just makes me so happy. I am confident that my son is in a loving caring environment with ample learning opportunities. Thank you Fern Bank.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fern Bank is an amazing nursery. My son has settled in very well and loves going to nursery each day. The staff are kind, helpful and care for my son excellently. His development has also come on leaps and bounds since starting and he enjoys the variety of activities they provide. I could not be happier
with the care Fern Bank provide.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with this nursery since it opened, so has gone through all the rooms here and I can honestly say that after we tried three other nurseries before he started at Fern Bank. I'm just so glad that he is at this one, he is very settled here and loves all the staff. The rooms are well equipped
with everything and more for each age group. The garden is like something out of Teletubbies, so sweet and they have a log cabin that is all done up like Santas grotto throughout December. They also have a jungle sensory room, it's absolutely amazing. My son loves it and strives to learn here. The staff are so supportive like when I was trying to potty train him, it was difficult. The staff here are absolutely amazing, one great long-standing member of the team who my son trusts put his big boy pants on him whilst in nursery and she encouraged him, sent him home that night with his big boy pants on and they did it. He even sleeps dry every night, no pull-ups at all. I can't thank them enough.

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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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