Partou Hilltops Day Nursery and Pre-school, Chorley

Partou Hilltops Day Nursery and Pre-school, Chorley Partou Hilltops Day Nursery & Pre-school provides early years care and education for children aged 0-5 years old in Chorley.

At Partou, the children are the leaders. The Hollies Pre School Nursery is situated in a spacious, detached Georgian House with large gardens on the outskirts of Chorley surrounded by open fields and woodlands. It is run by fully qualified and experienced staff who provide high quality child-care in a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which each child can develop to their full potential. The nursery is well equipped and enables staff to plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual capabilities. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, which enables us to meet each child’s individual needs, providing stimulating activities and experiences to allow each child to grow, learn and develop at their own pace. Of primary importance to us all at the Hollies is the happiness of our children. We endeavour to create a happy and caring environment so as to develop sound foundations for their social, physical and intellectual development.

🎓✨ Pre-School Leavers' Party 2026 ✨🎓What a fantastic way to celebrate our wonderful pre-school leavers! We had an amazin...
23/07/2026

🎓✨ Pre-School Leavers' Party 2026 ✨🎓

What a fantastic way to celebrate our wonderful pre-school leavers! We had an amazing day filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

A huge thank you to ZooLab for bringing along some incredible creatures, including snakes, snails, a tarantula, and lots of other fascinating creepy crawlies. The children loved getting up close and learning all about them!

The celebrations continued with exciting party games, plenty of delicious food, and lots of smiles all around.

We are so proud of each and every one of our leavers and all they have achieved during their time with us. You will all be greatly missed, but we know you're ready for your next adventure.

We wish you the very best of luck as you start your new schools. Keep shining, learning, and making wonderful memories! 🌟💙

The life cycle of our caterpillars.Recently we got some amazing caterpillars for our pre-school room, the point of this ...
28/05/2026

The life cycle of our caterpillars.

Recently we got some amazing caterpillars for our pre-school room, the point of this is to support pre-school in understanding the life cycle, how they grow and eventually spread their wings.

For the last couple of days we have been looking at them getting bigger every morning and we even came up with some names to call them, we have, Bob, Bella, Flower, Lola and Teddy.

Learning about the butterfly life cycle helps them understand the natural world around them. It provides them with a foundational knowledge of biological processes and the concept of change over time. By observing the life cycle of butterflies, preschoolers can make personal connections to the natural world and develop a love for nature. This learning experience is not only educational but also fosters curiosity and observation skills, making it a valuable part of their early education.

So today we decided to set up our very own tray all about the life cycle of a butterfly and create our own caterpillars in a chrysalis. We read the story “one little butterfly” which explains how caterpillars grow into butterfly’s. The children really engaged in this story asking lots of questions and explaining it to each other. After this we then moved into our investigation in the tray where we used our fine motor skills to cut up some string and wrapped it tightly around a stick to look like a chrysalis. By the end of this activity pre-school were keen to tell other's about the life cycle of a butterfly.

To continue this activity Pre-school took their ideas into the garden where they all took turns in the hammock to wrap them selves up like a chrysalis and then unwrap themselves saying they are a “beautiful butterfly” and ran around the garden flapping their wings.

Emergency Service's Week.Celebrating Emergency Services Week in a nursery setting is important for several reasons such ...
07/05/2026

Emergency Service's Week.

Celebrating Emergency Services Week in a nursery setting is important for several reasons such as awareness about the vital work of emergency service professionals and their commitment to protecting and saving others. Emergency Services Week also provides an opportunity to educate children on essential life-saving skills and the important work of adults and it prepares children for real-life emergencies, equipping them with knowledge and skills to respond effectively, It builds resilience and a sense of responsibility among children, encouraging them to take care of themselves and others and being safe at all times.

One of our lovely parents came to visit our nursery in uniform and with a police van to celebrate Emergency Services Week with all the children, showing them all the important equipment used such as, jackets, shields and hats and to also let the children enjoy exploring in the Police van. They loved being able to sit up front and "drive" the van with the blue lights flashing. We really appreciate the time you gave up for us at nursery.

Thank you to all our Emergency Services workers who work hard everyday caring for us and protecting us.

The babies have been getting ready for Easter with a colourful messy tray! We have been hunting for the eggs and using o...
01/04/2026

The babies have been getting ready for Easter with a colourful messy tray! We have been hunting for the eggs and using our counting skills to make sure all the eggs get back into the box safely.
To support inclusion, we celebrate Easter to allow the children to get creative and experience different significant festivals, learning about different religions and what the holidays mean to people.

Happy St Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of ...
17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17 to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Originally a religious feast day, it has evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture, marked by parades, music, Irish dancing, and traditional foods like corned beef and cabbage. The day is also associated with wearing green, a symbol of Ireland, and the shamrock, which is believed to represent the Holy Trinity. St. Patrick, a 5th-century missionary, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is celebrated for his contributions to the country's heritage

Today, our Pre-Schoolers used their senses to celebrate St Patrick's Day by using different utensils to support this activity.

Sensory play is crucial for 3-4 year olds, as it helps them build mental connections that form the foundation for learning and development. It allows children to explore the world through their senses, which is essential for cognitive growth, language development, and emotional well-being. Sensory play also supports fine motor skills, problem-solving, and creativity, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning. By engaging in sensory play, children learn how things work, express creativity, and strengthen neural pathways that support various skills.

Mothering Day Planting.Today our babies decided to plant some beautiful flowers to celebrate our very amazing mummy's. ...
12/03/2026

Mothering Day Planting.

Today our babies decided to plant some beautiful flowers to celebrate our very amazing mummy's.

Celebrating Mothering Sunday is important for babies and young children as it helps them learn about love, appreciation, and the special people who care for them. It teaches children to value relationships and be mindful of the care they receive. For babies and toddlers, it is a chance to express gratitude and recognise the everyday acts of love, such as cuddles, reading stories, and playing together. These experiences help them develop emotional awareness and social skills, laying the foundation for future relationships and understanding of their own emotions.

12/03/2026

Happy Mothering Sunday to all the Mummy's, Grandmas, Aunties.

From Partou Hilltops.

Mothering Sunday Pre-School activities. To celebrate Mothering Sunday, our Pre-Schoolers set up some beautiful activitie...
12/03/2026

Mothering Sunday Pre-School activities.

To celebrate Mothering Sunday, our Pre-Schoolers set up some beautiful activities to celebrate our amazing mummy's. Pre-School used lots of gross motor skills and fine motor skills, to put their art skills to the test creating a wonderful card for Mummy's/Grandmas/Step-mummy's. Also gluing and sticking to create a bouquet of flowers!

Celebrating Mothering Sunday supports a child's understanding of love and kindness, expressing gratitude, learning about relationships and emotional growth which, can boost children's self-esteem by encouraging them to express their love and appreciation for their mothers.

Mothering Sunday Water Play. To celebrate Mothering Sunday, our toddlers set up a beautiful water tray in the garden tha...
12/03/2026

Mothering Sunday Water Play.

To celebrate Mothering Sunday, our toddlers set up a beautiful water tray in the garden that was all about our very special Mummy's.

Celebrating Mothering Sunday is very important for emotional development for toddlers as it helps children improve their social skills, self esteem and understand relationships more.

Mothering Sunday is important because it honours mothers, celebrates maternal bonds, and recognises the vital role mothers play in families and society. Mothering Sunday provides a dedicated occasion to acknowledge the sacrifices, love, and guidance that mothers offer throughout their lives. It is a time to express gratitude for the emotional, physical, and social support mothers provide to their children and families, reinforcing the value of maternal care in society.

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119 Heapey Road
Chorley
PR69BJ

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

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+441257267023

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