Partou has expanded its footprint in the North West following the acquisition of two established childcare settings, reinforcing its status among the UK’s largest nursery operators.
The additions include Little Faces Nursery in Hazel Grove, which was rated ‘Outstanding’ at its most recent Ofsted inspection. The setting delivers early years provision for families in Hazel Grove and nearby areas such as Poynton, Bramhall and Stockport. The acquisition forms part of the wider Partou nursery acquisition North West strategy.
Also joining the group is Little Faces @ Manchester Airport. The nursery received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted and offers a distinctive learning environment for families across Hale Barns, Altrincham, Wilmslow, Wythenshawe, Heald Green and Hale. Together, the two settings strengthen the Partou nursery acquisition North West programme.
Partou was founded in 1975 and is the leading childcare group in the Netherlands. It operates more than 700 settings, supports over 70,000 children and employs around 9,000 team members.
In the UK, Partou provides care for approximately 9,000 children and employs more than 2,000 childcare professionals, including 240 apprentices. The latest Partou nursery acquisition North West aligns with the organisation’s continued growth across the country.
Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, said:
“We are excited to have two such highly regarded nurseries joining the Partou community to support even more families across the North West.
“As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we have access to world-leading expertise in learning and development.
“Families can be confident that they will benefit from our child-led approach that emphasises building confidence, curiosity and independence.”
Little Faces Nursery was established in 2010 and has operated for 15 years. The outgoing owner highlighted the development of both nurseries as part of a focus on quality and consistency in early years care.
Stephen Calvert, outgoing owner of Little Faces, said:
“Little Faces Nursery was established in 2010 and we’ve spent the past 15 years building high-quality childcare provision that supports children’s development in safe, nurturing and stimulating environments.
“Both settings have been designed to meet the individual needs of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, offering spacious, engaging rooms and activities.
“Now that I’m retiring, I leave the business in a safe pair of hands. Little Faces becoming part of Partou is great news for our dedicated colleagues, children and their families who have trusted us over the years.
“Partou is an organisation that’s committed to delivering exceptional early years care and I’m confident Little Faces will continue to thrive.”
