# Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2LH, in Low Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 70 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443 Last checked 31 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2LH - Registered places: 70 - Phone: 01423 525544 - Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/safehands-day-nursery-pre-school - Ofsted URN: EY278443 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 3 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278443 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY278443). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278443) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278443) - Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278443) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1869495) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Abbotsford House, 15 Kent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2LH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.997916,-1.551336 - Station: Harrogate, 0.6 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Crescent Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Swan Road Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Valley Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: The Stray West Park, 0.4 miles - Park: The Stray (West Park Stray), 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 31 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Duchy College | | 2–18 | | yes | 0.1 miles | | Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Western Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Saltergate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | Saltergate Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-tiny-teapots-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey341607) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2828473) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-400093) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-dragons-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey455016) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Acorns Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-playgroup-ltd-ey415533) | Outstanding | | | 0.8 miles | | [Harcourt Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harcourt-day-nursery-ey341317) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School was inspected on 3 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School take? Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School? Harrogate is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School? You can call 01423 525544 and visit partou.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278443) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Safehands+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJLzNbvfpTeUgRlpsYaRjTLwQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.