Partou Storytimes, located on Leigh Road, Atherton, is in the running for Team of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards 2025. The award goes to "the nursery team that has developed and maintained an excellent standard of childcare showing exceptional group values and a commitment to working together for the common good". Laura Farnworth, nursery manager at Partou Storytimes, said: "After winning the Nursery Indoor Learning Environment of the Year Award last year, it is a remarkable to make the shortlist for Team of the Year in 2025. Partou Storytimes has been a part of the Atherton community since 2018 and offers care and early education for children aged 0-5. The winners of the National NMT Nursery Awards 2025 will be announced in London on November 8.