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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My son started Thornhill in Oct-25, joining the baby room. As a first time mum, I was anxious about leaving my son at a nursery, but the staff at Thornhill have been brilliant. My son took no time at all to settle in and absolutely loves being there! Even though he's only been there a couple of months

now, I can tell he's already built up a bond with the staff and his development has come on loads. There's always different activities and they've got my son eating a wide variety of food. The staff who run the baby room are so lovely and do such a wonderful job. I couldn't be more pleased with our choice of nursery. Thank you!

Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you, Kate, for such an incredible review! We know how much of an anxious time your child starting nursery can be, but we are so thrilled to hear how much our team supported you and your son during the settling-in stage. That you are able to already see his progress at this early stage is wonderful to hear and that you are so happy with everything we offer.
Thank you again for taking the time to review and recommending Thornhill Day Nursery.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our little one has been attending Thornhill since Feb 2025 and is absolutely thriving. She took a little while to settle when she first started but the staff were so patient and caring and gave her as many settling-in days as she needed. Now, many months later she loves it and I can see that her speech

and other areas of development have come on leaps and bounds. We get updates and pictures every day which I love and she's always smiling and doing something new and exciting. All the activities provided definitely aid in her development and she always looks like shes having so much fun. The staff are so caring and I never worry when she's in their care. Staff are always quick to reply if I send a message on the app. My little one loves all the staff and even says all their names before bedtime. :) Thank you to everyone at Thornhill.

Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for sharing this lovely review. It's great to hear how well your little one has settled since February and how much she's grown in confidence and development. Those early weeks can be a big adjustment, so we're really glad the team's patience and extra settling-in days helped her find her feet.
It's wonderful to hear how much she enjoys the activities and that the daily updates help you feel connected to her day. Seeing children smiling, exploring and chatting about their key people at home is exactly what we love to hear.
Thank you for your kind words - it means a lot to the whole Thornhill team.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Miriam H (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff at Thornhill have been brilliant with my little boy. I receive regular updates with photos, what he's eating, how he's sleeping and what he's been up to.
He's only been going a few weeks but has settled in really quickly and seems to be having a great time!

Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear how quickly your little one has settled into life at Thornhill - it's always lovely to see children growing in confidence so soon after joining. It's great to know you're enjoying the regular updates too; keeping families connected throughout the day is such an important part of what we do. We're delighted he's having such a great start!

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Review of
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from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our little girl started at the beginning of May 2025. We had numerous settle in sessions, all of which were worked around our lives as well as the baby rooms ratios.
Since our girl has started, she has loved every minute of being at nursery. She comes home each day, so so happy and we have already

seen her progress with her development. She is much more aware of social surroundings, and has come on leaps and bounds with sitting independently.
The baby room staff are so lovely, and have really made us feel at ease with this new change. We couldn't be more pleased with the care they give our little one. The manager has also been super responsive to any questions we have had.
Thank you to each of the staff members that look after our baby. You are stars!!

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing such kind words about your experience so far. We're so glad your daughter is settling in well and already making such wonderful progress. The baby room team work incredibly hard to ensure both children and families feel supported, so it means a lot to know how valued their care and communication have been. We're so pleased to be part of your daughter's journey!

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Stefana S (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Such an amazing place!
My son loves to go and enjoys his stay with the ladies in baby room! Two staff members in particular are amazing!
They keep me updated with what he does and any concerns.
Signing up was fast and easy and my son had settling sessions and he loved every minute, the nursery manager

has answered any question I have and is fast and efficient and responding.
I could not recommend a better place!

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how much your son enjoys his time in the baby room - the team will be so pleased to know their care and updates are making a difference to your family.We're also really pleased that the sign-up process felt smooth and supportive, and that you've felt well looked after by our Nursery Manager. We know how important those first experiences are, and it means a lot to know we've earned your recommendation.Thank you again for your kind words!

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Review of
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from R S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My little one loves her nursery and all the staff. The activities they do are so fun. She learns so many things that we are surprised ourselves of how much she's learned at nursery. Its helped her reach her milestones and we are very very happy with Thornhill.

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolA huge thank you for writing us such a lovely review, I am thrilled that you are happy with the care and early education your child is receiving. The practitioners here are really passionate about their roles, and they want the very best of experiences for all of the children and it is so lovely to hear that you recognise this so thank you again, it is much appreciated.

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Review of
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from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter is flourishing and it's all because of the support from staff and her little friends. I had my concerns as a first time Mum (like so many parents) but she's been loving it. The staff are very accommodating and have made the experience less nerve-wracking! Thank you all!

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, starting your child at nursery for the first time can be a very emotional time and I am really pleased to hear that the practitioners here at Thornhill made the whole experience better for you. Please always feedback to us if you feel we can improve on anything as we are always seeking to provide the best possible care so welcome any suggestions our families may have.

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Review of
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from M S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Our experience has been fantastic so far, we are particularly pleased with the staff, management, and facilities. We think that our baby is very well looked after, and we are happy with the way that the nursery handles things and the fact that we see in great detail what happened in the day. A big shout

out to the staff again who are very kind, passionate and put a lot of effort into their jobs. There is one area that I recommend improvement to, and this is the food. I suggest healthier and tastier options, under no circumstances I would give ham or fish fingers at home, to a baby, however, the other options seem to be fine. The facility is amazing, very welcoming, positive, cosy, and overall a great place for our baby. Thank you.

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate the feedback from our families. I am thrilled you are happy with the team and that you recognise their hard work and passion for their roles. We are excited to be a part of your baby's early educational journey, and we look forward to watching them grow and develop their own little personalities over the next few years. Thank you for providing feedback on our menus, we consistently review our menus, so your feedback will be considered moving forward. Again, thank you very much for your kind words and we look forward to continuing our positive partnership with you.

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Review of
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from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My little one loves the time he spends at Thornhill and has built lovely bonds with the staff which is so nice to see! He struggled at first with settling in as starting nursery can be such a big change, but the staff were so kind and patient, they always kept me updated and reassured me along the way.

We chose Thornhill as all the staff have been so friendly as well as professional, everything is very well presented, modern and clean with a great variety of activities even at baby stage and beyond. Cannot thank the staff enough for all they do and for making my little one and us as parents feel so welcome and settled, my son is developing well and picking up lots of new skills every week and Thornhill has been a big contributor to that. We are updated via the app most days on what my son has eaten, nappies and sleep etc which is good. Would very much recommend Thornhill for anyone looking for a fabulous nursery in the area.

Reply from Rebecca Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review of Thornhill Day Nursery. We are so happy to have your son with us and have the pleasure of watching him grow and flourish throughout his early years of education. We're excited to be a part of your child's ongoing learning and development and very pleased that you are happy with your experience of Thornhill so far. Again, thank you for taking the time to write your review, it really means a lot to us.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from J J (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The carers are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. My child loves going to nursery and playing all day. He is a different child since going.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from L M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son loves going to nursery here and has recently transitioned from toddlers into preschool. During his time in toddlers he made lovely relationships with the staff, especially one staff member in particular, who always goes above and beyond. She celebrates every success of the children she supports

and the children adore her! Even now my son gets excited when he sees her, a testament to the strong connections staff build with the children in their care. A great nursery with a wonderful team of staff!

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from K M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter has been here since April 2023. She has flourished very well under the care of the preschool team. They helped us with potty training. They supported us during a very turbulent time and I'm so grateful for the support of the staff. I trust the staff with my child and very rarely have issues.

The focus week is very helpful as it allows me to catch up with the progress of my daughter in the time she is at Thornhill. Thank you to the team.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from A J (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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We have a wonderful experience with Thornhill Day Nursery. The settling-in was amazing, their staff were all well supportive. My little one is in preschool now, she really enjoys all the activities and the transition/getting ready for school. The preparation the nursery offers is wonderful. The nursery

offers a safe learning environment, and the staff overall are well-trained to meet the educational standards required for the early years. Very pleased with the nursery and will recommend it to any parent!

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and early years experiences we offer. It has been a pleasure to have your child with us here at Thornhill, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their learning and development. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from C G (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My daughter has been attending this nursery for almost 2 years. She really enjoys the preschool room and finds it a safe and fun environment, where she has made some lovely friends. She is very fond the the staff and always speaks very fondly of them.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and early years experiences we offer. It has been a pleasure to have your child with us here at Thornhill, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their learning and development. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from N R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Amazing nursery. Very caring. My daughter loves coming here and tells me all about her day. Very professional and kind staff, also very clean all the time.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and early years experiences we offer. It has been a pleasure to have your child with us here at Thornhill, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their learning and development. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from R W (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff are friendly and caring. The staff take an interest in my daughter's life and her development. They always go above and beyond.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and early years experiences we offer. It has been a pleasure to have your child with us here at Thornhill, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their learning and development. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Nadine T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Our little girl started at Thornhill Day Nursery last September at the age of 9 months. We loved the settling sessions and appreciated that our little girl could have as many as she needed to feel comfortable and happy to attend a full day. Although the nursery doesn't use the term Montessori, the approach

they are taking and the toys and activities are very similar. The children are well looked after, for little ones they offer a lot of motor skills and sensory activities. We could definitely tell how these activities helped our daughter in her progression and growth.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThanks very much for your wonderful review of Thornhill Day Nursery. We are so pleased to hear that you found the settling-in process to be so beneficial and that your daughter is settled and really enjoying her time with us. It has been a privilege to provide early years care and education for your family, and we look forward to continuing to play a part in your daughter's ongoing learning and development.
Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from O Z (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The nursery have been amazing. Great communication and updates from the staff. My daughter has learnt new skills since starting and is always happy and excited to attend nursery.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and early years experiences we offer. It has been a pleasure to have your child with us here at Thornhill, and we look forward to continuing to play a role in their learning and development. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from L W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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The staff are very friendly they help with stuff like potty training and help my girl learn new things.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Neethi R (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Very pleased with the care offered and the developmental assessments. Staff are friendly and helpful. My child is enjoying his time and has improved his vocabulary and communication skills. Overall, excellent service with activities and resources.
There is a provision for improvement in snacks.

Reply from Aimee Miller, Deputy Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolDear Neethi, thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review of Thornhill Day Nursery.
We are so pleased to hear that you're so happy with the care we offer here at the nursery and that you appreciate the efforts of our staff team at Thornhill. It's fantastic to hear that you have noticed your child's development since they started with us. It has been a pleasure to have him at our nursery, and we look forward to continuing to play a part in his early years education.
Thank you again for writing your review; it is really appreciated.

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