Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

10 Thornhill Road, (Off Albany Road), Derby DE22 3LX
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Thornhill Day Nursery in Derby provides outstanding and memorable early years experiences for children aged 0 – 5 years.

Through their award-winning nursery and pre-school in Derby, they offer children a unique way of learning and developing during the crucial years of their early education.

Staff understand the importance of the decision you face when finding the right nursery or pre-school for your child.

Give them a call or get in touch to arrange a visit to Thornhill and discover how they can provide your child with the best start.
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Funding & Fees

0-3 Years
Full Day (7.30am - 6.00pm): £71.00
Full Week: £340.00


3+ Years
Morning (7.30am - 1.00pm): £40.00
Afternoon (1.00pm - 6.00pm): £38.00
Full Day (7.30am - 6.00pm): £69.00
Full Week: £330.0

Nursery fees are annualised and billed monthly. Please contact us to find out what your monthly bill would be based on the sessions required.


Minimum sessions for children aged 0-3 years:
Children aged 0-3 years may only book full-day sessions. We do not offer half-day sessions to children aged 0-3 years. The minimum number of sessions for children aged 0-3 years is two full days per week. If you book less than three full days, one of those days must be either a Monday or Friday.


Minimum sessions for children aged 3+ years:
The minimum number of sessions for children aged 3+ years is three half-day sessions per week or one full-day session plus one half-day session per week. If you book less than three full days, one of those days must be either a Monday or Friday.

Contact Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote.

Contact Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Renolds (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (58)

9.9

Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school has 58 reviews.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, so much professionalism, kindness, warmth and support from all the team, in my son's new room Kiah and Misbah are truly fantastic and my son is always happy to see them. Truly reassuring as a first time mum. Thank you so much to both ladies and the whole team.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear how happy your son is in his new room and that you feel reassured by the care and support from the team.
Kiah and Misbah will really appreciate your kind words. Supporting families, especially during those early stages as a first-time parent, is something we take seriously. Thank you for choosing Thornhill and for recognising the work of the team.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shout out to Sharna! She has been a great star in helping my little one potty train, she has also been understanding when raising concerns and added a layer of reasons. She's also been able to plat my daughters hair (she only ever lets me put it in a ponytail) she's just doing a great job
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for taking the time to share this. Sharna will be so pleased to read your kind words. Supporting children through big milestones like potty training takes patience and consistency, so it's lovely to hear how much of a difference her support has made.
We also really appreciate you mentioning how she's taken the time to listen and talk things through when you've raised concerns. Those everyday moments of care and trust, even down to helping with your daughter's hair, are what help children feel safe and settled. Thank you again for your feedback.
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Review from Aqsah H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, would recommend. My daughter particularly loves Kiah and Misbah!
Lots of exciting toys and resources, very clean, kind and friendly staff. My daughter feels very safe. Good for child development.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear your daughter feels safe, happy and excited by her time at Thornhill.
Kiah and Misbah will be delighted to hear your special mention, and it's great to know the environment, resources and care have supported her development so well.
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Review from Elizabeth N (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thornhill Day Nursery has been absolutely wonderful for our daughter, who is in the toddler room. Kiah and Misbah do an outstanding job caring for her and have created such a warm, nurturing environment. She is always extremely happy to attend nursery and even asks for them when she's at home, which
says everything! I always receive detailed, thoughtful feedback every day, which is so reassuring as a parent. Kiah and Misbah always greet us with genuine smiles and handle any issues quickly and professionally. We couldn't be happier with the care, attention, and love our daughter receives!
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear how happy your daughter is in the toddler room and how much she enjoys spending time with Kiah and Misbah.
We're really glad the daily updates and communication help you feel reassured - that partnership with families is so important to us. Thank you for trusting Thornhill with her care.
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Review from Jenny J (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Thornhills nursery since he was 6months old.
All of the staff in the all the rooms have been amazing. They have supported him through his journey and watched him grow into the cheeky little chappy he is now.
Their support has been impeccable and I am so pleased I picked Thornhills
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. It's been a real pleasure to support your son from such a young age and to be part of his journey as he's grown and developed.
We're so pleased to hear how supported you've felt by the team across all rooms. Knowing you felt confident in choosing Thornhill means a great deal to us.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery and all her friends! It's truly helped develop her personality and she really looks forward to it! Kiah and misbah at toddlers has been great in helping my daughter reach her milestones and encouraging her social skills. highly recommend!
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your kind feedback. It's lovely to hear how much your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and how confident she's become.
Kiah and Misbah will really appreciate your special mention - supporting children's social skills and milestones is something they take great pride in. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Review from Ozana R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girls has been going to Thornhill for 3 years now and she loves it.
She is in pre-school now and she is always excited to go nursery .
The staff in the pre-school room are fantastic. Shout out to the staff in pre school, Jemma, Sharna, Jenny and Sara. Always giving great updates, helping
my little one to achieve all her age milestones, always happy and nice to chat to.
Thank you guys, forever grateful.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for your lovely feedback. It's been a joy to support your little girl over the past three years and to see her so excited and confident as she moves through pre-school.
Jemma, Sharna, Jenny and Sara will be so pleased to hear your kind words. Providing regular updates and supporting children to reach their milestones is something the team really care about. Thank you for your trust and continued support - it means a great deal to us.
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Review from Mohammed U (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Thornhill Day Nursery. From the very beginning, the care, professionalism and genuine warmth shown to our son has been outstanding. He absolutely loves attending nursery, and as a parent there is nothing more reassuring than seeing your child excited, happy
and settled in his environment.
The nursery provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating setting where children are supported both emotionally and academically. We've seen significant growth in our son's confidence, communication and independence since he started attending.
A huge thank you to Sharna and the preschool team for their dedication, patience and genuine care. It's clear they are passionate about what they do, and it truly shows in the way the children thrive each day.
We are thoroughly pleased with Thornhill Day Nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a caring, supportive and high-quality nursery.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. It's wonderful to hear how happy and settled your son is at Thornhill and how much confidence and independence he's gained since joining us.
Sharna and the pre-school team will be delighted by your kind words. Their dedication and care really do help children thrive each day. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us with your son's early years.
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here for nearly 3 years and the staff are all so welcoming and he has settled in perfectly. He loves all the workers and speaks about them fondly and has made so many friends. He has learnt so much in his time there, more than I could teach him! Highly recommend.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for such a lovely review. It's been a real pleasure to support your son over the past few years and to see how much he's grown in confidence, friendships and learning along the way.
Hearing that he talks so fondly about the team and has made strong friendships means a great deal to us. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting Thornhill with his early years.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have been with the Nursery for more than a year now and the staff have been amazing. My LO is well looked after which is why he is always looking forward to go back. Activities are wonderful and daily updates through the app have made it really reassuring for working parents.
Reply from Becky Renolds, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-schoolThank you for sharing your feedback. It's lovely to hear how happy your little one is at Thornhill and that he looks forward to coming in - that really does mean a lot to the team.
We're glad the activities and daily updates help you feel reassured, especially as a working parent. Keeping families connected and confident in their child's care is so important to us. Thank you for being part of our Thornhill community.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Miriam H (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Stefana S (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 from M S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from L M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from K M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.904 for Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.904
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Becky Renolds

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Thank you for taking the time to discover Thornhill Day Nursery. My name is Becky Renolds, and I am delighted to be the Nursery Manager here.


With over 16 years of experience in childcare, I bring a broad knowledge of the sector to my role. I hold a BA (Honours) degree in Childhood and Youth Studies, along with several other qualifications, including Level 3 certifications in Speech & Language Support and Special Educational Needs (SEN).


I understand how crucial the beginning of a child’s educational journey is, and I strive to make this experience the very best by ensuring we meet each child’s individual needs. I have completed extensive work on enabling environments and creating communication-friendly spaces, always believing that any initiatives we implement should positively impact the children.


My passion for Early Years education drives me, and I find this role incredibly rewarding. I love watching the unique personalities of each child develop and seeing them proudly achieve their goals.


I am thrilled to be part of the Tommies Childcare family because our vision and values align, allowing me to lead my team effectively and ensure the children build a strong foundation to grow and flourish.


I warmly invite you to book a visit so I can show you all that Thornhill Nursery has to offer and introduce you to my wonderful team.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

How far is Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Derby?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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