Thrive Princes Dock

4 William Jessop Way, Princes Dock, Liverpool L3 1DL
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9.4 91 Reviews
  • Thrive Princes Dock, Liverpool
Thrive Princes Dock is an all-inclusive nursery offering a state-of-the-art interior for early years learning, with well-equipped outdoor play and staff who are passionately committed to a child's well-being and key early years learning goals.

Located in the Princes Dock development next door to a high-end hotel, neighbouring many prime businesses, luxury apartments and the new cruise liner facility. An ideal location for the drop-off and collection of children.

Purposely-designed to provide an exciting and fun learning atmosphere from birth to five years of age, the nursery takes on board any specific concerns parents have and are open to additional services that might benefit their customers.

The children at Princes Dock have regular access to the nursery soft play centre, which aids physical development and is suitable for children of all ages to enjoy.
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Funding & Fees

Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lynne Billington (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is plenty of car-parking available around the nursery.

Thrive Princes Dock Reviews (91)

9.4

Thrive Princes Dock has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.372) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrive Princes Dock has 91 reviews.

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Review from Julie M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When asked about the nursery, I always recommend you, as my little girl has been here since she was six months old. My little girl has progressed so much, even moving up classes before she should. If I have any concerns I only have to ask. I have a really good rapport with certain carers as they have
all worked closely with my daughter and helped her progress.
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Review from Ranga B (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Extremely friendly staff with great care for kids.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Holyrood is a very friendly, warm, happy environment. The staff are amazing, they answered all my questions with professionalism which helped me feel reassured that my child would be well looked after. Also, there is lots of space inside and out for my child to flourish.
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Review from Kandice P (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not fault this nursery, my little boy loves coming to play and learn. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much to ask. The baby room staff have helped my little boy settle so much and made me feel better when leaving. The management has also been very helpful. Overall this nursery is 10 /10.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Satisfactory standards.
Medium/high staff turnover.
Some members of staff are fantastic - 1 or 2.
Teaching could be better.
Excellent soft play facility.
Overall satisfactory/good. Room to improve but has got better over the past year!
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Holyrood Day Nursery Princes Dock for 4 years.
It's such a fantastic nursery!
Every week she loves coming here.
The staff are friendly and easy to speak to.
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really like Holyrood Princes Dock. All the staff know all the children, not just the children in their rooms. The staff are friendly and happy and ensure the children have a fun-filled day. As a mum of two children under 4 who is in full-time work, I don't feel my kids miss out on any activities because
Holyrood covers all those bases and does the things I don't have time to do.
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Review from Claire K (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family has been very happy with Holyrood Day Nursery Princes Dock and all the staff there.
The setting is brilliant with soft play being my toddler's favourite feature through the winter months.
The staff have been lovely and supported us through speech therapy and potty training.
The day trips
the children are taken on have been another highlight for us and we have been impressed at the range of activities offered by the nursery.
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Review from Stephanie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really pleased with the nursery on the whole, from the (baby) room and its contents to keep children occupied to the sensory area and many planned activities that happen during each day, often with a little surprise to bring home what little one has made.
The established staff are brilliant and know
their jobs so well. Always friendly and helpful as well as manager(s), always time for a sit-down and a conversation.
The meals are also healthy and varied, always exciting to see what's on the menu each day!
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Review from Hind A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am an international student, leaving my country and my culture and coming to a new place with a child is a concern for any mother to know if her child will adapt or not to the new environment. I cannot say thank you enough for the staff in the nursery. My daughter is very happy and learning quickly.
The environment encourages any child to settle and learn. Also, to develop their personality and being more social which I noticed in my daughter's personality (as she used to be shy). A year made me (as a mother very satisfied) that I have chosen this nursery for my daughter.


Age of 3-4 (this stage) of my daughter's age will be memorable and this nursery contributed by creating beautiful memories in her childhood.

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Review from Seif S (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are experienced and observe how children are developing. My son's personality developed and became more social and more independent after attending the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.372)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.372) out of 10 for Thrive Princes Dock 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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 4.897 for Thrive Princes Dock is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.897
  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 4.475 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thrive Princes Dock is based on 13 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 = 3.825
    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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.65
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Lynne

Lynne Billington

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Lynne is an experienced Nursery Manager who joined the team in 2025.
'Hello, my name is Lynne Billington, and I am delighted to start as nursery manager, working alongside the fabulous team you already have.


I have over 20 years of Early Years experience, as well as being an Early Years Specialist holding a senior role in my last position. I have experience working at Princess Dock many years ago, and I am thrilled to be coming back. Education-wise, I have a BA QTS EYPS. My previous setting has achieved an Outstanding Ofsted grade, as have other settings I have supported.


I have a true passion for making a difference in your little ones' lives and look forward to working alongside you, watching them grow into confident learners.


Personally, I am a mother of 3 grown-up children and a nanny to 3 wonderful grandchildren who keep me on my toes. I have been married for 35 years this year, and my husband is a paramedic who works in the Liverpool area.

Hayley

Hayley Nichol

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Hayley works hard to create a wonderful nursery environment where children can flourish and thrive.

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