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Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from R S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025

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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.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025

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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!

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Review of
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from M S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025

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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-school

Thank 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
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025

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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-school

Thank 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
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from J J (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024

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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

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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

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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
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from A J (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024

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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-school

Thank 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

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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-school

Thank 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

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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-school

Thank 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

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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-school

Thank 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

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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-school

Thanks 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

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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-school

Thank 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

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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

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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-school

Dear 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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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Ozana R (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023

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The staff are absolutely amazing and always reassuring with a smile on their faces. As a first-time mum, I was very anxious about my little girl starting nursery but the lovely ladies looking after my daughter always send me updates via the app. Great nursery, would highly recommend. Thank you for all

your hard work ladies.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from L F (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023

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We have been bringing our son to Thornhill Day Nursery for a year now, we really feel like he has fitted in and has learnt so much. He seems so happy here and runs in, in the morning. They are always so friendly and helpful.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Grace D (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2023

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All the staff at Thornhill are amazing. They see to every need my child has and make sure he's progressing within his age range.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Steph B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023

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I visited a lot of nurseries when trying to find the right one for my daughter, but it wasn't until I visited Thornhill that I knew this one was 'the one'. The manager was so lovely and spent ages chatting away with me, even though she probably had a million other things to do, the show round never

felt rushed. I will always remember being shown the first steps room and all the kids running up to the manager and her knowing each child's name - to me, that showed how much she really cared for each child. When my daughter started the baby room in November, I was excited but also nervous to leave her. Two other ladies were amazing in making me feel reassured and understanding how I felt. I love that each morning when I drop her off, they spend time asking if she is ok and haveing a little chat with me rather than handing her straight over. I love receiving updates throughout the day and when picking her up. I'm so glad I chose Thornhill; it really has such a family feel, and I trust the staff like I do family.

Reply from Olivia Howie, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We understand that searching for the right nursery is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. We are so pleased to hear that Thornhill has been the right choice for you and your family and that you are so happy with the care and early education our team provide. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review, it really is appreciated.

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Review of
Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school
from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023

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My child has recently started in the baby room at Thornhill Day Nursery and I was nervous about him being with anybody else as he has only ever been with me or his father. However, the staff have been incredibly supportive and friendly to us which has made the transition a lot easier. I get daily/weekly

updates about my child's day and his progress which I find very settling while I am going back to work. The menu is varied and healthy and my little boy eats all of every meal. I am delighted with the activities that have been set up in the room for him as there are lots to explore and it looks so much fun. A big thank you to all the staff at Thornhill, you are doing an incredible job. Thank you!

Reply from Olivia Howie, Nursery Manager at Thornhill Day Nursery & Pre-school

Dear Laura, thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased that the transition into nursery life has gone so well for you and that you're seeing the benefit of our app. It's been a pleasure to have your child with us so fa and we look forward to being a part of their ongoing learning and development. Thank you again for your review; it really is appreciated.

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