Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2EG
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  • Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol
Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School provides exceptional care and education for babies and children up to the age of five.

The nursery is set across two beautiful and historical converted school buildings, with bright and airy playrooms and an exciting outdoor play area. The garden features a large sandpit, a playhouse, shaded area, climbing trees, planting patches and a fun water feature.

The setting is well-resourced throughout and comes with an amazing soft play room as well as a separate pre-school building.

Children enjoy a wide range of inspirational learning activities covering all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including communication, physical development and mathematics.

The experienced team hold childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. Every team member has an enhanced DBS check and the nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems for added security.

The team are so proud of their nursery. Call to make an appointment to take a closer look at everything they have to offer.

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Care Provided by Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (24)

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Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School has 24 reviews.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been great at settling in my son when he first started. Very helpful and friendly staff who always have a smile on their face. The facilities are great lots of engaging and stimulating activities.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that your son has settled in well at our nursery. Our friendly staff and engaging activities are all part of creating a positive and stimulating environment for your child. We can't wait to continue watching your child grow and learn with us! ????


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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we chose Partou Thornbury Day Nursery for our little boy. We have been so impressed with thee care shown by all of the staff in his room and he has developed positive relationships so quickly. He is always so happy to go to nursery & has always had a great day when we collect.
There are a great range of activities and the room set ups are fantastic. We would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for choosing Partou Thornbury Day Nursery for your little boy. We are thrilled to hear that he has developed positive relationships with our staff and enjoys his time at our nursery. Our team works hard to provide a range of fun activities and a nurturing environment for all of our little ones. Thank you for your recommendation!


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Review from Harriet B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We've had a great experience with Babies 2 at Partou Thornbury. Staff are war and welcoming and give thorough feedback on his day including raising any concerns eg nappy rash really promptly. I especially appreciate the opportunity for stay and play sessions.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience with us at Babies 2. Our staff takes great pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our little ones, while also providing thorough feedback and addressing any concerns promptly. We're also happy to offer stay and play sessions for you and your little one to enjoy. Thank you for choosing Partou Thornbury!


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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing but positive things to say about nursery and the staff. My child goes in happy & comes our happy everyday. She has built a lovely bond with all the staff.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We strive to create a positive and loving environment for all of our little ones. We are thrilled that your child is happy and has built a bond with our amazing staff. It means the world to us! ??


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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son seems very happy & settled here, the staff are lovely & accommodating.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

We are thrilled to hear that your son is happy and settled here! Our amazing staff always strives to make our students feel at home. Thank you for your kind words! ??


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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly team who help the children grow and develop

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review! Our team is dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment for every child's growth and development. We're glad you had a great experience with us.


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Review from G B (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have a great experience with Partou Day Nursery & Pre-School. The staff are all excellent, particularly we find in the nursery elements where the staff are incredible! We always feel very relaxed about leaving our children there and they are clearly very well looked after and happy. Meals are varied
and play time well organised and thought through. Overall we are very happy.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words about Partou Day Nursery & Pre-School! We strive to provide a top-notch learning and caring environment for all our children. It's wonderful to hear that your little ones are happy and well taken care of. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to provide a great experience for your family.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are lovely, caring kind and everything we could wish for. My child loves all the staff, they are all truly amazing! Thank you for all you do and the love you give to the children.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your trust in our team and are so happy to hear that your child loves being with us. Our staff truly cares about each child and their well-being. Thank you for choosing us!


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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with my child's progress at Partou. He loves coming every day and seems to learn a lot. The staff genuinely care and have a great relationship with my child.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are so glad to hear that your child is thriving at Partou. Our dedicated staff truly cares about every child's growth and development. Seeing them happy and learning makes our job even more rewarding. Thank you for choosing us for your child's education.


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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with my experience of Partou since my child started at age 1. He has progressed up through the baby and toddler rooms, and we have consistently found the staff to be caring, knowledgeable and kind. I have had no concerns with his safety, and he comes home happy, well fed and cared
for. I would certainly recommend Partou.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Markerting at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience at Partou! We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all of the children in our care. We appreciate your trust and would love for you to recommend us to others. Thank you again for choosing Partou!


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Would definitely recommend Partou nursery. The staff in the baby room have been great helping my son to settle into the new routine at the nursery, he now reaches out for them at drop off. Always a good handover at the end of the day, with lots of detail about his naps/eating/activity through out the
day. The staff ensure he's entertained with a range of activities, and take him outside to play when possible. The menu is varied, so he gets to try lots of different food. The office staff have also been very helpful and responsive with any queries.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you; we appreciate your feedback! If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or pop into the office. Have a great day!


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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Super nursery and lovely caring staff. They have looked after my daughter brilliantly in both toddlers and babies and always given excellent feedback about her day and progress. The staff are professional, approachable and kind. They get to know the children well and there is a lovely atmosphere there.
My daughter is happy to go to nursery and on days where she is having an off day I know she is in excellent hands and trust the staff with her. The staff are positive and encouraging on drop offs and the resources and activities they set up are great. I'd have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents. The food menu is good with lots of variety and seasonal change. The cost is actually very reasonable compared to some nurseries in Bristol and locally. I'm pleased I chose this nursery because I can see how fond my daughter is of the staff and how they have quickly picked up on her nuances and things that make her tick. Well-done Partou Thornbury Day Nursery from a happy parent.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Home Manager at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We are thrilled to know that your daughter is happy and well taken care of at our nursery. Our staff takes pride in getting to know each child and creating a positive and enriching environment. We appreciate your support and are grateful to have your daughter as a part of our nursery family.


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Review from James P (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Partou Thornbury, our son has settled in well and seems to be very well taken care of. The staff are all incredibly helpful and most importantly, really come across as caring individuals who have the children's best interests in mind. Importantly, our communications with
the nursery have been great, regarding sickness or change in behaviour etc they have always kept us informed and this is something we greatly appreciate.

Reply from Erin L, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, thank you so much for your positive comments about Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-school! Thank you again for letting our team know how we did! We look forward to helping again in the future. Take care!


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Review from Gina H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended nursery at Little Acorns from 6 months old. I've always had great communication with the team at Little Acorns and my son’s key worker. My son loves going to nursery each day, he runs in with a smile and they support his learning by encouraging him with things he enjoys most. He
spends as much time outdoors as possible and they have good routes so he understands what is expected.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!


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Review from Tamsyn W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been attending Little Acorns for the last 12 months since they were 5 months old, and I would highly recommend Little Acorns. The staff are brilliant and built bonds with my children early on so they are happy when I drop them off, which is a huge relief as a working mum. The nursery
was happy to follow my nap routine from home which really helped as meant they slept well at night. They do a wide range of activities throughout the week, are outside in the garden a lot which I feel is so important to get fresh air and play outside, even when mine couldn’t yet crawl, and there is also a soft play which my children love.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!


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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Little Acorns Thornbury for over six months now. He has created a fantastic bond with his key worker and loves to tell me all about his day when he gets home. The outdoor space is his favourite place to be, which is accessed in all weathers for him to explore. The manager is very
helpful with any queries and is very helpful when needing extra sessions.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!


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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have no problems at all with Little Acorns. All staff are friendly, my child loves all of them, emails are responded to quickly, and I can see that my child has learnt a lot while being there.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!


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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care taken by the toddler team to ensure my child has an enjoyable experience is commendable. They know her likes, dislikes and how to ensure growth in her learning. Handovers are always clear and concise so I'm up to date with everything. My daughter's speaking, counting, colours and reading have
all come on really well lately due to the team's keen determination. Job well done.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!


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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery has improved a lot over the past 12 months. Agency staff seem to be far and few between which is great. Staff's confidence has improved, however could be better, for example, sometimes we have had to mention the quality of nappy changes. They were previously missed or not done to a good
standard. This does seem to have improved though.
One good thing is when an issue arises, it is usually settled quickly.
Staff are lovely and my little one really enjoys it there, the other children are well-behaved and treat each other well. The staff keep on top of my child's development and will help encourage things that I ask. The free play is good, indoor sandpit, a good range of activities, soft play, and a good amount of garden time.
I would recommend this establishment despite some of the issues due to the quick response to change.

Reply from Louise Walsh, Family Care Team at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did.
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Overall, I feel that more could be done to improve this nursery. The building itself is very old and urgently requires modernisation and a lot of the equipment also needs replacing. Considering the extortionate monthly nursery fees, I get the feeling that this place is struggling financially. The majority
of staff are friendly and welcoming. However, our child doesn't seem to like going there. This has been the case since they started. I'd like to see a brighter, more modern and more energetic environment for the kids. It would also be nice if parents wouldn't be kept waiting at the door for long periods of time when they're trying to pick up their child.

Reply from Leah Hannon, Marketing at Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your honest review we will be sure to pass your comments to our teams when reviewing sites and resources, this popular nursery remains in high demand and we are pleased to pass on your feedback to ensure it remains a popular choice for families.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.631)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10 for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.631 for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (83 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.631

  • b) 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 Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions about Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Partou Thornbury 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 Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Bristol?

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

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