Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

Newton Chambers Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2PH
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9.8 43 Reviews
  • Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery, Sheffield
Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery is part of Cornerstone Nurseries Ltd.

Cornerstone Nurseries provides a high standard of childcare, forming a stable environment for your child's journey through the most important developmental stages of their fundamental first years.

There is a focus on valuing children's interests to enhance and enrich their learning, which all develops from each child's individual abilities and interests.

They pride themselves on selecting a dedicated staff team, chosen for their genuine passion in bringing out your child's potential through their exciting journey within early years.

At the time your child graduates from Cornerstone Nurseries, the main aim is that they leave them happy, confident, independent individuals with a love of learning.

As parents they understand the many emotions you encounter when deciding on a childcare provider, and you can feel confident in contacting them for a nursery visit to view facilities, as they are sure they can fulfil your expectations.

Care Provided by Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Scholey (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 73
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery Reviews (43)

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9.8

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery with amazingly caring and interactive staff. They genuinely care for the children and go above and beyond to keep them happy and push their development. It is clean, well managed and have great food for the children

Reply from Paula Malik, Director at Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The manager and staff here are incredible I cannot praise them enough. They are knowledgeable and so attentive.
My child is quite clingy and usually attached to myself or his dad but has thrived here and built a really good bonds with everyone. I can be sure he is getting the care he needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is very happy at Thorncliffe. He has such a bond with the staff members, who really do seem to care for him and all the other children. I really couldn't compliment them enough for their kindness. They know him as if he is one of their own. He has made friends of which he talks about at home
and looks forward to seeing when he next goes. He comes home reciting songs and stories, so I do feel he enjoys his time there.
It is always fresh smelling inside and they seem on top of all cleaning. They are currently having some painting completed in the rooms, so the whole place is nice and refreshed. He enjoys outside time and having the freedom to exercise there. I've seen bigger outdoor areas, but he seems very happy with the array of things to play and ride on. They have recently had refurbishment outside to that area. Meals are mostly vegetarian with some fish dishes (for those that have it) which suits us as he is vegetarian. I'm often told he has eaten more than one portion!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are incredibly welcoming and continue to be so patient with myself and the transition of my LO starting nursery. It's an incredibly overwhelming time and I can't articulate how the whole team have made leaving my little girl in their care so much easier. The difference I see in her development,
growth and the friendships she's made is wonderful, my LO has the best connection with her key worker that I'm beyond grateful to see.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is lovely! The key workers really care for the children and my son always has a lovely day there and comes home happy. They take notice of your child's interests and make sure to tailor what they do to suit each child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Upon arrival, the nursery is found to be clean and warm, incorporating two doors for enhanced safety. The high placement of door handles effectively prevents unsupervised access by children.


Morning greetings are consistently welcoming and pleasant. The nursery staff are consistently kind, approachable,

and demonstrably pleased to see the children.


Age-appropriate rooms, each well-equipped with a variety of toys, are a significant advantage.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy for my child to be with thorncliffe. They are brilliant with my little girl who has additional needs they are very supportive with her and also communicating with myself on pickup with progress and what they doing moving forward. The staff are warm and welcoming and very attentive towards
the children i have nothing but positivity for them all and the manager is very easy to approach and will answer any questions or queries given.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Considering change in management lately I still find thorncliffe take wonderful care of my daughter. She has flourished in rainbow room. And behaviour at both parents home has improved as well as less avoidant to complete tasks when asked. And is coming on bounds in potty training. Something we had
been battling with. My daughter's communication skills have also come on in leaps and bounds and her understanding of language used is also super.
My only complaint is the pack lunch situation which I'm unsure still stands? I'd have my daughter in every day 8-3 if possible however she is an incredibly fussy Eater and simply wouldn't eat cooked meals provided as we struggle at home so she simply wouldn't eat all day unless a pack up was provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys going to this nursery, his face lights up when he sees his key staff, and the rest of the staff. We can see how fond the staff are of him and how well interacted with and looked after he is. He started when he was under 1 and now going on 2 he has come on leaps and bounds and shows
so much confidence at nursery and has such a connection with the nursery staff. The nursery itself is lovely bright and full of interactive things for the children and the parents to see what they're up to, it's always clean and homely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was 1 years old and is now 3! We love everything about the nursery and everyone here is so welcoming and nice! They go out their way to accommodate you. My 8 month old baby will be starting soon too and we can't wait.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddler is having a fantastic time there, he is well taken care of. I am very happy that I chose this daycare. The staff and team are extremely nice, friendly and supportive! Would definitely recommend this daycare to parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery. The staff are very helpful and great with my daughter. She has a great time there and has learnt so much since starting. She has been there for over a year now and I could not fault them. They have lots of activities available for the children to do
and a great outdoor play area. They provide a variety of cooked meals which my daughter enjoys and healthy snacks too!

Reply from Paula Malik, Director at Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

Thank you for your thoughtful words, it really does boost staff moral.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery and are so glad we chose to send our child there. The staff are all amazing, very knowledgeable about all children not just those they are key workers for and you can tell they really care and are dedicated to their jobs. They communicate well
with us and we feel reassured that our child is in good hands, doing a variety of engaging and educational activities and eating a fabulous and varied menu of foods.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad experience at another local nursery, Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery went above and beyond to make me and my child feel welcome and supported. All staff, even those not in direct contact with my child on a day-to-day basis (in other rooms), showed us both so much compassion and patience and
all rooted for her success. All calm but firm. Helped her however she would let them. Could not have expected to be in a better position starting school and year ago when starting here. Couldnt speak highly enough about everyone here!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really nice. They are flexible with days. They are informative. My son loves it there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has had the best experience at nursery. She looks made great relationships with her peers. She has excellent with her learning. All the teachers are fantastic, kind and considerate and nothing is too much trouble for them. Every child at the nursery is looked after to the highest standard.
I would 100% recommend this nursery to any parent looking for childcare. I cannot thank all the teachers enough for everything they have done for my daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been here for nearly 6 months now and he loves it! His development has come along brilliantly. The nursery workers at Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery are fabulous, they're so friendly and helpful and most importantly great with the children! Well done and thank you to all the staff

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending the nursery for seven months now, he is so happy there and is coming on leaps and bounds. The staff are all lovely, friendly and caring, they really do genuinely care about the children and actively encourage all aspects of their development. The communication is excellent
and the variety and quality of the meals are great. We are happy that we chose this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery and the staff are amazing. They have taught my daughter so much. She develops every single week and most of all, she enjoys going! The staff are always on hand to give feedback and support. It really is like a second family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Sunshine Group for a year and he has definitely gained a lot from being there. Everything from his social skills, to his vocabulary have come on faster than I ever imagined. The staff are very welcoming to both parents and children and it's easy to address any queries or questions
about my son's day to day learning. I can't praise all the ladies enough for all their work with my child. Not a day has gone by that he hasn't wanted to go to nursery and we look forward to seeing how he grows in the next year!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.770)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10 for Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.770 for Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.77

  • 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 Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery is based on 18 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 18 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery accepts?

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery Open?

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery have capacity for?

Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 73 Children.

How far is Thorncliffe Park Day Nursery to the centre of Sheffield?

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