Thornton Lodge Day Nursery

1st Safari Day Nurseries Ltd, James Street, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3NR
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9.9 157 Reviews
  • Thornton Lodge Day Nursery, Bradford
Thornton Lodge Day Nursery is situated in scenic surroundings and part of a pleasant village environment, where children can enjoy learning in extensive indoor and outdoor play facilities.

The facility supports healthy eating alongside sound education and has been awarded a five-star kitchen rating.

A great deal of expertise and care has gone into creating a stimulating and child-centred environment, with a blend of child-led and adult-led activities. All staff are carefully vetted and there are CCTV and electronic entry systems in place.

The nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 13/02/2024 and was graded Good across all areas.

Care Provided by Thornton Lodge Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gareth Rider-Smith (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays only

Funding & Fees Guide for Thornton Lodge Day Nursery

  • Sessions: 8am to 1pm & 1pm to 6pm are charged at £38/session.
    8am to 6pm is charged at £66/session.
    Early starts can be arranged from 7:30am, please call to discuss your requirements.


  • Free Hours/Places for children 2-4 years (Subject to criteria), we also offer a Before and After School Care to Local Primary School and Holiday Club in School Holidays.
    Please contact us for the latest prices.
    We have a number of Sessions available to meet/match our parent's requirements.
    We do not charge for Bank Holidays or any defined days that we are closed (Normally around Christmas).


  • Parking
  • Unfortunately Thornton Lodge doesn't have any car parking facilities on site, however all Visitors and Parents can use King Edward Road to park above the nursery, to ensure free access up and down James Street in peak times, parking outside the nursery on the main road is available, but advise the use of King Edwards Road.


Thornton Lodge Day Nursery Reviews (157)

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Thornton Lodge Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornton Lodge Day Nursery has 157 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Thornton Lodge since he was a baby, and has clearly enjoyed his time here. All of the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and genuinely care for the well-being of your child. We will be sad to leave next year when he starts reception, especially after the brilliant nativity the
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fantastic at Thornton Lodge! My little girl absolutely loves going and leaving her at 6 months old, it was made a lot less traumatic by the staff!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Thornton Lodge since February 2017 and he has settled so well. He loves coming to nursery and has formed some outstanding relationships with the staff. He is well cared for and nothing is ever too much for the staff. They are all very welcoming and I am always greeted into
nursery with a big smile.
The manager is an absolute asset to the nursery! He is understanding and is so caring with the children. The resources in the nursery are good and there is plenty for the children to do. Coming from an Early Years background and working in childcare for over 16 years, I am extremely particular when it comes to providing good, quality childcare and Thornton Lodge certainly provide that. I am extremely happy with the service I receive and the care and attention they give my son.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Thornton Lodge Day Nursery since September 2016 and he has been very happy here. He attends 1 day per week and always asks to go every morning. I have noticed his speech is developing more and he has more confidence in social situations than he has before. I am confident I made the
correct decision for my son by enrolling him at Thornton Lodge Day Nursery and cannot thank the welcoming and supportive staff enough for making myself and my son so welcome.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with the service here, my child is always happy to go in and is happy when I collect her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience at Thornton Lodge, very helpful and flexible with hours. My daughter found it difficult to come to the nursery at first but soon settled down thanks to all the staff that helped her along. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been a great experience having my son come to this nursery. I feel with their care and activities they have bought lots of positive changes in my son. He is more confident and happy since coming here. The staff are very helpful and understanding, I am regularly informed about his developments
and explained set targets they have for him. Overall I am very happy to have my son come to this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good team.
Very supportive to the children and toddlers.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son thoroughly enjoys his days here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy and friendly staff. My daughter is always happy when in nursery and very well looked after. I am always well informed of eating habits and activities done during the day when I pick her up. Overall, I am happy with mine and my daughters experience here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery. They have accommodated my son's dietary needs excellently.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this nursery to anyone. My son loves every member of staff and enjoys everyday there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My daughter attended Thornton Lodge and there was never a doubt our son would also. Well run, attentive staff that build relations with parents as well as children. My son is frequently reluctant to leave when picked up! I would recommend the nursery to family and friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Thornton Lodge. His relationship with all members of staff is great and he can't wait to attend. As a parent I could not be happier and would recommend Thornton Lodge to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, no concerns.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience has been very good. I am extremely happy to have my child at this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this place, thank you for all your efforts.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were friendly and approachable and always helpful, the nursery was always clean and I have had both my children attend Thornton Lodge, they encouraged her to try new things before starting school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care is very good, the staff are good and very friendly and approachable. The manager is very good and helpful. I would recommend the nursery my little girl has been going since she was 10 months old. She done really well and pleased with her progress.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter made huge progress when at Thornton Lodge, she was safe and secure while in their care, and loved attending nursery.


The staff were approachable and friendly and they provide a healthy and balance food, the nursery was clean and tidy.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Thornton Lodge Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.908 for Thornton Lodge Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (337 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.908

  • 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 Thornton Lodge Day Nursery is based on 31 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (10)

Gareth

Gareth Rider-Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

Qualifications:


Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies 2012

QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid 2021

Lead Practitioner Safeguarding Training 2023


Additional Roles:


SENCO


Safeguarding Lead Practitioner


Named First Aider


Health and Safety Officer


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Nafeesa Hussain

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Qualifications


NCFE Level 3 Cache Diploma for Early Years Workforce ( Early Educator)
ICT Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - April 2022
Food Hygiene Level 2


Additional Training
ICT Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - April 2022
Food Hygiene Level 2
Safeguarding Children


Additional Information
Room Leader 3-5 Room


Jesicca

Jesicca Osins

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Learning and Development
QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid


Additional Training
Safeguarding Children


Additional Information
Baby Room Practitioner


Sarah

Sarah Brooks

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Qualifications


Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education 2009


Additional Roles


Baby Room Practitioner


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Katelan Hempsey

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Qualifications


Early Years Educator Level 2 in Children's Learning and Development (EYE)
Food Hygiene Level 2


Additional Information
Toddler Room Practitioner


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Layla Cordingley

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Qualifications


NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)


Additional Training
Safeguarding Children Level 2
Food Hygiene Level 2


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Debra Theaker

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Qualifications


NVA Level 3 Nursery Nursing
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare


Additional Roles


Toddler Room Practitioner


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Malaika Phillips

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Qualifications


NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
Food Hygiene Level 2
QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - February 2023


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Maryam Mehmood

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Qualifications
PGCE Education QTS
BA Hons Working with Children and Young People and Families
BTEC Level 3 in Children's Play, Learning and Development (EYE)
Additional Training
Safeguarding Children
Additional Information
Pre-School Practitioner


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Caroline Cantrill

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2023

Qualifications


Level 3 Food Hygiene