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Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol
Partou Thornbury is an exceptional day nursery and pre-school which provides high quality early years care and education to families in Thornbury, Morton, Alveston and the surrounding area.
Set in a former school building, our nursery is one of the largest in the area, featuring spacious playrooms and an adventure-filled outdoor garden. We even have a fabulous soft play zone that’s not only loved by children but is perfect for socialising and promoting physical development.
Facilities
Large, spacious playrooms offering a wide range of fun-filled educational activities
An exciting curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interests of each child
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Separate nursery and pre-school buildings, allowing continued development through age-specific care
Highly qualified, experienced staff who are experts in early years care and education
Funded childcare places available
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Age | Weekly rate
(5 full days) |
Full day
7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session
7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session
1pm-6pm |
| 0-2 | £315.00 | £70.00 | £42.25 | £39.75 |
| 2-3 | £315.00 | £70.00 | £42.25 | £39.75 |
| 3-5 | £300.00 | £65.50 | £40.25 | £37.50 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.50 | £5.50 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
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Thornbury
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01454 418788
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-school, Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2EG
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What families say?
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M D
03 April 2025
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.
G W
28 March 2025
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.
Hannah E
28 March 2025
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. ...
Harriet B
28 March 2025
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.
M H
26 March 2025
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 ca...
S S
26 March 2025
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.
S M
05 March 2025
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...
Sophie A
25 January 2025
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 ther...
Tamsyn W
05 March 2024
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...
Gina H
05 March 2024
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...
L T
27 February 2024
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 ver...
H C
17 February 2024
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 hav...
R J
17 February 2024
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.
J C
08 February 2024
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 s...
Georgina M
07 November 2023
I have been so happy with how Little Acorns have looked after my daughter. She has been attending nursery for almost a year now- I was really apprehensive about her starting but the staff have taken such good care of her, and have really helped her grow and develop and when I pick her up she’s so h...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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