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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
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £60.75 | £273.38 | £4.60 | £36.45 | £36.45 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.90 | £4.15 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £72.75 | £333.38 | £42.95 | £41.95 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
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 & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes and sun cream.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
- We’re closed between Christmas and New Year.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School work with South Gloucestershire Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 51 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Thornbury will receive 11.17/22.35 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by South Gloucestershire Local Authority for Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 13 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 13 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 8th Sept – 24th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 12th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 24th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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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 do families say about Partou Thornbury Day Nursery & Pre-School in Bristol?
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L B
01 May 2025
My child enjoys coming to this nursery and has learnt lots from attending. There are plenty of activities for the children and outside space to play. Staff are very good, I have no worries when my child is here.
L B
01 May 2025
Amazing nursery, friendly welcoming staff, happy baby.
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 B
28 March 2025
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 vari...
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.
James S
28 March 2025
Our son seems very happy & settled here, the staff are lovely & accommodating.
J W
28 March 2025
Friendly team who help the children grow and develop
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.
A G
26 March 2025
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.
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...
James P
25 November 2024
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 ...
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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