Opening hours
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (early starts available on request), Monday - Friday
Thornton Lodge Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
71 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Bradford
About this day nursery
Thornton Lodge Day Nursery and Pre-School, situated in the scenic village of Thornton, offers a nurturing and stimulating space for children to grow. Conveniently located near Thornton Road on James Street, it serves families in Bradford, Keighley, Halifax, and West Yorkshire, with easy access to the 697 bus route.
The nursery provides impressive outdoor play areas, including a sandpit, a garden for cultivating flowers and herbs, and disabled access. Indoors, the bright and spacious environment feels like a home away from home, encouraging engaging, child-centred play.
They offer a diverse, four-weekly rotating menu of nutritious meals for the children. The experienced and qualified team implements the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, balancing adult-led activities with child-initiated play using a wide array of age-appropriate equipment.
Safety is a priority, ensured by CCTV, electronic entry systems, and a thoroughly vetted staff. The nursery caters to children from 3 months to over 5 years, with the possibility of accepting younger infants on a case-by-case basis, and also offers Out of School Club for children up to 12 years.
They proudly maintain an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating and are committed to creating an inclusive setting that supports children's diverse needs, celebrates cultural diversity, and fosters strong family partnerships.
Our ethos
Thornton Lodge Day Nursery and Pre-School implements the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, balancing adult-led activities with child-initiated play. They are committed to creating an inclusive setting that supports children's diverse needs, celebrates cultural diversity, and fosters strong family partnerships.
What it's like
The manager and staff at Thornton Lodge Day Nursery focus on enhancing children's small-muscle and sensory development through various activities. They also support children in resolving minor conflicts, promoting their happiness and safety, and developing their emotional literacy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, home learning packs were provided to support continuity of literacy and communication learning.
Spacious indoor and outdoor play areasNutritious rotating menuExperienced and qualified staffInclusive environment with SEND supportStrong family partnerships
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Food
Delicious, well-balanced meals from our four-weekly rotating menu are included.
Age range
3 months to 5+ years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day, Sessional
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Thornton Lodge Day Nursery
Last inspected 13 February 2024 · Jane Tucker
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The manager and staff at Thornton Lodge Day Nursery focus on enhancing children's small-muscle and sensory development through various activities. They also support children in resolving minor conflicts, promoting their happiness and safety, and developing their emotional literacy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, home learning packs were provided to support continuity of literacy and communication learning.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff use the curriculum to enhance and widen experiences for children.
- The manager and staff help children to celebrate and value cultural and religious events.
- Staff attend mandatory courses and training that supports them in their role.
- The special educational needs coordinator and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well.
- Children enjoy learning from a curriculum based on topics such as the jungle and rainforest.
Areas to develop
- 1support less confident staff to use a greater range of questioning to help enhance children's curiosity and extend their learning further
- 2adapt adult-led activities for toddlers to ensure they remain engaged and benefit from the good learning on offer.
Inspection #10327704 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They express how valuable these resources are to them and how their children love to sing rhymes and role play at home.
Parents describe their child's communication and language development as 'incredible'.
They explain how their children come home and talk about their learning, such as that about planets and the solar system.
Parents express how they 'could not be happier with the care and learning afforded to their children'.
They describe the nursery and staff as 'amazing'.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with a range of professionals and offer advice and support to parents. Additional funding is also used well to ensure good outcomes for children.
Outdoor space
Staff introduce children to time, such as seconds and minutes, as they place items in the microwave outdoors.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024
Date: September 2016
- February 2024Good
- July 2018Inadequate
- September 2016Outstanding
Frequently asked about Thornton Lodge Day Nursery
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