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Nursery Information
Thornton Lodge Day Nursery and Pre-School has an experienced and highly qualified and vetted staff team. Meet the team that ensure top quality childcare is being provided when your children are in our care.
Nursery Manager
Gareth Rider
Deputy Manager
The senior team here are all qualified to at least level 4 in childcare and Gareth also has a degree in Early Years. They are here to help you and your children. Please ask us if you have any questions on your child’s care or if you have any concerns no matter how small. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge which we are happy to share with you, to assist in the well being and development of the children we care for and for the re-assurance/assistance of the parents/carers.
Rooms for the 0-2 year olds
Chelsea Ruff is the lead practitioner for the 0-2 age group. They have one play room and a sleep alcave that the children can use, dependant on the numbers and activities on any day.
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Rooms for the 2-3 year olds
TBC has responsibility for the 2-3 age group. They have the middle room that the children can use for their activities as well as free flow access to the outside.
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Rooms for the 3+ year olds
TBC has responsibility for the 3+ age group. They have the far play room that the children can use for their activities as well as free flow access to the outside areas.
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Kitchen & Nursery Menus
Our kitchen is always busy for the nursery, either making snacks or cooking a meal for the children. Our chef has a grand time helping the children enjoy the food we prepare. Also assists in the nursery rooms and when we do baking or food preparation with the children.
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