We are a friendly and professional charitable organisation which welcomes children from the Thornbury and surrounding areas.
Registered with OFSTED our aims are to provide an educational foundation which will equip both children and parents with the support and skills to make these vital early years an enjoyable learning experience.
We have two sites: c/o Crossways Infant School, Knapp Road, Thornbury, BS35 2HQ, and c/o Christ the King School, Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, BS35 1AX
Tel: 01454 858580 or 01454 867283, 9am-3.15pm
All queries and enquiries should be directed to Jenny Harris, Leader at the Christ the King site or Penny Smith, Leader at the Crossways site.

Gillingstool Primary School also has a nursery class.

Gillingstool, Thornbury, BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 866527
Headteacher: Mr Clive Riches

Jo Jingles, the UK's Leading Music & Movement Group for pre-school children meets on Wednesday mornings during term time at The Chantry.

Ages from 6 months - 5 years. For more info on classes, call Pamela on 01454 610553, or email.

A Steiner kindergarten for children from 3 to 6 years old. We aim to provide children and their families with an unhurried approach to early childhood. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds and locations - from Bristol, Dursley, Wotton, Chipping Sodbury and Thornbury

Cromhall village hall; Clare Benson 01285 831463

Part of the Mulberry Tree Steiner Early Years Group. We aim to provide children and their families with an unhurried approach to early childhood. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds and locations - from Bristol, Dursley, Wotton, Chipping Sodbury and Thornbury.

Cromhall village hall; Jane Renton 01454 325418

Pre-school sessions for 2-4 yr olds, operating during term time. Established in Oldbury on Severn for over 17 years.
We are a small, independent community-based pre-school offering all children a fun, safe session in which they can grow and learn. Our pre-school stimulates and cares for your children in a warm, friendly environment.
Our fully qualified and experienced staff help your child to grow into a positive, self reliant individual. All children are encouraged to blossom whilst ensuring they have a fun introduction to schooling as the cornerstone of their future education. Full OFSTED reports available.
2-3 year old session Thursday 9.15–11.15am
3-4 year old session Friday 9.15-11.45am
Plus option to stay for additional lunchtime session 11.45am–1pm. Pre-school vouchers accepted.
For further information contact Helen Poole on 01454 411 993.

Rainbow Teddies is run by parents/carers for the benefit of their children and children in the surrounding community. It is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, Children’s Playlink and is registered with OFSTED, and with the Local Authority to receive the Nursery Grant.
Rainbow Teddies occupies two classrooms at Manorbrook Primary School. In addition to excellent indoor facilities it offers all year round access to an outdoor area.
Everyone involved on a regular basis is subject to CRB checking.
Parents and children are welcome to visit at any time. An appointment is not always necessary but a phone call will ensure you visit at a convenient time for someone to speak with you. A very favourable OFSTED Report can be viewed on www.ofsted.gov.uk, with more information on the website below.
The Pre-school Manager, Lesley Shorey, can be contacted at the setting on 01454 867231.

Manorbrook Primary School, Thornbury, BS35 1JW

We provide respite for children and carers managing disadvantage or physical, emotional, educational disability.
We meet Mondays, 9.30am-12.30pm at the SureStart Childrens Centre, Gillingstool, Thornbury (from April 21st).
Sessions include structured child care and play, music and craft with refreshments, followed by a stay and share family lunch and play. We have a parent/carers room where we provide a social gathering place alongside an information and support group. Session fees are £5 or £2.50 for referred families.
For more information, contact Beverley Morrish (Play Leader) on 0117 9470556/0787 2019180 or by email.

Tuesdays 10-11.30am, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury.
For parents with children aged 0-5. £1.50 per family (1st session FREE).
KIDS: Toys, games, arts'n'crafts, snacks and squash
GROWN-UPS: Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat to other adults(!)
Enquiries: email Briony

We are a family school, founded in 1947. The School is set in 28 acres of beautiful grounds. The 250 pupils from the Nursery (2-4 year olds) and the Lower School (4-7 year olds) through to the Upper School (7-14 year Olds) are able to continue as day children or as boarders (on a full-time, weekly or casual basis).
The Nursery school operates as an integral part of Early Years Department of school. The Nursery is housed in a separate building in the grounds of the school. Attached to these buildings there is a walled garden and paved area well equipped with outdoor play equipment.

Tockington Manor School, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY
Tel: 01454 613229