Our team of dedicated staff care for babies and toddlers from 3 months to school age, in a carefully converted former residential property with a large garden. We are a Quality Assured nursery, committed to providing the highest standard of childcare possible. Using the new Early Years Foundation Stage, we plan fun yet educational activities for our children based on observations of their individual needs.
Our award winning home-cooked meals use fresh, organic and wholegrain ingredients. We were shortlisted to the top ten (top two for the South) for the National Day Nursery Association awards - voted for by our parents. We accept childcare vouchers and are registered for Nursery Education Grant for 3 to 5 year olds.

37 Davids Lane, Alveston, BS35 3LN
Tel: 01454 419419

Olveston Pre-school is based between the villages of Olveston and Tockington and has been running for more than 40 years.
We have excellent staff and facilities and a large amount of space both indoors and outside at our setting in the Parish Hall.

This lively, welcoming pre-school benefits children from Thornbury and the surrounding community. It is very proud of its “Outstanding” OFSTED rating - see the report at www.ofsted.gov.uk.
Based at Manorbrook Primary, the pre-school has close links with other local primary schools and accepts the Nursery Education Grant. Rainbow Teddies has excellent indoor and outdoor provision.
The experienced staff work hard to provide a caring, stimulating and fun atmosphere where children’s needs are met and parental input is valued. Everyone involved on a regular basis is vetted and CRB checked.
Parents and children are welcome to visit at any time. An appointment is not always necessary but a phone call will ensure someone is able to speak with you.
Click below for more information, or contact the Manager, Nanda Lee by email below.

Rainbow Teddies Pre-school, Manorbrook Primary School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1JW

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

The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury
Tel: 0117 9605844

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 to 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 to Jenny Harris, Leader at the Christ the King site or Penny Smith, Leader at the Crossways site.

For 0 to school age. Lots of toys and activities and finishing with singing. Drinks and biscuits for adults and little ones. Tuesdays and Thursdays term time only, 9.30-11.30am at Christ the King Church Hall.

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

Pre-school sessions for 2-4 yr olds, operating during term time. Established in Oldbury on Severn for over 20 years, we are now based at the pavilion on West Marsh Lane.
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 year olds Tuesday and Thursday 9.15–11.45am
3-4 year olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15am-2.15pm
Pre-school vouchers accepted.
For further information contact Manager Denise Young on 01454 419062.

Our pre-school welcomes children from 2 and a half to 4 years old and can accept government granted places from the age of 3.
We are open on Monday all day, and Tuesday-Friday mornings. There is a lunch club option on Wednesday and Friday for children over 3.
We are very proud of our all seasons, outside area which the children are developing into a wonderful eco garden.
The team of staff and parents make this a friendly, local pre-school who welcome visits from prospective parents/carers and children. Just call the number below to arrange a convenient time.
Find us at the Jubilee Hall, Greenhill Road, Alveston and contact us on 07717216762 or click below to see our website.

Would you like to be able to discuss things such as pregnancy and birth, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, and attachment parenting in a non-judgemental, supportive environment?
We are parents who support each other in any of the above and want to have friends locally, both for the adults and the children. We welcome mums- and dads-to-be, as well as parents/caregivers of children of all ages.
To join, please send a blank e-mail to ThornburyAP-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk or, for more information, e-mail below.

Thornbury Children’s Centre is a community hub, offering families with children 0-5 many services including:
• Parenting advice and support for mums, dads and carers
• Drop in sessions/groups
• Access to further education/training courses
• Referral to specialist services
• …A listening ear
Please phone or text for a timetable of services.

Gillingstool, Thornbury BS35 2EG
Tel: 01454 862975
Mob: (Call/Text):07584 580203

We are a friendly rural pre-school accepting children from aged 2 and a half and welcome children from all around the Thornbury area.
We are registered with Ofsted and a member of both the Pre-School Learning Alliance and Children's Playlink. We offer spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments as well as regular forest and park visits.
Our opening hours are 9.30am-1pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with the opportunity to stay until 2.30pm on a Tuesday and Thursday. For more information and to come for a visit, please contact Jane Cowell (Pre-School Manager) on 01454 416094 or via email below.