# Nurseries in Thornton

We list 2 nurseries in Thornton (2 full-day, 0 sessional), with 82 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/thornton  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 2 (2 full-day · 0 sessional)
- Registered places: 82 (about 41 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thornton Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornton-pre-school-playgroup-ey271296) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [MiChild Little Thornton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/michild-little-thornton-2846908) | Full-day nursery |  |  |  |  |

## Postcode districts

- [FY5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/fy5.md) (18)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Raikes](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/raikes.md) (1)
- [Trunnah](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/trunnah.md) (4)
- [Burn Naze](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/burn-naze.md) (2)
- [Carleton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/carleton.md) (2)
- [Anchorsholme](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/blackpool/anchorsholme.md) (1)
- [Pheasant Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/lancashire/pheasant-wood.md) (1)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in Thornton?

We list 2 nurseries in Thornton: 2 full-day and 0 sessional, with 82 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Thornton?

Neighbouring areas include Raikes, Trunnah, Burn Naze and Carleton.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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