# Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare

Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare is a full-day nursery at 10 Thornhill Road, Off Albany Road, Derby, DE22 3LX, in New Zealand, Derby. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 50 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tommies Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-day-nursery-tommies-childcare-2498864  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Thornhill Road, Off Albany Road, Derby, DE22 3LX
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01332 346088
- Website: https://www.tommieschildcare.co.uk/our-nurseries/thornhill-day-nursery/
- Run by: [Tommies Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tommies-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2498864

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498864

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2018 (Reference 2498864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498864)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498864)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498864)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1199238)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Thornhill Road, Off Albany Road, Derby, DE22 3LX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.917602,-1.505724

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rykneld Rec, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 50 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School | All-through | 3–19 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brackensdale Spencer Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ashgate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ashgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Becket Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Royal School for the Deaf Derby |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Derby Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derby-montessori-school-ey476012) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-206103) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-206104) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Faraway Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-faraway-tree-day-nursery-ey495633) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bizzy Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-kidz-nursery-2895800) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Treetops Silvertrees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-silvertrees-ey282326) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare Good at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare take?

Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare?

Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare is run by Tommies Childcare Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare?

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare?

You can call 01332 346088 and visit www.tommieschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498864)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thornhill+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ22H5etL2eUgR3HBOH7PrMVA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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