Our Story

Welcome to Thrive Childcare & Education, where every child’s journey begins with love, care, and boundless possibilities.

Our mission at Thrive is uncomplicated; to be recognised as the local provider of choice and as such, we strive to create an environment where all families feel valued, children feel cherished, and our teams feels empowered to make a positive difference every day. As you embark on your journey with us, you are not just joining a nursery, you are becoming part of the Thrive family.

Together, we will celebrate milestones, overcome challenges, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We are thrilled to be a part of your child’s early years, and we look forward to watching them learn, grow, and thrive in our care.

 

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Our History

Established in 2001 Thrive have welcomed a number of new nurseries to the group and along with our existing sub-brands Holyrood, Happitots and Corner House we introduced Nature Kindergarten which reflects our vision and ethos to develop children’s outdoor learning.

  • 46 nurseries across the UK
  • 1000+ Thrive Childcare and Education colleagues
  • 4000+ families in our care
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Thrive Starts Here!

Imagine a place where your child’s happiness and well-being come first, every time; well that really is the cornerstone of our philosophy, putting children first in everything we do. From our engaging learning activities to our nutritious meals, every aspect of your child’s day with us is infused with passion and a genuine love for what we do.

All our teams understand the importance of being positive role models for the children in our care. We all lead by example, demonstrating kindness, respect, and empathy in all our interactions. Through our words and actions, we inspire children to be kind, confident, and compassionate individuals

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Thrive Community

Join us as we continue on our exciting journey creating the very best environments which ensure our children and team Thrive. 

We recognise the importance of providing a service where local work patterns can be supported particularly in essential and emergency services; or where wrap around or holiday club demands need accommodating.

It means providing freshly cooked meals on-site, where our chefs can safely manage and respond to children’s allergies and/or dietary requirements.

And, above all, it means recognising that nurseries are part of the local communities they serve. While our commitment to high standards won’t vary, we will celebrate the local identities of our individual nurseries and recognise that one-size definitely doesn’t fit all.

Values and Philosophy

At Thrive Childcare and Education, we know childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood.

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