Food
Meals and snacks provided, including nappies, wipes and other essentials
Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
Number of places
79 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
About this early years setting
Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool provides a nurturing environment where children can flourish from a young age. Central to their approach is the "Bright Beginnings Curriculum," which is designed to lay a strong foundation for each child's healthy development and happiness.
This curriculum focuses on five key learning areas, integrating them into activities that build essential practical and life skills crucial for school readiness and beyond. The nursery emphasises the importance of outdoor adventures, incorporating Forest School principles and Eco-Schools programmes to foster a love for nature and enhance physical and cognitive development.
Mealtimes are considered significant, with freshly prepared, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs. Bright Horizons is committed to inclusivity, offering comprehensive SEND provision and support to ensure all children, regardless of their needs, receive appropriate care and opportunities to thrive.
The nursery also prioritises strong family partnerships, offering resources like settling-in sessions and a preschool hub to support parents through every stage of their child's early education journey. They aim to make the childcare journey smooth and transparent, guiding families through funding options and providing exceptional care and early years education.
What it's like
The new manager and staff create a warm and welcoming environment. Children arrive happily at the nursery, ready to start their day and see their friends. Overall, children settle well and show they are happy and feel safe.
Bright Beginnings CurriculumOutdoor AdventuresSEND provisionNutritious MealsFunding Support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 15 September 2023 · Becky Phillips
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The new manager and staff create a warm and welcoming environment. Children arrive happily at the nursery, ready to start their day and see their friends. Overall, children settle well and show they are happy and feel safe.
Inspector highlights
- The new manager is committed to providing good-quality care and education for all children.
- The manager and staff have a good understanding of how children learn and develop.
- Staff support children's developing language skills well.
- Children are becoming independent learners.
- Children delight in playing outdoors where they have many activities to develop their physical skills.
Areas to develop
- 1review staff deployment in the baby room to ensure all babies have secure attachments and their individual needs are met
- 2develop the organisation of some activities in order to maximise children's learning opportunities and their engagement and participation levels.
Inspection #10306282 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are highly valued as partners and speak positively about the nursery and how happy their children are to attend.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children delight in playing outdoors where they have many activities to develop their physical skills. They experience managed risk as they balance on obstacle courses and play ball games with each other.
Inspection history
Date: March 2018
- September 2023Good
- March 2018Good
Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
About the setting
Barnes Nursery and Preschool registered in 2015. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. There are 14 staff, including the manager, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. This includes one staff member who holds qualified teacher status. The nursery receives funding for free early years education for three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY494386
- Registered person
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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