Opening hours
each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round
Bright Futures Nursery in Romford
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Havering
About this day nursery
Bright Futures Nursery, established in 2003, is a family-owned childcare provider dedicated to fostering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children from birth through primary school age. The nursery is committed to helping children develop their full potential by encouraging independence, self-expression, and active participation in their learning journey.
They believe in making early years development a fun, exciting, and unique experience, offering distinct childcare services across several locations in Harold Hill, Romford (Havering), and Hackney. The nursery prides itself on its rigorous recruitment procedures for highly qualified and experienced staff, alongside comprehensive retention programmes.
Recognising their staff as the cornerstone of the nursery, Bright Futures places significant emphasis on professional development, offering various educational opportunities and career advancement paths to ensure a dedicated and skilled team. Children at Bright Futures Nursery follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which focuses on three prime areas of learning: Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal and Social Development, as well as four specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design.
Learning is primarily delivered through a blend of carefully planned play opportunities and adult-led activities, alongside allowing children to choose activities based on their own interests.
Our ethos
Bright Futures Nursery is committed to helping children develop their full potential by encouraging independence, self-expression, and active participation in their learning journey. They believe in making early years development a fun, exciting, and unique experience, following the EYFS curriculum and delivering learning through a blend of planned play opportunities, adult-led activities, and child-initiated interests.
What it's like
Children are happy and well cared for at this warm and friendly setting. Children are confident in their play and direct their own learning, supported by staff who plan activities around their interests. Staff are knowledgeable about what children know and can do, acquired through parent questionnaires and visits, ensuring smooth transitions.
Family-ownedEYFS CurriculumFocus on Staff Development
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Futures Nursery
Last inspected 24 October 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and well cared for at this warm and friendly setting. Children are confident in their play and direct their own learning, supported by staff who plan activities around their interests. Staff are knowledgeable about what children know and can do, acquired through parent questionnaires and visits, ensuring smooth transitions.
Inspector highlights
- Leadership of the provision is strong, with a well-established management team committed to high standards.
- Staff plan engaging activities to meet children's needs, extending their learning with mathematical concepts.
- Staff skilfully support children's communication and language development.
- Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and enjoy their time outside.
- Children are supported well to develop a love of books.
Areas to develop
- 1promote older children's literacy skills appropriately, with particular regard to delivering phonics activities
- 2provide staff with more frequent opportunities for professional development to support children's learning even further and raise the quality of teaching.
Inspection #10249315 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents are happy with the setting. They comment that their children have settled in well. They know what their children are doing throughout the day and are happy with their development."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support all children well. They promptly complete early assessments and referrals for children if they have any concerns. Staff work effectively with external agencies to ensure that the children make the best possible progress.
Outdoor space
Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and they enjoy their time outside. Children practise jumping and climbing as they use slides, the see-saw and push-along toys.
Parent Reviews of Bright Futures Nursery
4.5
(25)
Veronica Frimu
8 months ago
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Bright Futures Nursery. The management has always been accommodating to my needs, with excellent communication throughout, and the entire team is truly dedicated. My son, Matei, began his journey at the nursery when he was just 1 year and 10 months old. Now, he is 5 y.o. we also make use of their after-school program and holiday club. The prices are affordable, and Matei feels completely at home there. I couldn’t be happier — every member of staff is an asset to the nursery and carries out their role with genuine care and commitment. I highly recommend Bright Futures Nursery and sincerely thank the whole team for their continuous efforts!
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Magda Kouiten
7 months ago
My son spent great time at Bright Futures Nursery! The staff has been excellent. Thank you for taking care of him!
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Rajesh kumar
3 years ago
This is a very good nursery. The staff are very caring and understanding. The children are taken care and they develop various skills. The nursery shares timely reports and advices of the childs development. My son loves it there and never cried one single time when dropped off in the morning. He is healthy. I could not recommend Bright Futures nursery enough!! Thanks so much!
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Anneliese Tawiah
4 years ago
A fantastic nursery! Would recommend to anyone. My daughter was very happy, and well looked after. She learned about different languages, started eating more fruits and veg (yay!) and came on leaps and bounds with her writing and drawing. When she started she had speech delay, which is now a minimal issue. She was fully prepared for reception and is doing very well. The staff are well trained and provide a supportive, loving environment where the kids can thrive. Thank you Bright Futures😀
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Sabrina Dorio
8 years ago
This is an incredible nursery. The staff is caring and extremely understanding. They are flexible. The children are well cared for, they eat very well. The nursery nurses are very professional and on top of the children development with daily reports and advices. My son loves it there and never cried one single time when dropped off in the morning. He is healthy. I could not recommend Bright Futures nursery enough!
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Inspection history
Date: October 2012
- October 2022Good
- October 2016Good
- October 2012Good
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