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What they don't tell you is that you will be waiting for months to know if your child has a space, leaving you in complete limbo. We couldn't keep waiting with no certainty, so we had to find another nursery. Then they refused to give our money back.\n\nWith how busy the market is, it's so sad they have such a cheap way to make money. When parents with young children are already struggling financially.\n\nI also know of someone who had booked a place and close to the start date didn't get any replies and had to look for an alternative.", "datePublished": "2023-10-10T10:01:48.090132Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Dave Thomson" }, "reviewBody": "Bright Horizons Barford is full of incredible people who genuinely care about the children they look after and the difference they make in their lives. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Church Street, Barford, Warwick, CV35 8EW · Warwickshire Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Warwickshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop. Central to their philosophy is 'The Nurture Approach', which integrates learning with emotional well-being, supported by dedicated and skilled practitioners. The nursery focuses on creating a safe and loving atmosphere where children can explore, learn and build strong attachments, offering free settling-in sessions for new families to ease the transition. These sessions allow children and parents to become familiar with the nursery and its team, fostering a 'triangle of trust' between the key person, child, and parent. The curriculum, known as 'Bright Beginnings', encompasses five key learning areas, incorporating practical and life skills through various activities. The nursery also emphasises outdoor adventures, with provisions for outdoor spaces, Forest School, and Eco-Schools programmes. Mealtimes are a significant part of the day, with freshly prepared food, and the team is committed to supporting families with childcare funding options. With decades of experience and a network of over 300 nurseries, Bright Horizons aims to provide inspiring learning experiences and a bright future for the children in their care. Our ethos Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool's philosophy is 'The Nurture Approach', integrating learning with emotional well-being. They focus on a safe, loving atmosphere for exploration and attachment, fostering a 'triangle of trust' between key person, child, and parent. Their 'Bright Beginnings' curriculum includes five learning areas, practical life skills, and outdoor adventures with Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes. What it's like Children thrive in this wonderful nursery, feeling extremely safe and secure while excitedly participating in activities tailored to their interests. Staff engage them in deep, purposeful conversations, extending their vocabulary and language, as children display high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder. The Nurture Approach Bright Beginnings Curriculum Outdoor Adventures Free Settling-In Sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10301722 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227615)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/200506) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk) Church Street, Barford, Warwick, CV35 8EW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.60394/52.24513/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Warwick - [Day nurseries in Warwick](/search?q=Warwick) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-barford-day-nursery-and-preschool-cv35-8ew-200506) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Food Freshly prepared food and managed allergies Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 4 August 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this wonderful nursery, feeling extremely safe and secure while excitedly participating in activities tailored to their interests. Staff engage them in deep, purposeful conversations, extending their vocabulary and language, as children display high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder. Inspector highlights - Managers and leaders have a strong vision threaded throughout their play-based curriculum. - Staff adapt learning and play opportunities effectively to meet children's individual needs. - Babies receive loving and affectionate care, developing important physical skills. - Staff are highly effective at promoting healthy lifestyles with children. - Extremely positive parent partnerships exist. Inspection #10301722 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227615) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the nursery and the exciting and fun-filled experiences that children receive. > Parents comment on the incredible progress their children are making and they say that they feel very involved in their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress in their development. Staff know how to adapt learning and play opportunities effectively to meet children's individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator is passionate about her role, working closely with staff, parents and external professionals to support children's development. Outdoor space Children display high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder as they hunt for bugs with magnifying glasses in the outdoor garden. Children spend large amounts of their time learning and playing outside, extending their physical skills as they manage their own risk when climbing, manoeuvring and negotiating different obstacles. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKgmLM6s0wKjOQ3fB9jbhU6opH88dkQJJEqWqslkUUQA8lu9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mar LLuch 2 years ago Be careful, they take your money if you want to know if they have a place for your child (register and put them on a waiting list). They tell you this would be refundable if you don't get a space. What they don't tell you is that you will be waiting for months to know if your child has a space, leaving you in complete limbo. We couldn't keep waiting with no certainty, so we had to find another nursery. Then they refused to give our money back. With how busy the market is, it's so sad they have such a cheap way to make money. When parents with young children are already struggling financially. I also know of someone who had booked a place and close to the start date didn't get any replies and had to look for an alternative. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1eEp5VnNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870cd6c089ec403:0x858850b0ddbdfab) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUSoE1fZVe8OcImP5VjSgBkV9E4V9I3RbU4tc56ocy1oxWeGp_r=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dave Thomson 5 years ago Bright Horizons Barford is full of incredible people who genuinely care about the children they look after and the difference they make in their lives. I couldn't recommend any other nursery higher! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNTNHNDRWVBEAE!2m1!1s0x4870cd6c089ec403:0x858850b0ddbdfab) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool. 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