Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.
Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Suffolk
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering a nurturing environment that prioritises children's development and well-being. Their unique 'Nurture Approach' integrates learning with emotional support, delivered by dedicated and skilled nursery practitioners.
The organisation emphasises creating a secure and comfortable transition for children and families through non-chargeable 'Settling In Sessions' that can commence up to six weeks prior to a child's official start date. During these sessions, parents are encouraged to participate initially, gradually allowing their child to acclimatise to the nursery setting and bond with their key person.
This personalised approach ensures that each child's individual needs, routines, and preferences are understood, facilitating a smooth and positive start to their nursery experience. Bright Horizons is committed to supporting families with various childcare funding options, including government-backed schemes, and provides resources to guide parents through these choices.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons' 'Nurture Approach' integrates learning with emotional support, delivered by dedicated and skilled nursery practitioners. They emphasise creating a secure and comfortable transition for children and families through personalised 'Settling In Sessions' to understand each child's individual needs, routines, and preferences, ensuring a smooth and positive start.
What it's like
Children arrive eagerly and are excited to begin their day. They have formed wonderful and respectful relationships with staff, and children highlight that they feel safe and secure. Staff provide children with warm and responsive interactions, and children of all ages enjoy listening to stories snuggled up to a member of staff.
Nurture Approach CurriculumExtensive UK NetworkFree Settling-In Sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Waitlist
false
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 10 July 2023 · Holly Todd
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 arrive eagerly and are excited to begin their day. They have formed wonderful and respectful relationships with staff, and children highlight that they feel safe and secure. Staff provide children with warm and responsive interactions, and children of all ages enjoy listening to stories snuggled up to a member of staff.
Inspector highlights
- Children learn to be increasingly independent, with young babies learning to feed themselves and older children serving their own meals.
- Children are provided with a wealth of experiences to broaden their knowledge of the world, with parents visiting to talk about their occupations.
- Staff support children to learn about the importance of being healthy and understanding the effects of exercise.
- Leaders and managers place significant focus on promoting children's communication and language development, using simple sign language with young children.
- Staff know all children very well and use their background and interests to support learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to develop
- 1review and enhance the organisation and teaching during group activities to ensure that older children are consistently supported in their learning.
Inspection #10295558 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that they feel communication is a real strength of the nursery and receive regular updates regarding their child's learning and development.
Parents state they are grateful for the high level of care their children receive, and feel that all staff know their children well.
They describe staff as 'brilliant' and 'patient' and highlight the good progress children have made since attending.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know all children very well and use what they know about their background and interests to support their learning further. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities show an interest in water play, so skilled staff use this as an opportunity to introduce simple language, such as 'scoop' and 'pour'.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery and Preschool
5.0
(5)
Michael Blyth-towers
8 years ago
These are amazing. My daughter was diagnosed with global developmental delays which meant that she was behind children her age. She was also diagnosed with hyper mobility so her balance and climbing skills were not great. In eight months the staff have be exceptional and worked very hard to help her develop. She has come so far in a short time thanks to the dedication and support from the staff at tassel rd. Great Nursery.
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Zena Palfrey
6 years ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! When returning back to work I always used a childminder but last year are circumstances change, so I started looking at few nurseries. I had pick a nursery for my son and he had place there but change my mind at the last minute, I decided to look at Bright Horizon, I spoke to Louise and explain my situation. She got me and son in quickly to look around from there we decided to do settling in days. What can I say apart from WHAT EXCELLENCE NURSERY! The staff are brilliant, kind and caring, my son settle in well and quickly.. I am so happy I decided to move him at the last minute. His speech has come on really well, he is eating, making friends and developing well.. And the main thing is he is happy to be left and is happy when I pick him up.
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Sam Jones
12 years ago
My son attends Tassel Road Nursery and I think the staff and nursery are amazing! he is always so happy to be there and there are so many activities for him to join in with and his learning is far in front of other boys his age. I am so please I was recommended this nursery by a friend, I would not hesitate to recommend it to other parents.
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Danielle Deeney
6 years ago
My two boys have attended this nursery for the past couple of years and absolutely love it. The progress they have both made is amazing & the staff are just fantastic. Highly recommend :)
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Sarah Hedges
4 years ago
Great and caring staff throughout every room and my daughter loves it there
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Inspection history
Date: December 2017
- July 2023Good
- December 2017Good
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