Opening hours
each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round
Bright Horizons operates a network of over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare services rooted in their unique Nurture Approach™. This philosophy integrates learning with emotional wellbeing, fostering an environment where children feel secure and supported by dedicated practitioners.
The nursery group is committed to ensuring every child's journey is celebrated, focusing on individual development and happiness. They also emphasise healthy eating with freshly prepared meals and have robust systems for allergy management.
Bright Horizons acknowledges the financial challenges families face with childcare costs and provides guidance on various UK government funding options to help ease this burden. Their approach extends to smooth transitions for children and families, offering non-chargeable settling-in sessions up to six weeks before a child's start date, where parents can gradually introduce their child to the nursery environment and build trust with their child's key person.
This ensures a personalised and supportive start to their nursery experience, prioritising the child's and family's unique needs.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons integrates learning with emotional wellbeing through their Nurture Approach™, aiming to create a secure and supportive environment. They focus on celebrating each child's individual development and happiness, ensuring a personalised and supportive start for children and families.
What it's like
Children enjoy a warm and welcoming environment with caring staff who know them well. Activities stimulate their interests, and children explore confidently, playing well together. The curriculum is well-sequenced, and staff are ambitious for children's progress, preparing them for school.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Opening hours
each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round
Food
Freshly prepared food, menus, allergy management
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 19 December 2022
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy a warm and welcoming environment with caring staff who know them well. Activities stimulate their interests, and children explore confidently, playing well together. The curriculum is well-sequenced, and staff are ambitious for children's progress, preparing them for school.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
There are effective plans in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They enjoy small-group activities that help them to focus and learn at their own pace. Staff are patient and responsive to their needs and attempts to join in with the games. Children respond well to the praise and encouragement they receive. This helps them to keep trying and maintain focus.
Older children learn to be independent by dressing themselves as they get ready to play in the garden.
However, staff are not as confident in how to support children who speak English as an additional language. This means some children may find it difficult to be understood or feel confident to communicate.
My son has been attending Bright Horizons Carshalton since he was a baby, and I couldn’t be happier with the care he receives. The nursery is always clean, well-organised, and truly a step above others in the area. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and cared for. A special mention goes to the wonderful team in the 2–3 room — Laura, Anita, and Lilly are absolutely fantastic. They go above and beyond every day, and it shows in the way the children adore them. Their dedication, warmth, and genuine love for what they do have made such a positive difference in my son’s development and confidence. I am so grateful for the amazing team at Bright Horizons Carshalton. Thank you for looking after my little one so beautifully!
Read on GoogleSafe, secure and excellent quality care for my child. Seriously, I'm still looking for faults.
Read on GoogleGood place for kid to grow and develop Spacious and clean
Read on GoogleClean good place
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Date: June 2017
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