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Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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3.8(6 parent reviews)
·231 Carshalton Road, CARSHALTON, SM5 3PZ · Sutton
Number of places
65 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Sutton

About this day nursery

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.

Nurture Approach™ curriculumOver 300 UK nurseriesSettling-in sessionsSupport for childcare funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

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

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 19 December 2022

Safeguarding effective
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 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

  • Children arrive happy and settle well with the support of caring staff.
  • The range of activities stimulates children's interests, and they explore their environment with confidence.
  • The curriculum is sequenced well for children to extend their interests and build on what they can already do.
  • Staff are good role models for children's behaviour, helping them learn to solve problems and share equipment.
  • Mealtimes are sociable occasions where children enjoy sitting with friends and are encouraged to use cutlery and feed themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve support for children who speak English as an additional language to support their communication and language development
  • 2enhance information shared with bank staff so they can support children's learning more effectively.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

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.

Outdoor space

Older children learn to be independent by dressing themselves as they get ready to play in the garden.

EAL / language support

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.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery And Preschool

3.8
(6)
Marghe Isolani
6 months ago

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!

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Babatunde Oyediran
11 years ago

Safe, secure and excellent quality care for my child. Seriously, I'm still looking for faults.

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Abi bie
8 years ago

Good place for kid to grow and develop Spacious and clean

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Inspection history

Date: June 2017

  • December 2022Good
  • June 2017Good

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