Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm
Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
80 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Essex
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons operates a network of approximately 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering childcare solutions to families. " This approach integrates learning with emotional development, ensuring children feel secure, valued, and supported in exploring their potential.
Bright Horizons is committed to creating an environment where children can thrive, supported by dedicated and skilled practitioners. They also acknowledge the financial challenges many families face regarding childcare costs and provide guidance on available government funding options.
The nursery group is also actively engaged in various community and environmental initiatives, reflecting a broader commitment beyond childcare provision, including a charitable foundation and a "Future Earth" agenda.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons uses a "Nurture Approach" that integrates learning with emotional development, aiming to make children feel secure, valued, and supported as they explore their potential. They are committed to creating a thriving environment with skilled practitioners and have a broader agenda that includes community and environmental initiatives.
What it's like
Children thrive within this inspirational environment because they are supported by dedicated staff who have the highest expectation for their learning. Children become confident and independent learners, with high levels of curiosity and a thirst for learning. Children freely explore the exciting environment, both indoors and outside, which provides them with outstanding experiences across all areas of learning.
Nurture Approach curriculumFocus on emotional wellbeingGuidance on childcare funding
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool
Last inspected 18 August 2022 · Marisa White
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 within this inspirational environment because they are supported by dedicated staff who have the highest expectation for their learning. Children become confident and independent learners, with high levels of curiosity and a thirst for learning. Children freely explore the exciting environment, both indoors and outside, which provides them with outstanding experiences across all areas of learning.
Inspector highlights
- The management team are inspirational and have a clear vision to make the nursery the best it can be.
- The quality of teaching across the nursery is outstanding, with staff planning broad learning experiences and monitoring children's progress exceptionally well.
- Staff work incredibly hard to plan exciting activities to ensure children enjoy learning.
- Staff support children's language development exceptionally well, helping them rapidly learn new vocabulary and become highly articulate and confident speakers.
- A personalised training programme ensures staff receive the training and mentoring they need, leading to a happy atmosphere throughout the nursery.
Inspection #10194241 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
The detailed information they receive about children's learning is 'amazing'.
They can 'totally trust staff' to care for their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are superbly supported. Staff work with parents, and external professionals when needed, to put in place plans to detail what children need to achieve next. All staff know how to tailor learning and play opportunities to meet children's individual needs.
Outdoor space
Children freely explore the exciting environment, both indoors and outside, which provides them with outstanding experiences across all areas of learning.
Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool
4.0
(4)
Liju Thomas
3 months ago
My daughter attended this nursery for some time, but unfortunately, she was not very happy there. One of the main challenges we faced was with her adjusting to the food, which seemed to be an issue for her. Every day while dropping her off, she would cry a lot, and the same happened during pick-up. It was a difficult experience as a parent to see her struggle to settle in. Eventually, we decided to move her to Little Waltham Nursery, where she is much happier. She enjoys going there, eats well, and has adjusted beautifully without any issues.
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Dóra Kőszegfalvi
5 years ago
My son goes to Bright Horizons Chelmsford. He and we absolutely love it. Although he is only 15 months old you can tell he can't wait to be back. Lots of activities all day, never a dull moment. Staff knows all about him and takes care of him in a gentle, loving way while norturing and encouraging him. The nursery has a lovely big outdoor space, it is extremely clean and well equipped. I can not imagine a better place for him to be when he is not with us (mum and dad).
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Nolan Sutton
5 years ago
An amazing nursery that my daughter (3 years old) enjoys everyday attending, she enjoys coming home and telling us about her day and all the activities she has been up to. Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful in both helping with my childs development and also investing their time and skills in the care of my daughter easing any issues or fears we have as parents. My daughter has been able to form a personality that is both encouraged and developed further by the carers at the nursery. Highly recommend!!!
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Suzi Xo
5 years ago
The best day care We’ve tried so far. After being disappointed with a few other day cares, we are very happy to have found Bright Horizons. The staff is very caring and the environment is always clean. I have never picked my children up messy or not clean. Their vocabulary and behaviour improved since they started. Highly recommend it.
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
18 August 2022
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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