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Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
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3.5(13 parent reviews) ·Eton Manor, Roding Lane, Chigwell, IG9 6BJ · Essex
Number of places
118 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates a network of over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare solutions for families. Their approach, known as "The Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering both learning and emotional well-being, ensuring children feel secure and supported as they develop.

The organisation prioritises creating a stimulating environment where dedicated practitioners guide children through fun and inspiring learning experiences, emphasising the joys of childhood. They are committed to assisting families with the financial aspects of childcare by providing guidance on various government funding options, including tax-free childcare and funded hours.

Bright Horizons encourages prospective families to visit their nurseries to understand their ethos and explore the available financial support. The nursery chain also emphasises transparency and community engagement, regularly sharing updates and news from its various locations.

They offer free settling-in sessions for up to six weeks before a child’s start date, recognising the emotional journey involved in transitioning to nursery. These sessions allow children and parents to become familiar with the environment and build trust with their key person, ensuring a smooth and supportive start to their nursery experience.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons utilises "The Nurture Approach," which centres on developing children's emotional well-being and fostering a sense of security alongside learning. They aim to create stimulating environments where practitioners facilitate joyful, inspiring learning experiences.The nursery also offers extensive support with government funding options and provides free settling-in sessions.

What it's like

All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They have a positive attitude to learning and, overall, enjoy the good range of activities staff provide. Children are happy, confident and settle quickly; this is partly due to the staff's focus on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development.

Over 300 UK nurseriesThe Nurture ApproachChildcare funding guidanceFree settling-in sessions

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

Food

Freshly prepared food and allergy management are detailed on the website.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 17 September 2021 · Sue Mann

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

All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. They have a positive attitude to learning and, overall, enjoy the good range of activities staff provide. Children are happy, confident and settle quickly; this is partly due to the staff's focus on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points.
  • Children explore with curiosity and respond confidently to staff's questions.
  • Children develop a love of books and enjoy listening to stories.
  • The manager provides good opportunities for staff to improve their professional knowledge and practice.
  • Staff help children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to understand how to promote children's creativity
  • 2review and develop staff's organisation of some daily routines, particularly mealtimes, to keep children fully engaged.
Inspection #10207168 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents are very complimentary about the partnerships with staff.

They comment that they are looking forward to being able to drop off their children in their nursery rooms in the near future.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager has a good oversight of the progress different groups of children make. This helps to identify any emerging gaps in their learning. Staff understand how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and when to seek guidance from professionals outside of the nursery.

Outdoor space

Older children take staff on a garden bug hunt to look for spiders and slugs. Children make dough which they use to create models of puffer fish, based on pictures seen on the internet.

Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • September 2021Good
  • September 2017Good
  • March 2017Inadequate
  • July 2014Good
  • January 2014Inadequate
  • March 2013Good
  • May 2009Good

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