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Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nurseries The Nurture Approach Childcare funding guidance Free settling-in sessions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10207168 Lead inspector Sue Mann Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170674)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385378) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-chigwell-day-nursery-and-preschool-ig9-6bj-ey385378) 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 - 1 support staff to understand how to promote children's creativity - 2 review and develop staff's organisation of some daily routines, particularly mealtimes, to keep children fully engaged. Inspection #10207168 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170674) ## 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 2021 Good - September 2017 Good - March 2017 Inadequate - July 2014 Good - January 2014 Inadequate - March 2013 Good - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool ### Does Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### What size of nursery is Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What outdoor activities are available at Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chigwell Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### N Family Club Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill · IG9 5EX 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-buckhurst-hill-ig9-5ex-2857069) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Queens Baby Nursery Children-First.Info Buckhurst Hill · IG9 5BX 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/queens-baby-nursery-children-first-info-ig9-5bx-ey481058) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Purple Lion Day Nursery (Buckhurst Hill) London · IG9 5EE 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-buckhurst-hill-ig9-5ee-2604023) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Queens Nursery Buckhurst Hill · IG9 5BD 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/queens-nursery-ig9-5bd-ey481056) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool Essex · IG9 5LG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-buckhurst-hill-day-nursery-and-preschool-ig9-5lg-2713509) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables Buckhurst Hill · IG9 5DJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/queens-pre-school-the-old-stables-ig9-5dj-2709269) [See all nurseries in Chigwell →](/search?q=Chigwell) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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