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Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·Springfield House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, GU52 0RP · Hampshire
Number of places
87 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool is part of a larger group of around 300 nurseries across the UK, offering a nurturing and inspiring environment for children. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's individual growth and overall well-being, fostering a love for learning through their unique 'Nurture Approach'.

This approach integrates learning with emotional development, ensuring children feel safe, known, and loved. The curriculum, known as 'Bright Beginnings', covers five key learning areas, incorporating practical and life skills into daily activities, including extensive outdoor play and Forest School experiences.

Mealtimes are also a key focus, with freshly prepared food and careful allergy management. The nursery understands the importance of a smooth transition for both children and families, offering non-chargeable settling-in sessions for up to six weeks before a child's start date.

These sessions allow children to become familiar with their new surroundings and build a trusting relationship with their dedicated Key Person, while parents can also get acquainted with the nursery environment and team. The staff are committed to providing a supportive and engaging experience, making sure every child gets the best possible start to their nursery journey.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool's philosophy, the 'Nurture Approach', integrates learning with emotional development to ensure children feel safe, known, and loved. Their 'Bright Beginnings' curriculum includes practical life skills, outdoor play, and Forest School experiences, all delivered within a nurturing and inspiring environment. They prioritise individualised growth, well-being, and a strong parent-child-staff relationship, offering extensive settling-in sessions to facilitate a smooth transition.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending the nursery and receive a warm welcome from the staff. There is a range of activities and resources accessible for them. Children of all ages engage in role play and learn the importance of sharing and taking turns.

Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumSettling-in SessionsForest School

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 24 January 2023

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 attending the nursery and receive a warm welcome from the staff. There is a range of activities and resources accessible for them. Children of all ages engage in role play and learn the importance of sharing and taking turns.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers have a clear focus on developing the nursery provision and building up core staff.
  • Management places a strong focus on staff well-being and provides opportunities for professional development.
  • Staff effectively build on children's communication and language skills by introducing new words.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles and develop independence skills during mealtimes.
  • Staff working with older children prioritise developing skills needed for school readiness.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of staff and activities to ensure that children can participate fully and gain the intended knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10266172 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with identified or emerging special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive very good support from staff and the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). Staff use strategies such as learning key words in children's home languages, pictures, and signing (Makaton) to support communication.

Outdoor space

Children love outdoor play and can freely choose to spend time inside or outside in the garden. Toddlers enjoy exploring the climbing equipment outside.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Church Crookham Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(8)
Mart Carrick
a year ago

Fantastic nursery. Our first daughter was with Bright Horizons Church Crookham for 4 years and our second is almost a year in - all the staff and management are great and they’ve really helped our girls develop.

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Gemma Kantecki
5 years ago

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons nursery in Church Crookham since December 2020. She was 11 months old when she started and being a lock-down baby was very unsettled around new faces. The staff were brilliant at helping her settle in and also fab at reassuring me that she was enjoying her time at nursery. Within a week she was happily waving me off! The nursery is very welcoming with lots of toys and play areas for the children, including a lovely outdoor space for when he weather is nice. There are plenty of activities going on throughout the day and the staff are fantastic at interacting with the little ones and encouraging messy play. I was a bit worried about nap time (my daughter isn't a great sleeper) but within a few weeks she was sleeping a solid 2 hours after lunch. The staff are great at following a child's routine and any changes i.e extra milk feeds or a new nap times, they accommodate without any fuss. I'm so happy I chose this nursery for my child.

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Becky EA-Audits
6 years ago

My son loves this nursery and is clearly very happy there. The staff are all wonderful and have really made the effort to get to know him. I feel really happy leaving him there for the day knowing he will be doing lots of activities whilst learning and developing. Couldn’t be happier with my choice of nursery for my son and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bright Horizons Church Crookham to other parents looking for a nursery.

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Emma Liddell
6 years ago

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 14 months old. My daughter has thrived whilst at church crookham, and loves going into nursery each day and adores her key person and staff in the rooms. Very happy with my choice of nursery

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Hannah Brailsford
5 years ago

My son and I both absolutely adore the nursery. The team have never been anything less than supportive and commited to my sons happiness and growth. What more could a mum ask for!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2013

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • October 2013Outstanding
  • February 2013Outstanding

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