--- title: "Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-4da-ey543342 description: "Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool in London — see the latest Ofsted report card and reviews (4.3/5 from 15), plus contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Strong standard · 4.3 (15 Google reviews) · 13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA · Tower Hamlets Number of places 122 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Tower Hamlets ## About this early years setting Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Canary Wharf, London, registered in 2017, offers childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0-4 years. Inspected by Ofsted on 28th October 2021, the nursery received an overall 'Good' rating. 30pm for 51 weeks of the year, it provides a well-resourced environment with a sensory room and a large indoor play area for both adult-led activities and independent play. The nursery has a strong focus on outdoor learning, with children enjoying climbing, sand play, ball games, and daily outings to local parks. Staff demonstrate a commitment to identifying and supporting children with special educational needs, particularly regarding speech and behaviour, by providing prompt additional support. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on fostering strong bonds between staff and children, providing challenging learning opportunities, and maintaining strict hygiene practices, especially in the context of returning to nursery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Our ethos Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool employs a "Nurture Approach" that blends learning with emotional well-being for children's holistic development, fostering a secure environment for exploration and growth. This approach emphasises the importance of a Key Person and aims to support families by providing joyful, engaging learning experiences led by skilled practitioners. What it's like Staff provide children with a range of opportunities for adult-led activities and independent play in well-resourced play areas, including a sensory room and a large indoor play area. Staff and children have strong bonds, and challenges are provided in learning. Managers and staff ensure a safe return for children after COVID-19 by maintaining strict hygiene and keeping parents informed. Strong parent partnerships Dedicated staff Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 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 from 7.30am to 6.30pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2017 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 14 April 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff are dedicated in welcoming children back to nursery after the COVID-19 national lockdown and work with parents to plan settling-in sessions. - Staff plan routines to meet children's personal needs, fostering self-care skills and independence during meals. - Staff are good role models, eating with children and discussing healthy eating, and kindly help children with sleeping. - The manager supervises and monitors staff's practice, identifying next steps for development and providing training. - The manager and staff prioritise children's safety through effective risk assessment and close monitoring. - Partnerships with parents are effective and a secure two-way flow of information is maintained. - Children enjoy activities to develop their physical skills, including climbing frames, sand play, and ball games. - Children are happy and behave well; they are playful and eager to learn. Areas to develop - 1 Take reasonable steps to provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning, to support their language development at home and their learning of English. - 2 Allow younger children more time to think and act upon staff's requests during activities so they develop their own ideas, make links between ideas and develop strategies for doing things. - 3 Provide further support to pre-school age children so that they learn to play cooperatively, take turns with others and form friendships with one another. Inspection #10129365 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50304258) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There are a number of children being assessed for additional support regarding their speech and behaviour. These children are new to the nursery, which shows that staff promptly identify that they need further support to have their needs met. Outdoor space Children enjoy a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills, including climbing on frames, playing with sand and ball games. They also enjoy daily outings in the fresh air and visits to local parks and playgrounds, with staff extending activities from the nursery to the outside world. EAL / language support A number of children speak English as an additional language and some speak two or three languages at home. However, staff do not provide enough opportunities for these children to develop or use these languages at nursery to celebrate their backgrounds and support their speech development. ## Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool 4.3 (15 Google reviews) Patriquo Urf 8 months ago We had a wonderful experience with Columbus Courtyard Bright Horizons nursery. Our daughter attended from 12 to 17 months and absolutely loved it. The staff - especially Evita, Tyler, and Anisha - were warm, attentive, and deeply caring. The nursery environment is safe, sunlit, and beautifully tucked away, offering plenty of outdoor time. Our daughter was always excited to arrive and clearly felt secure and joyful throughout her time there. The admin support was excellent, and the daily photo updates were a lovely touch. We highly recommend this nursery and are genuinely grateful for the love and care they provided. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSWmNYUnFPR1pVVW1OTk16VXRNMlZYZGpjMFRGRRAB!2m1!1s0x487602b9e3283959:0x1b50c0d74eac9568) saisiri indrakanti 8 months ago We’re incredibly happy with the care our child receives at Ladybugs. Every morning, the team greets our little one with genuine warmth, making drop-offs so much easier. It’s clear how much our child is learning - each week brings new words and delightful surprises! The carers provide regular updates on wellbeing, which we deeply appreciate. The Ladybugs team is truly exceptional - kind, attentive, and full of energy. They create fun, engaging activities daily, teach valuable life skills, and offer plenty of cuddles and comfort. A heartfelt thank you to Anisha, Toyin, Fontayne, Emma, Evita, Felicia, Habiba, and the rest of the amazing team-you make a real difference, and we’re so grateful. The environment is consistently warm and welcoming, even from carers in other rooms and the lovely kitchen staff who know our child by name and greet us with kindness every day. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kd1dWOVBXa2RYTkZZMFJYZE5YMTlxTUZwaVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487602b9e3283959:0x1b50c0d74eac9568) Julia Wieczorek 9 months ago The staff who directly look after the children in the room are absolutely fantastic – they are kind, caring, and clearly do their best for the little ones. However, I feel management needs to make significant improvements in how the nursery is run. Firstly, there is clearly not enough staff for the number of children. While the team works hard, it’s inevitable that accidents will happen more frequently when staff are stretched too thin. Secondly, there seems to be inconsistency in policies: children are often sent home at the slightest concern, while at the same time staff members are allowed to work while unwell, which of course spreads illness to the children. Despite the very high fees parents are paying, there doesn’t appear to be additional staffing or considerations put in place to improve this. Another concern is the way drop-off is handled. If you arrive later than a certain time, it feels unnecessarily complicated to get your child to their team, which really shouldn’t be the case in a service designed to support working parents. There are also issues around how medical decisions are made. For example, my child was once discharged for 48 hours because of two slightly loose stools (which were normal for him after milk), and even when a doctor confirmed nothing was wrong, he was still excluded. In another instance, he was given Calpol despite not having a fever – apparently because the room was hot – which I later heard from other parents has happened before. On top of this, the air conditioning has been out of order for months, yet parents are still expected to pay full fees, which is very disappointing. Overall, while I truly value the effort of the individual staff members caring for the children, the management and operations of the nursery need serious improvement. The team on the ground also appear overworked and, I suspect, underpaid considering the fees charged. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SUVZHdGlUMUU0WVdoRGNXOUJjblJNZDNWSVIyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487602b9e3283959:0x1b50c0d74eac9568) Claire 9 months ago We’ve been with the nursery for almost three years and our experience has been very good since new management took over about 2 years ago. The management team are knowledgeable and clear in their priorities, always putting the children’s wellbeing first. They give me confidence that things are run properly, and communication has always been open. Whenever I’ve raised something, it’s been listened to and resolved in a way that made sense. They also create opportunities for parents to be involved, from running helpful sessions on different learning and developmental topics, to events for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Women’s Day. I also value the staff recognition initiatives that include parents, which shows real thought in building a sense of community around the nursery. The staff do a demanding job with real care. My son has thrived here and enjoys coming in. Even staff who aren’t directly in his class know him well, and he feels comfortable with them. For his birthday this year, the team went out of their way to make it special. He had a brilliant day, and the thoughtful card with everyone’s messages and photos was a lovely keepsake that showed how much they value the children as individuals. The setting itself is well maintained, with large, bright rooms compared to others in the area. Each room is personalised with artwork and family photos, which helps make it a familiar space for the children. Overall, the nursery has given my son a safe, caring and engaging place to grow, and given me the confidence that he is well looked after every day. It’s clear that the team put thought and effort into creating the best environment they can for the children. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sdFpqaHFYMUZOTlZOTFdYSnVTMGw0YTNGa2RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487602b9e3283959:0x1b50c0d74eac9568) Anna N 9 months ago We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives at the nursery. From the very beginning, the whole team has been incredibly welcoming, professional, and nurturing. There is a real sense of warmth and dedication throughout the nursery that has made it a wonderful environment for our child to learn, grow, and thrive. We’d like to give a special mention to our child’s key person, Anisha. She has been truly outstanding in every way. Her diligence, warmth, and attentiveness have made a world of difference to our child’s experience. Anisha takes the time to understand and respond to our child's individual needs and personality, creating a sense of trust and security that is so important at this early stage. She consistently goes above and beyond — whether it’s providing thoughtful updates, supporting development milestones, or simply offering a comforting presence. It’s clear she genuinely cares, and that means everything to us as parents. Thank you, Anisha, and everyone in Baby Room 2 for the fantastic care and support. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21samJrOW1ZVTh3V1hwa1VUZHNkVWxDWldwbWRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487602b9e3283959:0x1b50c0d74eac9568) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=1968285068131341672&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2017 - April 2026 Strong standard - December 2021 Good - October 2021 Good - November 2019 Requires improvement - October 2019 Requires improvement - July 2017 Good - July 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool ### Which funded hours does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool accept? ### What are the opening hours at Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How can Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool be contacted? ### What outdoor space does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool have? ### Is Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool suitable for under-twos? ### How does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery & Preschool London · E14 9AB 3.2(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-heron-quays-day-nursery-preschool-e14-9ab-ey496360 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool London · E14 5NN 4.3(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canada-square-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-5nn-ey543337 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Bank Street Day Nursery And Preschool London · E14 5NS 4.1(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bank-street-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-5ns-ey548180 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Puddle Jumpers Nursery Limehouse · E14 8HH 4.3(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-e14-8hh-2537114 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Trinity Childcare London · SE16 5HF 4.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/trinity-childcare-se16-5hf-ey438755 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Wood Wharf Kindergarten London · E14 9ZW 3.5(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wood-wharf-kindergarten-e14-9zw-2698974 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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Our daughter attended from 12 to 17 months and absolutely loved it. The staff - especially Evita, Tyler, and Anisha - were warm, attentive, and deeply caring. The nursery environment is safe, sunlit, and beautifully tucked away, offering plenty of outdoor time. Our daughter was always excited to arrive and clearly felt secure and joyful throughout her time there. The admin support was excellent, and the daily photo updates were a lovely touch. We highly recommend this nursery and are genuinely grateful for the love and care they provided.", "datePublished": "2025-09-23T10:20:51.914880296Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "saisiri indrakanti" }, "reviewBody": "We’re incredibly happy with the care our child receives at Ladybugs. Every morning, the team greets our little one with genuine warmth, making drop-offs so much easier. It’s clear how much our child is learning - each week brings new words and delightful surprises!\nThe carers provide regular updates on wellbeing, which we deeply appreciate. The Ladybugs team is truly exceptional - kind, attentive, and full of energy. They create fun, engaging activities daily, teach valuable life skills, and offer plenty of cuddles and comfort.\nA heartfelt thank you to Anisha, Toyin, Fontayne, Emma, Evita, Felicia, Habiba, and the rest of the amazing team-you make a real difference, and we’re so grateful.\nThe environment is consistently warm and welcoming, even from carers in other rooms and the lovely kitchen staff who know our child by name and greet us with kindness every day.", "datePublished": "2025-09-04T14:05:45.868029761Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Julia Wieczorek" }, "reviewBody": "The staff who directly look after the children in the room are absolutely fantastic – they are kind, caring, and clearly do their best for the little ones. However, I feel management needs to make significant improvements in how the nursery is run.\n\nFirstly, there is clearly not enough staff for the number of children. While the team works hard, it’s inevitable that accidents will happen more frequently when staff are stretched too thin.\n\nSecondly, there seems to be inconsistency in policies: children are often sent home at the slightest concern, while at the same time staff members are allowed to work while unwell, which of course spreads illness to the children. Despite the very high fees parents are paying, there doesn’t appear to be additional staffing or considerations put in place to improve this.\n\nAnother concern is the way drop-off is handled. If you arrive later than a certain time, it feels unnecessarily complicated to get your child to their team, which really shouldn’t be the case in a service designed to support working parents.\n\nThere are also issues around how medical decisions are made. For example, my child was once discharged for 48 hours because of two slightly loose stools (which were normal for him after milk), and even when a doctor confirmed nothing was wrong, he was still excluded. In another instance, he was given Calpol despite not having a fever – apparently because the room was hot – which I later heard from other parents has happened before.\n\nOn top of this, the air conditioning has been out of order for months, yet parents are still expected to pay full fees, which is very disappointing.\n\nOverall, while I truly value the effort of the individual staff members caring for the children, the management and operations of the nursery need serious improvement. The team on the ground also appear overworked and, I suspect, underpaid considering the fees charged.", "datePublished": "2025-08-20T10:00:54.215726559Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Claire" }, "reviewBody": "We’ve been with the nursery for almost three years and our experience has been very good since new management took over about 2 years ago.\n\nThe management team are knowledgeable and clear in their priorities, always putting the children’s wellbeing first. They give me confidence that things are run properly, and communication has always been open. Whenever I’ve raised something, it’s been listened to and resolved in a way that made sense. They also create opportunities for parents to be involved, from running helpful sessions on different learning and developmental topics, to events for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Women’s Day. I also value the staff recognition initiatives that include parents, which shows real thought in building a sense of community around the nursery.\n\nThe staff do a demanding job with real care. My son has thrived here and enjoys coming in. Even staff who aren’t directly in his class know him well, and he feels comfortable with them. For his birthday this year, the team went out of their way to make it special. He had a brilliant day, and the thoughtful card with everyone’s messages and photos was a lovely keepsake that showed how much they value the children as individuals.\n\nThe setting itself is well maintained, with large, bright rooms compared to others in the area. Each room is personalised with artwork and family photos, which helps make it a familiar space for the children.\n\nOverall, the nursery has given my son a safe, caring and engaging place to grow, and given me the confidence that he is well looked after every day. It’s clear that the team put thought and effort into creating the best environment they can for the children.", "datePublished": "2025-08-20T19:57:29.484181793Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Anna N" }, "reviewBody": "We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives at the nursery. From the very beginning, the whole team has been incredibly welcoming, professional, and nurturing. There is a real sense of warmth and dedication throughout the nursery that has made it a wonderful environment for our child to learn, grow, and thrive.\nWe’d like to give a special mention to our child’s key person, Anisha. She has been truly outstanding in every way. Her diligence, warmth, and attentiveness have made a world of difference to our child’s experience. Anisha takes the time to understand and respond to our child's individual needs and personality, creating a sense of trust and security that is so important at this early stage.\nShe consistently goes above and beyond — whether it’s providing thoughtful updates, supporting development milestones, or simply offering a comforting presence. It’s clear she genuinely cares, and that means everything to us as parents.\nThank you, Anisha, and everyone in Baby Room 2 for the fantastic care and support.", "datePublished": "2025-08-20T22:23:59.337510814Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-4da-ey543342#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "London", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=London" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-4da-ey543342" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-4da-ey543342#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funded hours does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts 15 hours for working parents with children from nine months, 15 hours for disadvantaged two-year-olds, 15 universal hours for three- and four-year-olds, and 30 hours for eligible working parents of three- and four-year-olds. Tax-Free Childcare is also supported alongside funded entitlements." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm. It operates all year round, rather than on a term-time-only basis." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool be contacted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery can be reached by phone on 08000 854074. Its email address is dataprivacy@brighthorizons.com, and its website is https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use climbing frames, sand play and ball games outdoors. They also take daily trips into the fresh air, with visits to nearby parks and playgrounds linked to activities from the nursery." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool suitable for under-twos?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery accepts children aged from birth to 4 years. That range includes babies and toddlers under two, along with pre-school children up to school age." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff identify additional needs early and arrange support around each child’s speech, behaviour and learning. The setting uses assessment, close observation and targeted planning, with staff working with parents so children receive help matched to their needs." } } ] } ] } ] ```