--- title: "Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-countess-of-chester-day-nursery-and-preschool-ch2-1ul-ey491905 description: "Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · Countess Of Chester Hospital, Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, CH2 1UL · Cheshire West and Chester Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester ## About this early years setting Bright Horizons is a global provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, and work-life solutions. With over 30 years of experience, they focus on helping children aged two months to five years develop their individual talents and become confident learners through a science-informed curriculum. They offer various programmes including infant care, toddler care, preschool, and kindergarten prep, all designed by experts and facilitated by educators with working parents in mind. Beyond early education, Bright Horizons also provides comprehensive family solutions for employers, such as back-up care, elder care, and college coaching, aiming to support the evolving needs of modern families and workforces. Their commitment extends to fostering a nurturing environment where children and families can thrive, emphasising high-quality education and care. Our ethos Bright Horizons aims to help children discover their individual talents and strengths, becoming confident learners for life. They provide high-quality education and child care, trusted globally, and designed to fit modern learning, living, and working styles. Their approach is rooted in a science-informed curriculum facilitated by dedicated educators. What it's like Children are happy, safe and settled in this welcoming nursery. Children are confident and incredibly sociable, eagerly sharing experiences with adults. Staff use children's interests to engage and motivate them in their learning, introducing new words as they investigate. Employer-sponsored child care Early childhood education Work-life solutions ## Pricing & funding 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.com/daycare-centers/nc/raleigh/800-corporate-center-drive-27607) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. Age range 2 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 25 October 2022 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 Inspector highlights - Children are happy, safe and settled. - Staff use children's interests to engage and motivate them. - Children behave very well, supported by kind and caring staff. - Staff give utmost priority to helping children develop their communication and language skills. - Children access an abundance of high-quality books throughout the day. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice more closely to ensure all teaching is of the highest standard - 2 consider children's next steps, so learning always builds on what children already know and can do. Inspection #10236703 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200536) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical development. For example, older children show their coordination as they run around in the garden. They climb and jump as they excitedly search for hidden numbers in a number hunt. Inspection history Date: February 2017 - October 2022 Good - February 2017 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool ### What is Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool working on improving? ### From what age does Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool accept children? ### What outdoor space does Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool have? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How can Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Countess of Chester Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Treetops Hopscotch Chester · CH1 4BE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/treetops-hopscotch-ch1-4be-ey244181 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Learners Nursery School Chester · CH2 1AQ 4.6(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-school-ch2-1aq-ey490294 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### S4YC @ Upton Heath Nursery & OOSC Upton Heath · CH2 1ED https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-upton-heath-nursery-oosc-ch2-1ed-ey415296 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Fir Cones Day Nursery Chester · CH2 2HJ 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fir-cones-day-nursery-ch2-2hj-2699380 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery Chester · CH2 2LB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/university-of-chester-kingsway-buildings-nursery-ch2-2lb-ey374291 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Headstart Nursery and Pre-School Chester · CH2 1HX 4.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-and-pre-school-ch2-1hx-ey101776 See all nurseries in Chester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Chester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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