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Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.3(7 parent reviews) ·University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XU · Surrey
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive from a young age. The nursery adopts the unique Nurture Approach, a pedagogical method focused on holistic development, and implements the Bright Beginnings Curriculum, which integrates five key learning areas to build essential life skills.

The approach extends to outdoor activities, through its Outdoor Adventures programme, promoting physical development and exploration. The nursery prioritises healthy eating with freshly prepared meals and offers comprehensive support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Recognising the importance of a smooth transition, Bright Horizons provides settling-in sessions for new children and their families. The nursery also actively engages with parents through resources such as the Preschool Hub and various family resources, ensuring a collaborative approach to early childhood education.

With a focus on exceptional care and early years education, Bright Horizons Guildford aims to equip every child with the tools to be healthy, happy, and reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for school and beyond. This commitment to development is supported by passionate and inspiring teams dedicated to making a positive impact on each child's daily life.

What it's like

Children behave effectively and respond positively to staff guidance. They are happy and settled, receiving emotional support when upset, which helps them feel safe and form strong bonds. Children become confident learners, exploring their surroundings and engaging with staff, who support them in managing risks.

Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumOutdoor AdventuresSEND supportFreshly prepared meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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

Food

Meals, nappies, wipes and other essentials are included. Freshly prepared food is provided.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford

Last inspected 11 March 2024 · Hayley Kiely

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 behave effectively and respond positively to staff guidance. They are happy and settled, receiving emotional support when upset, which helps them feel safe and form strong bonds. Children become confident learners, exploring their surroundings and engaging with staff, who support them in managing risks.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a strong understanding of what she wants children to learn, which is shared with staff who then plan effectively for continued development.
  • Staff are very positive in their praise for the leadership team and manager, enjoying their work due to strong support for well-being and professional development.
  • The manager ensures children and families feel welcome and included; parents compliment staff for going above and beyond to support each family.
  • The manager has successfully implemented strategies to involve parents in their child's learning journey, including a library area where parents can read with their children.
  • Staff plan exciting and engaging activities that successfully embed children's skills and knowledge, promoting language development and confidence.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how routines are managed in the baby room to ensure that babies are consistently well supported to settle for their sleep times.
Inspection #10334021 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents compliment the nursery staff for going above and beyond to support each family

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and/or disabilities co-ordinator (SENDCo) works closely with families, staff and other agencies involved in children's care. This enables children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to benefit from highly effective support with their ongoing progress. For instance, staff encourage children with SEND to play with their peers, which helps them to develop good social skills.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford

4.3
(7)
Seda Şanlıbayrak
6 months ago

This is one of the best nurseries in Guildford.

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Jo Leeming-Sykes
3 years ago

Fantastic nursery with a brilliant team who genuinely care about your child's development

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Carl Gridley
5 years ago

My baby son has a great time here, and my eldest did too.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2011

  • March 2024Good
  • February 2019Good
  • June 2016Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement
  • April 2011Outstanding

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About the setting

Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford registered in 2006. It is situated on the grounds of the University of Surrey in Guildford. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6.30pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays. The nursery employs 41 members of staff, 21 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications, with two qualified to level 6. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY331522
Registered person
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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