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Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
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5.0(18 parent reviews) ·87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8LL · Barnet
Number of places
87 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

30pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery cares for children aged between 1 and 4 years old.

The setting received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 19th December 2023. Children settle quickly and happily, engaging in a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

Staff are described as caring, attentive, and nurturing, fostering strong relationships with the children. The curriculum is effectively planned, ambitious, and challenging, tailored to individual needs to ensure good progress.

Children learn about nature through activities such as planting and gardening and have daily opportunities to be outdoors and active, understanding the importance of exercise. Leaders and staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), utilising funding to provide one-to-one and small-group support when needed.

Parents report that their children have grown in confidence, social skills, and language development, and are positive about the care and education their children receive, praising the friendly and caring staff.

What it's like

Children quickly settle on arrival and are happy and eager to engage in activities, greeted by caring, attentive and nurturing staff. They behave well and approach staff comfortably when needed, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff plan the curriculum effectively with a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences, ensuring good progress for all children.

Caring, attentive staffAmbitious curriculumEffective SEND supportOutdoor learning opportunitiesPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 19 December 2023 · Nelam Pooni

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 quickly settle on arrival and are happy and eager to engage in activities, greeted by caring, attentive and nurturing staff. They behave well and approach staff comfortably when needed, showing they feel safe and secure. Staff plan the curriculum effectively with a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences, ensuring good progress for all children.

Inspector highlights

  • Children quickly settle and engage in activities with caring staff.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and challenging, tailored to individual needs.
  • Staff monitor children's development successfully and identify any gaps quickly.
  • Key-person relationships are effective in supporting children's emotional development and meeting individual needs.
  • Parents are positive about the setting and appreciate the care and education their children receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1create an environment that supports children's ability to concentrate and focus on their chosen activity, with specific regard to managing noise levels.
Inspection #10281389 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents comment that their children have grown in confidence, social skills, and language development."

"Parents are positive about the setting and happy with the care and education their children receive."

"Parents describe staff as friendly and caring."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Funding is used to pay for extra staff to enable those who need it most to have one-to-one and small-group support.

Outdoor space

There is a wide range of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Children learn about nature through planting and gardening and have daily opportunities to be outdoors and active, understanding the importance of exercise.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(18)
Tina S
a year ago

Absolutely the best nursery! Putting your child into nursery is a scary and big decision so finding the right place can be daunting (especially with young children that don’t yet speak). From day one, we’ve had a great service from this team! My son initially had difficulty with us leaving him and there was a lot of tears but within weeks, things improved and he now loves going into nursery. The app they have is great for letting us know what and how much he ate, how long he napped, and fun photos from the day. I can’t recommend this place enough and I’m so grateful we found this place. Big thank you to the whole team, especially Natalia as she eased our son into getting comfortable and settling in. The nursery also does great activities and seasonal events and the team is so creative, definitely have a look at their instagram page! I think the nursery and the team definitely deserve to be classified as outstanding, having visited many outstanding nurseries before joining this one, this one is by far better in every possible way!

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Shyqo Breganaku
a year ago

We are extremely pleased with this nursery. All the staff are attentive to my daughter’s needs and have provided so much care and love. She is always excited to go to nursery and we are so grateful for the amazing staff that look after her. Definitely recommend!!!

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Monique Byrtek
a year ago

From 9 months old my son has received the best of care. I have had low days as a new mum and I have also received support from staff members. This is a second home for my child where he receives care, cuddles and love. I've always been able to get questions answered such as matching routines, recreating activities and similar toys at home, dealing with behaviour etc. I can't speak highly enough about how I feel content knowing my son is cared for by his nursery aunties and uncles ❤️

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pataya arabi
2 years ago

Me and my little girl have had the best few years at this nursery! I cannot put into words how much her key worker Charlene (all the staff in-fact) have helped with her development and speech delay. I am so happy that i had the option to have chose this nursery. We are extremely sad to be leaving, but we know we are leaving with the best memories (The pre-school graduation being one of them)! Thank you Charlene and thank you Bright Horizons East Barnet!

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tyanna abbey
2 years ago

My child is about to leave East Barnet Bright Horizons and head off to school! And I’m so sad to have to leave we have both had the best experience at this nursery. We have been there since baby room all the way to preschool and every single staff member has cherished my little one and helped them to strive to the best of his abilities! I couldn’t thank them all enough for making us feel like family (Special shout out to Charlene)! Highly recommend :)

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: October 2017

  • December 2023Good
  • February 2023Requires improvement
  • October 2017Good

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