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Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 4.2 (5 parent reviews) · Vicarage Farm, Winchester Road, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD · Hampshire Number of places 67 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering childcare solutions with a focus on early childhood development. Their educational approach, What it's like Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff, helping them settle easily. They learn good manners and kindness, supported by staff who use books to help them manage emotions. Children enjoy interesting activities, such as arranging crates for balancing or exploring sand and water. Staff have a good understanding of what children need to learn and provide extra support when needed. The Nurture Approach Bright Beginnings Curriculum Outdoor Adventures ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ## Key facts Waitlist Our Settling in Sessions are non-chargeable and can start up to six weeks before your child's start date, allowing ample time for them and your family to become familiar with the nursery environment and team. These sessions are tailored to individual needs, with parents encouraged to stay initially and gradually transition to leaving their child for short periods as they become more comfortable. Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm, except for a week long closure over Christmas. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 4 October 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff, helping them settle easily. They learn good manners and kindness, supported by staff who use books to help them manage emotions. Children enjoy interesting activities, such as arranging crates for balancing or exploring sand and water. Staff have a good understanding of what children need to learn and provide extra support when needed. Inspector highlights - Senior leaders and managers provide good oversight and professional development for staff. - Staff have a clear understanding of the curriculum and implement learning intentions well. - The nursery special educational needs coordinator securely understands their responsibilities, providing clear approaches to support children with SEND. - Strong partnerships with parents and other professionals promote continuity in meeting children's needs. - Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's awareness of providing consistent guidance to children to further support their understanding of expectations for their behaviour - 2 enhance staff's awareness of including children, such as those who are quieter, as well as ways to further reflect and value children's individual backgrounds. Inspection #10311440 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232004) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10311440 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232004)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481475) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-fair-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool-so50-7hd-ey481475) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment positively about the progress their children make, such as in their language and social skills. > They say the staff are friendly and that they have trust in the care the staff provide to their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery special educational needs coordinator understands their responsibilities securely. There are clear approaches to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. These children have clear targets to work towards within individual educational plans. Strong partnerships with parents and other professionals ensure a consistent approach. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: May 2016 - October 2023 Good - November 2022 Outstanding - June 2019 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool ### What is the capacity at Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool? ### What do parents value about Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in EASTLEIGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Marwell Zoo Winchester · SO21 1JH ](/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-marwell-zoo-so21-1jh-ey536489) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Wyvern College Childcare Eastleigh · SO50 7AN ](/nursery/wyvern-college-childcare-so50-7an-ey490565) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Crestwood Pre-school Eastleigh · SO50 4FZ ](/nursery/crestwood-pre-school-so50-4fz-109941) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 5PU ](/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-5pu-ey558651) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Hopscotch Day Nursery Eastleigh Eastleigh · SO50 9DF ](/nursery/hopscotch-day-nursery-eastleigh-so50-9df-2622052) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.4 mi ### Little Delwood Eastleigh Day Nursery and Preschool Eastleigh · SO50 9DF ](/nursery/little-delwood-eastleigh-day-nursery-and-preschool-so50-9df-2786186) [See all nurseries in EASTLEIGH →](/search?q=EASTLEIGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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