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Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XG · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
108 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2025
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool, located in Cambridge (CB21 5XG), is a Childcare on non-domestic premises setting that received a "Good" overall rating from Ofsted on December 3, 2025. The nursery caters to children aged 0-4 years and operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The setting was registered with Ofsted on March 7, 2014, and has a capacity of 108 children. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by tailoring support to their individual needs and working closely with external professionals.

Children at Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool also benefit from daily opportunities for outdoor learning, where they can engage in physical activities like climbing and balancing. The curriculum is thoughtfully sequenced to build knowledge gradually, with a strong focus on language and physical development.

Staff are skilled at adapting activites and resources to ensure all children can participate, creating an inclusive and positive environment where children learn to cooperate and develop self-care skills.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool's philosophy is rooted in their 'Nurture Approach', focusing on holistic development, emotional well-being, and secure attachments. Their 'Bright Beginnings' curriculum fosters life skills, complemented by outdoor adventures and Forest School activities. They are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and nature-connected environment for children and families.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager to see the staff and their friends, settling quickly and enjoying choosing where to play. Babies build strong bonds with staff during stories and songs, while toddlers explore books and join group singing with enthusiasm. Children move freely between indoors and outdoors, following their own interests and building confidence both physically and mentally.

Good Ofsted ratingStrong SEND supportRich outdoor playFocus on physical developmentStrong parent partnerships

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 18:00

Food

Freshly prepared food, allergy management

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Dec 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool

Last inspected 3 December 2025

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and eager to see the staff and their friends, settling quickly and enjoying choosing where to play. Babies build strong bonds with staff during stories and songs, while toddlers explore books and join group singing with enthusiasm. Children move freely between indoors and outdoors, following their own interests and building confidence both physically and mentally.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make steady progress from their starting points, particularly in their language and physical development.
  • Leaders create a positive environment where children behave well and learn to cooperate.
  • Staff support children's welfare and wellbeing through calm routines and secure relationships.
  • Leaders sequence the curriculum so children build knowledge gradually and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.
  • Leaders and staff make sure that all children can take part in activities by adapting the environment and resources.
  • Babies and toddlers build strength through climbing and movement, while older children develop coordination and fine motor skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities gain confidence and develop skills because support is tailored to their needs.
  • Daily routines such as snack and mealtimes are well organised and calm, promoting independence and self-care skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that all staff consistently use high-quality interactions, including extended conversations that encourage children to think and explore ideas, to deepen children's learning across routines and activities.
  • 2Leaders should ensure that the agreed next steps for individual children are consistently implemented in daily practice to help children make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10070124 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning gain confidence and develop skills because support is tailored to their needs. The nursery follows a graduated approach to supporting and identifying children, and leaders work well with external professionals to ensure timely help.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to move and climb, promoting their physical health. They can move freely between indoors and outdoors, enabling them to make choices about their play and engage in activities like running, climbing, and balancing.

EAL / language support

The nursery provides targeted support for children who speak English as an additional language, with staff learning key words in children's home languages and using resources like photo collages and dual-language books to build vocabulary and confidence.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool

5.0
(6)
Cintia M
6 years ago

Our daughter started a couple of months ago in Pre School Room. We had just arrived in the UK so she did not speak the language, they were really thoughtful with the situation and helped her became part of the group. The staff is very caring and that some speaks other languages was a plus for us. We can assure that she really loves going to Bright Horizons and highly recommend the nursery.

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Sebastian Lesniewski
5 years ago

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Fulbourn since she was 10 months old (she's 2 years and 2 months now). She goes there very happily, and I can focus on my work knowing that she's in safe hands, enjoying herself, and learning. The staff give us regular updates on what our daughter has been up to. It's also great that the staff respect the children as individuals.

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Ellie Thorne
5 years ago

Our daughter attends Bright Horizons and she absolutely adores it. The staff are all wonderful; caring, helpful and fun. The structures in place for learning and development are excellent. It is incredibly organised with clear communication channels. They have done a brilliant job of maintaining a sense of normality for the children through Covid and all of the procedures put in place maximise safety. We would highly recommend it.

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Amelia Wade
5 years ago

My little girl loves the nursery m. In particular she loves the role play resources and the mark marking activities. The nursery always make her feel very welcome and she looks forward to going.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2020

Date: October 2014

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • February 2020Outstanding
  • March 2015Good
  • October 2014Inadequate

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