--- title: "Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool" description: "Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool, a nursery in Harpenden. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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I have full confidence in every staff and how they treat my children. Menus are designed around children’s health in mind and sometimes they eat better gourmet food than myself.\nWould highly recommend the nursery management team have been great in the past and present.", "datePublished": "2024-08-29T22:23:50.210768Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Barry John" }, "reviewBody": "My Daughter currently attends the nursery and I encountered the nursery last year when I was recommended that it would be ideal for my daughter as it will set her up with the right tools\nTo start school. starting on the waiting list being kept informed with when my daughter will start to onboarding and how carefully the staff and management team adhered to my requests, such as dietary requirements, patterns of her sleep, what makes her feel comfortable All I can say is amazing, the food that the chef has cooked for her has always gives her raving reviews.\nWhen I’ve had queries with the current management team they have always been prompt to respond and always friendly. Always recommend this nursery to anyone who wants to see their child develop and grow.", "datePublished": "2024-09-02T20:22:48.115163Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Victoria Bates" }, "reviewBody": "Harpenden Central is a really lovely nursery - well managed with kind and friendly staff who go the extra mile for the children and their families. We have sent both of our children to the nursery (our son still attends) and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. The children are happy and confident and enjoy the nursery setting with lots of varied activities. The communication from the staff is good and you get regular updates throughout the day on the app, or they are always happy to speak with you if you have a concern. The nursery also goes above and beyond to create a nice nursery community by arranging special activities at weekends/ in the afternoons at the nursery eg to celebrate mother’s or Father’s Day or for the pre school children when they graduate to big school. This allows parents to mix and the children love being able to show their grown ups around.", "datePublished": "2024-10-12T12:58:21.600012Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Scher Léo" }, "reviewBody": "We were extremely disappointed with our experience at bright horizon. Our child attended for a month and developed severe nappy rash and dribble rash, despite our detailed instructions for care. Despite bringing our child in once a week, her condition worsened after each day at the nursery. We even found her in wet onesies.\n\nThe nursery's lack of attention to basic hygiene and care is deeply concerning. Additionally, the manager who was responsible for the nursery's outstanding rating has left, raising further questions about the current quality of care. I would strongly advise prospective parents to consider other options.", "datePublished": "2024-08-27T07:38:20.474285Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rebecca P" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant nursery - we have two little ones at Harpenden Central and the team couldn’t be better. They clearly care so much about the kids and also us as a family - it’s a pleasure to see everyone at drop off and pick up. Most telling is how both kids are so happy to go and get so excited whenever they see one of the team. 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Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 4.5 (17 parent reviews) · Peel House, 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL · Hertfordshire Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool, established in 2004, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the nursery welcomes children into a friendly environment where enthusiastic staff quickly engage them in play. Children develop strong bonds with staff, even delighting former key workers, and form close friendships with peers, showing exceptional independence. The curriculum strongly supports communication and language, with staff skillfully using songs, rhymes, and inspiring story sessions. Management and staff are dedicated to children's development, swiftly identifying and supporting those needing additional help, including the most able. They plan engaging, challenging activities based on children's interests, ensuring all children progress well. This nursery also excels in fostering children's independence, preparing them for school routines, and building exceptionally strong partnerships with parents through electronic diaries, stay-and-play sessions, and weekly home activities. What it's like Children flourish at this friendly nursery, where they are warmly welcomed by enthusiastic staff who swiftly engage them in play. Children develop close friendships with each other and demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence, preparing them well for school routines. Strong bonds Exceptional independence Superb communication support Passionate staff Strong parent partnerships Risk management ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 25 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish at this friendly nursery, where they are warmly welcomed by enthusiastic staff who swiftly engage them in play. Children develop close friendships with each other and demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence, preparing them well for school routines. Inspector highlights - Children form exceptionally strong bonds with all staff and develop close friendships with each other. - Children's communication and language skills are superbly supported throughout the nursery with expert song, rhymes, and inspirational story sessions. - Children demonstrate exceptionally high levels of independence and are highly skilled at age-appropriate tasks. - Management and staff are passionate about supporting children's development and are swift to identify when children may need additional support. - Partnerships with parents are of an exceptionally high standard, with electronic diaries, stay-and-play sessions, and weekly activities to explore at home. Inspection #10234839 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200428) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10234839 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200428)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY289502) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-4el-ey289502) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Management and staff are swift to identify when children may need additional support, including the most able children. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool 4.5 (17) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU2suHUPVWQ1V9OKGiEdPe2qyhaTiygDGLjqSgft5MbZ_mCQO0l=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Titan Industries a year ago Very helpful staff and knowledgeable, I have my second child in the nursery and the experience from signing up , waiting list, taster days and then full Monday to Friday sessions is great. I have full confidence in every staff and how they treat my children. Menus are designed around children’s health in mind and sometimes they eat better gourmet food than myself. Would highly recommend the nursery management team have been great in the past and present. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3ajlTQWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876385c34933d63:0x139cc32e1fe70f7b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLcTt2cT47gatIMpp3im6zpZKEeF6CZa4RqIilmmFezA1kfPg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Barry John a year ago My Daughter currently attends the nursery and I encountered the nursery last year when I was recommended that it would be ideal for my daughter as it will set her up with the right tools To start school. starting on the waiting list being kept informed with when my daughter will start to onboarding and how carefully the staff and management team adhered to my requests, such as dietary requirements, patterns of her sleep, what makes her feel comfortable All I can say is amazing, the food that the chef has cooked for her has always gives her raving reviews. When I’ve had queries with the current management team they have always been prompt to respond and always friendly. Always recommend this nursery to anyone who wants to see their child develop and grow. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNId3FHM01BEAE!2m1!1s0x4876385c34933d63:0x139cc32e1fe70f7b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJH1j3xufOSWWZkE56poQkhYRmZ9T-qag6nbdpTWiEMKZhWSg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Victoria Bates a year ago Harpenden Central is a really lovely nursery - well managed with kind and friendly staff who go the extra mile for the children and their families. We have sent both of our children to the nursery (our son still attends) and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. The children are happy and confident and enjoy the nursery setting with lots of varied activities. The communication from the staff is good and you get regular updates throughout the day on the app, or they are always happy to speak with you if you have a concern. The nursery also goes above and beyond to create a nice nursery community by arranging special activities at weekends/ in the afternoons at the nursery eg to celebrate mother’s or Father’s Day or for the pre school children when they graduate to big school. This allows parents to mix and the children love being able to show their grown ups around. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYc01Ud3NRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876385c34933d63:0x139cc32e1fe70f7b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLLi4oWAve8zd396cfcFv7ZrpIY9pS3_pNNfv8nKZU234CsRg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Scher Léo a year ago We were extremely disappointed with our experience at bright horizon. Our child attended for a month and developed severe nappy rash and dribble rash, despite our detailed instructions for care. Despite bringing our child in once a week, her condition worsened after each day at the nursery. We even found her in wet onesies. The nursery's lack of attention to basic hygiene and care is deeply concerning. Additionally, the manager who was responsible for the nursery's outstanding rating has left, raising further questions about the current quality of care. I would strongly advise prospective parents to consider other options. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cmEyR2hRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876385c34933d63:0x139cc32e1fe70f7b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJZISgB0JB9cvjfwcmjFOE8SToUyLeqKN0pDtSXh8jjNsNpYg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca P 2 years ago Brilliant nursery - we have two little ones at Harpenden Central and the team couldn’t be better. They clearly care so much about the kids and also us as a family - it’s a pleasure to see everyone at drop off and pick up. Most telling is how both kids are so happy to go and get so excited whenever they see one of the team. Thank you all! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWZ3Z2WnNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876385c34933d63:0x139cc32e1fe70f7b) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1413218985958641531&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: January 2006 - October 2022 Outstanding - February 2017 Good - April 2013 Good - July 2009 Good - January 2006 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool ### How big is Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Open hours at Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Which funded hours does Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool accept? ### How was Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool rated by Ofsted? ### From what age does Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool accept children? ### What are the main strengths of Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Harpenden Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Playschool Nursery Harpenden Harpenden · AL5 2HU ](/nursery/playschool-nursery-harpenden-al5-2hu-ey389549) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harpenden Leyton Road Harpenden · AL5 2HZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harpenden-leyton-road-al5-2hz-123607) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Friends Together Harpenden · AL5 1PF ](/nursery/friends-together-al5-1pf-ey472887) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School Harpenden · AL5 4HA ](/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-al5-4ha-2826207) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Fingertips Woodland Nursery Harpenden · AL5 4QL ](/nursery/fingertips-woodland-nursery-al5-4ql-2577665) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 2UE 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-2ue-ey312940) [See all nurseries in Harpenden →](/search?q=Harpenden) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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