--- title: "Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool, London" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-highams-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-e4-9pj-ey491047 description: "Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 3.3 (6 Google reviews) · 16a, Handsworth Avenue, London, E4 9PJ · Waltham Forest Number of places 59 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Waltham Forest ## About this early years setting Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering childcare solutions backed by decades of experience. The organisation emphasises a unique "Nurture Approach" that integrates learning with emotional wellbeing, aiming to support children’s holistic development. They focus on creating a secure and nurturing environment where children can feel safe, known, and loved. This approach extends to their settling-in procedures, which are designed to help children and parents comfortably transition into nursery life through non-chargeable sessions. Bright Horizons is committed to providing inspiring learning experiences and fostering a love for childhood, ensuring that each child feels supported by dedicated and skilled practitioners. The nursery group also provides comprehensive support for families, including guidance on various childcare funding options available in the UK, reflecting their understanding of the financial challenges many families face regarding childcare costs. Our ethos Bright Horizons integrates learning with emotional wellbeing through its "Nurture Approach," aiming to support children’s holistic development in a secure and nurturing environment. They are committed to providing inspiring learning experiences and fostering a love for childhood. What it's like Children are happy and settled at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff and children develop secure relationships, and children clearly feel safe in their care. This enables children to explore their surroundings with confidence, making decisions about how and what they wish to play with. Nurture Approach Settling-in Sessions Childcare Funding Support ## 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 7.40am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Waitlist Our Settling in Sessions are non-chargeable and can start up to six weeks before your start date. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Nicola Baker 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders are clear about what they want children to learn across the different curriculum areas, with coherently sequenced learning intentions. - Staff receive training to continually improve their practice, including leading music and movement sessions. - Staff help children to develop an early understanding of number through play, such as ordering numbered cones and counting stairs. - Staff praise children during activities, building their confidence and self-esteem. - Leaders have recently refurbished the outside area to better support children's physical development. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff's knowledge of how to question children more effectively to encourage children to think and extend their conversations - 2 ensure that staff are clear about what they are praising children for, to make praise meaningful for children. Inspection #10410471 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284591) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share that leaders and staff are approachable and responsive, and that the pastoral care is 'above and beyond' expectations. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders are well supported by a wider network of directors and specialists. For example, there are specialists to support with the early identification of children who may need additional help to thrive in their development. Outdoor space Babies select interesting musical instruments to shake and bang in the garden. Children ask each other what they are cooking in the outside mud kitchen. Leaders have recently refurbished the outside area to better support children's physical development. ## Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool 3.3 (6 Google reviews) pepe isbert 11 months ago Poor management of their waiting list and joining process. A money grabbing exercise given you have to pay one of the highest application fees just to never hear back from them. A borderline illegal practice that made me consider at some point going all the way up to consumers protection agencies. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1Q05YUTRVRTlNZWxWU00yOUxOWEV6YTFoc2EwRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a0a8382aa56f:0xf7d8686a1518aa54) Zoe Briggs 4 years ago We feel fortunate to have had both our children at this nursery. The team here are really personable and you genuinely feel the care and attention that they give to the children. All rooms are well equipped and well lit. There is a reasonable amount of outdoor space but they maximise what is there. My only minor gripe would be that updates on activities on a daily basis are quite few and far between. However they've recently launched an app so this may change. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2NTRhdGlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a0a8382aa56f:0xf7d8686a1518aa54) Katy Poulter 3 years ago Could not fault anything about my experience with Bright Horizons. It was quite hard getting my son in there in the first place but I can see why it is so popular. The care exceeded all my expectations. I am very grateful for all their help over the past few years. My son wouldn't be the confident boy at school that he is today without their additional help. Thank you x Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURla05xUGhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a0a8382aa56f:0xf7d8686a1518aa54) For Dog Lovers 2 years ago I called to enquire availability for my daughter and the coordinator hung up the phone while I was providing the name of the nursery branch as per her request! Not sure how to understand this so I will leave to everyone to decide for themselves! Personally I am shocked! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcnViek5BEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a0a8382aa56f:0xf7d8686a1518aa54) Deborah Jude 10 years ago nice Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRaUt2LURnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a0a8382aa56f:0xf7d8686a1518aa54) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17859139127167461972&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2017 - July 2025 Good - March 2023 Good - April 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool ### How does Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? ### Which curriculum approach does Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool use? ### Is Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening hours at Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool? ### What were the main strengths of Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How many places does Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool have? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Bright Futures Highams Park · E4 9BW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-e4-9bw-ey469239 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St. Annes Pre-School London · E4 6NP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-pre-school-e4-6np-ey415295 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Purple Lion Day Nursery Chingford London · E4 6LP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-chingford-e4-6lp-2685449 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Tiny Tots Day Nursery London · E4 9AY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-e4-9ay-155080 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chingford London · E4 9EY 3.7(21 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chingford-e4-9ey-ey289831 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Magic Roundabout Nurseries London · E17 4HU 4.4(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-e17-4hu-156213 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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