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Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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4.6(13 parent reviews) ·Townmead Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4ES · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons is an extensive nursery network operating over 300 settings across the UK, committed to providing exceptional care and early education. Their core philosophy, "The Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering both emotional well-being and learning, ensuring each child feels secure, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

" The nurseries emphasise outdoor adventures, including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes, to enrich children's development. Understanding the challenges families face, Bright Horizons also offers comprehensive guidance on childcare funding options.

They are dedicated to smooth transitions, offering non-chargeable settling-in sessions for children and parents to familiarise themselves with the nursery and build trust with their dedicated Key Persons.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons' core philosophy is "The Nurture Approach", which centres on nurturing emotional well-being alongside learning, making children feel secure, valued, and empowered. Their "Bright Beginnings Curriculum" encourages meaningful experiences and life skills development, with an emphasis on outdoor adventures like Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes. They also focus on smooth transitions with settling-in sessions and building trust with Key Persons.

What it's like

Staff positively promote children's emotional well-being and encourage them to develop independence. They support children's physical well-being by guiding them to negotiate space when using 'ride-ons' in the outside area. Leaders have an ambitious curriculum for all children, and staff have realistic expectations, helping children develop skills for future learning.

Over 300 UK nurseriesThe Nurture Approach curriculumExtensive funding guidanceNon-chargeable settling-in sessionsStrong emphasis on outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year, except bank holidays.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 24 September 2025 · Jill Pearce

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

Staff positively promote children's emotional well-being and encourage them to develop independence. They support children's physical well-being by guiding them to negotiate space when using 'ride-ons' in the outside area. Leaders have an ambitious curriculum for all children, and staff have realistic expectations, helping children develop skills for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is effective and sequenced by staff who understand children's needs.
  • Children develop positive behaviours and are respectful towards each other, learning to self-regulate and take turns.
  • Staff effectively support children's early communication and language skills, using repetition and interactive story times.
  • Managers are highly motivated, with monitoring systems to embed good practice and support staff development.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress through staff collaboration with external professionals and effective use of the sensory room.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on current support for less skilled staff to help ensure consistently strong quality learning experiences for children
  • 2encourage parents/carers to share learning from home to promote even greater consistency.
Inspection #10407360 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are complimentary about the nursery, particularly the kind, knowledgeable and professional staff who go 'the extra mile'.

They welcome the daily communication about the children's care routines, enabling them to feel confident that the children are happy and safe.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff work with external professionals and parents to help children achieve their targets. Staff model language and understand the positive impact of the sensory room on children's development. They use the resources effectively to support children's communication and language development and emotional well-being.

Outdoor space

Staff support children's physical well-being and help them to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, staff guide children to negotiate space when using 'ride-ons' as they explore the outside area.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool

4.6
(13)
Diane Jeer
a year ago

A really lovely team at the nursey, in a nice setting with outdoor space. I have had 2 children here and the team are very warm and kind, very approachable. Sam has been great with my son- as a baby. Kat, Jamila and Abeba have looked after both of my kids. Both my kids have enjoyed attending. Nicola and Alena in the office are also very easily available and understanding if you have a query. Only 4 stars, as I found the head office funtion can be harder to contact and It would be lovely to see more investment in new toys.

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Emma Faulkes
a year ago

Our daughter attended Bright Horizons Kew for both Nursery and Pre school classes. She absolutely LOVED her time there. The staff are all very supportive and caring to the children and very accommodating to the parents, I was always able to add extra sessions even at short notice. I would highly recommend this nursery for its facilities and care in education.

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Carmen Rodriguez
a year ago

My daughter has been at Kew Bright Horizons for 1.5 years. We are so pleased with the support and kindness Bright Horizons has given to our daughter. The staff are kind and patient. Thank you for all your hard work and care. Carmen R.

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A S (A)
a year ago

I would highly recommend bright horizons kew day nursery and preschool. The staff are amazing, kind and caring they have given my son a very good start to his education and I cannot thank them enough they have really supported my son from when he started the Nursery at nine months old through to preschool they have given him the roots to grow and we will miss the everyone thank you for your continued help and support you guys are amazing

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Александр Дучинский
a year ago

My daughter has been attending this nursery for about a year. She has learned many new things and always looks forward to going. The nursery has plenty of space, a secure environment, and a dedicated staff who are very involved with the children.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • September 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • April 2014Outstanding
  • January 2013Requires improvement
  • February 2011Good

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