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Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Dec 2022) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · c/o David Lloyd Leisure Club, Arbour Lane Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 7ET · Knowsley Number of places 67 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Knowsley 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 is a well-established childcare provider with over three decades of experience, operating more than 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK. Their core philosophy, the "Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering both learning and emotional well-being, ensuring each child feels secure, valued, and ready to explore. The nurseries aim to provide a stimulating and happy environment where dedicated practitioners support children in developing essential life skills through their Bright Beginnings Curriculum, which covers five key learning areas. They also emphasise the importance of outdoor play, offering activities like Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes. Understanding the financial pressures families face, Bright Horizons provides guidance on available childcare funding options and strives to create a smooth transition for children and parents through non-chargeable settling-in sessions, where a "Key Person" builds a triangle of trust with the child and family. This personalised approach considers each child's unique needs and routines, ensuring a comfortable start to their nursery journey. Our ethos Bright Horizons' "Nurture Approach" prioritises fostering both learning and emotional well-being, creating a secure and valued environment for exploration. Their Bright Beginnings Curriculum supports the development of essential life skills across five key learning areas, complemented by outdoor play initiatives like Forest School. A "Key Person" approach ensures a personalised settling-in process, building a triangle of trust with child and family. What it's like Children blossom at this wonderful nursery, highly motivated by an ambitious curriculum and engaging activities. Babies settle quickly due to continuous support from doting staff, who also focus on promoting children's emotional well-being by encouraging parents to use an emotions board, helping children to regulate their feelings and build strong attachments with staff. Nurture Approach curriculum Extensive UK presence Dedicated Key Person system Focus on outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding 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 Opening hours Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10234822 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205045)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286889) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-kirkby-day-nursery-and-preschool-l33-7et-ey286889) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 8 December 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 blossom at this wonderful nursery, highly motivated by an ambitious curriculum and engaging activities. Babies settle quickly due to continuous support from doting staff, who also focus on promoting children's emotional well-being by encouraging parents to use an emotions board, helping children to regulate their feelings and build strong attachments with staff. Inspector highlights - The long-serving manager is highly motivated, inspiring and passionate about providing all children with the very best start. - The manager and staff place a relentless focus on children's communication and language skills, ensuring they are exposed to rich language indoors and outside. - Children with additional needs receive superb support, with dedicated staff swiftly identifying and acting on developmental concerns. - Mealtimes are a calm and sociable time, where children benefit from positive interactions and engage in simple problem-solving. - Children play cooperatively, build excellent relationships, and demonstrate a can-do attitude with high levels of concentration. Inspection #10234822 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205045) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > I have seen a tremendous difference in my child's development. Their speech has greatly improved. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with additional needs receive superb support. Dedicated staff swiftly identify and act on any developmental concerns to make timely referrals and seek further professional support. As a result, children achieve the best possible outcomes. Outdoor space Highly trained staff ensure that children are exposed to rich language, indoors and outside, to help them to become confident communicators. The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVxBJz_dqOIgZ5qG3DRhn9rlgeFubbPTak6vaAyDueWHYr-zFO9=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Megan Grindle 5 years ago My son has been at Kirkby day nursery for nearly a year now since he was 11 months old. It’s an amazing nursery & all the staff are lovely. My little boy has come on so much since he’s been there & loves going. It’s a great setting & there always doing different activities daily with the children. Always kept up to date too about things which is good. I couldn’t fault the nursery at all. Perfect in every way! If your looking for a nursery for your little one definitely consider here! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLX3JhX3R3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b18f31a96f387:0x3682d337e9c73eb6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWgYiGCa-i21CL5bqBP-Vrzzp7esGY-g4DZVY5exzRLud5Afg8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Vaughan 5 years ago Really happy with Kirkby day nursery bright horizons for my daughter it’s the best thing I could of done is put her in there as she has come on so much with her numbers, colours, speech, she is so intelligent for a 2 year old and I believe it’s down to the nursery! Her key worker are absolutely amazing I could ask for a better place. Thankyou x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLLWJqMjFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b18f31a96f387:0x3682d337e9c73eb6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVCnpXlLLHA5ydgIYSa067tpvNAY1zcO1tJe_3NOiWNcF-3_8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zosia Pietruszka a month ago my child got kirked, I don't know what it means, but it's okay👌 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Wd1pYVk5iV2h1VWt4Q1FtdzVYMFV6VkV4UVdFRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b18f31a96f387:0x3682d337e9c73eb6) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3927934062119304886&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2004 - December 2022 Outstanding - February 2017 Outstanding - April 2013 Good - February 2011 Outstanding - November 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool ### What are the fees at Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool? ### How does Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? ### How was Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool rated by Ofsted? ### What do parents say about Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Liverpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Kirkby Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Tigers Tots Nursery Liverpool · L33 5YP 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/tigers-tots-nursery-l33-5yp-ey357150) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Explorers Kirkby Liverpool · L32 6QG ](/nursery/explorers-kirkby-l32-6qg-2748336) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre Liverpool · L32 8RH ](/nursery/bloom-kirkby-town-centre-l32-8rh-2856847) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre Liverpool · L32 9PF ](/nursery/kids-in-bloom-southdene-childrens-centre-ltd-l32-9pf-2689265) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### PlayTots Northwood Liverpool · L33 9TW ](/nursery/playtots-l33-9tw-ey541455) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre Liverpool · L33 8XD ](/nursery/kids-in-bloom-northwood-childrens-centre-l33-8xd-ey428639) [See all nurseries in Liverpool →](/search?q=Liverpool) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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