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Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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2.9(9 parent reviews) ·1 Hazeldean, Station Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7AA · Surrey
Number of places
89 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Surrey

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons is a renowned provider of early childhood education, operating over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK. With a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, Bright Horizons implements its unique 'Nurture Approach', which integrates learning with emotional well-being.

The curriculum, 'Bright Beginnings', focuses on five key learning areas, incorporating practical and life skills through engaging activities, including outdoor adventures and Forest School programmes. Recognising the importance of a smooth transition, the nursery offers complimentary settling-in sessions for families, allowing children and parents to familiarise themselves with the environment and build relationships with staff up to six weeks before their official start date.

They also prioritise healthy eating, providing freshly prepared meals and accommodating various dietary needs. Bright Horizons is dedicated to supporting families, offering guidance on childcare funding options and aiming to create a vibrant, thriving, and happy environment for every child.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons uses its 'Nurture Approach' to integrate learning with emotional well-being, supported by its 'Bright Beginnings' curriculum which focuses on five key learning areas. The nursery incorporates practical life skills, outdoor adventures, and Forest School programmes, aiming for the holistic development of each child.

What it's like

Children are happy and engage in the learning opportunities available to them. Staff support children's communication, language and mathematical skills through various activities. Children also develop their imaginative skills by acting out experiences.

Nurture Approach curriculumComplimentary settling-in sessionsOutdoor adventures and Forest SchoolFocus on holistic developmentSupport with childcare funding

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 to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round

Food

Freshly prepared meals, allergy management

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 8 March 2023 · Hayley Kiely

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

Children are happy and engage in the learning opportunities available to them. Staff support children's communication, language and mathematical skills through various activities. Children also develop their imaginative skills by acting out experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff morale has greatly improved, and they enjoy working at the nursery.
  • Leaders have a good understanding of child development and focus on forming secure attachments with key children.
  • Staff support children to enhance their independence, even toddlers helping to sweep sand.
  • Staff effectively manage children's behaviour by supporting them to regulate feelings and offering quiet spaces.
  • Parents appreciate the staff and the positive bonds they have developed with their children.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the range of experiences for children to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world
  • 2strengthen communication with parents so that they all know how to access information about their child's progress, next steps and how to support their child's learning at home.
Inspection #10281414 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children learn to manage risks by helping staff to identify hazards in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

2.9
(9)
Dulcie
6 months ago

I am incredibly surprised at the low review rating of this branch of Bright Horizons! Since our child has been here, we have had nothing but positive words to say about them. Our child has shown fantastic developmental progress since being here and the staff are absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend this nursery to those looking for a child care provider.

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chloe king
a year ago

My daughter has been in the baby room since October 2023, the staff have been amazing and I’m always kept very updated throughout the day on the app. The nursery management help the nursery run very smoothly and I’m always more then happy to leave her with any of the staff that are within the nursery. Thank you for everyone for making the transition to nursery life so easy for her.

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Lina Ozen
a year ago

Note: DayNurseries only share the good reviews, so it’s not a reliable source for those doing their research. Bright Horizons has potential with its location and facilities, but our experience was disappointing. Constant staffing changes made it hard for my son to form relationships, and he went 4 months without a key person, which is unacceptable for a child's development. Communication was inconsistent-some staff said he had a good day, others said he was upset. We also got mixed messages about his eating, raising concerns about attention to detail. One upsetting incident during toilet training involved a male staff member who didn't help when my 3-year-old struggled to pull his pants down. As a result, he had an accident, getting urine on his pants and shoes. This avoidable situation made him anxious about using the toilet at nursery, leading to a long-term issue of holding his urine, which we had to work hard to resolve. On another occasion, I found my son crying while the preschool group was told to stay quiet because toddlers were sleeping. No one followed up with us afterward despite both managers seeing our child and myself leaving clearly upset.

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Estera Barucha
a year ago

My daughter goes to this nursery since March 2024 and she is in toddlers group. The staff is amazing, the management runs the nursery to the highest standards. There is lots of activities everyday, I also get updates throughout a day on their app. The chef cooks healthy meals. The garden is big and well equipped. I could not recommend them enough , worth booking a show around visit so you get all the details and information about the funding.

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new me
8 months ago

Don’t send your children here heard terrifying things about them. Have a look at fleekedbyfee on instagram she’s shared her story and other parents and previous staff members reviews of the company

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Inspection history

Date: August 2021

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2021Good

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