Opening hours
every weekday, from 7.45am until 6.30pm, for 50 weeks of the year
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
74 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Lewisham
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons operates more than 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering comprehensive childcare solutions for families. With a focus on the pioneering Nurture Approach™, the organisation is committed to fostering each child's holistic development, integrating both learning and emotional well-being into their daily experiences.
Their Bright Beginnings Curriculum outlines five key learning areas, which are incorporated into activities designed to build practical and essential life skills. Bright Horizons places significant emphasis on nutrition, providing freshly prepared meals and managing allergies diligently.
They also champion outdoor play and learning, with nurseries featuring engaging outdoor spaces and, in some cases, Forest School programmes. The organisation supports families by offering guidance on childcare funding options and aims to create a smooth transition for children into nursery life through non-chargeable settling-in sessions, sometimes available up to six weeks before a child's official start date.
These sessions allow children and parents to familiarise themselves with the nursery environment and build rapport with their dedicated Key Person.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons is committed to the holistic development of each child through their Nurture Approach™, integrating learning and emotional well-being. Their Bright Beginnings Curriculum focuses on five key learning areas to build essential life skills, complemented by a strong emphasis on outdoor play and Forest School programmes. They also prioritise a smooth transition for children and families through extended settling-in sessions with a dedicated Key Person.
What it's like
Children settle well into the nursery's routines. Staff use children's interests to help them to engage in learning from an early stage and prepare well for children's moves within the nursery. Staff support children to further develop their physical skills during weekly sessions with a sports coach.
Nurture Approach™ CurriculumFreshly Prepared MealsOutdoor Adventures & Forest SchoolSettling-In Sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)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.
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 5 February 2024
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 settle well into the nursery's routines. Staff use children's interests to help them to engage in learning from an early stage and prepare well for children's moves within the nursery. Staff support children to further develop their physical skills during weekly sessions with a sports coach.
Inspector highlights
- The manager works effectively with senior leaders to maintain good standards in the nursery and prioritises staff's well-being.
- Effective arrangements are in place to support staff, including induction procedures and addressing potential issues promptly.
- Staff plan engaging activities that children focus on for long periods and respond well to sensory opportunities.
- Staff provide good opportunities for children to move their bodies in a range of ways, supporting their physical development.
- Staff respect children's choices and help them express emotions positively, implementing successful methods to minimise unwanted behaviour.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance the existing support to develop staff's teaching skills, so that they understand how to adapt teaching to further extend children's learning
- 2broaden opportunities for all children to recognise and value their language and cultures, and those of their friends.
Inspection #10336499 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents appreciate the flexible approach of staff, particularly as children are settled into the nursery.
They speak highly of the care and affection that their children receive from staff.
Parents value the regular information that staff share with them, and the opportunities to engage in their child's learning and social events.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Those children who need more support to separate from their parents receive close attention from their key persons.
Outdoor space
Staff support children to further develop their physical skills during weekly sessions with a sports coach, which children enjoy. Staff provide good opportunities for children to move their bodies in a range of ways.
Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool
3.8
(4)
laurent falempin
5 years ago
My son has attended this nursery since September 2019, he’s really happy there. The staff is very friendly and professional and they care deeply about the children’s development. The communication with parents is great.
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Anabelle Alaby
2 years ago
Melissa (with her amazing smile) and her team are exceptional, very kind and accommodating. We are pleas3d to have our son at the nursery.
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Danny Davidson
2 years ago
Really great nursery staff are really nice and easy to speak to I have been very impressed with this nursery.
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AKAAMENDEES
a year ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2011
- February 2024Good
- June 2021Good
- November 2019Inadequate
- October 2013Outstanding
- October 2011Outstanding
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