--- title: "Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool" description: "Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool, a nursery in Southampton — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Our daughter has loved her time there from the very start, has made amazing friends and has learnt so much from her carers.\n\nEach and every staff member has consistently shown so much kindness, initiative and creativity. We’ve been so grateful for the continuity of care from a team of such dedicated, hardworking staff. They clearly have the children’s well-being at heart and we can’t thank them enough for this.\n\nWe’d like to note that every single day at drop off and pick up, no matter the time, the environment has always felt happy and safe. Besides, the garden in the summer is such a gem!\n\nThe management team has been kind, flexible and responsive. We’ve honestly never had any issues, and are grateful for the times they’ve gone above and beyond.\n\nWe highly recommend this nursery, first and foremost for the excellent care.", "datePublished": "2024-07-27T07:24:52.481753Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Cristinel Vulpe" }, "reviewBody": "I'm writing to warn other parents about the subpar care at Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool from Southampton. My child attended for only three weeks in April, but the experience was marred by several issues.\n\n- Inadequate settling process and inconsistent caregivers (over 5 different staff members)\n- Child struggled to eat and sleep due to lack of comfort\n- Injury occurred due to staff inattention\n- Designated caregiver was frequently absent (medical leave and vacation) without adequate replacement\n- Hygiene concerns and sick children attending, resulting in my child contracting a viral infection\n- Lack of transparency (delayed access to tracking app) and prioritization of payments over child care\n\nWhen I decided to withdraw my child, I was asked for an excessive two-month notice period. It seems the nursery's priority is financial gain rather than providing quality care.\n\nSpecifically, I hold Nursery Mangement (apparently, I can't mention names), accountable for the nursery's shortcomings. Overall, I found the nursery to be unprofessional, uninvolved, and lacking empathy.\n\nAvoid this nursery at all costs. Other parents deserve better.", "datePublished": "2025-05-07T10:03:12.094322Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Baharak Rastegari" }, "reviewBody": "Our son has been very happy attending Portswood day nursery and preschool since day one. He joined when he was nearly 2.5 years old, after we moved to the area. The management is doing a great job (communication, response, etc.) and we have been happy with carers in both toddlers and pre-school rooms. My son actually misses going back to preschool after we have been away for some days. I know we will all miss this nursery and I just hope my son will have the same love for his school starting in September that he has for his pre-school.\n\nNote: I felt I really needed to write a review after seeing the most recent review about late charges. The nursery's official closing time is 6:30pm which is quite late comparing to most other nurseries. Yes, they do sometimes, very rarely, ask us to bring our kid in late due to staffing issues. But these cases are rare and always due to circumstances outside their control like train strikes or unplanned road closures. I understand that it's annoying to be charged for picking up one's kid only 15 minutes late, but we parents also need to accept that the staff need to go home too after their long day, and the nursery is open until quite late compared to the norm.", "datePublished": "2024-06-10T13:09:58.584822Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mark Gradwell" }, "reviewBody": "My children have been happy at Portswood Day Nursery for the last 4 years. I have two boys who bounce in everyday and have great relationships with all the staff. They come home and show us all their art and other projects. I believe the nursery is preparing my eldest for school well.\n\nThe kids tell me the food is good.\n\nThe price is fair vs other UK nurseries, the caveat to that is that fundamentally the British childcare provision is poor, and therefore nursery is an expensive endeavour across the board.\n\nMany thanks to Trudy and the team, Lottie, Piper and everyone else who has had so much to do with the boys over the years.", "datePublished": "2021-05-13T09:36:10.513241Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Bless Ty" }, "reviewBody": "I truly love how professional this nursery is. I feel rest assured whenever i drop my kids off and my kids have grown to love this nursery so much. My son loves this nursery so much that he quickly obeys if told, we weren't going to take him to nursery whenever he's acting silly. He talks about how he loves painting, drawing, building and playing with friends in the garden. My little daughter comes home singing nursery rhymes, turning pages of her story books and pretending to read out and always cheering everyone up just like her key workers in nursery. Portswood day nursery,bright horizon i will say,is a great nursery to choose, when thinking of an early year child progression and development.", "datePublished": "2021-05-17T09:44:11.981808Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funded hours does Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Tax-free childcare is accepted. 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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 4.3 (13 parent reviews) · 27 Winn Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 1EJ · Southampton Number of places 69 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Southampton 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 and extensive nursery provider in the UK, operating over 300 nurseries and preschools. They are committed to supporting families in balancing work and life, offering dedicated and skilled practitioners who foster fun and stimulating learning experiences. At the heart of their philosophy is The Nurture Approach™, which integrates learning and emotional well-being to support each child's unique developmental journey. They emphasise creating a secure and loving environment where children feel known and safe. uk. Bright Horizons also focuses on providing comprehensive support regarding childcare funding options, offering guidance on available government schemes and tax-free childcare to help families manage costs. They strive to make the transition to nursery life smooth for both children and parents through non-chargeable settling-in sessions, fostering strong attachments and bonds before a child's official start date. Our ethos At Bright Horizons, our core philosophy, The Nurture Approach™, is dedicated to fostering the holistic development of every child. We believe in providing an environment where children feel emotionally safe, known, and loved, allowing them to explore, learn, and express themselves freely. We prioritise building strong relationships between children, their families, and our dedicated Key Persons, creating a "triangle of trust" that supports a secure base for growth. Our approach integrates learning with emotional well-being, focusing on building practical life skills and fostering a love for discovery through various activities, including outdoor adventures and a comprehensive curriculum. We are committed to supporting families and ensuring a smooth transition into nursery life, understanding that each child's journey is unique. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. They form secure attachments with the adults that care for them. Babies enjoy warm and nurturing support that gives them confidence to persevere in self-chosen challenges, such as practicing physical skills on a step and slide unit. Over 300 UK nurseries The Nurture Approach™ High Ofsted ratings Comprehensive funding guidance Free settling-in sessions ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/tax-strategy) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Apr 2023 Inspection no. 10278094 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216850)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286410) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk) 27 Winn Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 1EJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.40125/50.92496/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southampton - [Day nurseries in Southampton](/search?q=Southampton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout the year. Food Freshly prepared food, menus, allergy management discussed on site. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 5 April 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and eager to start their day. They form secure attachments with the adults that care for them. Babies enjoy warm and nurturing support that gives them confidence to persevere in self-chosen challenges, such as practicing physical skills on a step and slide unit. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are rigorous in their self-evaluation and accurately identify strengths and areas for development. - Leaders have a sound understanding of what they want children to learn and why. - Staff make good use of advice from external professionals to support children with additional needs. - Staff use a variety of ways to promote children's communication skills, including for children who speak English as an additional language (EAL). - Parent partnership is extremely effective. Areas to develop - 1 develop all staff's teaching skills even further so they are clear how to precisely sequence the planning and implementation of the curriculum to provide a sharper focus on well-curated next steps of learning for all children. - 2 enhance staff's awareness to consistently implement strategies to support children who speak English as an additional language to enable them to boost their communication and language development skills. - 3 take steps to ensure that children are taught how to recognise risks and what to do to keep themselves safe when accessing digital technology online. Inspection #10278094 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216850) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff make good use of advice from external professionals to support children with additional needs. This provides key persons with specific strategies to implement in the nursery so children receive targeted support to help them catch up. Outdoor space Very young children show resilience as they practise their physical skills on the step and slide unit. Children are keen to share with friends and adults details of the activities they join in outside of the nursery, such as park fun runs. EAL / language support Staff use a variety of ways to promote children's communication skills, including a large number of children who speak English as an additional language (EAL). Staff suitably follow processes to help children who speak EAL make connections in their learning. However, at times staff practice is variable and approaches to support children who speak EAL are not followed up as quickly as they could be. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool 4.3 (13) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKSkAlCjtuKdGscYJNfe4IGNBRUJuzTsaLNKt3kcPagzNi5dw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) V P a year ago Our child has been with this nursery full time from when she was 1.5 years old until now that she’s due to start primary school! We feel so incredibly lucky to have had a place in this nursery. Our daughter has loved her time there from the very start, has made amazing friends and has learnt so much from her carers. Each and every staff member has consistently shown so much kindness, initiative and creativity. We’ve been so grateful for the continuity of care from a team of such dedicated, hardworking staff. They clearly have the children’s well-being at heart and we can’t thank them enough for this. We’d like to note that every single day at drop off and pick up, no matter the time, the environment has always felt happy and safe. Besides, the garden in the summer is such a gem! The management team has been kind, flexible and responsive. We’ve honestly never had any issues, and are grateful for the times they’ve gone above and beyond. We highly recommend this nursery, first and foremost for the excellent care. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiMXFlQ0pREAE!2m1!1s0x48747400da4dcf49:0xaa4c3f25191ff31d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYDTzqCEWZKM6X_gOzRMSShyDs6MaO0CM7BBRoGaA5rlCM32VE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Cristinel Vulpe a year ago I'm writing to warn other parents about the subpar care at Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool from Southampton. My child attended for only three weeks in April, but the experience was marred by several issues. - Inadequate settling process and inconsistent caregivers (over 5 different staff members) - Child struggled to eat and sleep due to lack of comfort - Injury occurred due to staff inattention - Designated caregiver was frequently absent (medical leave and vacation) without adequate replacement - Hygiene concerns and sick children attending, resulting in my child contracting a viral infection - Lack of transparency (delayed access to tracking app) and prioritization of payments over child care When I decided to withdraw my child, I was asked for an excessive two-month notice period. It seems the nursery's priority is financial gain rather than providing quality care. Specifically, I hold Nursery Mangement (apparently, I can't mention names), accountable for the nursery's shortcomings. Overall, I found the nursery to be unprofessional, uninvolved, and lacking empathy. Avoid this nursery at all costs. Other parents deserve better. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VLeTIyOXVILTdIU0JnEAE!2m1!1s0x48747400da4dcf49:0xaa4c3f25191ff31d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUOaSskpPhDKg4nBJczixNosJeeWXHdmtmnul8qDqBR-QXkI2sV=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Baharak Rastegari a year ago Our son has been very happy attending Portswood day nursery and preschool since day one. He joined when he was nearly 2.5 years old, after we moved to the area. The management is doing a great job (communication, response, etc.) and we have been happy with carers in both toddlers and pre-school rooms. My son actually misses going back to preschool after we have been away for some days. I know we will all miss this nursery and I just hope my son will have the same love for his school starting in September that he has for his pre-school. Note: I felt I really needed to write a review after seeing the most recent review about late charges. The nursery's official closing time is 6:30pm which is quite late comparing to most other nurseries. Yes, they do sometimes, very rarely, ask us to bring our kid in late due to staffing issues. But these cases are rare and always due to circumstances outside their control like train strikes or unplanned road closures. I understand that it's annoying to be charged for picking up one's kid only 15 minutes late, but we parents also need to accept that the staff need to go home too after their long day, and the nursery is open until quite late compared to the norm. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6X3NYMm5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48747400da4dcf49:0xaa4c3f25191ff31d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXqzgsNf2Nsp62jbQsGaykIdo_OU2MwVjTQtrS2WfHJf_LpSiI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mark Gradwell 5 years ago My children have been happy at Portswood Day Nursery for the last 4 years. I have two boys who bounce in everyday and have great relationships with all the staff. They come home and show us all their art and other projects. I believe the nursery is preparing my eldest for school well. The kids tell me the food is good. The price is fair vs other UK nurseries, the caveat to that is that fundamentally the British childcare provision is poor, and therefore nursery is an expensive endeavour across the board. Many thanks to Trudy and the team, Lottie, Piper and everyone else who has had so much to do with the boys over the years. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLdVk3ZUhnEAE!2m1!1s0x48747400da4dcf49:0xaa4c3f25191ff31d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWRmWYM6tQ4GV9_adyLQbrUOBcvgkftC5Jt_ZZRyp8v_TbqmGLJ6A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bless Ty 5 years ago I truly love how professional this nursery is. I feel rest assured whenever i drop my kids off and my kids have grown to love this nursery so much. My son loves this nursery so much that he quickly obeys if told, we weren't going to take him to nursery whenever he's acting silly. He talks about how he loves painting, drawing, building and playing with friends in the garden. My little daughter comes home singing nursery rhymes, turning pages of her story books and pretending to read out and always cheering everyone up just like her key workers in nursery. Portswood day nursery,bright horizon i will say,is a great nursery to choose, when thinking of an early year child progression and development. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLbmZMWVpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48747400da4dcf49:0xaa4c3f25191ff31d) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool. 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