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Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·3 Spencer Road, Raynes Park, LONDON, SW20 0QN · Merton
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Merton

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates more than 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering childcare solutions to support families in balancing work and home life. The organization prioritizes a child-centred approach, emphasizing the emotional well-being and development of each child through its unique 'Nurture Approach'.

This framework integrates learning with emotional growth, ensuring children are healthy, happy, and reach their full potential. They are dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can thrive and make lasting childhood memories.

Bright Horizons also provides comprehensive resources for parents, including guidance on childcare funding options and support during the settling-in process. With a strong focus on safety and quality, Bright Horizons aims to give children the best possible start in life, supported by a team of skilled and caring professionals.

What it's like

The new manager and staff have worked hard to significantly improve the quality of practice, focusing on tailored training and effective transitions. Children receive high-quality care and education in a warm and welcoming environment, happily engaging in activities and building positive relationships.

Child-centred approachNurture Approach™Comprehensive parent resourcesStrong focus on safety and quality

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year

Session types

Settling in Sessions

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 9 July 2024 · Becky Phillips

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

The new manager and staff have worked hard to significantly improve the quality of practice, focusing on tailored training and effective transitions. Children receive high-quality care and education in a warm and welcoming environment, happily engaging in activities and building positive relationships.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager is an effective leader and has made several valuable improvements, such as allowing parents into the setting for face-to-face interaction.
  • The manager and staff team are very reflective, using feedback from parents and other professionals to make positive changes to the nursery's layout and practice.
  • Staff are well-supported with regular supervisions, meetings, and tailored training, leading to increased confidence and improved teaching quality.
  • The manager and staff maintain very good relationships with parents, offering online updates, daily feedback, and regular events to discuss child development and the curriculum.
  • Children confidently explore an interesting environment, showing positive attitudes towards learning, curiosity, and a keenness to try new things.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the layout in the toddler room to ensure all areas of learning are available for children and they can make choices in their play
  • 2build on the good teaching practice in place and ensure all staff give children enough time to think and formulate ideas for themselves.
Inspection #10336818 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with Special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with other professionals and offer targeted support to ensure all children make good progress from their starting points.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery And Preschool

5.0
(3)
Tiffany Harvey
a year ago

Can’t recommend Bright Horizons enough. The staff are friendly, kind and caring, they provide children with fun stimulating activities involving interesting sensory materials. As a new parent there, I feel included and informed when my child is there.

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B H
3 years ago

Really nice and caring place. My daughter loves it here. Caring staff, good long hours and food provided

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: April 2022

  • July 2024Good
  • February 2024Inadequate
  • February 2023Requires improvement
  • April 2022Requires improvement

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