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Bright Horizons Richmond Day Nursery And Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·359 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4NZ · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
93 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons is a well-established organisation with over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. They offer a comprehensive approach to childcare and preschool education, designed by experts and delivered by dedicated educators.

The institution focuses on nurturing each child's individual talents and strengths, fostering confidence in learning, and preparing them for future academic success. Their educational philosophy, known as Discovery Driven Learning, aims to provide high-quality education that goes beyond traditional day care.

Bright Horizons also extends its services to employers, offering various family solutions such as on-site childcare, back-up care, and educational assistance programmes like EdAssist, demonstrating a commitment to supporting working parents and their families comprehensively. They are widely recognised and trusted by both parents and organisations globally for their holistic approach to early education.

Our ethos

The nursery's educational philosophy is called Discovery Driven Learning, which aims to provide high-quality education and foster each child's individual talents and confidence, preparing them for future academic success. This approach goes beyond traditional day care.

What it's like

Children arrive at this nursery happy to begin their day of learning and play. Staff greet the children and parents warmly. After a short time, children have a group music session to warm their bodies up by jumping, hopping and singing to the songs. Babies enjoy exploring textures such as sand and soil, and older children engage in learning activities about animals, later drawing them. Children behave well and understand routines, with independence supported from an early age.

Established ProviderExpert-Designed CurriculumFamily Solutions for Employers

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Richmond Day Nursery And Preschool

Last inspected 10 May 2023

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 arrive at this nursery happy to begin their day of learning and play. Staff greet the children and parents warmly. After a short time, children have a group music session to warm their bodies up by jumping, hopping and singing to the songs. Babies enjoy exploring textures such as sand and soil, and older children engage in learning activities about animals, later drawing them. Children behave well and understand routines, with independence supported from an early age.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is working hard to improve practice through evaluations and staff engagement, with regular supervision sessions and focus on professional development.
  • The manager and staff develop a curriculum that is individualised for each child's learning, assessing children regularly to help them reach their full potential.
  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well, introducing adjectives in role-play scenarios.
  • Children enjoy outdoor play, which supports gross motor skills development, and explore the mud kitchen.
  • Children learn about mathematics, their community, good nutrition, and practice yoga.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan the curriculum even more effectively to ensure all children have opportunities to develop a love of literacy through books and storytelling
  • 2ensure younger children are given opportunities to learn to take turns and share, so they begin to understand the importance of this skill.
Inspection #10287812 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are planned for effectively based around their interests and engagement. This helps children to develop a good attitude to learning.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy outdoor play, which supports their gross motor skills development. For example, children enjoy peddling on tricycles or jumping up and down to catch bubbles. In addition, children explore the mud kitchen and use their imagination to create new recipes.

Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • May 2023Good
  • January 2018Outstanding

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