Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool

About this early years setting

Bright Horizons operates a network of over 300 nurseries across the UK, offering childcare and early education with a focus on holistic child development. Their philosophy, 'The Nurture Approach', integrates learning with emotional well-being, supported by dedicated practitioners.

They emphasise creating an environment where children feel safe, known, and loved, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum covers five key learning areas, promoting practical and life skills, with a significant emphasis on outdoor adventures, including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes.

Meals are freshly prepared, with attention to allergies. The nursery also provides settling-in sessions for new children and their families, allowing time to adapt to the new environment and build relationships with staff.

Bright Horizons aims to support families by offering guidance on childcare funding options and aims to create a vibrant community for children, parents, and staff.

Our ethos

At Bright Horizons, the "Nurture Approach" is central to nursery life, combining learning and emotional well-being to support each child's unique journey. They believe in providing an environment where children feel known, safe, and loved, forming secure attachments with their key person. This trust-based relationship helps children explore, learn, communicate, express emotions, and develop new skills. The nursery focuses on supporting families through dedicated care and a strong sense of community.

What it's like

Children enthusiastically explore the environment and easily select the toys they want to play with. The curriculum provided offers challenge and stimulates the interests of children. Children are keen to get involved in the activities on offer and show positive attitudes to learning. Staff work well as a team and act as good role models for the children. They consider children's interests and what they need to learn next when planning the curriculum.

Pricing & funding