--- title: "Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-nursling-day-nursery-and-preschool-so16-0xs-ey319453 description: "Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · c/o David Lloyd Leisure, Sports Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 0XS · Hampshire Number of places 83 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Hampshire ## 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. The Nurture Approach Over 300 Nurseries Freshly Prepared Food Outdoor Adventures 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) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6.00pm, for 51 weeks of the year Waitlist There is no information about current waitlist status. It is advisable to contact the nursery directly. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 2 December 2022 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 Inspector highlights - Staff help children to develop effective communication and language skills. - Older children lead their learning with access to a range of interesting activities. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. - The manager has used additional funding effectively to enhance children's learning experiences. - Partnerships with parents are good. Areas to develop - 1 review and adapt routines to ensure they are flexible and responsive in meeting the needs of young children - 2 strengthen how staff embrace the cultural heritage of all children attending, to enable children to understand more about similarities and differences. Inspection #10228406 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204240) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to offer a consistent approach. This ensures children receive tailored support to help them make good progress and enjoy their time at this inclusive nursery. Outdoor space Children enjoy spending time in the outside space. They test their physical skills as they dig in sand, ride bicycles and make marks on vertical surfaces with water and paintbrushes. ## Google Reviews 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Lewis Kimera 6 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwOC16Yzd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487475c6b941512f:0xa5df690458e60d6b) amy gould 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOS1xb29nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487475c6b941512f:0xa5df690458e60d6b) Melissa Howard 9 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReVlDZzJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487475c6b941512f:0xa5df690458e60d6b) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=11952387403456843115&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2009 - December 2022 Good - December 2016 Outstanding - March 2013 Good - August 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool ### What curriculum approach does Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool use? ### How can Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool be contacted? ### What strengths were noted for Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Where is Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool located? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Southampton Nursling Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Explorers Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 0AS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-day-nursery-so16-0as-ey418428 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Holy Family Pre-School Southampton · SO16 9LP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/holy-family-pre-school-so16-9lp-131537 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Sticky Fingers Pre-School Millbrook · SO16 9QX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-so16-9qx-ey450843 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Horns Drove Community Childcare Southampton · SO16 8AD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/horns-drove-community-childcare-so16-8ad-ey345454 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tiny Toes Day Nursery Southampton · SO16 8GA 4.4(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiny-toes-day-nursery-so16-8ga-ey495123 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Olive Tree Pre-School Southampton · SO16 9DD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-pre-school-so16-9dd-2821499 See all nurseries in SOUTHAMPTON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=SOUTHAMPTON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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