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Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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3.8(8 Google reviews) ·21 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA · Tower Hamlets
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Tower Hamlets

About this early years setting

Bright Horizons is a well-established childcare provider in the UK, boasting extensive experience and a network of over 300 nurseries and preschools. Their philosophy revolves around The Nurture Approach™, integrating learning with emotional wellbeing to support each child's holistic development.

They aim to provide a stimulating and happy environment where children can thrive through inspiring learning experiences and the simple joys of childhood. The nursery group is dedicated to supporting families with the challenges of daily work-life balance and places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing, safety, and development of children.

They also offer non-chargeable settling-in sessions to help children and parents comfortably transition into the nursery environment, acknowledging that every child's settling period is unique. They offer comprehensive support for parents regarding childcare funding options and encourage an open dialogue with staff to ensure a smooth and supportive start for every child.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons' philosophy, The Nurture Approach™, integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support holistic development in a stimulating and happy environment. They focus on inspiring learning experiences and childhood joys, while also supporting families with work-life balance and emphasising the wellbeing, safety, and development of children.

What it's like

Staff create a warm and friendly nursery, where children are safe and emotionally secure and learn at their own pace. Children use good manners and share well, confidently counting and recognising numbers. They enjoy story time with staff, enthusiastically exploring sensory play.

Well-established providerThe Nurture Approach™Settling-in sessionsSupport for childcare funding

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
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Waitlist

To get started, you’ll be able to book your session with your nursery manager at a time that suits you.

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 29 November 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

Staff create a warm and friendly nursery, where children are safe and emotionally secure and learn at their own pace. Children use good manners and share well, confidently counting and recognising numbers. They enjoy story time with staff, enthusiastically exploring sensory play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know the children well and follow their interests when planning activities effectively.
  • Children develop independence from an early age, successfully serving themselves at mealtimes and putting on their coats self-sufficiently.
  • The new manager, deputy manager and staff are focused on continually improving the quality of what is provided for children.
  • Staff complete assessments on children's progress to help identify children who may need extra support.
  • Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive and say that information is shared with them about the progress their children are making.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen interactions with the children during their spontaneous play, to further enhance their learning experiences
  • 2continue to improve the existing good systems for communication, to further enhance effective information sharing with all parents.
Inspection #10234787 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"information is shared with them about the progress their children are making and that their children show at home all the things they are learning and enjoying at nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff complete assessments on children's progress to help identify children who may need extra support. They work closely with outside agencies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The provider and manager continually review this to make sure that support for staff is available so that children are receiving consistent reinforcement and support for their progress.

Outdoor space

Children learn to take care of their own safety, as they are taught how to carry resources safely in the construction area and outdoors. Staff regularly check the indoor and outdoor environments to remove any identified hazards.

Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool

3.8
(8 Google reviews)
Jocelyn Bohn Guthrie
a year ago

We enrolled our infant in backup care here for 3 days while on a business trip. All the caregivers are warm, attentive, communicative, and showed real joy for their children. We particularly enjoyed that our child had outdoor time twice each day (weather permitting) and access to lots of toys, books, and four meals daily. Thank you Shailene, Habiba, and team!

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Sierra Jones
7 years ago

We have been in this nursery before. It was a nightmare experience. The standard fall below the standard.Toddlers are often cross contaminated with non hygiene rules. The nursery manager is rude. Arguing in front of the childrens, staff and parents. The play ground is very small when children's are all out play. The floor is slippery, which is fall below the safety standard. Many children got injured everyday especially during the rainy day. During the outdoor play babies and toddlers were not being separately in a proper group. Nursery staffs are irresponsible of supervising the play. Once accidents occurred, toddlers were blamed. Instead of improving their service quality and safe guard the play, they blame on childrens. One day during pick up, I saw one boy wet his trousers. For quite a long time, around 10 minutes no one is noticed. He was left alone standing. Bright horizon cover up some serious incidents and injuries. By threatening the parents to keep quiet if children still want to stay in the nursery. In conclusion, bright horizon nursery is really a mess. Around Peg areas, bags,hats, gloves on floor untidied.

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Jenn Engelhardt
6 years ago

Edmund loves Carol and is excited to tell her about what he's done in the days since he was last at nursery. He feels very grown up going to school like his big sister!

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Ollie Watts
3 years ago

Our son loves the nursery and all of the staff. They have been so kind and welcoming. He's learnt so much. It's fantastic.

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Florence Ventura
6 years ago

Competent and loving staff in the baby room. The buggy room is awkwardly situated and not practical at all though.. I wish they did something about it.

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • November 2022Good
  • February 2017Outstanding
  • April 2013Good
  • June 2009Good

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