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Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(7 parent reviews)
·Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7BJ · Staffordshire
Number of places
119 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates more than 300 nurseries across the UK, drawing on extensive experience to provide high-quality childcare and early education. Central to their philosophy is 'The Nurture Approach', which integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support children's holistic development.

They prioritise a safe and caring environment, with dedicated practitioners fostering a strong foundation for each child's growth. The nursery aims to partner with families, offering support with the work-life balance through engaging learning experiences and a focus on the simple joys of childhood.

They are committed to creating a bright future for the children in their care. The nursery also actively engages with its community through events, awards, fundraising, and new nursery openings, keeping families informed through their newsroom.

uk. New children benefit from non-chargeable 'Settling In Sessions' which can begin up to six weeks before their official start date.

These sessions are designed to help children and parents become familiar with the nursery and its staff, particularly their 'Key Person', fostering a sense of security and trust. The process is flexible to each child's individual needs, gradually increasing the time children spend independently at the nursery.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool's philosophy is 'The Nurture Approach', which integrates learning with emotional wellbeing to support children's holistic development. They prioritise a safe and caring environment, fostering a strong foundation for each child's growth and aiming to partner with families. They focus on the simple joys of childhood and are committed to creating a bright future for the children in their care.

What it's like

Children thrive and flourish in this exceptional nursery where all their individual needs are consistently met. Staff continually enhance children's experiences and create an environment which ignites an insatiable curiosity and thirst for learning. Babies receive exceptional care from staff who know them incredibly well and form extremely strong attachments, helping them to feel safe and secure.

The Nurture ApproachExtensive UK networkSettling In SessionsHighly-rated

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 13 February 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive and flourish in this exceptional nursery where all their individual needs are consistently met. Staff continually enhance children's experiences and create an environment which ignites an insatiable curiosity and thirst for learning. Babies receive exceptional care from staff who know them incredibly well and form extremely strong attachments, helping them to feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is a passionate and inspirational leader who empowers staff and ensures swift improvements when weaknesses are identified.
  • A highly focused training programme continuously builds on staff's knowledge and expertise, resulting in consistently high-quality teaching.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and highly effective, ensuring all children gain the skills required for their eventual move to school and make outstanding progress.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is amazing, with dedicated care plans and one-to-one targeted support.
  • Staff know all children superbly well, using their interests and dislikes to precisely plan engaging activities, ensuring children spend long periods engrossed in play.
Inspection #10332599 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the nursery and how amazing the staff are.

They say the progress their children make is exceptional and they wish they could stay longer.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is amazing. Staff are in tune with every child and are dedicated to support children who may need extra help. Each child has a dedicated care plan and one-to-one targeted support helps children make the best possible progress they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from time spent outdoors no matter what the weather. The older children choose to play indoors or outdoors whenever they please.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(7)
Miryam B
5 years ago

We are so happy to have brought our daughter to Springfields. The team has been great and Helen (the manager) is a superstar. From settling sessions, flexibility, to health and safety... While we had checked a few nurseries before, as soon as we visited Springfields we felt the warmth, care and family spirit, and that made us very comfortable, knowing our little one you would be cared for and treated as any parent would want their child to be taken care. It has been a year so far and we are very happy 😊 Highly recommended!

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Peter Spooner
4 years ago

I couldn't fault the place. They have always looked after my daughter well and give her a fun education and lots of fun playtime.

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Javier Escudero
9 years ago

The best nursery!!! More than 4 years taking the girls to the nursery and we love It.!!

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BeeBee
2 years ago

A wonderful nursery with amazing staff. Thank you all so much ❤️

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Jamie Checkland
10 years ago

Very friendly place. The staff are both very kind and helpful to adults and children.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2011

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • November 2019Outstanding
  • September 2013Outstanding
  • August 2011Outstanding

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