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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool # Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 2 Printers Avenue, Watford, WD18 7QR · Hertfordshire Number of places 92 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Horizons operates over 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, drawing on decades of experience in early childhood education. Their core philosophy, "The Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering both learning and emotional well-being, ensuring children feel secure, loved, and known while developing crucial social and practical skills. The curriculum, "Bright Beginnings," incorporates five key learning areas through engaging activities and prioritises outdoor adventures, including Forest School and Eco-Schools programmes, to enrich children's development. Understanding the significance of healthy eating, Bright Horizons provides freshly prepared meals with careful attention to allergies. They offer comprehensive support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and cater to individual routines and preferences, facilitating a smooth transition for new children and families through non-chargeable "Settling In Sessions" up to six weeks before a child's start date. The nursery emphasises building a "triangle of trust" between the child, parents, and their key person to create a supportive and familiar environment. Our ethos Bright Horizons' core philosophy, "The Nurture Approach," is centred on nurturing both learning and emotional well-being. It aims to ensure children feel secure, loved, and known while developing essential social and practical skills. This is supported by the "Bright Beginnings" curriculum, which includes diverse learning areas, outdoor activities like Forest School, and a strong emphasis on building a "triangle of trust" between child, parents, and key person. What it's like Children are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery, eager to join friends and explore carefully planned activities. Children of all ages form close bonds with staff, demonstrating high levels of curiosity and confidence, supported by nurturing staff interactions and praise. The Nurture Approach Bright Beginnings Curriculum Outdoor Adventures Emphasis on Emotional Well-being Non-chargeable Settling In Sessions ## Pricing & funding 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 Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. EY542759 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206366)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542759) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-horizons-watford-day-nursery-and-preschool-wd18-7qr-ey542759) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 10 January 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 are excited to arrive at this friendly nursery, eager to join friends and explore carefully planned activities. Children of all ages form close bonds with staff, demonstrating high levels of curiosity and confidence, supported by nurturing staff interactions and praise. Inspector highlights - Children's transitions through the nursery are well planned. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. - Staff support children's understanding of appropriate behaviour well. - The management team reflect well on all areas of their practice. - Partnerships with parents is strong. Areas to develop - 1 ensure all staff consistently support children's learning and development with high-quality, age-appropriate interactions - 2 enhance current methods of coaching and mentoring to support staff to raise the quality of their practice to a consistently high level. Inspection #EY542759 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206366) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are highly complimentary about the care staff provide. > They comment on the high-quality communication they receive about children's learning and development. > Parents also value the practical and emotional support staff offer when they have concerns about their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. They develop particularly close relationships with their key staff, and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care. Staff work closely with other professionals to develop high-quality teaching skills to meet the specific needs of children. For example, staff work closely with sign language specialists to support the development of children who have limited verbal communication. Outdoor space Managers are enhancing the garden area to support the development of children with limited access to outdoor play. Inspection history Date: May 2017 - January 2023 Good - May 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool ### How did Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Which curriculum approach is used at the nursery? ### From what age does Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool accept children? ### What kind of childcare setting is Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Watford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Watford Day Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Squirrels Nursery (Watford Ascot) Watford · WD18 8AD ](/nursery/squirrels-nursery-watford-ascot-wd18-8ad-ey492561) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Boys & Girls Nursery (Croxley Green) Watford · WD18 8YS 5.0(69 reviews) ](/nursery/boys-girls-nursery-croxley-green-limited-wd18-8ys-2509978) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Small World Nursery (Watford) Watford · WD18 6AA 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/small-world-nursery-watford-cic-wd18-6aa-2548006) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Watford · WD18 7NN 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/building-blocks-preschool-nurseries-ltd-wd18-7nn-2575751) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool Watford · WD18 7HR 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-the-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-wd18-7hr-ey305263) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Watford Watford · WD18 0HB 4.2(13 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-watford-wd18-0hb-ey422566) [See all nurseries in Watford →](/search?q=Watford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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