--- title: "Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool, Milton Keynes" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wavendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-mk17-8ae-ey304881 description: "Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool in Milton Keynes — rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 4.3 (7 Google reviews) · Newport Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8AE · Milton Keynes Number of places 65 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Milton Keynes ## About this early years setting Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool offers a nurturing and stimulating environment designed to give children the best possible start in life. With a philosophy centred on "The Nurture Approach," the nursery focuses on the holistic development of each child, integrating learning with emotional wellbeing. Experienced and dedicated staff guide children through a curriculum that builds essential life skills, from practical activities to fostering social and emotional intelligence. The nursery emphasises the importance of outdoor play, offering spaces and programmes like Forest School to encourage exploration and connection with nature. Mealtimes are a key part of the day, with freshly prepared, nutritious food catering to various dietary needs. The nursery also provides comprehensive support for families, including flexible settling-in sessions to ensure a smooth transition for children and parents, and guidance on navigating available childcare funding options. Our ethos At Bright Horizons, children are supported at every moment by dedicated, skilled, and caring grown-ups, our nursery practitioners. The Nurture Approach™ is central to life at our Nurseries. It brings together learning and emotional wellbeing as part of the same amazing growing-up journey. We are passionate about supporting families with the daily work-life juggle, filling children’s days with fun and inspiring learning experiences and the simple joys of childhood. What it's like Children feel at ease and confidently explore their play space, forming close relationships with familiar staff. They are eager to learn, showing great interest in discussions and listening intently to their friends. Staff act as positive role models, fostering respect and good manners among children. The Nurture Approach curriculum Focus on outdoor play Freshly prepared meals Support for childcare funding Flexible 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 Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 15 August 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 Inspector highlights - Children learn to manage tasks themselves, fostering independence from a young age. - Children show a strong interest in space and time, with learning activities planned from their interests. - Children learn to cooperate and negotiate, sharing and working as a team to solve tasks. - Staff are eager to improve their practice, attending training and sharing new knowledge. - Parents make positive comments about the care and development their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's confidence to evaluate their practice more effectively to help identify and consistently improve the impact their practice has on children's learning - 2 strengthen the opportunities for children to explore and discover through play and to use their newly acquired skills and knowledge to reinforce their learning. Inspection #10301584 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228422) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff gain support from other professionals to tailor personal plans and practice to meet children's differing medical and developmental needs. For example, staff complete specialist feeding training and liaise closely with other settings to promote a smooth transition for children's move to the next place in their learning. Outdoor space Children have limited opportunities and encouragement to access resources and make decisions about their play, particularly outside. This does not help children to challenge and extend their play themselves. ## Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool 4.3 (7 Google reviews) Bijal Mistry 5 years ago The team & atmosphere at Wavendon is very homely & they genuinely care for the children. The food is freshly made & yummy as my little one says:) I researched a lot of nursery's and this was the best, even compared to other Bright Horizons! I live 30 mins from the nursery but happy to make the commute as my kids are happy & looked after! The team are always on hand to help with any questions. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLeFlYc3h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877acaeb3b8479d:0xf86eabfc993ecef1) Kristina Kirin 2 years ago I went to the bright horizons at woburn sands to have a showaround and the experience was not great. I was told i cant walk inside as they are renovating but kids were inside those rooms and didn't look like anyone was in there renovating and no stuff was moved...? In the small garden space were unhappy looking kids with dry snot from their nose to mouth while carers were sitting down watching them, no talking or anything ,looked like they didnt want to be there, bored not bothered to wipe their noses.. Not where I would send my child for sure.. and the fees are higher to other nurseries if you calculate per hour Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4cHR2ZmRREAE!2m1!1s0x4877acaeb3b8479d:0xf86eabfc993ecef1) Darren Saunders 7 years ago My daughter (just turned one) started at Wavendon a week ago and has come on so much, she has settled in really well, has been walking and talking so much more and seems to really love it, the staff have been brilliant with her too :) Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBblltaVh3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877acaeb3b8479d:0xf86eabfc993ecef1) Glenis Woolgrove 8 years ago My grandaughter can't wait to get to nursery she has come on so much and the staff are wonderful with her and lets her do things at her own paste. SYDNEY is one very happy little girl. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbnYtZjZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877acaeb3b8479d:0xf86eabfc993ecef1) David McAllister a year ago Great nursery with caring and attentive staff and a great manager in Emma. She cares the staff care and my 18 month old is so happy there Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURibk9DZ05BEAE!2m1!1s0x4877acaeb3b8479d:0xf86eabfc993ecef1) Reviews from Google for Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17901434670235438833&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - August 2023 Good - January 2018 Good - January 2014 Good - April 2013 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool ### What does the staff team at Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool do for children with additional needs? ### What are the fees at Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool? ### Does Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool accept funded hours? ### How did Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How is Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool classified by Ofsted? ### Which area does Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool. - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 7AN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-mk7-7an-2702662 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Milton Keynes Browns Wood Milton Keynes · MK7 8HT 4.8(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-milton-keynes-browns-wood-mk7-8ht-ey486698 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Acorn at Kents Hill Milton Keynes · MK7 6JF 4.3(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-mk7-6jf-ey447040 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.3 mi ### Larchfield Day Nursery Woburn Sands · MK17 8QH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/larchfield-day-nursery-limited-mk17-8qh-2777882 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Milton Keynes · MK10 9FJ 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-monkston-st-barts-mk10-9fj-2603041 - Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes · MK10 7HB 4.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-mk10-7hb-2501828 See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Milton+Keynes ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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