Opening hours
weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Barnet
About this day nursery
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool is part of a larger network of over 300 nurseries across the UK, dedicated to providing supportive and enriching environments for young children. Emphasising a unique 'Nurture Approach', the nursery focuses on fostering both learning and emotional well-being, ensuring each child feels healthy, happy, and empowered to reach their full potential.
They pride themselves on a dedicated team of practitioners who prioritise the children's needs, creating a stimulating and caring atmosphere. The nursery also offers a comprehensive curriculum, 'Bright Beginnings', which integrates five key learning areas into practical and life-skill building activities.
Understanding the challenges families face, Bright Horizons provides guidance on various childcare funding options available from the UK government. They are committed to a smooth transition for new children and families through their non-chargeable 'Settling In Sessions', which can begin up to six weeks before the official start date, allowing ample time for children to acclimate and build trust with their key person.
Our ethos
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool's 'Nurture Approach' focuses on fostering both learning and emotional well-being, aiming to make children feel healthy, happy, and empowered. Their 'Bright Beginnings' curriculum integrates five key learning areas into practical, life-skill building activities. They are committed to a smooth transition for new children and families through non-chargeable 'Settling In Sessions'.
What it's like
The learning environment is welcoming, safe and stimulating for all children who attend. Children enjoy a range of experiences that they are keen to take part in. Children's interests are embraced in the design of the curriculum, contributing to high levels of motivation and curiosity to learn.
Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumDedicated StaffChildcare Funding GuidanceSettling In Sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2003
Waitlist
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
Last inspected 5 September 2024 · Elizabeth Shack
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
What it's like to attend
The learning environment is welcoming, safe and stimulating for all children who attend. Children enjoy a range of experiences that they are keen to take part in. Children's interests are embraced in the design of the curriculum, contributing to high levels of motivation and curiosity to learn.
Inspector highlights
- The learning environment is welcoming, safe and stimulating for all children.
- Staff know children well and have high expectations for them and what they can achieve.
- The nursery has an inclusive and supportive approach for all children, swiftly identifying gaps in learning.
- Staff use effective strategies to support the development of children's speech and language.
- Older children demonstrate an emerging love of books and stories and benefit from activities that support fine motor skills.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to implement the curriculum for literacy consistently to ensure that all children make the best possible progress
- 2build further on the existing strong partnerships with parents to enable them to extend and complement children's learning at home.
Inspection #10354879 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The nursery has an inclusive and supportive approach for all children. Gaps in learning are swiftly identified. For example, staff make timely referrals and create individual plans to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
The manager is currently developing the outdoor area and seeking to extend children's access to natural materials.
Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
4.7
(11)
Erasmia Lyka
8 months ago
We are very happy with our choice of nursery. We have been in this nursery for more than 2 years now. The staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely care, constantly supporting us and trying to accommodate our family's needs. Our little one has been constantly developing and supported through all developmental phases. It's comforting to know that she spends such big portion of her day in such a nurturing environment and she is having a great time!
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charlotte LE FEUVRIER
8 months ago
Amazing nursery. My daughter started at 3 months up to a month before starting reception. She loved every moments, activities, very attached to all the staff members of the nursery. My son is still there and run in every morning knowing it will be a day full of joy. It is a great relief as a working mother to know my kids will be cared and loved all day.
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8 months ago
We absolutely love it here, my baby has had to attend via part of their back up scheme so he has only been coming every so often but the way his face lights up when he sees both the team in the office and the team in the classroom lets me know he's happy there. I've been very apprehensive leaving him after being on maternity for so long but in my opinion you can't fake the love and care the staff show towards all of the babies. We truly feel like a part of the nursery.
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K E
8 months ago
We couldn’t have chosen a better nursery for our now, 20 month old son. He joined when he was 10 months old and he has developed into such a loving, sociable toddler. The staff are personable, caring and extremely patient. We cannot fault anything!
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Ceyda H
8 months ago
This nursery is amazing - warm and welcoming from the moment you step inside, with a genuine sense of care that shines through in every detail. The team delivers an outstanding service, creating a nurturing environment that thrives!
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Inspection history
Date: May 2012
- September 2024Good
- November 2018Outstanding
- May 2015Outstanding
- May 2012Good
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