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Bright Horizons Wish Park, Hove, Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(6 Google reviews) ·142 New Church Road, HOVE, BN3 4JD · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this early years setting

Bright Horizons operates around 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK, offering childcare solutions backed by decades of experience. The organisation focuses on a "Nurture Approach," emphasising both learning and emotional well-being to support children's development.

They provide a curriculum designed to foster practical and life skills through five key learning areas, alongside promoting outdoor activities and Forest School programmes. Bright Horizons highlights its commitment to safety and offers resources for parents, including guidance on childcare funding options and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The nursery group aims to create a welcoming and enriching environment for children to thrive, with dedicated practitioners ensuring a strong foundation for their growth and happiness.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons uses a "Nurture Approach" that focuses on children's learning and emotional well-being. They offer a curriculum designed to foster practical and life skills, supported by outdoor activities and Forest School programmes. The nursery group is committed to providing a welcoming and enriching environment for children to thrive.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this nursery. They receive warm welcomes from friendly staff as they arrive, eager to start their day. They confidently explore the welcoming and well-planned environment. Staff organise this to incorporate children's individual curiosities and as such, children are motivated in their play and learning.

Nurture Approach CurriculumFocus on Emotional WellbeingOutdoor Adventures & Forest SchoolSEND SupportChildcare Funding Guidance

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round

Food

Freshly prepared food with allergy management

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Wish Park, Hove, Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 26 March 2025 · Natalie Moir

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 happy and enjoy their time at this nursery. They receive warm welcomes from friendly staff as they arrive, eager to start their day. They confidently explore the welcoming and well-planned environment. Staff organise this to incorporate children's individual curiosities and as such, children are motivated in their play and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and enjoy their time at this nursery.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they show kindness and listen and respond well.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive prompt and targeted support and make good progress.
  • Children learn new skills to help them do things for themselves, fostering independence and pride.
  • Staff celebrate diversity, incorporating multicultural resources to help children learn about new countries and traditions.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently introduce appropriate explanations of new words to help children fully understand these in context as they broaden their vocabulary
  • 2review the organisation of small group times for the younger children to ensure they can consistently engage and remain focused in their learning.
Inspection #10377697 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the prompt and targeted support they need. Staff use their knowledge of each child to put personalised plans in place to consistently support children. Staff understand the importance of working closely with parents and external professionals. As a result, children with SEND make good progress.

Google Reviews of Bright Horizons Wish Park, Hove, Day Nursery and Preschool

5.0
(6 Google reviews)
Brad Catt
a year ago

Bright Horizons wish park day nursery has been a brilliant nursery for my daughter. We moved her here last October after have a bad experience somewhere else, and they have been so accommodating for her. She is always so happy to go in and tell me all about her day. The nursery take her on little trips to the beach, and to the park ect. They have done some lovely family events for the parents to get involved and come into the nursery. My daughter loves showing me whats she learning and the different things she’s been up to. The staff are all so lovely and always acknowledging us when we come in. Thank you!:)

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Sophie O connor
a year ago

My little boy has attended this nursery for nearly a year now, and within that time he has progressed so much, more than we could have ever imagined. We have received so much help and support towards our son’s diagnosis of Autism. The nursery are so inclusive towards him and always find a way to encourage him to get involved in all the activities. They have always taken him on planned trips out. The staff are absolutely amazing, they really do go the extra mile every day, nothing is too much to ask. They all have an amazing bond with my son and they have all become such important people to him. There’s always a wide range of options on the menus weekly, which is amazing because it has encouraged my child to try foods he wouldn’t usually try. The value of money for the service we receive is absolutely amazing and I couldn’t recommend this setting any more!

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chloe robertson
a year ago

Staff are lovely and helpful and my daughter settled so well, picking nurseries can cause anxiety but not once did I feel anxious once she started if anything she is thriving there! Highly recommend

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Skye Wingate
a year ago

My son started in June and has come on such a long way. The nursery and staff are very supportive and my son absolutely loves his days there. Couldn't recommend them enough!

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Olena Grychanska
a year ago

Amazing nursery - my child goes here with pleasure. A lot of new stuff had learned and continue to do it. I appreciate all great job what all people doing there for my child! Definitely was good choice about this place! Many thanks to you, guys!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: October 2009

  • March 2025Good
  • November 2024Inadequate
  • January 2019Outstanding
  • June 2013Outstanding
  • October 2009Good

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