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Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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3.2(10 parent reviews) ·317 321 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9HQ · Redbridge
Number of places
60 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Redbridge

About this day nursery

Bright Horizons operates approximately 300 nurseries and preschools throughout the UK, offering comprehensive childcare solutions for families. Their approach, known as 'The Nurture Approach,' focuses on fostering healthy, happy children by integrating learning with emotional well-being.

They provide a stimulating environment where children can develop essential life skills through their 'Bright Beginnings Curriculum,' which spans five key learning areas. ' Mealtimes are a priority, with freshly prepared food and careful allergy management.

The nursery also emphasises outdoor learning, incorporating outdoor spaces, Forest School initiatives, and Eco-Schools programmes to support child development. They recognise the financial pressures many families face and provide guidance on various government childcare funding options to help ease costs.

Our ethos

Bright Horizons' ethos centres on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child's individual journey of growth is supported. Their 'Nurture Approach' emphasises the interconnectedness of learning and emotional well-being, ensuring children feel safe, known, and loved. They prioritise building strong relationships between children, their 'Key Persons,' and parents, fostering a 'triangle of trust.' This approach aims to equip children with the secure base necessary to explore, learn, communicate, express emotions, and develop new skills.

What it's like

Children are excited to come into this warm and nurturing setting. They have lots of opportunities to explore their inviting environment and select resources they enjoy. They really benefit from the wonderful outdoor space, where they enjoy riding bikes and engaging in water play and yoga sessions.

The Nurture ApproachBright Beginnings CurriculumSettling In SessionsOutdoor AdventuresChildcare Funding Guidance

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

Freshly prepared food with allergy management.

Opening hours

7.45am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool

Last inspected 15 August 2023 · Sara Vincent

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 come into this warm and nurturing setting. They have lots of opportunities to explore their inviting environment and select resources they enjoy. They really benefit from the wonderful outdoor space, where they enjoy riding bikes and engaging in water play and yoga sessions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good friendships and have strong attachments to staff.
  • Children really benefit from the wonderful outdoor space, where they enjoy riding bikes and engaging in water play and yoga sessions.
  • Staff know children really well and plan activities based on their interests, ensuring all children make good progress.
  • A love of reading is promoted well, with a lending library and story sacks.
  • Parent partnerships are a real strength, with parents speaking highly of the care and communication.

Areas to develop

  • 1further enhance staff's skills in order to support children's behaviour and maximise their learning.
Inspection #10301076 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

communication and support from the team is so valuable.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's development and ensure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Staff work well with outside agencies to ensure that children are receiving help to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children really benefit from the wonderful outdoor space, where they enjoy riding bikes and engaging in water play and yoga sessions. Babies enjoy a secure and safe outdoor area, with sensory play and opportunities to climb, walk and balance.

Parent Reviews of Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool

3.2
(10)
Marwas World
a month ago

Got booked for a tour for them to not even show me around and repeatedly tell me they have a long waiting list well what if i want to be on that waiting list. Hostile weird behaviour from the glasses lady. I even said if u cant put my son who has SENs im happy for my 2 yr old daughter to go there yet she was waiting for me to leave didnt explain anything. I came for a tour and to pay £150 sign up fee for them to tell me to not even register. Pls do not come here waste of time

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Sushma Samonini
5 years ago

Avery has attended Bright Horizons Woodford Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool since he was 9 months old - he is now 3 and has graduated up to the preschool room. He absolutely loves his nursery days and it's been so lovely to witness his development under the staffs care. He has built some lovely relationships and it's nice to see he still remembers many of his carers, even from his first room. From the very first day, Claire and all the staff have been excellent at working with us to ensure he has the very best care and opportunity for development. All food is cooked onsite and the children are offered such a wide variety. Avery's loves telling us what he has eaten when we pick him up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Thanks to all the staff at the nursery!

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Iulia Hrincu
5 years ago

Enrolling my baby girl here since she was 13 months old was the best decision ever. Extremly attentive staff, higly experienced and kind. They are making use of a beautiful interior garden for kids to play in.The food in the nursery is always variated, healthy and attentive selected. What i really liked was the large rooms comparing with other nurseries. Communication with members of staff is always easy and very responsive. Thank you Bright Horizons for making my baby girl thrive :)

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Elshen Aslan Baratt
6 years ago

My son and daughter currently attending to Woodlands. It's a wonderful environment with happy and willing staff members. The baby room is just excellent!!! Great manager and professional staff I would definitely recommend this nursery. Thank you for your love and care...

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June Koh
5 years ago

our kid is happy there, and she's really built up her confidence. you get a sense that the staff at the nursery really cares for the kiddies.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • August 2023Good
  • January 2018Good

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