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Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

88 Compayne Gardens, West Hampstead, London NW6 3RU
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They have made her feel very welcome and she is very happy thereDenise B(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool, London

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool is a beautiful Victorian villa, renovated to a high standard, designed to bring the outdoors in. The big windows maximise the feeling of light and space within the building.

Unlike some London nurseries, the nursery has a large garden at the rear where children can play sports, ride bikes on a cycling track with traffic lights and enjoy sensory experiences.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Nicole (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 164

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (73)

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Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.098) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool has 73 reviews.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so incredibly happy that my son is attending this school! It has been such a positive experience for our family, and I couldn't be more pleased with where he is.
There are so many reasons why we love it here:
Wonderful Atmosphere: The school looks great-it's a bright, clean, and welcoming environment that my son genuinely enjoys walking into every day.
Caring Staff: The staff members are amazing. They are super friendly, caring, and supportive, creating a space where I know my child feels safe and valued.
The App: One of my favorite features is the school app! It is so helpful to be able to check in and see exactly what my son has eaten throughout the day and whether or not he's had a nap. Having that level of detail at my fingertips is fantastic.
Great Communication: I really appreciate how the teachers update me on his behavior and his overall progress in school. It feels like a true partnership in his development.

I highly recommend this school to any parent look

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how happy your son is and that you value our warm environment, caring team, and clear communication. It's great to know the app updates give you reassurance and help you stay connected to his day. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

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Review from N Y (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Bright Horizons Nursery in West Hampstead station has been an excellent choice for our childcare. All of the staff are truly wonderful - incredibly helpful, approachable, and clearly dedicated to the children, which gives real peace of mind every day.
The management team are also very approachable and responsive with any concern or issue that is raised. On the rare occasions where something does come up, it's dealt with quickly and professionally, which is hugely reassuring as a parent.
The environment is consistently clean, well-organised, and maintained to a high standard. The facilities feel modern, with new equipment that is regularly updated, creating a stimulating and engaging space for the children.

Overall, it's been an excellent experience from start to finish - a well-run nursery with fantastic staff and a great setting.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear how positive your experience has been and that you feel such peace of mind with the care provided by our team. It's lovely to know you value the approachable staff, responsive management, and the high standards of our...  

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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son seems really happy and engaged with the carers and activities provided by the great team at West Hampstead Station. The rooms and facilities are wonderful, spacious and clean, with every effort made for the children's enjoyment and comfort. They are diligent and kind, and seem to really care about the kids. We are very happy with the nursery and their development of our wonderful boy.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your son is happy and engaged at West Hampstead Station, and that you value our spacious, clean environment and caring team. It's wonderful to know you're happy with the support and development he's receiving, your kind words mean a great deal to us.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been in the baby room for 3 months now, starting at 10 months old. The staff have been brilliant. Kind, caring, supportive and knowledgeable. The nursery is a very friendly place. They are a great team.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear your son has settled well in the baby room and that you've found our team to be caring, supportive, and welcoming. Your lovely words about the staff and nursery mean a great deal to us.

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Review from Jaysri Thangam A (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff and the carers are kind and they really care about the children. Leaving a child behind is one of the hardest thing but the team and the experts there just make it easy.

They also provide individual attention to nutrition and over al development of the kids.

Super happy.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased our caring team has helped make the transition easier and that you feel supported. It's wonderful to hear you value the individual care and attention to your child's development.

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Review from Valentina C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lovely team, my son seems to be loving it. I really appreciate that they do adapt to my son's schedule and routines and communication is clear and transparent. The place is clean, beautiful and adapted to each age. I like how the staff treat my son but also how they interact with each other. Thank you for all so far!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted your son is happy and that you value our adaptability, communication, and caring environment.

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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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We find the nursery to be excellent. The staff are friendly and create a homely and welcoming atmosphere for both children and parents. They give children a wide range of activities and really care about the children. They are helpful to parents and our daughter very much enjoys attending there.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!

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Review from Pierre-Marie E (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Very happy to have been able to participate in this session, it allowed us to see my child's environment, his toys, and his friends and the nursery staff. Also to see the meal. I think it's an experience to reproduce because it's very good to be able to be immersed in my child's daily life.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the session and had the chance to experience your child's environment first-hand.

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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery overall. Really cares about kids and full of well-thought-out activities. Always trying to improve and innovate. Our kids come home happy. Management communication could be improved, especially with regard to anticipating future room changes.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive review! We're so glad to hear your children are happy and enjoy the activities we provide. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

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Review from Samantha T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool since September 2023. We are so grateful to every member staff, for your constant smiles and support. Any compliments our daughter gets we always reply with, It's not us, it's her teachers! And that's the truth. Keep doing what you are doing.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear your daughter is thriving and we truly appreciate your support.

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Review from G G (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery. They had a key role in helping our little one develop wonderfully and prepare her for reception. We highly recommend and are truly appreciative of all their care. She misses it already.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that our nursery played a key role in your child's development and preparation for reception. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Simi T (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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I sent my daughter to this nursery for over two years. She absolutely loved it. She made many friends here.
There is ample space to play outside and a great mix of activities, messy play etc. I think all of that has helped in the holistic development of my daughter's physical and mental skills. I also liked that I could see everything my daughter did in a day through an app, from nappy changes to nap time to the food she ate.

When she graduated, the staff went the extra mile of creating a very personalised album of her with many pictures from her baby time to her toddler years. It is precious!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loved her time with us and made great friends. It's wonderful to know our activities and communication through the app supported her development.

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Review from Sinead M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our family had such a positive experience at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station. We felt that our son was loved and his every need was met with care and expertise. The team excel at communication; the app is used every day which is a big reassurance. The setting is spotlessly clean and stimulating for all ages. Above all else, the staff are incredible. We really felt that they knew our son and he thrived under their care. It is on the higher end in terms of fees but you really feel like you get what you pay for.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled your son felt loved and well-cared for at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station. We're glad our communication, clean setting, and dedicated staff made a strong impression.

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Review from Miruna S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with everyone I have met here, they are kind, and professional and my baby is having a great time! He even misses his nursery on his days off. I am also contempt with the portal where we can see bits of how our baby's day went.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, we're delighted you're happy with our kind and professional team. Thank you for your five-star review!

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely horrific experience with this nursery. My 9 month baby came home with a cut and bruise. The staff member who was in the room couldn't explain how it had happened nor documented it in an incident report.

All the babies were miserable when I went to collect one day, I only saw one staff member and 6 babies crying on the floor. One of them was even eating food that had fallen on the floor and another was screaming crying, banging on the door as if wanting to get out. I felt traumatised by the whole experience and wouldn't recommend it.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, thank you for taking the time to share feedback of your experience. We really value feedback and we regret that we didn’t meet your expectations this time around. The Nursery Manager has taken the necessary steps to address your case, but if we can help you further please contact our complaints department on ukcomplaints@brighthorizons.com to share further details of your experience?

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy is very happy here. Staff are approachable and seem to be baby-led in how they approach things like sleep. The baby room is lovely and they do lots of sensory play. The opening hours make it possible for us to go to work without always worrying about being late.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My 1 year old daughter settled into this nursery very quickly. Staff are all very supportive including teaching and non teaching staff and open to listen to my concerns especially when my daughter first started. They have a relaxed approach and always friendly and attentive to children as well as parents. The layout of the nursery is very good with its own playground and spacious rooms and even designated space for pushchairs/scooters etc. I am very happy to have come across this nursery!

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Bright Horizons, West Hampstead Station is a wonderful caring environment for children of all ages. My first child was there from age 1-4 years old and he got so much from his time there. My second child joined a few months ago and is thriving. The curriculum is well thought out and well executed to make sure every child is stimulated and makes great progress. The staff in the rooms are just gorgeous, wonderful, caring people who are passionate about their work and form real bonds with the children. The variety and quality of food on offer is excellent and a real plus. Also of huge benefit is the flexibility of being able to do half days, part-time, early starts and add additional sessions when required. If I had to make a criticism there have been some gaps in communication in the past, however, this is no longer an issue and management staff are extremely responsive and diligent at keeping parents up to date now. The introduction of an app with frequent updates on how the day is going is great.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 11 months old and absolutely loves it. She's a different baby and toddler after almost six months of full-time nursery: more loving and caring towards parents and carers (no more 'stranger danger'), more engaged with activities, such as messy play and story time and more stimulated than any full-time nanny could ever achieve. She sleeps better at night after a full day of play and learning and my transition back to work has been easier than anticipated. Management is relatively new and excellent and the real stars are the nursery staff, room leaders and the new, third in command. Everyone works hard to ensure that my daughter's needs are met and that she's happy. Turnover isn't high, faces and interactions are constant and on a first-name basis and the updates on our parents/family app are more frequent than initially. I highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from G R (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves, loves her nursery. She even wants to go in on the weekends. Yesterday they had their festive concert and it was wonderful and refreshing. I'm so glad my baby is flourishing. Thank you so much.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
  • Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
  • Posted: Thursday 27 Jun 2024The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Bright Horizons as 17th out of fifty companies on the Super Large...
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Nicole Job Title: Nursery Manager
Nicole

Nicole has been with the company for 13 years, beginning as a nursery apprentice and working her way up into a senior role. She is passionate about early years and dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life. Proactive and hands-on, Nicole can often be found in the rooms, working closely with the children and supporting their individual needs. She also enjoys building strong relationships with families and getting to know each one personally. Her focus is to ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and receives the special attention they deserve each day.

Louise Job Title: Deputy Manager
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Louise has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and has devoted her career to supporting young children and encouraging a love of learning. She joined Bright Horizons three years ago and stepped into the role of Deputy Manager in 2024.

Louise has a particular interest in the Montessori approach and enjoys bringing child-centred ideas into everyday practice. She is committed to giving children the very best start in life and creating a nursery where they feel happy and inspired to learn.

Louise is also passionate about caring for the planet and played a key role in the nursery achieving its first Eco Flag award, recognising the team’s dedication to sustainability and environmental education.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 164 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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