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Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff.S J(Mother of Child)

We have been very pleased with Bright Horizons and our boys love it here.S B(Mother of Child)

Balham nursery and preschool comes with outstanding recommendations.V W(Grandmother of Child)

Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff.S J(Mother of Child)

We have been very pleased with Bright Horizons and our boys love it here.S B(Mother of Child)

Balham nursery and preschool comes with outstanding recommendations.V W(Grandmother of Child)

The recently renovated Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool provides a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery prides itself on offering secure and exciting childcare where children thrive and relish the learning experience.
The well-designed rooms are tailored to specific age groups. The Baby Room, catering to ages 3 to 18 months, features a dedicated sensory room for infants to...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Yasmin (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 23
Total Places for Children
- 65
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & 1 week at Christmas
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (93)
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.807) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool has 93 reviews.
The ladies in the baby room are absolutely wonderful. I feel my son is so well cared for, and they all really seem to give him individual attention. They are warm and friendly and really put in a concerted effort to know each baby in their care to make sure their individuals needs are being met. As a first time mom, it made the transition much easier.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how well supported your baby has been, particularly with sleep routines, individual care, and settling in. It's wonderful to know you value the nurturing baby room team, outdoor spaces, and nutritious meals, and that this helped make the transition into nursery easier for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust.
We had an absolutely brilliant experience. Our son had just turned 1 and both me and him struggled a little bit with the transition to nursery (me more I suspect). The staff at bright horizons were so so supportive and patient. My son settled so quickly. Unfortunately we had to move nursery but we were devastated to move him. The food is great, facilities are great, the app is great and always updated but most importantly all of the staff are so kind and loving and my son was so so happy there.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how supported you felt during the transition and how quickly your son settled in. It means a great deal to know he was happy, well cared for and enjoyed the food, facilities and regular updates. We're sorry you had to move on, but truly appreciate your kind words about our team.
Our experience has been very positive so far. Communication is excellent, the staff are brilliant, the facilities are lovely. I dropped a mark for safeguarding because the front door has been temperamental but it does seem to be a bit better. I wish the buggy store was better too, as it is a bit broken and suffers from miss-use by parents. Otherwise, we are very happy indeed.
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you're happy with our team, communication and facilities. Your experience means a lot to us, and we're so pleased you and your family are enjoying the nursery.
Bright Horizons Balham is fantastic. My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now. It has been fantastic for his development, he is extremely happy and skips with joy to nursery each day. The staff are warm and friendly and I have complete trust in them to care for my son. The nursery has recently been refurbished and the facilities are incredible, complete with separate gardens for babies and toddlers. The variety of activities is great and I love seeing the daily updates on the app with activities such as baking, painting etc. All in all, we are extremely happy with the nursery, my son is thriving, and we really recommend it to anyone considering a nursery for their child in the area.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted your son is thriving at Bright Horizons Balham and that our team and facilities make such a positive difference.
We're so pleased we chose Bright Horizons in Balham for our daughter. The staff are so kind and supportive and the building, rooms and garden are lovely. Our 1 year old has settled quickly due to their tailored settling in process and my anxieties about leaving her as a first time mum have melted away. She gets the best possible care and we get regular updates on the app about her day and all the fun activities she's enjoying.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your daughter has settled in well and that you feel supported as a first-time parent.
My daughter has settled in beautifully at Balham Day Nursery and Preschool. I appreciated the settling in period being tailored to ensure a smooth transition and not too much disturbance with our routine. The staff throughout the nursery are friendly, attentive and approachable. My daughter is thoroughly enjoying her time here. She enjoys the weekly show and tell and learning new songs. I am impressed with the various activities offered to the children, my daughter never comes home bored and is nearly always exhausted! Many thanks and great job.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear your daughter has settled in well and is enjoying her time with us.
An excellent nursery. The staff are kind and thoughtful. The facilities are lovely and the activities are well thought through to engage and challenge. The nursery has been very helpful in accommodating my changing needs and schedule, and have gone out of their way to make the experience a positive one for my daughter. I would strongly recommend this nursery.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!
We couldn't have hoped for a better nursery for our son to start at. The staff have all been so lovely and caring, we really feel that they have gone above and beyond. The facilities, food and overall environment are fantastic.
Thank you for your five-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!
Thank you for all you do.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your girls are happy at our nursery.
My son attended for four years and loved it here. Now my daughter attends. She started January 2024 and she looks forward to nursery every week!
Highly recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your son loved his time with us and that your daughter is enjoying her experience as well. It's great to know she looks forward to nursery every week. Thank you for your recommendation.
Upon deciding which nursery to choose for my son one and a half years ago, Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool came as a very easy choice. It is bright, airy and clean; with fantastic facilities to help stretch the imaginations of the children and broaden their horizons! They have an app which is a perfect platform for keeping up to date with my son's progress. He has learned so much since attending. His speech and vocabulary have come on leaps and bounds. The staff are amazing and were exceptional in potty training my son; he was out of nappies in no time. My son looks forward to attending every day and I would definitely recommend Bright Horizons to everyone!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Bright Horizons Balham was the right choice for your son. It's wonderful to know that he has made such great progress, especially with his speech and potty training. Thank you for this recommendation.
I couldn't be more impressed with the team and the care they give to my child than at Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool. We think the facilities are fantastic because everything is virtually brand-new, there is heaps of space, two gardens one which is shaded, and everything is up-to-date and super clean. The chef cooks the food on site and it is super nutritious and all home-cooked - I got too try one of the soups and was the best I had had! Also, because the nursery only reopened recently, it is not yet at capacity and the staff to children ratio is far better than any other nursery in London I would guess! My boy absolutely loves it, he loves the other kids, he loves the staff and he has so much fun. We get regular updates on the app so we can see pictures and anything else we might want to know. The team there are really flexible so we can add on days if we need to with ease and all the admin side of putting a child to nursery run super smoothly. I can't recommend this place enough!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you're so impressed with our team and facilities at Bright Horizons Balham. It's wonderful to know your son is enjoying his time with us and we're glad you appreciate the nutritious meals prepared by our chef. Thank you for your high recommendation, we truly value your support!
The staff here are really what makes the difference. From chef to carers, to cleaners, to managers, they're all so lovely, friendly, welcoming and professional. The building is huge, well laid out across each level and very well stocked with plenty of variety for all ages. The children really enjoy their time here and come back happy and content every day. Highly recommend.
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us.
We have been very pleased with the nursery and its staff since our daughter joined at the start of the year and would have no issues with recommending the place to friends and family. Having the app to track our daughter's daily progress has been a real game-changer.
Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled you are pleased with your daughter's progress since she has been with us. We appreciate your recommendation and trust.
We are so pleased with the care that our son has been receiving since starting at this nursery two years ago. The facilities are spacious, clean and beautifully laid out, the outdoor space is so big, quite uncommon for London. We also love that the staff are always so friendly and supportive.
Thank you for your five-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!
Our daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Balham since January and we are very pleased overall. The staff is very welcoming, they have a kind word for every child and make sure they provide you with regular updates. The garden is an amazing add-on, the kids spend quite a lot of time outside weather permitting. We have been impressed by the multiple activities, especially for babies. Our daughter goes there with a smile on her face every day and for us, it says it all.
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
This was my first choice of nursery and I have not been disappointed. My daughter joined Bright Horizons Balham at 9 months and has really developed during her time there. She has formed a lovely bond with the care workers and they have really made the effort to get to know her personality, likes and dislikes. It is a great learning environment, that is very well maintained. I would certainly recommend to anyone!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled that Bright Horizons Balham has been such a positive experience for your daughter. Thank you for your recommendation.
The facilities are top-notch and meticulously maintained. Cleanliness is clearly a priority. One of the standout features is the huge garden, which is separated into sections for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
The staff are great. I have always felt confident that my son is in good hands, and he has formed strong bonds with many of the caregivers.
While there have been a few ups and downs in the past with staff turnover and management changes, things have significantly improved during the last year under the latest management.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Bright Horizons Balham. We're thrilled that your son has enjoyed his time with us and formed strong bonds with our caregivers. We understand that staff turnover and management changes can be challenging, so we're pleased you've noticed improvements under the latest management.
Ever since my daughter joined Balham Day Nursery, I have witnessed alot of development in her growing up as a child. She can interact very well, she enjoyed reading and socialised with other people easily. I can also, recommend all the members of the staff for their wonderful job on the kids, starting from the Manager to the staff. They are polite in welcoming us every morning and evening, they are very helpful in updating us with the daily activities of my kid. My special recommendation goes to the manager, who is always there to answer and support any questions or queries I have. Thank you Balham Day Nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.
From the management team to the teachers, from the chef to the cleaning of all indoor and outdoor areas, I am totally satisfied and I would recommend Balham Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool to all families.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the care your little one receives at Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in us. Thank you for being a part of our Bright Horizons family!
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017
Meet the Team (2)
Yasmin joined Bright Horizons in 2021 and brings over 17 years of experience working in Early Years and Montessori settings. Throughout her career, she has learned to value each child as a unique individual—full of potential, character, and curiosity.
Yasmin has strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and SEND, and she is passionate about supporting every aspect of a child’s learning and development. She encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning through play. Yasmin has had the pleasure of working with many families and professionals, building strong relationships and supporting children on their individual journeys. She believes that effective parent partnerships are essential to a child’s success and is committed to maintaining open, honest, and supportive communication with families.
As a Nursery Manager, Yasmin brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a reflective approach to her work. She is hardworking, self-motivated, and always seeking ways to inspire her team while creating a warm, inclusive environment where both children and staff can thrive.
She has strong relationships with both existing and potential parents at Balham, offering support and guidance regularly through tours, nursery events and daily queries.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool
What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool Open?
Bright Horizons Balham 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 Balham Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?
Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 65 Children.
How far is Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?
4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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