Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Dulas Street, Finsbury Park, London N4 3AF
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A light and spacious nursery in Finsbury Park

Right in the heart of Finsbury Park with direct access to the Finsbury Park tube station situated 5 minutes away from the nursery. Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is within the catchment area for schools in the Borough of Islington, Haringey and Hackney.

The opening times are 7:30am - 6:30pm and offer a variety of full and part-time places providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is a light, spacious, purpose-built day nursery all on one level the rooms all have direct access to outdoor garden areas.

Each child is individually planned for to focus on their education and development by their very own key person. Staff work alongside parents to ensure that every child's individual needs are met at all times. The friendly and enthusiastic staff team have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of childcare, which is continued through regular training to ensure the highest quality practice possible.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ (July 2018) for their commitment to high quality childcare and education.

The team at Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool look forward to welcoming you and your little one. The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand, so book a visit with the nursery today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ayesha (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 103

Age Range

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

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 Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (70)

9.4

Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool has 70 reviews.

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Review from Dora C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves her time here (started at 10 months and is now 2 years) and the staff are really consistent, engaged and know the children well, some of them through the whole time they're there. The nursery is really well-run with personal touches, good communication and a nice number
of events parents can come to. The policies are all sensible. Would really recommend!
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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 6 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at this nursery since early in 2022. He has formed great bonds with the staff, who have always been attentive to him and communicative with us. The location is very handy, being near the station for commuting to work.
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Review from Ben R (Father of Child) published on 28 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant staff. Both children are always delighted to be dropped off and sad to come home and disappointed not to be going in on a Saturday morning! They are kept busy all day with a great combination of group and individual play and all staff know who the kids are, regardless of what room they are
usually in. The meals they have are always delicious, and the parties and events held regularly, are fantastic. I couldn't recommend more highly. The staff, in particular, are superb.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so very happy we chose Bright Horizons, Finsbury Park for our two boys. They absolutely love it. The staff are friendly and supportive and our boys have come on leaps and bounds. I couldn't recommend it more.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I strongly recommend the Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Nursery. High educational standards, amazing facilities, lots of social activities and the best staff - my kids have always been happy there and I always felt that I could rely on the nursery's support when raising young children. Over the course
of many years, my two children have been amazingly well cared for!
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Review from Lorenzo M (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I only have great things to say about this nursery. Our son was happy in the morning when we took him in, and that is what I needed to know. Staff are super friendly and very attentive. At every step of our experience there, we were pleased with the level of professionalism. I am moving now, and I just
hope my son will be as happy as he was here. Five stars at all levels.
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Review from Fede M (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Great staff, fantastic infrastructure. The team tries hard to make everything special for our children. We loved having our two boys going to nursery here. Thanks for everything you have done for us!
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Review from Joelle B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely grateful to the team at Bright Horizons for providing such amazing care and support to our two boys. Our eldest is nearly four and has been at Bright Horizons Finsbury Park since he was one. And our youngest is 15 months and has attended nursery for four months now. Both boys seem to
really enjoy going to nursery and have built wonderful relationships with the staff who work in their rooms. The team strikes a great balance between creating the space for plenty of play but also supporting their learning and development. I feel like the team genuinely cares about our kids and we (myself and my husband) feel like a part of the community there now - knowing most of the staff and when we can, attending the nursery events. The team and management have been a source of constant support and help throughout the past couple of Covid years and we are so grateful for all of the hard work and dedication through a difficult time.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Finsbury Park is an excellent nursery, it has very good staff who build great relationships with the children our elder daughter has been there since October 2018 and our youngest is just starting at 8 months of age. The nursery has a very friendly atmosphere and our daughter really
enjoys going to nursery and comes home smiling every day. The opening hours are very convenient, communication with parents is very good and the children have fun doing lots of different activities. The nursery staff have been incredibly helpful during the extra pressures we have all felt through COVID.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our son gets at Bright Horizons Finsbury Park. He's been there since he was 11 months and is now two and he has a wonderful time. The staff are very welcoming and caring and the management are great. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery!
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Review from Kerry M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has only been attending this nursery for six months but already he is extremely settled and greatly enjoying his time there. The staff are friendly and approachable and seem very dedicated. The management is very hands on yet professional.
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Review from Ben P (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Nursery at Finsbury Park is an excellent nursery, we would highly recommend it.
Our son started in June 2020 at the age of 1 and has progressed brilliantly. He really enjoys going to nursery and comes home smiling every day.
In addition with the extra pressure of COVID (which has
made things difficult in all aspects of life), the nursery staff have been incredibly helpful, ensuring safety at all times.
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good staff who build great relationships with the children. It has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The opening hours are very convenient, and communication with parents is very good.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two little boys at Bright Horizons in Finsbury Park, and we are delighted with it. Both boys run in each morning and love it there. It’s an airy and light purpose-built nursery with wonderful outside facilities. The manager is outstanding - as are her team. Our eldest is in the pre-school room,
and he is thriving and being well prepared for the move to school next year. As one of the other parents once said to me at the gate “if only they could stay on here”.
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Review from Ellie W (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is more than happy to skip into preschool and see her friends and teachers each day. She feels safe and happy there, and that’s the main thing. I’ve also noticed a real step up in the learning focus now she’s in preschool, compared to in baby and toddler rooms where development is encouraged
but little ones are allowed to spend most of the time playing, as they should of course. In preschool, it’s just that- still plenty of play, but also preparation for school with literacy and numeracy and also little projects like the solar system.
Extremely glad to have this manager since she’s always been kind, great with the kids, efficient and just brilliant at her job, so it was fantastic news to us that she was taking over that role. The other teachers are caring and make the children feel safe, each child has a key person, and they occasionally rotate so that the kids get the experience of different teachers too.
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Review from Fernando T (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When the initial Covid lockdown hit, Bright Horizons Finsbury Park was able to take care of my daughter at short notice (my other nursery closed, and being an essential worker household). The staff were truly fantastic at caring for her and giving us peace of mind that - even temporarily - our daughter
was in excellent hands. I am certain that any child joining for either a short or long period will be very well looked after by staff who authentically cares for the children. I am very grateful to the staff at Finsbury Park and Bright Horizons for their support.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful daycare provider. My son, who is 18 months, is only leaving because we are moving out of the area. I know he will really miss the place. He’s just been here a few months but settled in so well. He smiles when we arrive and toddles in all by himself.
The staff are incredibly dedicated
and caring. I chose this place because on my tour (pre lockdown) two toddlers came running up and hugged the staff member who was showing me around. There’s also a lovely little garden.
Not only is the care exceptional, but the level of feedback they provide is outstanding; we had daily reports and a thorough review, including photos, during our time. There’s also a weekly newsletter and regular competitions. We had an outside art exhibition too! All this despite lockdown!
The centre is run incredibly well by the manager and her deputy. 10/10 amazing.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is extremely happy at Finsbury Park Nursery. The staff are absolutely lovely and make her feel welcome and secure. She loves the food and eats all of the vegetables and fruits. Thanks to the nrusery.
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Review from Isabel Z (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. Our daughter loves going and tells us about what she has done there every day. The range of facilities is extremely good (outdoor space, food provided, play areas and toys). The nursery always looks clean and well maintained. They have been very efficient under the challenging
covid crisis. The staff are lovely and really great with the kids. The activities are both fun and educational and you can really see this in our child's development (speech, table manners, sharing, imaginative play, counting, etc). They are good at engaging the parents too (pre-Covid) and several of us parents have run activities on a voluntary basis (dance class, pottery making, etc). There are also Xmas activities and other celebrations where parents get involved. We are very pleased with the nursery!
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Review from Lindsay J (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Bright Horizons Finsbury Park for about a year (with a few months off at the height of COVID) and he is very happy there. He loves all the staff, who seem really kind, caring and fun. The building is bright inside with lots for the children to do, and unusually for a nursery
in such an urban area, it has really good outdoor space which they use nearly every day. The food seems good, varied and balanced. As working parents, we've appreciated that the staff are pragmatic about minor illness, happy to give calpol with permission, etc, and it makes life easier for us that nappies, milk etc is all included. The only slight negatives are that my son's key person has changed quite a few times (especially post COVID which is understandable) and this hasn't always been communicated promptly or clearly to us. And it's more expensive than other nurseries in the area. But ultimately our son is very happy and we are very glad we chose this as his nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.436)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.436) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.902 for Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.902
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.534 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 103 number of registered child places is 20.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.6 = 0.534
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Ayesha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Ayesha has been dedicated to the field of early years childcare since 2011, demonstrating a deep commitment to nurturing young minds.


Her journey began at Finsbury Park Nursery in 2013, where she started as a nursery assistant. Through her dedication and hard work, she steadily progressed to become the nursery manager, a role in which she truly thrives.


As a nursery manager, she embraces the opportunity to support and nurture young children's development, working closely with families to create a supportive and enriching environment at Finsbury Park. Her extensive experience in the early years sector has equipped her with a profound understanding of the developmental milestones and needs of young children. She takes great pride in fostering a stimulating and safe environment where children can explore, learn, and grow.

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Mariam

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Mariam has been working in the early years since 2011, beginning at Finsbury Park in May 2018 as a third in charge and progressing to Deputy Manager.


She holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare and a degree in Early Childhood Studies.


She enjoys working with young children and creating a stimulating environment for them to develop and learn in.

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