Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool

11 Woodchurch Road, West Hampstead, London NW6 3PL
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Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose-built nursery and preschool for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which provides a framework for early education and development in the United Kingdom. The curriculum focuses on seven key areas of learning, including communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

The nursery has dedicated play areas, both indoors and outdoors, where children can engage in a variety of activities that promote physical development, imaginative play, and social interaction. The facility is designed to provide a comfortable and stimulating setting for children. With a large easy access to the garden outdoor area with an amazing adventure playground, which includes two climbing frames, a race track, a water feature and reading and growing areas.

The preschool enables children to learn letters and numbers through the use of interactive whiteboards and they can learn baking and cooking skills in the preschool kitchen.

The nursery understands the importance of providing nutritious meals to support children's growth and development. They offer freshly prepared meals and snacks, taking into consideration dietary requirements and allergies. The menu includes a variety of balanced and age-appropriate options.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shireen (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 80

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 West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (64)

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Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.325) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool has 64 reviews.

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Review from A R (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The experience has been excellent. As a parent, I am very confident in the care my son has received.
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Review from Andrew R (Father of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great, really friendly staff. My son is very happy.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Asquith West Hampstead and so is our son. He settled in quickly and really enjoys playing with the staff and other kids. We never have to worry because we know he is having a great time!
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time parent, the nursery has made it so easy and comforting for me to leave my baby here. The team in baby room show so much love and care that when I pick my baby up he doesn't want to leave.
The team give very detailed feedback in regards to my child's day and what they are working on
so that I can continue at home. I also find that the monthly newsletters via email are extremely helpful to let us parents know what events etc are happening at the nursery. I'm very happy with the nursery.
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Review from Kristin R (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has become a second home for our daughter. The staff is very loving, great focus is put on individual needs, the food is freshly prepared and looks great and we look forward to more warm weather for some great playtime outside in the garden. I would greatly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Alessia I (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think the place is just great! Great management, great girls in the rooms and hence great care. My daughter is always very, very happy to go there in the morning and she waves me goodbye and runs towards the teachers when she sees them in the morning.
She is 18 months old. My child is great and
healthy and very special, is surrounded by lots of personalised attention. I have my mind at ease when she is there and have already recommended it to another friend of mine.
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Review from Asmita V (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Loving, nurturing environment where I can see a positive difference in my daughter's development. Children are treated as individuals where their personal interests are taken into account when it comes to themes/activities.
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Review from G S (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Asquith Nursery is an excellent place for our baby to develop, learn and grow in a safe yet fun environment. We as parents feel confident and reassured that our child is in good hands.
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Review from Chadi S (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Extremely caring and loving staff and friendly environment that has allowed our child to thrive and develop.
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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 9-month-old son has been at the nursery a month now and we are so happy with the care he gets. The staff are so friendly and professional we could never have imagined him to settle in so quickly.
Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking.
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Review from T V (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at the nursery since she was 5 months old (full time), for over a year. Not one moment have I had to worry about her care. The provisions are excellent, the staff is caring and professional and she clearly enjoys going to nursery. Communication is good and personal. She has also learned
to enjoy an extremely varied menu.
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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves coming to preschool every day.
He loves the garden, mud area, the bikes, climbing and all his friends.
He is always excited to see his friends and his teachers.
The staff are all friendly and love looking after the kids.
He loves building, painting and learning.
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Review from Mbanefo I (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the school very child-friendly and warm.
They strive to maintain a close relationship with parents and provide almost daily updates on the children's progress.
The learning experience for the kids is smoothly interwoven with fun activities and I find myself surprised by how much my son picks
up facts easily.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, welcoming staff at the nursery.
For our baby, it's home away from home.
It's a joy to leave him in the most capable hands on the planet.
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Review from N J (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been delighted with the nursery.
Our daughter has been here ever since she turned one and we feel that the nursery has been instrumental in helping her develop and mature in so many ways.
She loves her time at nursery and we have always been super happy with everything.
Great staff and facilities.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has settled in so well at Asquith West Hampstead Day Nursery.
He was 12 months old when he started and has formed a great relationship with his key worker.
He is so happy coming to nursery every day and attends full time.
The staff are so happy, helpful and attentive.
They have really
made it a great experience for us.
The open days are a fun way to spend together at the nursery. I get to know the staff and other families.
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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We hear different stories everyday about our daughter's life at the nursery and I feel all the nursery teachers are truly watching her with care and we appreciate them very much. Staff are all very friendly and frank. We are overall very pleased and satisfied by the quality they achieved.
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Review from Florencia C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with the nursery and with all it's superb team. Our son blossoms every day he comes to nursery. All the team are so friendly and caring. we would not take our son anywhere else.
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Review from Bradley E (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended West Hampstead nursery for the better part of a year. She is currently in pre-school and seems to thoroughly enjoy her home there. The staff keep the children stimulated and most importantly HAPPY.
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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy and looking forward to going to nursery every day. She has a good bond with the staff and she is developing very quickly.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.325)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.325) out of 10 for Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 10 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 4.700 for Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.7
  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 4.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 10 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.625
  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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Shireen

Shireen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I'm Shireen and I am the Nursery Manager for Bright Horizons West Hampstead.


I have a CACHE Level 2 and a CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator. I've worked in childcare for over 10 years I have worked as a special educational need’s coordinator, practitioner, room leader, deputy manager and a manager.


As a mum of three, I enjoy teaching all ages and ensuring children get that awe and wonder from the moment they step into my setting to the moment they leave us to go to school. I truly believe in making my setting a home from home and ensuring that every child feels secure and comfortable.

Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

My name is Kelly Thomas and I am the Deputy Manager for West Hampstead Day Nursery.


I have worked in Early Years for over 20 years, working my way up from a Summer helper in a preschool to Deputy Manager, and have had various roles, including SENCO, room leader and Early Years Coordinator. I am always developing and enhancing my knowledge and have gained a BA Honours Degree in Early Years: Teaching and Learning.


I joined Bright Horizons in 2022 but have worked for small independent nurseries as well as large chain nurseries.


I grew up in a family where children are at the heart of everything, where my mum is a foster carer, and I am a respite foster carer. I therefore have a passion for and am committed to providing a caring, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for children. Working in childcare is a fulfilling career and I enjoy giving children the opportunity to discover and develop themselves and the world around them to reach their full potential and flourish in their development. I appreciate that parents are entrusting us with their most important person, so I believe strong partnerships with families are a key to children being safe, happy, and successful in their learning journey.

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