Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

10-11 Moss Hall Crescent, London N12 8NY
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9.2 55 Reviews
Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool boasts a team of dedicated practitioners who nurture children's curiosity through both indoor and outdoor play and education.

The nursery provides care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering nutritionally balanced meals prepared by an onsite chef. The all-inclusive fees cover snacks, nappies, formula, wipes, and creams.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Sharon (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 96

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 North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (55)

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Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.229) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool has 55 reviews.

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Review from Faegheh M (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience our son has had at this nursery. The staff are truly caring, attentive and dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment. We appreciate how they keep us informed about his daily activities and progress and their effort to accommodate
his routine makes such a difference. Since joining, my son has flourished in both his social skills and development, thanks to the engaging and educational activities. The nursery feels like a second home and we couldn't be happier with the love and support they provide to all the children.
Special thanks to the management and key workers.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear your son has thrived in our nursery and in the team's care. It's wonderful to know that the team's support and tailored approach have made such a positive impact.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team of experts who provide focused care. There's a lot of fun for all the children here.
The activities that are laid out in the garden are full of fun, the garden is big. Parents aren't invited to participate too.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the focused care and fun activities we offer. It's great to know that the garden and its activities are a highlight. Thank you for your support.

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Review from Tara B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter now 10 years, had many negative aspects to her time at nursery, resulting in leaving a nursery and starting another preschool.
Our previous experience had us pessimistic towards private nursery.
Since visiting Bright Horizons North Finchley until today, we have not one complaint
regarding their care. The staff are so warm, friendly and work as a team with us as parents for our daughter's wellbeing. They put on great activities for the children and families to be involved. Strict safeguarding and safety rules for picking up and dropping off. Our daughter was always well kept especially if she had any toilet accidents. We are picky parents when it concerns our children's wellbeing and all the staff have contributed to making us feel secure knowing our daughter is happy and well looked after. Our daughter misses nursery on her days off, and management are always available to speak to about anything. We will miss everyone dearly and recommend this nursery highly.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from Samadhi W (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my little one started nursery, she had stranger anxiety. But the Bright Horizons North Finchley team was able to form friendships with her quite soon and she settled in sooner than we expected. Special thanks to the staff for being kind and patient with my little one.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, we're thrilled to hear that your child has settled in quickly at Bright Horizons North Finchley! Thank you for your kind words!

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Review from Anne B (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so, so, so happy with nursery from the very beginning. The staff and management are so kind, friendly and professional and most importantly, they take excellent care of our son. The environment is very supportive, loving and stimulating. We love the garden, and we are impressed with the
activities that the staff organize: crafts, holiday celebrations, building activities, outdoor and indoor play, puzzles and reading, it's just great for the kids! We also enjoyed the open days, which are good opportunities to meet other parents and chat more with the staff.

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Review from Amrita A (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child had a wonderful experience at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool. He joined in June 2022. It was his first nursery and separation from parents. He took his time to get comfortable with teachers, peers and surroundings. The staff made an exceptional effort in making him
comfortable building friendships with other kids, building his confidence and encouraging him in all kinds of activities. We saw immense growth in our child and are immensely pleased to see him school-ready. The staff, food, activities, outside space, learning and care have all played a role in shaping him up. The overall experience has been exceptional.

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Review from Lizet C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery !


First of all thank you to all the staff members from Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool, we couldn't have chosen better for our son.
They are absolutely lovely. My son was so attached to me that I was worried how he was going to settle down in nursery, especially

because he didn't speak English so well and he knew just few words, but thanks to staff (one who was very helpful as she speaks Romanian like us) and other staff members who always offered him support, he did very well in a very short time. All of this was a big surprise for us.
They understood him, what he likes, his needs and they made all the effort to keep him happy every day. Also, they worked very hard to develop him academically and socially by doing amazing activities.
Very important to mention is that food is amazing, our son loves it, the outside space is very big and the facilities ticked all the boxes.

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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery. It is a fantastic place with caring staff and my children have always been happy to attend every day. We always feel like we are being given information at every turn and we are updated with any activities by photos on an app, or a call if needing to discuss
anything.
In a world where childcare staff turnover is high, their staff retention has been steady since 2020 and that shows in the happy environment that the children and parents are welcomed into every day.

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Review from Yana D (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children had the pleasure of attending Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool, and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The nursery quickly became a home away from home for them, and the warmth and care they received is a testament to the incredible staff
members. Every individual at the nursery is hands-on, constantly engaging the kids with a variety of enriching learning activities. As parents, the peace of mind we feel knowing our children are not only safe but also genuinely happy is invaluable. My husband and I are deeply grateful to the entire team for creating such a nurturing environment for our kids. Highly recommended!

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with Bright Horizons, North Finchley. They have gone above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and part of the Bright Horizons family.
We are greeted every morning with warm smiles and enthusiasm and when my son was settling in they would always call me to let me know how
he was getting on.
The app is brilliant and is kept up to date so you know what the children are up to and what they have eaten. We recently went to an open day and they had the most brilliant activities set up for the children which showed me why my son loves going there every day!
The staff are wonderful and warm and come up with brilliant ideas. The chef makes delicious and varied food which my son loves. I really can’t rate it more highly.

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Review from Dina M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is one of the best, if not the best, nursery in the area! Our daughter moved to Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool from another nursery in July last year and she has been extremely happy and I can see a huge jump in her development and confidence since she came to
this nursery. We absolutely love it! The room leader does so much to provide the children with the best care and always has great ideas to help the children develop further! Everyone in the nursery truly cares and I feel my daughter is in a safe and happy environment. The outside space is a huge plus at this nursery and allows children to play and explore, which I find fantastic! The facilities are great and my daughter absolutely loves the food at the nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi Dina, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback and leaving us a 5-star rating! We will share this with the team to let them know how we are doing.

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Review from Y E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very positive experience. Great staff and management. My girl loves the nursery and that's the most important thing. The staff are so caring and loving. I am so glad that I chose Bright Horizons, North Finchley Nursery and I would definitely recommend it to other families.

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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so glad we picked Bright Horizons, North Finchley. Our daughter settled quickly and loves her time there. The staff are caring and love what they do. The management team are very responsive and efficient. Thank you to the wonderful team!

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Review from Dan L (Father of Child) published on 5 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re very happy with everything at Bright Horizons North Finchley. It’s a lovely big space, with a great garden, and the staff are fantastic. Our daughter, now in reception, had a great time building fond relationships with the staff and making good friends. Our son, who’s two, is there now and is
developing so well. He loves the garden and talks about his teachers and friends. It’s lovely seeing what they get up to on the app and the staff have made a real effort to organise Covid safe events (like graduation for our daughter and a Xmas party for our son) so we all feel involved. They did such a great job keeping the kids safe and staying open as much as possible during the pandemic. Finally, the office staff are so great too. They’re so welcoming in the morning and always happy to see the kids. My daughter still loves to see them too when she picks up her brother with us! Big thanks to all the staff. You’ve had a real positive impact on our kids early years.

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Review from Lydia C (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (four-years-old) has been attending Bright Horizons North Finchley since she was 11 months old. She has been well looked after by caring, kind and enthusiastic staff throughout this time. We have always felt that she is safe, nurtured and happy here - she really enjoys her nursery days
and has learnt so much. The nursery has a lovely, warm, family atmosphere; although it's part of a larger corporate, it feels very personal and intimate. This made it a very easy decision to send our son (one-year-old) here too. The settling-in period was very different due to Covid precautions, but we were amazed at how fast he has settled - he absolutely loves going to nursery and we have seen massive changes in his development already. I am very happy to recommend this nursery.

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Review from Tara J (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter has now been at Bright Horizons for almost three years and I have nothing but positive experiences, the staff have all been lovely throughout and she has grown and developed into a lovely young girl. She’s excited to attend and talks about all her friends and teachers non-stop. Our
youngest started during the Covid pandemic which was worrying as we were no longer allowed into the nursery and had to drop her at the door. The staff were so reassuring and welcoming and she settled so quickly into the nursery and has loved it since. The new family app gives a window into what they’re getting up to which has been a lovely addition. The nursery is an extremely nurturing environment with both girls learning so much there and being very well cared for. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking.

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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is so happy at Bright Horizons North Finchley and has been since the day she started. She loves all the staff, the brilliant activities they do with the children, and the fab facilities. Even though she’s only been there during the pandemic, so we’ve not been able to go inside and see her
room. The manager and all the staff have been great at keeping us informed and making us feel part of her nursery life. We would absolutely recommend Bright Horizons North Finchley to anyone for their child.

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Review from Farah (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended this nursery from the age of 18 months until she left to start school. We are really pleased with her time at the nursery and would recommend it to anyone. The nursery offers lots of activities, in an open, cosmopolitan and respectful atmosphere and with lots of support for the
child based on the child's needs. The staff are lovely too and make the overall positive experience, with lovely smiling faces on drop off and pick up, to the staff in the rooms and the lovely chef! The nursery manager and the management team are excellent and have navigated the coronavirus pandemic and associated lockdowns and restrictions brilliantly. Overall a fabulous nursery and would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from P K (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, the garden is great and what makes it are the staff. They genuinely care and love the kids and go out of their way to help and make the kids feel loved and settled. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons North Finchley since February 2018 and has just left to join school. When we looked around the area at all the nursery this was easily one of the best and there was only one other that came close (but only because it was cheaper)! We picked North Finchley
because the nursery was a lovely environment for my daughter with a fantastic garden and staff who cared and nurtured her while she was in their care. She developed socially and has a great foundation before starting school. My second child will be starting the nursery in a few months so I am very happy to recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.229)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.229) out of 10 for Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.860 for Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (93 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.86

  • b) 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 4.369 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.9

    • ii) 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.469

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Large Nursery Groups 2017

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017 More details

Meet the Team (2)

Gertrude

Gertrude

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gertrude, originally from Austria, has lived in England since 2013. With over 17 years of experience working with children in both Austria and England, she is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive.

She holds a range of qualifications, including a BTECH NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, a Certificate in Montessori Pedagogy, a BA (Hons.) in Education and Leadership in Practice, and Early Years Teacher Status with a PGCE.

Gertrude takes pride in celebrating each child’s individuality and supporting their confidence, exploration, and love for learning. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and reading.

As nursery manager, Gertrude is excited to work closely with families to support each child’s development and looks forward to embarking on this exciting journey together at Bright Horizons North Finchley.
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Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2009

Sarah has been a valued member of Bright Horizons North Finchley since 2009, joining when it was previously known as Active Learning Finchley.

After earning her Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, she began her journey as a lunch cover, supporting children of all age groups. She quickly advanced to a full-time Nursery Nurse role in the 2-3’s room and, within a year, became Room Leader for the Rising 3’s, managing a team of three staff. Her dedication and leadership skills led to her promotion to Third in Charge.

Now serving as Deputy Manager and nursery SENCO, Sarah works closely with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure children receive the best start in life.

As a mum of one, Sarah is passionate about child development and takes pride in using her expertise to make a positive impact on the children at the nursery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons North Finchley 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 North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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

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