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I could not have found a better nursery for my children's preschool yearDiana S(Mother of Child)

The atmosphere is supportive and friendlyS M(Father of Child)

the nursery encouraged him to think and behave happily and independently.Jing L(Mother of Child)

I could not have found a better nursery for my children's preschool yearDiana S(Mother of Child)

The atmosphere is supportive and friendlyS M(Father of Child)

the nursery encouraged him to think and behave happily and independently.Jing L(Mother of Child)

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
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gertrude (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 37
Total Places for Children
- 96
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 & Christmas
Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (55)
Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.349) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool has 55 reviews.
We really appreciated the handover sheets that described the daily activities which has recently been replaced by an app that also allows for the upload of picture taken in the nursery during daily activities. From these it was also very clear that our son is very happy and enjoys being in the nursery.
We would highly recommend this nursery and thank the staff for all their hard work.
The Staff is warm and communication is good. There is lots of outdoor space to play.
Overall we are very happy with our experience there.
We have found the staff to be very helpful, my daughter has enjoyed going to nursery and speaks fondly of her key workers and other staff members. The team is quick to respond to queries and also deals with any concerns seriously. My daughter very much enjoys the outdoor space and playing with her friends. She has settled very well.
This has been a brilliant nursery for our son. He was moved to it because his previous one closed during the first lockdown and we decided to keep him here because he was enjoying it so much. The manager, one member of staff in particular and the team run it superbly. Our son has made great friends, completed loads of activities and enjoyed the excellent facilities, including the enormous back garden. We thoroughly recommend it.
We are very happy with the nursery and our son loves going there. Kids have a really good environment and the outdoor area is definitely the best I have seen locally. The programme and the variety of learning and activities is balanced really well. We feel relaxed and we trust the team who looks always happy and positive. Our communication with management and staff has been excellent so far. It’s a great place for kids and we are planning to send our second son there soon. Overall we would definitely highly recommend this nursery.
Our daughter has been attending this nursery since last September and although it took her a while to settle, she does now absolutely love it. We recently had a tour of the nursery which was not only really well presented but also I was very pleased to see the whole setup. Having seen a number of nurseries prior to selecting this one it really stands out. It’s very spacious, lots of light, great selection of activities and a huge garden. Our daughter has really grown in confidence since attending. The daily reports are great as well. All her teachers and helpers are very friendly and provide good updates when we go at pick up. Thoroughly recommend this nursery.
All the staff at the nursery are friendly and very nurturing to individual child’s needs and have done an excellent job at supporting our daughter in a new environment. At the end of each day, we are provided with a handover sheet, which details the range of activities that are focused on learning and development. We have seen an increase in our daughter's skills and confidence as a result, and she especially enjoys the daily garden time. Would highly recommend this nursery.
The team are very friendly, professional and attentive. Almost every day the children go to play in the garden, which has been helpful for the child's wellbeing and improving her skills, especially during the lockdown. This cannot be underestimated. Each day you are given a one-page breakdown of what the children did e.g. painting, painting with hands, drawing, using pipe cleaners, stacking items, lego and also what they ate, and the number of soiled nappies.
The team are friendly and considerate and deserve enormous praise for keeping things running smoothly during the lockdown as this can't have been easy. I believe the ratio of teacher/carer to a child is 1 to 3 which is great, and our child has formed a bond with her carers.
If we have any queries, the team are very responsive and will do their best to accommodate.
Overall, we're very happy with the nursery.
I have been impressed with the nursery’s service and support given in the trying circumstances this year. They have given the kids a sense of normality whilst also going over and above to keep their staff and all the kids safe.
My kids are really happy there and love going.
They have a few different rooms where children are organised by age, a kitchen (our child loves healthy food!) and a spacious garden outdoors with plenty of activities. The management team has been around for at least 1.5 years, and come across as truly dedicated and passionate about their work. The nursery has qualified and kind staff, and a generous ratio of staff to children. We especially appreciate this, as we value our child’s need for time and attention. Our child has found such kind, patient and forming at the nursery, that we have full peace of mind.
By the end of each day, we receive a report with a summary of all the meals, activities and any highlights. Every now and then our child also brings home a drawing or painting to celebrate any festive occasions.
Thank you for all you’ve been doing!
I and my wife are very happy, especially with two of her teachers and managers; they are very friendly and professional. Even my daughter is very happy with her nursery, and she always likes to go and play with her friends. One more time, I want to say thank you.
Both of our sons have been to this nursery. We are extremely happy with the culture and facilities. The atmosphere is supportive and friendly. We moved our sone from another nursery to this one it was the right decision.
Our son enjoyed his stay with Active Learning Finchley (London) for the past 2 years. moving onto school. He is still missing his teachers here. It was such a relief for us when he first joined Active Learning Finchley (London). The convenience in open hours means we can drop him early and do not get delayed to go to work, especially with his food allergy. He was carefully looked after by the nursery so we could focus on our work rather than worrying too much about his food preparation etc. All the activities in the nursery encouraged him to think and behave happily and independently. We couldn't be happier with our son staying with Active Learning Finchley (London).
My children have attended Active Learning Finchley (London) since 2012 and I could not have wished for greater care for my children. The love, support and encouragement they have given the children has meant that my daughter has grown into a confident six-year-old and my son has become an inquisitive young man. I could not have found a better nursery for my children's preschool years.
My daughter started attending this nursery from the age of 9 months. As a first time mother, I was nervous about returning to work. However, from the moment she started to settle in all my worries were gone and she has been totally happy there ever since. The staff are all dedicated, professional and committed to the children's learning and well-being. The handover at the end of the day is extremely personalised- my daughter's key worker always knows the little things that make her who she is. She has already learnt so much there and I'm excited to see her continue to flourish there.
She has so much to keep her busy and had developed so much since she started in January.
It's great to know I can drop her off knowing she will be well cared for and is having fun.
The staff are great.
After a while, I saw how he is happy there.
ACL really looks after all children. All staff focus on the children with interest.
There is a big garden and they do a lot of outside activities.
Also, their food is great, ACL gives lots of different foods.
My son goes to language and speech therapy, and ACL is really helpful about language and speech.
I can see how he's improving his speech day by day.
All I can say is 'Thank you ACL Finchley'.
My baby really enjoyed her first session at Active Learning Finchley. They had so many activities and she really loved taking part in the painting activity overall the staff are very welcoming and warm.
My son has a wonderful time at nursery. Most recently he has watched ducklings hatch from eggs. He comes home from nursery telling me all their names and that they are growing. He is always telling me what he has learnt. He especially enjoys his art lessons. He was very proud of the pictures he took and now knows hoe to operate our camera at home. He has extended this at home and wants to do this all the time. When he started he was very shy, but with each room all the nursery nurses have been very supportive with all areas of development. I am extremely happy with Active Learning and would highly recommend to friends and family.
I love this nursery. My child is so happy she runs in through the door and starts her day. She especially enjoys sessions where she gets to do something practical like sports or playing drump. She has loved watching the ducklings grow. The manager sent out daily newsletters so we could talk about it at home. At the moment she is enjoying letters, the children are doing phonics and she comes home singing songs which I am told are helping her learn sounds. The staff from the baby room up have all been wonderful and she bonded with her key person in each room well. Love this nursery.
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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)
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.
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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