Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool

Newport Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8AE
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Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool is surrounded by wonderful gardens giving it a cosy and homely feel. There is a four-week settling in period which is free of charge and the nurseries own nutritiously balanced meals cooked on-site.

The baby room is a cosy and quiet area with lots of wooden toys to keep babies entertained. There is a 'no-shoe' policy in the baby room to ensure that their play area is kept to a high standard of cleanliness.

In the nursery and toddler room, children participate in messy play, ICT and learning about personal hygiene with toilet training and hand washing.

The pre-school has a wide range of resources such as an interactive whiteboard to teach lessons and key skills to help your child prepare for school.

The large garden gives access to hours of fun with a climbing frame, sandpit and bike track.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (102)

8.6

Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.579) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool has 102 reviews.

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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter transferred from another nursery in 2016 and her development has rocketed. The staff here are so much better and the care infinitely better. Very happy and our newborn son will also attend when he is older.
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Review from Matt M (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has spent 4 years here and I cannot be more positive about his time. The staff have been a major influence on him growing up and maturing into a well balanced young boy. With his sister also attending I can honestly say I could not have been happier with the team, old and new.
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Review from Karan S (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started nursery last year. He was a choosy eater, rather fussy. The brilliant staff helped my son so much in getting to taste at least and then decide whether he likes it or not. The staff are so loving to all the children and giving them the right direction. Right from motivating children to
help them stand up for and do what is right. The manager runs it all so well and I am so thankful all the members of the staff for being so considerate and loving.
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Review from Nicolas (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall the nursery is very supportive and attentive. Feel the level of care is of a high standard and our child has enjoyed his time here. We would highly recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from Thomas (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fave nursery by far! Staff are so friendly and enthusiastic and it always seems structured and organised, gardens are gorgeous and couldn't rate this nursery enough. My child has truly loved it.
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Review from Blanca (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the very first day my child has been really happy going to the nursery. Every day he has been greeted with a smile and a positive attitude making the start of the day easy and pleasant.
The nursery room has been set always with plenty of activities to choose from. He has learnt a lot of things
and his development is great due to the care and dedication of the lovely staff.
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Review from Annette P (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The graduation ceremony was really well-arranged children's participation was really good and it made all the parents really proud. Balloon release was very poignant! My child has generally enjoyed her time at Asquith Wavendon (a few tears sometimes) but once she is settled in (which is very quickly)
she has a great time! Thanks to all the team for making graduation such a special time. Special thanks to two of the staff. x
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has enjoyed her years at Asquith Wavendon she has developed into her own person and will continue to grow at school in September. The staff nurture each child individually whilst ensuring they develop independently. My child has been able to become the creative, outgoing child due to the varying
activities the pre-school provide. We will feel very sad when she leaves the family here at Asquith Wavendon but happy and thankful that she made some lovely friends.
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Review from Nikki E (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child seems very happy at the nursery. Members of staff are friendly, as are management. Outside space is great.
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Review from Ashlee J (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that I picked this nursery/preschool. Not only has my daughter loved going here but I have also felt confident bringing her here.
She loves every member of staff.
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Review from Loreia S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very confident leaving my child here. Pleased with the level of attention and care provided top my child.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my boys attended Wavendon Day Nursery from the age of 6 months. The staff are very caring, the environment is very homely. My children loved the garden, spending ages in the mud kitchen growing things, rolling down the little hills. The food was always very good and my children got to eat lots
of food I wouldn't normally cook at home. My children loved getting involved with all the things and festivals the nursery got involved with.
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Review from Steven W (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really enjoyed his time at Wavendon and we can see he has grown in confidence and in his independence during his time at Wavendon.
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Review from Gemma S (Aunt of Child) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The service has been excellent. The level of education has been excellent, my nephew has learnt so much and put him in good stead for 'big school'.
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Review from Ellie (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child received excellent care and attention at Wavendon. I particularly liked the care they took in settling my child in at the beginning and then each time she moved rooms. Any concerns were addressed immediately with my child's well-being a priority.
I was also impressed with the facilities and
food and especially the outside space. I am very happy, I chose this nursery and pre-school and would recommend it wholeheartedly. Preparation for school was also very good.
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Review from Elise B (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care, great facilities, hard-working, caring staff. Fun, relaxed atmosphere.
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Review from Jude P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has gone above and beyond to cater for my child who has to have a no-dairy diet. My child has settled well and the staff, are really caring. Management will put you at ease as soon as you go for your show-round.
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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really love Wavendon, the manager, and all the staff, are fab. My son's key worker is amazing with him and all the reports we have seen show progression.
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Review from Jason B (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything as expected. Great nursery. My son really enjoys himself here and he will be sorry to leave when he starts school. He always talks about the great food and how much fun he has with the staff here.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has settled very well into this nursery and enjoys attending. It's reassuring to know he is very well looked after and is learning and developing each day. The staff, are friendly and approachable and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.579)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.579) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Wavendon 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 4 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 4.896 for Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (44 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.896
  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 3.683 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.308
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (3)

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have almost 30 years experience of working with young children. I have worked in private households, pre-schools, nursery classes and day nurseries. I love watching children develop the skills they need to transition through the developmental stages of their early childhood and I love the way it makes me feel knowing I played a part in that.


I am really looking forward to joining the team at Wavendon. The nursery has a wonderful homely feel to it and the warm welcome I received on my first visit was amazing.


I have one grown-up son who is now a firefighter. I live with my husband and our 2 miniature schnauzers Reggie and Frank. I love spending time with my family and friends and enjoy travelling to the sunshine.

Amy

Amy

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Amy has worked in the Early Years Industry for 17 years having worked her way through the different roles leading into the Management Team. Amy has a passion for loose parts play watching the children use natural resources to enhance their learning and development. Amy is also an experienced practitioner with a deep knowledge of the importance of a holistic approach with particular emphasis on a child-led approach. She loves nothing more than getting the children moving and enjoying their learning, especially in our spacious outdoor space.

Peter

Peter

Job Title: Third In Charge

Peter has worked in childcare for nearly a decade and has spent his whole career here at Wavendon. Peter has held pretty much every role at the Nursery, from bank staff to third in charge, even stepping in as chef in an emergency! Peter’s route into childcare may have been a roundabout one, but there is no doubt that it was where he was meant to end up.

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