Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TN
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  • Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool, Epping
A friendly and nurturing nursing in Epping, St Margaret’s Hospital

Situated in a client setting, Bright Horizons has collaborated with St.Margaret’s Hospital, but welcome all families in the area to the nursery. There is plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with five bright and airy age-specific rooms for children from 3 months to 5 years.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with Bright Horizons unique Ready for School programme. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancements, helps children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

The modern, purpose-built nursery is situated in beautiful surroundings, with a specially designed garden.
The nursery was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (SEPT2016) for their commitment to high quality childcare and education, with elements of outstanding.

The nursery's long-standing team would love to meet you and your child, 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

  • Carole (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 46

Total Places for Children

  • 92

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

Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (34)

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Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool has 34 reviews.

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Review from Kayleigh I (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of staff is always helpful, friendly, and most importantly, my son has a great time at nursery. Communication is always great, and through the 2020s currently restrictions, the nursery has always kept a high standard. A big thank you to all staff members!
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and admiration to the entire team at Bright Horizons Epping for the professional and compassionate handling of the return to nursery post-COVID. My daughter with the teams help resettled incredibly quickly and is now undoubtedly a smilier,
happier little girl with the variety, fun and relationships the nursery provides. As a parent, I am confident that in these difficult and strange times my daughter is safe, well and happy, exactly what she and I need. Thank you Bright Horizons Epping for all your hard work and dedication.
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Review from Julia D (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We transferred our daughter from another Bright Horizons to the Epping one due to our recent move. We were so surprised to see so many positive differences. The huge care park and extremely welcoming reception added a feeling of comfort and care. The staff's professionalism and a very smooth transition
process to the toddler room was fantastic. The extra efforts to encourage toddlers to explore and eat different foods using reward charts has helped us massively and a commitment to celebrate festivals from all cultures is very appreciated. What a great learning environment for all.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are new to this nursery. With our son's potty training, the staff have been amazing with him and working with me to find a solution. They are so caring of my daughter (we have twins) who is still a little nervous and needing cuddles at drop off. However, in just 3 weeks both children run into the
nursery and we have no morning battles at home. Amazing improvement for us. Thank you.
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Review from P L (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three children have all attended Epping. The care and staff have been fantastic in caring and developing them. Great friendly environment, and wonderful staff who genuinely engage with all the children. All children really enjoy their time at Epping - it's a shame you can't offer after school clubs
for older children. Overall, a great developmental environment. Well run, brilliant care and attention. All staff are wonderful.
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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in my sons room have been amazing at making sure he settles in well and have put so much effort into his development and happiness at nursery. It is so lovely to come in and see him happily playing or being cuddled or read to by the girls. You can tell they really care about our boy and there
is nothing more reassuring for a parent than leaving your child with family-like people. Thanks so much to all of the girls who have looked after him.
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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended Bright Horizons Epping since she was 7 months old. She has always enjoyed her time in nursery and is more than happy to be there! All of the staff deliver exceptional care and go above and beyond to ensure that the children are happy and having fun.
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Review from Kat S (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery. Staff are very devoted and caring. My son's development is on track, so thanks to all the activities and learning he gets during his four days a week. The atmosphere is very light and happy, children behave well so staff are doing something right. Very pleased.


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negative comment - the buggy shed. It is in such a disgraceful state, surely someone must consider cleaning it/tidying up?
Reply from Katherine O'Brien at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and thank you for your positive comments regarding the nursery team.
I will ensure the buggy shed is highlighted to the Nursery Manager.
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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since January 2018. He was only just over 1 year when he started and was very unsettled on his first day. The nursery staff have been very kind and caring and he now really enjoys his time at the nursery.
The kindness of the staff has enabled him to quickly settle
into his new routine. I have been impressed by both the staff and the facilities.
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Review from Becky C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Epping Bright Horizons and when I had my son that was the only place I was going to send him to. The staff are friendly and approachable. The kids do lots of activities.
The food is great, I want to stay for lunch most days. My son has really come along in all his social, speech
and play skills.
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Review from Kate E (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have two children attending this nursery in separate rooms. Both of the rooms have excellent staff who make me as the mother very comfortable leaving my children in their care. They are very informative and have developed strong relationships with the children. The activities in the centre are good
for all ages. I'm very pleased that my children get the chance to explore outside in the play area as well as baking, reading, arts and crafts etc.
My only area of improvement would be for the key worker to build a slightly stronger relationship with both parents. Although all staff are extremely helpful I do feel this is an area for improvement so the parents and key workers are on first name basis.
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Review from Leah H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having to put your (almost) one-year-old child into full-time child care is a very difficult thing to do. Handing over your most precious thing to strangers is a hard thing to get your head around but I can honestly say that we have never once worried about our daughter when she has been with the girls
in the 'Baby room' at Bright Horizons Epping. They are no longer strangers but are now people we trust implicitly with our daughter. Today is her last day in the 'baby room' and we are so proud of the little girl she has become and that is largely down to the way she has been cared for, nurtured and taught by all of the girls at Bright Horizons.


The words thank you are not enough to express how grateful we are for all that they have done but thank you to all of you, our daughter loves you!


We are looking forward to watching our daughter continue to grow and develop in the toddler room!

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would like to opportunity to express our gratitude to the staff at Brigshthorizons Epping. My son has additional, life limiting needs. He has always been made welcome at the nursery, who go beyond what I would expect, to include him all activities. It is a very inclusive nursery. Staff working
both directly and indirectly with my son are brilliant. Everyone has time for a chat with him showing their affection for him with words and actions. Additional requirements like physiotherapy and peg feeding have not been an issue at all for the staff and I am 100% confident he is safe and happy at all times. He is encouraged at every opportunity to overcome his weaknesses and issues and do his very best.
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Review from Pamela N (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going in! He really enjoys it! The teachers are amazing and my child has grown up so much with them. They are really flexible and accommodate any requests we have made as much as they can. 100% would recommend them.
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.972 for Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.972
  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 3.926 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.4 = 0.326
  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)

Carole

Carole

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

Carole progressed from a Nursery Nurse to a Room Leader and then took the position of Deputy Manager in 2013.


Prior to her nursery career, she worked in a school, mainly in the Reception year group. Whilst pursuing this career she attended university and has a BA in Education and more recently in Early Years.


She is passionate about passing on her knowledge and training on to her team to grow enthusiastic childcare professionals.

Hollie

Hollie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hollie progressed from Nursery Assistant to Deputy Manager in four years, achieving the position of Deputy Manager in 2019. After having her daughter, she returned to work in March 2023. Her inspiration for this career is the children; their development and happiness are of paramount importance to her.


Hollie also values her own professional growth and continuously strives to improve her skills and knowledge. She has completed Level 3 in Leadership in Management and continues to attend new training courses, such as 'Boogie Mites,' to stay current with educational trends and wellbeing practices for both the children and the staff.


By supporting the Manager in her absence, Hollie's role is varied, ensuring each day is unique and fulfilling. She enjoys every minute of her work, finding joy in the daily interactions with the children and the positive impact she has on their early years' experience.


In her personal time, she loves spending time with her family and days out.

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