Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool

27 Winn Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 1EJ
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  • Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool, Southampton
Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The charming refurbished Victorian nursery boasts beautiful rooms filled with high-quality, natural resources with every room finished to an exceptional standard to provide the best learning and play environment for the under-fives. From sensory development in babies to learning new ICT skills in preschool, children have a great time as they get that all-important head start on school education.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

An on-site chef provides your child with nutritious and delicious food every day.

The setting is based in central Southampton, close to the M3, M27 and universities, and is on good bus routes. Parking is also available on-site.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2019.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kellie (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 69

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 Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (112)

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Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.298) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool has 112 reviews.

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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has provided our daughter with a safe, engaging and enriching environment. All of our daughters care workers have been caring and professional and have supported and nurtured her development. Our experience of the nursery has been fantastic and we would definitely recommend to others.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always smiling, friendly and helpful even at the end of a long day. Handovers are always informative and I loved the pictures produced from the recent photo shoot which we only signed up for the same morning. Great flexible service I would highlight they do all this with what appears reduced
staffing levels of late - I hope that is not causing undue workload/stress for an all round great team.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son struggled to settle at nursery initially but all the nursery staff were lovely and worked really hard to make sure he felt happy and safe.
He now loves going to nursery and has a lot of fun. So much so he always sleeps much better ion "nursery nights".
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the provision, staff are very attentive to the needs of both children and work effectively with us. The setting's values are evident through our child's progression. The experiences offered are outstanding and always tailored to the interests of my child. Staff take time to ensure
strong attachments and smooth transitions between the rooms. Both children always enter and leave with a smile and cannot wait to tell me about their day.
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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since we came and viewed the nursery, we have fallen in love. All the staff are so attentive and caring. Our little boy was so relaxed from day one and that proves we made the right decision. They are brilliant with his allergies and are so cautious which puts my mind at ease. I just feel so comfortable
that my son is being given the best care possible.
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at the nursery and they both love it. The staff have taken time to get to know them and make them feel secure. They do lots of interesting activities and have delicious meals. I am very happy with the care here.
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Review from H K (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a great pleasure and a good experience. My child liked the nursery. A caring system and all other things were lovely.
My child really enjoyed playing with friends and carers. Just note that the fee was a bit expensive but it is understandable as the carers and facilities were great. I wrote
down food as satisfactory but I believe it is due to my picky tasting child.
Thanks to all the staff for their care and consideration.
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both our children are very happy at Westwood Park, staff are all friendly and take time to get to know the children really well.
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Review from Sophie-Fern J (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Westwood are amazing with my son. The care they provide is outstanding. My son is always happy to come to the Toddler room in the morning and is very happy during pick up.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery. The staff are so thoughtful and work really hard to ensure she has a lovely time. They do some lovely activities with them too. I'm very happy with the nursery.
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Review from Carin T (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves coming to preschool and I am always confident that he has a great structured day with enough activities and mealtimes and snacks. My son comes home very dirty and this makes me very happy because it means they are active outside. I have the greatest confidence in all staff at preschool
and I believe he is getting the best possible care.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent interactive care with a variety of age-appropriate activities. Fun regular projects and a real dedication to school preparation.
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Review from Kelly F (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My girls really enjoy the newly introduced PE sessions, what a great addition to the daily routine. And the new 'Artist Of The Month' is very inspirational.
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Review from Abigail B (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been extremely pleased with the care given to our children by the staff at Asquith Westwood Park Day Nursery. Our children are so happy there. The personal interest shown by the staff is great and it is always a pleasant and happy environment.
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Review from Tracey S (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Westwood 7 months and we have been so pleased. She is happy and learning and the carers are excellent.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Highly recommending this nursery. From the first day I visited (while pregnant), I felt strong trust towards the staff. The place is clean (very clean) in comparison to other nurseries. Staff members are really kind and give you detailed updates about your child's progress.
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Review from Antoietta M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Preschool; Wonderful staff always on hand to help with those first thing in the morning clinginess!
Remarkable ideas of play and display and areas of learning.
Brilliant. My child loves preschool!
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff at this nursery are warm, friendly and caring. Each staff member has taken an interest in getting to know our daughter and putting her safety first. The facilities are clean, the food is excellent, and our daughter comes home each day talking positively about her experiences. We would not hesitate
to recommend Westwood Park to anyone.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with my child's care. The girls work effectively with myself and my partner to ensure the best outcomes for our son. The nursery has taken on board my son's interests to include in their planning and themes. The food is excellent and dietary requirements are well catered for.
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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff, always good feedback on my daughter's progress. My daughter has developed very well.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.298)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.298) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.428 for Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (132 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (14 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.428
  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 4.87 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 12 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.8 = 0.87
  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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Kellie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Kellie the Manager of Bright Horizons Portswood.

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