Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool

7-9 Roberts Road, Southampton SO15 5DF
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9.9 72 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool, Southampton
Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery boasts a beautiful garden that gives children a great environment for play and learning, with a fixed climbing structure, a peaceful decking area for relaxation and stories, and several natural areas.

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.

Additional extracurricular activities include visits from 'Zoolab'.

The nursery also provides a nutritionally balanced menu, produced by a talented on-site chef.

Nursery fees include branded nappies, nappy cream, bottles, and should you wish, formula milk of your choice.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2023.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Free parking is available outside the nursery to drop off and pick up children.

Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (72)

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Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool has 72 reviews.

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Review from Demi R (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where do I start! My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was around 10-months, and at first, it was tears all day and now she runs in and never looks back! She attends 3 full days and looks forward to this every morning that she goes! She quite often tells me about her day and laughs
and giggles at the funny things she has been up to! She tells me her friends names and speaks about her key workers and other members of the staff a lot! She will even speak about her “favourite” people during non-nursery days and over the weekend! I always feel so content and at ease, dropping her each morning. I know the staff there are very fond of her, and it is clear to me through her development that she is thriving from being there. The staff are super helpful and always give me a full rundown of her day and provide a report each day of what she's eaten and how long she naps. I look forward to reading this every evening! I would recommend this nursery to anyone I encounter!
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Review from Carolina S (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was very unsettled when starting at nursery, but the staff were so patient, friendly and warm, and now he loves it there, and he has developed so quickly. I couldn’t fault anyone there, they’re amazing and work really hard. Thank you!
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Review from Bex A (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t speak highly enough of the guys at Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery - the care, love and attention they give the children is amazing. They have taught my son so many skills and have given him so many wonderful memories he, and we, will cherish forever. They have all made their impression
on my son, which has stood him in good stead upon entering ‘big’ school. My son formed many fantastic relationships with staff and great friendships with the other children, which have endured even after leaving. Thank you all.
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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in baby care have been absolutely amazing looking after my daughter since she started nursery. They have been very supportive, friendly and efficient. She has been so happy and settled in brilliantly. They went above and beyond providing outstanding care. Nothing is too much trouble. I felt
very reassured knowing that she was having so much fun while I was at work. Her key worker has been outstanding as her carer. She is a natural with children. Thank you so much.
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Review from Pauline G (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had nothing but a great experience with Teddies nursery Southampton. It is a friendly and caring place. It always gives a outstanding service. My Child love to come to nursery everyday and he has made some amazing friends. He has become a positive and outgoing child who will be ready for school
in September 2020.
All the staff work so hard I couldn't be happier with what they do for my child.
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Review from Carolina V (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but good things to say about the nursery, every single member of
Staff has been amazing with my son and me. They are very friendly and I always feel that my son is safe with them which means the world to me!
I can see in my son how much he enjoys going to the nursery and how much affection
he has towards the staff and that’s a huge testimony to the nursery.
I would recommend this nursery to any parent because I have always felt that the staff have taken my requests and concerns about my son very seriously which I find so reassuring.
To me the most important thing for me when it comes to a nursery is trust and that my son enjoys himself and both have succeeded my expectations!
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Review from Ivanka A B (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very glad that our son is going to Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery. The staff are very kind and helpful.
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Review from Gina F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've only recently joined the preschool but already my little boy is loving it. The girls working in the room are lovely and very friendly. The setting is relaxed. I have no worries about safety. Very happy, my little boy will thrive there over the next year.
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Review from Linda (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff at the nursery very kind, caring and genuinely interested in the care and development of my child. I have had great experiences with the staff at being thoughtful and patient when the child is moving rooms but also displaying the right amount of rule-setting and discipline. My child
loves the nursery and can't wait to get there every morning.
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Review from Michelle P (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old attends 2 mornings a week and my 6 month old will be starting soon. He had a settling in session last week and I brought my 2 year old along. Lunch was provided for both of them and they were both made so welcome. The staff all know my eldest and are so lovely to him, and the environment
and cleanliness of the nursery always really impresses me. I know my boys are in good hands with them and it means a lot!
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Review from Channah B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The quality of care for children is brilliant but I feel the activities the children take part in whilst in attendance has reduced significantly since my child started yet prices have continued to increase.


In addition, I do not agree with children being kept indoors during hot weather when there

is no air conditioning available. It must be awful for both them and staff.
Reply from Katherine O'Brien at Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and thank you for your kind comment.
I have brought your concerns about activities to the Nursery Manager and she is happy for you to go in and…read more
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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our girls have gone to Bright Horizons over the past four years. They have enjoyed every minute and learnt so much. The staff have been so caring and helpful. The food menu Bright Horizon has to offer is excellent and they cater for all diets. We will miss our girls being at Bright Horizon and
we thank all the staff for all there support they have given us over the years.
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Review from Amyjay M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery have excelled in everything I wanted in a preschool for my son. After him having a rocky start at a previous preschool he settled well and had an amazing year! The staff are always friendly the rooms are always clean, he always came home with a smile on his face,
not a day went past where I could say a bad word about anything. He has learnt so much and has become a confident bright young boy fully prepared to start full-time education. Bright Horizons Southampton will always be the reason my son has so much confidence and hoping in a couple of years to come my second born will also attend. They have always welcomed opinions and gave me options, included me in my son's journey! A wonderful caring preschool.
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Review from Gabriela P (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I will recommend the nursery, can't give extremely Likely because we have joined the nursery from 1st of February.
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Review from Stuart L (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy at this nursery and I have no issues in recommending this nursery to my family and friends.
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Review from Yuen Yee M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves this nursery and adores his key carer. Am very happy with the environment and atmosphere created at the nursery. The learning around play is also great and it is apparent that time is taken to understand each individual child's needs.
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Review from Andrea F (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been a parent at this nursery for 4yrs, having first visited whilst pregnant with my first child.
I find the team caring and approachable. My children enjoy their time there. There is a vast range of activities that are on offer across the nursery which the children benefit from.
Both the children
particularly love the cooking activities.
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Review from Carmen S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the nursery about 2.5 years ago now and is currently in preschool and he loves it. I am so pleased with his progress, always telling me of the day he has had with lots of fun and learning.


All the staff are friendly and encouraging for him in all aspects of his growing up.


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will be sad to be leaving for school next September.
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Review from Leonie F (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring and know the children as individuals very well. They are always happy to discuss how they work with my child and how else they can help support regarding eating or sleeping. They are very friendly and my child is very happy in the baby room. She responds well to all the staff
who all contribute to her safety and well-being. They always let us know promptly if she has hurt herself. Her assessment book is filled out regularly and shows exactly what she has been working on and how she is developing. The nursery provides a wide range of foods for her to enjoy. I feel that my child has developed in every area since starting in May and I'm very happy with the communication, care and support that the staff provide my child. Thank you!
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Review from Charmaine A (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The centre is run by friendly staff who promote the development of each child by catering to their individual needs.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Southampton 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.904 for Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.904
  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 4.986 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 14 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.986
  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)

Sarah

Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Sarah has been with Bright Horizons since 2016, and from the very beginning, it felt like coming home to her. This warm, welcoming approach is evident in the setting she manages - a comfortable environment where both children and staff thrive.


With 25 years of experience working with children, Sarah finds immense fulfilment in her role as an early years practitioner. Witnessing children achieve and grow into lifelong learners is what she treasures most about her job.


She has extensive experience with children of all ages, from babies to preschoolers, and has progressed from an early years practitioner to the position of nursery manager. Sarah holds a BA (Hons) degree in children’s learning and development, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and excellence.


Outside of work, Sarah loves spending time with her family and is a proud mother of two boys, aged 14 and 19. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, sewing, cheering on her youngest child at rugby matches, watching films, and cherishing moments with her immediate and extended family.

Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Kelly has been a part of Bright Horizons since 2016, where she has steadily progressed from an Early Years Practitioner to the role of Deputy Manager. She also gained valuable experience as a Manager during a maternity cover period. Collaborating closely with Sarah, Kelly contributes to creating warm and welcoming environments for the families at the centre.


In addition to her managerial duties, Kelly serves as the nursery SENDCo, ensuring that each child's individual needs are addressed within the setting. She actively liaises with external agencies to provide necessary support for families throughout the process.


Kelly is passionate about exploration activities and believes in children learning through sensory experiences.


She actively engages in activities, fostering an environment that encourages children's learning and development across all areas while ensuring they have fun in the process.


Outside of work, Kelly enjoys getting lost in novels and spending quality time socialising with friends.

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