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)

9.9

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 Monika R-B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been more than happy. All the staff are fantastic and very approachable. There is always plenty of different toys and activities for the children to enjoy, as well as a lovely outdoor space too. Our son started from Baby Care Room and now he is in Preschool room. I feel very comfortable approaching
staff with any problems, I know it will be sorted out together. Our son has done so well especially over the past few weeks, all thanks to a good team of supportive staff. The management in Nursery has been incredibly supportive all the time. Thank You!
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Review from Kristin M (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with both of my children attending this nursery.
The staff are amazing and always have time for the children and the parents.
My girls are very happy here and enjoy attending this nursery.
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Review from Namrata V (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always caring. I have no complaints in regards to my child's care.
My little one has attended since she was 9 months of age and I have never had a reason to complain. All staff members are very kind and loving.
Highly recommend this place.
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Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughters have attended Teddies for over 3 years now and we couldn't be happier. The staff are all so friendly and listen to us and our children.
They have fun and we know we have left them in a safe environment. They go far beyond what I would expect from a nursery. Our girls are encouraged to
learn and explore every day and come home and impress us with their new knowledge. They speak very fondly of the relationships they have built with their carers and we too find their carers to be more than informative, to the point where we can ask for advice and tips. All new members of staff are brilliant too and we really trust the management to pick the best for our children.
Thank you for being so amazing!
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Review from Alison R (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery was really hard for us coming from a small close knit community 8000 miles away but it was something that we knew we had to do. My son badly needed to mix with children his own age as we knew he was missing his friends. I also had a number of hospital appointments to attend so we
needed the help. I googled nurseries in Southampton. Bright Horizons had excellent reviews so we nervously emailed them. We had nothing to be nervous about, the whole team were fantastic right from the beginning, they were so friendly and welcoming that I knew right away we had chosen the best nursery we could have hoped to find. My son has loved his time there and we are so grateful to them for looking after him so well. Thank you.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Bright Horizons at 8 months old and due to a change in circumstances, we left after only 6 months of being there.
We have recently gone back to bright horizons and he is now in the pre-school there, the staff are amazing and he loves it.
His confidence has grown and he has flourished
being under the care and love of these knowledgeable people.
I would choose no other nursery.
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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always welcoming and make my children feel at ease.
They offer so many activities, and work with external groups - my son loves the ballet classes.
The food is cooked on site so I am extremely happy knowing that my children receive wholesome food choices.
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Review from Suzanne F (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot put into words how much this nursery means to my family. They have been responsible for looking after both of my children and I must say that they are more than an organisation to us. Their care for the children is genuine and obviously based around the desire for them to grow into independent,
confident well-rounded young children. I myself work with children and know the challenges and difficulties that are involved in the education/child care role. This is something that Teddies Nurseries Southampton never show and the atmosphere is always calm and caring. The children are clearly at the centre of everything they do. Before having my first child, I was worried about whom I could trust to look after her. By the time my little boy was then ready for nursery, I had no such worries because I had already found the perfect nursery. I am truly grateful for the peace of mind that Teddies have given me and the fact that they have enabled me to continue to work and support my family.
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Review from Deirdre M (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter has attended Teddies Southampton from the age of 8 months and has just left to commence school. She is now a bright, confident and happy girl who has flourished whilst at Nursery. This has given her a positive start to her future.
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Review from E P (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional service by experienced and caring people. My son is very happy and safe there.
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff in baby care have been amazing with my son, they are always smiling and seem to love their jobs. They are all always on the floor at the babies level, interacting with them and playing. Since starting in April, he has changed key worker due to staff leaving but the transition was great and
he has a great bond with his new key worker. The room manager in babies has been fantastic in her new role. Also another staff member is amazing too, she greets every child, calms them when upset and just a great person to be around anyone child.
Reply from Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the nursery and we will share your warm words to the nursery team.
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Review from Sini (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending Teddies nursery a few weeks ago at 11 months. Her key worker and all other staff are amazing with her (and other kids). She's happy each day to go in and the staff really make me feel comfortable and confident that she's getting the best care possible. They attend to all
the kids' individual needs and always take them all into consideration, even when it is really busy. I would recommend Teddies to any friend looking for a care place for their child. Thank you :)
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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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

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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