Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool

Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9DT
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  • Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool, Southampton
The nursery in North Baddesley is set in a picturesque farmside location.

Children particularly enjoy exploring cosy reading corners, engaging role-play areas, and using ICT equipment.

They also love getting hands-on in a mini allotment, mud kitchen and the children’s kitchen. With excellent transport links and close proximity to several bus routes, the nursery also offers a convenient car park, making drop-offs and pick-ups stress-free.

At every stage of development, your child will enjoy age-appropriate toys and resources that encourage fun and growth. The role-play areas and reading spaces inspire creativity, while dedicated rooms for each age group, along with a sleep room for peaceful naps, ensure a comfortable environment. Fresh meals are prepared by the onsite chef, and children can explore food preparation in the children's kitchen.

Parents can stay informed about their child's day through a Family app, which shares regular updates and progress reports. Staff offer personalised settling-in sessions to ensure your child’s smooth transition into nursery life.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (67)

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Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool has 67 reviews.

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Review from Sleap E (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the team enough! They are incredibly passionate about ensuring that every child that walks into the building has the best experience in their care. Every nursery day is different, rooms are homely and a great outdoor space to explore also. I would get an update both verbally and on the
app following every session, including pictures and videos, enabling me to see how his day had been. Thank you to all the team. My son loved his time with you all!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had so many reservations about moving my son from his previous nursery but I really shouldn’t have because it was 100% the best decision for him and us. The team at Bright Horizons are fantastic, so great with the kids and so warm and friendly to the parents. I absolutely can't fault it!
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very grateful that North Baddesley were able to provide childcare throughout lockdown as this was vital as we are both NHS workers. They were extremely warm and welcoming and we would recommend the nursery.
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Review from Miriam W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Felt confident to leave our daughter at the new 'HUB' site during Covid 19 Pandemic. Staff did extremely well to adapt and cope with the situation - particularly helpful as parents both keyworkers. Our daughter was very happy there and really enjoyed seeing the 'Neighs' in the field everyday! Thank
you x
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had such a positive experience of the staff at North Baddesley.
The managers have been outstanding and always dealt with us in such a friendly but professional way. My child has been running in the door each day. All the staff in the baby room are so amazing and look after her so well. Thanks
especially to her key worker.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff. Caring and flexible trying to adjust to the constant changes that were brought by COVID. Made the effort to know all the children by their names quite quickly after they started at the nursery. High hygiene standards and clear guidance to parents on the protocols that were being followed.
After a couple of weeks of settling in, our daughter was always happy to go to nursery and seemed to have a lovely time there. Fantastic outdoor area.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you Yellow Dot North Baddesley. You took such good care of my children when they had to change nursery suddenly. The manager was so welcoming and my child was always pleased to see them at the front door.
We really appreciate the excellent care they had and all the great times that were organised.
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Review from Mari B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yellow Dot North Baddesley has been great for us when our nursery wasn't open due to COVID. Our son absolutely loved going and all of the staff there. They were really flexible with having our son for extra days when needed also the staff did everything possible to help him settle in initially. He really
looks forward to going every day and we would definitely recommend them.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We attended Yellow Dot North Baddesley as the hub nursery during the pandemic as our usual nursery was closed. Our daughter was at the hub nursery for a total of 3 months due to my key worker status. The staff were very reassuring and caring during this difficult time. The communication was excellent
- we felt our daughter was well looked after during this time. Staff were always warm and welcoming on approach. One, in particular, was so amazing! Thanks once again for all your kindness. We will miss you!
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Review from Julie B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to the closure of his usual nursery during COVID-19 lockdown my son attended Yellow Dot nursery North Baddesley in June 2020. I cannot praise and thank the staff enough for how welcome they made him and us as parents feel. He has always talked so positively about his ‘New nursery’ and had lots of
fun!
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have both my children, my son 9 months and daughter 3 yrs, go to Yellow Dot and all I can say is what a great team they have there. I was so nervous at first seeing as it would be my sons first time in childcare, but after the first few days of him going I could see that they do really care for his
needs and it’s nice to hear the full Log of what he has done in the day. When I would take my daughter she would be a bit shy and not want to go in. The staff are so helpful in getting her to settle and would show her all the activities they had available for her to do she then would wave to me from the window. But as time got on she didn’t even wave to me from the window, that’s when I knew she was very happy there. They would also go on walks with the baby group and the kindergarten group and both my children are always happy when picking them up. I’m so pleased I found Yellow Dot and I highly recommend sending your children there.


Couldn’t wish for a better childcare setting.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff. Thoughtful activities and very caring. We are so grateful for the kindness that they show to our children.
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Review from Nick H (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise all the staff at Yellow Dot North Baddesley enough.
They have been fundamental in the development of my two children.
Their social skills, speech and confidence have improved in leaps and bounds and I have no doubt that Yellow Dot has played a huge part in that.
All the staff and
the manager are a pleasure to deal with and I am extremely glad we chose Yellow Dot North Baddesley for our nursery needs.
First class and highly recommended.
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Review from Nikki C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have the utmost faith in all staff at Yellow Dot, North Baddesley.
The service and care are first-rate.
We have never been disappointed or felt that either of our daughters has ever received less-than-perfect care or attention.
Management have always been approachable and professional.
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carers are well-selected, trained and personable.
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Review from Nicky D (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Yellow Dot North Baddesley.
Our little boy has settled in so well and is very well looked after.
All the staff are very friendly and they all know our little boy and he's always pleased to see them.
Our little boy is learning so much and is exposed to so many wonderful experiences
through Yellow Dot.
We couldn't be happier with the care our little boy is given.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yellow Dot North, Baddesley is a brilliant Nursery. Everything they do is with the children’s best interest at the core of decision making. The nursery positively develops the children into kind and confident mini adults. My child has become a beautiful young person, who I am very proud of and is feeling
ready to start school. I put a lot of her development down to Yellow Dot.
They work with you and let you know what they are working on/towards, so you can carry on the learning at home.
I recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for somewhere for their children to go.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been at Yellow Dot North Baddesley for four years with two children starting from around 7 months. Absolutely love the staff and setting and our children have loved and love being there even those clingy morning the staff are amazing and I always know they are in wonderful hands. And the breadth
of activities they do each day is simply wonderful. Couldn't be happier.
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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have enjoyed their time at Yellow Dot and built great relationships with staff.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been and continue to be thrilled with Yellow Dot North Baddesley. I have seen my daughter develop in so many areas and she is confident and happy. I think the team is amazing - always supportive, engaging and kind. The atmosphere is wonderful. I can't rate Yellow Dot highly enough, thank
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We currently have two children at Yellow Dot North Baddesley and are very happy as they are too.
They do plenty of activities throughout the day and follow the seasons/celebrations at the time. I would highly recommend this nursery!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.944)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10 for Bright Horizons North Baddesley 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.944 for Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.944
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 18 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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)

Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, I am Lucy the Nursery Manager,


I've always been very passionate about working with children and young people. I have worked in a number of Education and Early Years settings with ages from 4months-16years.


Before joining Bright Horizons I worked as a manager in a special needs residential school. I have 8 years of leadership experience and have been a manager within Bright Horizons for four years.


The Early Years are the most important years in a child's life which is why I am so passionate about providing consistent outstanding care for each individual.


I ensure the children are welcomed with open arms in a home from home environment where we build strong, nurturing attachments and provide new enriching learning opportunities each day.


It is paramount that each individual feels safe and secure to allow them to thrive, meet their true potential and become successful young adults!


We are one big nursery family, come and join us!

Alex

Alex

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

I have been working in childcare with a Level 3 qualification for 10 years and started with Bright Horizons in 2019. I adore working with children; every day is an adventure! As a man working in childcare, I feel I add an extra dynamic to the care and learning that we promote on a daily basis. I look forward to meeting you.

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