Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool

My daughter loves going to nursery. The staff are all really lovely and she has an amazing connection with lots of members of staff. My eldest daughter has now left but often asks to visit when we collect our youngest daughter and she loves seeing the staff who are always so caring towards her.

In recent months there has been a lot of changeover of staff in his room, and I feel this may have unsettled him a bit. We get very little feedback on how he is doing and if it is not one of the more experienced workers we see at handover, we get very little information at all. We would love to have more information on how he is progressing and interacting with others along with ways we can help extend his development at home.

My daughter has a great bond with her key worker and some other adults in her room. She has recently become a big sister and preschool have helped with this transition and supporting her emotionally. She regularly comes home and shows us new skills that she has learned, such as using scissors, threading laces, using a knife, making cards etc. Preschool have also encouraged my daughter to learn about new topics and when she goes into preschool to tell them a new fact, her key worker actively spends time researching this with her.

This is the only nursery I have felt comfortable leaving my children with. Facilities and staff are really lovely. They genuinely care for the little ones. There are a few nurseries in the area but they just don’t compare.

My son transferred to Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool from another nursery as a three-year-old and within a month of the move, we could not believe the difference in him. Previous to joining his speech was limited, he would struggle to speak which would lead to frustration and upset for him which was made more difficult for him then being unable to express his needs. Since joining Bright Horizons his speech, his emotional regulation, his comfort and confidence have grown enormously. He has created some wonderful relationships with staff. Staff have worked with us on his SEN pathway and have been a godsend for his school transition support. My son has allergies and his every need has been catered for with a wide variety, balanced diet. He loves the activities, and adores the garden and outdoor play. We cannot thank the staff enough for the progress he has made and the love and care he received.

As a first time parent the process of finding a nursery was a daunting one. How do you know it's the right nursery for your child? How do you know your child will enjoy it? I needn't have worried! From the very first settling in session all the staff at the nursery have made this process so easy and they have been very reassuring. As well as knowing my child is safe, the huge grin on their face and outstretched arms when I drop them off to their key worker tells me that they are very happy here. I couldn't have picked a better nursery.

My daughter started nursery in January 2023 after many settling-in sessions. She has flourished so much, thanks to the hard work of her key person and the staff within her room. She enjoys all the food provided and I love seeing the photos of what she has done in the day and playing with her friends. Every drop off they all ask how she is and say hello and every pick up I am informed of her day, her sleeping and how she has been, generally. I also check the app which tells me everything from how much food she eats to when her nappy has been changed. I would highly recommend Longfield Nursery to all friends and family.

Thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons for all of your hard work - we can’t recommend you enough!

Overall, our experience of the nursery has been good. The majority of the staff provide consistently good care for the little ones and you can tell they are in it for their love of the children. The key people for our girls when they’ve been in the baby and nursery room have been particularly exceptional and have formed strong relationships with them. There’s also some staff who move around the rooms who make a big difference to their days and take the time to sit and interact with the children to craft and play. My little one always goes in and comes out with a smile on her face and that’s what matters.

I was very worried sending my daughter to nursery after 15 months staying home with me, but just after the first two rough weeks, she started to enjoy going in the nursery. She is quite a shy baby, however, her confidence has grown a lot. This is all thanks to the dedication and care of the nursery staff, especially her key person. Her key person built a very strong bond with my daughter and helped her a lot with her development. She always took time to provide observations and updated me on the activities my daughter did at nursery and her progress. I am happy that I have found a good nursery for my daughter to learn and be herself.

My child started at the nursery in February, the initial settling into the nursery was smooth and at my child’s pace. Not only the key person assigned but other members of staff in the room went above and beyond to settle my child and accommodate his needs. Prior to starting I felt reassured my child was in safe and knowledgeable hands as having additional medical problems, they ensured the appropriate support was put in place alongside the help of the management/Senco team. I want to shout out to the kitchen team as they have worked alongside myself and the room to ensure my child’s dietary needs are accommodated for providing fresh, nutritious and varied food throughout the day. Now my child has been at the nursery for a month I love being able to access the learning app throughout the day to see what engaging activities he’s being offered during his day and love the photos and crafts he brings home. I always know he’s been a busy boy as we get a good night's sleep after a fun day!

This is an incredible nursery, with staff that are so attentive, mature, happy and knowledgeable. With a strong leadership team, Senco and staff that are so positive, it makes for a lovely experience for the kids. The space is purpose-built for the kids with accessible ramps, a lovely, safe outdoor space and fantastic room layout. The team hosts lots of opportunities to come in and meet the room staff and see your little one in the space, which has been lovely. We pulled our child out of another local nursery and the experience coming here is two worlds apart. I can't believe how poor the care is elsewhere in comparison. The Bright Horizons, Longfield team, are just the best!

My daughter loves nursery. The staff are all kind and friendly but also teach good manners and safe play. My daughter has made some many friends and feels really comfortable there. We have used this nursery since she was one and we’ve never had a problem. Great staff and atmosphere and my daughter learns so much!

My Grandson has attended the nursery since May and thoroughly enjoys his time there. He is happy to wave me goodbye when he enters the nursery. Every member of the team I have met when dropping or collecting have been friendly and welcoming. Communication is very good and you are advised what has been happening during that day and what the child has enjoyed, eaten and achieved in the session. The children’s safety, especially during Covid has obviously been paramount which is very reassuring.

Our daughter started at Longfield nursery in the middle of the pandemic. The nursery has always been supportive and very transparent with regards to Covid regulations. My daughter absolutely loves attending nursery and has made lots of friends. The staff are supportive and positive and our daughter has made close bonds with the staff in her room. She often talks about the staff at home. The activities that our daughter tells us about always sound very engaging and we believe she has progressed well during her time at the nursery. We will be sad to see her leave, but believe they have fully prepared her for school life!

Our daughter loves the nursery and has been there since she was nine months old and is now three and a half. There is a very low turnover of staff which I think is really important so that strong bonds can be formed with staff, who are all lovely. I have recommended the nursery to friends of mine.

The team go above and beyond in supporting my daughter's development. She has a speech delay which is now improving and that's because of the practice and consistency she gets at nursery, focusing on lots of vocabulary, songs and rhymes. The team's approach is always positive with lots of suggestions on how to continue the learning and progress at home. This applies to speech and language, behaviour and even potty training!

My son loves nursery. He has bonded well with his key person in all of his rooms. They are all so caring and informative about the day's activities. Great variety of meals. Makes him try new things he wouldn’t usually have at home. His favourite activity is to play in the sandpit with the dinosaurs.

My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now and absolutely loves it! He is just over 2.5 years old now and on days where he is not at nursery asks when he is next going. He skips in eager to see his friends and play and equally leaves very happy after having a great day! I never worry he is miserable or not being cared for properly and he develops so much week after week with all the creative learning he does. I love the fact that he is educated across various religions/cultures and helps his classmates celebrate their special days.

I appreciate the daily notes on his day that I get written from his key worker which I keep and I feel I am kept involved on any bumps or grazes he inevitably encounters playing.

The nursery has a lovely outdoor area and I also like the fact it is located in a cul de sac away from busy roads.

I’m looking forward to sending our daughter to Longfield when I return to work in July.

I am extremely satisfied with their services. All 3 of my kids have attended this nursery and I cannot stress how happy I am with the staff. My daughter literally cries to go there on her days off. They have not fallen short of their high standards and I cannot thank them enough.