Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool

Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PJ
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  • Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool, Longfield
Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Never forgetting that the nursery is ‘for the children’ it is important that the children are consulted and given hands-on involvement on a day-to-day basis. They understand that a successful nursery is built on the experience of motivated, happy staff and realise the importance of their development.

The outdoor space has been developed around the children’s learning and physical exercise. This garden includes climbing frames, a dedicated baby space, forest school area and a cycling track.

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.

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

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Donna (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 98

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

Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (64)

9.8

Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool has 64 reviews.

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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my daughter has progressed so much since attending. Great communication and relationships with all the staff members within her room. From pictures I’ve seen they do interesting activities that all children are involved and engaged in.
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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Bright Horizons Longfield for 4 years, beginning her nursery journey in the baby room and completing her journey in September 2020 when she then transitioned onto school.
With each room she transitioned to she had the best experience, from the nurturing and deeply caring staff
in the baby room, guiding her with her development to enable her to reach her milestones, to the staff in the Nursery room providing her with different play experiences and supporting her gaining her independence.
Pre School room provided her with exciting and engaging activities to support her individual interests, learning and development. I cannot thank all the staff enough within the nursery for helping to shape her into the confident little girl who was prepared and could not wait to continue her learning journey to reception class in school.
The partnerships with the staff and myself were fantastic. I highly recommend this nursery to parents.
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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very nervous about sending my first child to nursery, however, they made the experience so much easier to handle. The transition period was brilliant and gave me the opportunity to meet the people who would be looking after my daughter. The staff and facilities are brilliant, which made me feel
comfortable leaving her. The meals are amazing, she often has things that I haven't tried at home. My child is greeted each morning with big smiles and enthusiasm by the staff and leaves in the afternoon with an update on her day and a happy little girl.
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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have gone to the nursery the staff are so helpful and always happy to discuss any issues and concerns.
The best thing about the nursery is how each member of staff really care about the children. I would always recommend this nursery to others.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy is very happy here, he gets on very well with his key worker and all the staff in his room.
They are always outside in the fresh air, which he really enjoys and they always have fun activities to do.
I would prefer there to be less paperwork for both the nursery staff and the parents
but overall I am happy with the care he receives and would recommend the nursery.
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Review from L F W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provides high-quality childcare leaving me feeling reassured that my child is in safe and caring hands.
My child is greeted each morning with big smiles and enthusiasm by the staff and leaves in the afternoon with an update on his day and a happy little boy looking forward to the next
day's visit.
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Review from Rachael E (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I are extremely grateful for the love and care all the staff at Hickory House Pre-School & Day Nursery have given to both our children over the past three years. Knowing our children were safe, well cared for and most importantly happy was such a relief when going back to work. Thank
you all at Hickory House Pre-School & Day Nursery. X
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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My son started at Hickory when it was independent, so we have gone through the whole process of integration into a large corporation, which, I am sad to say, has not improved my perception of the care provided.


The facilities are excellent as are a number of the staff and the outdoor section is

nice, if a bit small for the number of children.


My two biggest concerns would first be the essentially unthinking application of rules on children even having a remote chance of being ill (i.e. 48-hour exclusions due to soft stools during teething) etc. This is done alongside sometimes questionable health and safety procedures during maintenance and repair which put the children at risk of being hurt.


The second concern is the price, which has risen massively since the takeover as well as no longer covering things like nappies (I believe, my son does not use them anymore).

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My children are very happy at Hickory House Pre-School & Day Nursery, they have a great relationship with the staff and have fun during the day whilst learning.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff is really good and helpful. My son is very happy in preschool 1 class. They do different activities every day and encourage them. My son is learning lots in Hickory House Pre-School. They teach them manners as well as teaching them to be independent.
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Review from Michelle A (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery and comes home telling me about all the exciting activities he does during the day. He started at Hickory House when he was nine months old and he has loved every room he has been in, he's starting school in September and I don't have to worry about him making new friends
and being confident enough to join in, as Hickory House has given him a great start.
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Review from Debbie M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Hickory House since she was 7 months old. She is now 18 months old and I can happily and confidently say she enjoys every minute she is there. She has developed so much and become more independent and confident.
Everyone that works at Hickory House is just amazing, so
friendly, attentive and kind. It truly deserves its outstanding grade.
I could not praise it enough.
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are professional and friendly. When I fell pregnant with our second child we had assumed we would take my son out of nursery but he loves it so much he still goes! They have been brilliant at supporting us with potty training and ensuring continuity between how it is done.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been with Hickory House for 2 1/2 years and overall I have been pleased. The staff are fabulous!!! And my son loves going to nursery which is the most important thing...have to say the kitchen staff are just as fab as the room staff!
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Review from Lyndsey B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Hickory House since May, I am so impressed with the nursery and all the staff there, my son's key person in particular. I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my sons social and verbal skills and he enjoys all the different activities he does every week.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I have been a parent at the nursery since 2014, both my daughter and son went/are still attending there. After the take over by a corporation last year, I feel the atmosphere of the nursery has changed. It feels that it is more about the money than the actual care.
Reply from Katherine O'Brien, Digital Marketing Coordinator at Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you very much for your review. Your feedback is important to us. I am sorry you feel this way about your nursery. Your comments will be fed back to the Nursery Manager in order to address. To…read more
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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I struggle to answer the questions below as I don't really know what happens day to day. I always assume everything is excellent. I have got no reason to think otherwise, but I do think communication about my individual child's progress would be nice. I have said it since she started. I have had a meeting
with a key person once and had a learning journal once in 19 months. But, she is very happy and loves coming. I only wish I could afford to send her on more days.
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Review from Caroline G (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are very happy at this nursery and especially my 3-year-old, can't wait to come in the mornings. They both eat well and get a little feedback at the end of the day about what they've been up to. I like getting the handwritten daily feedback from the baby room, it would be nice to have
the same sort of feedback from the other rooms too. Very happy with this nursery and would definitely recommend it to others. Our nursery manager is lovely and very helpful and very approachable.
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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with our nursery experience. Pre-school one has really helped our son socially and he is well supported emotionally too. Key workers are fantastic.
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Review from Joe N (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. Caters for all of our daughter's needs. Very happy with her progress too.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.841)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.841 for Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.841
  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 Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 22 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 22 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)

Donna

Donna

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Donna began her career in the early years sector and has grown over the years through various roles. This progression has given her the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and understanding of the different areas within an early years setting. She has completed her NVQ Levels 2, 3, and 4 in Early Years Care and Education, along with a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management. Her passion for career progression drives her to support her team’s knowledge and self-development.


Donna has been with Bright Horizons since 2012. As a Nursery Manager, she believes that children are at the heart of everything the team does. By supporting and empowering the team, she helps to create enabling environments where all children can thrive—offering them opportunities to explore and engage in a wide range of play-based activities.


In addition to her professional role, Donna is a mother of three boys. Her youngest has attended the nursery setting, giving her valuable insight into nursery life from a parent’s perspective. This experience has deepened her understanding of the importance of ensuring that parents feel confident and reassured that their children are in a safe, secure environment where they can learn and grow.

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2006

Julie joined Bright Horizons in September 2006. She holds a Level 4 qualification in childcare and is a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader. Julie has a strong passion for creating environments that spark children's curiosity, awe, and wonder. She particularly enjoys working in outdoor learning spaces and believes that these experiences are fundamental to children's development.


Julie's son attended the nursery from the age of five months, which allowed her to maintain a positive work-life balance. This personal experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges parents face when returning to work and helps her empathise with their needs during this transition.


She recognises the vital importance of the first five years of a child’s life and values the critical role that the nursery and its staff play in supporting each child’s early development.

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