Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool

Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PJ
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9.8 64 Reviews
  • 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 V C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly, lovely atmosphere, staff helpful, very accommodating were possible.
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Review from Sophia W (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally very good. The transition from 'Toddler Room' to 'Nursery Room' was a bit bumpy: more info on the changes could have been helpful, such as the level of detail being provided on my child's day reducing and invested emphasis on independence (to help parent support at home). My son's key worker
changed 3 times in the space of a few months, which I think really affected him settling in. He is happy and settled now that we have had the same (very lovely) member of staff. No information was given to me when his worker changed: it was only when I asked, that I was informed that his old keyworker had left! This made progress with potty training harder. Generally, I think Hickory House Pre-School & Day Nursery is great and promotes a high level of learning and independence for the children.
Reply from Amy Quayle, Online Marketing Manager at Bright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We understand your concerns and are working to improve communication with parents following some changes to the nursery. We would be delighted if…read more
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Review from Aisling C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Hickory House have been fantastic throughout my daughter's time at the nursery. Every room she has spent time in has been filled with activities and fantastic facilities along with nursery workers who really take the time to get to know your child individually. They are all very informative
and we are always given an update at the end of each day about what she has been doing and how she has been. The food they are given throughout the day is high quality and she is always very well fed! The security of the nursery is also of a high standard and we have therefore never had any concerns with regards to her safety. It gives us great piece of mind knowing that she is with staff members who are so caring and professional while we are away from her. This nursery is great value for money and my daughter's development and key skills have benefited hugely thanks to the hard work that goes into every activity each day, highly recommended!!!
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Review from Evonne H (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son going to the nursery made me anxious. We viewed several nurseries but felt they were either, too small, too crowded, too dark. At Hickory House, we knew immediately when we walked in this was the nursery. The rooms were spacious, light & airy, assistant to baby ratio was brilliant. We were given
tester days to observe him interact, giving us reassurance.
He is now in the toddler room. The transition from baby room to toddler room was good and well done. It was a gradual process. His key person is lovely but so are all the other staff with good interaction. They are able to handle my son's high energy levels and know that he likes music so they will play music which always gets him dancing.
Security into the building is good and gives me assurance. I couldn't have been luckier to have found an outstanding nursery like Hickory House. Which gives my son the individualistic care he deserves.
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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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

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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