The whole atmosphere is welcoming, including management and room teachersA B(Mother of Child)
I would recommend this nursery to anyoneL C(Mother of Child)
I have been so impressed with how the preschool room have prepared my son for schoolK F(Mother of Child)
The whole atmosphere is welcoming, including management and room teachersA B(Mother of Child)
I would recommend this nursery to anyoneL C(Mother of Child)
I have been so impressed with how the preschool room have prepared my son for schoolK F(Mother of Child)
A light and spacious nursery in Canterbury
Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with three bright and airy age-specific rooms. Offering high quality care and education for babies from 3 months to children aged five with the additional benefit of having extended opening times from 7.30am – 6.30pm.
Each room is filled with age-appropriate resources and equipment such as the state-of-the-art interactive whiteboard...
A light and spacious nursery in Canterbury
Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with three bright and airy age-specific rooms. Offering high quality care and education for babies from 3 months to children aged five with the additional benefit of having extended opening times from 7.30am – 6.30pm.
Each room is filled with age-appropriate resources and equipment such as the state-of-the-art interactive whiteboard and touchscreen computer in the preschool room. Babies and toddlers enjoy sensory and heuristic play sessions in the beautiful community room.
The main garden has an outdoor classroom with a cycle track around the outside, two low-level tree houses, a climbing net, a water feature, digging and planting areas, and chalk and painting boards.
Safety is their number one priority. All practitioners are First Aid trained and all nurseries have specialist SEND staff for children who require additional support due to special educational needs.
The nursery has its own chef on site and with all nutritious meals and delicious, healthy snacks are sourced from trusted suppliers and cooked by the chef with menus changing seasonally. The nursery's kitchen holds a 5*EHO rating for food and hygiene.
All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.
The team at Canterbury nursery looks forward to welcoming you and your little one. The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.728) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has 117 reviews.
Our son is happy at Bright Horizons Canterbury, he has made friends and bonds with his carers.
Our son is happy at Bright Horizons Canterbury, he has made friends and bonds with his carers.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback and we're thrilled to hear your son is thriving at our nursery.
Can't fault. Staff are friendly and my son seems to love it which is the maint thing!
Can't fault. Staff are friendly and my son seems to love it which is the maint thing!
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The staff have been amazing and have put me at ease every day. They treat my little girl like their own, I couldn't ask for any more. The app is unreal, I can see what she's eaten and how long she has slept for which also makes nursery less daunting for me.
The staff have been amazing and have put me at ease every day. They treat my little girl like their own, I couldn't ask for any more. The app is unreal, I can see what she's eaten and how long she has slept for which also makes nursery less daunting for me.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the team has made you feel at ease and that your little girl is treated with so much care.
Really caring staff. Have 2 children here and would recommend to others. Management generally quick to respond to queries.
Really caring staff. Have 2 children here and would recommend to others. Management generally quick to respond to queries.
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you're happy with the care your children receive. Thank you for your recommendation.
Really friendly nursery/preschool who have helped my daughter through some morning anxieties. She really enjoys going and has made some great friends. Great activities - she always comes home having taken part in a wide range, both outside and inside.
Really friendly nursery/preschool who have helped my daughter through some morning anxieties. She really enjoys going and has made some great friends. Great activities - she always comes home having taken part in a wide range, both outside and inside.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that our team has helped your daughter through her morning anxieties and that she enjoys attending and making friends. It's wonderful to know she participates in a wide range of activities. Your feedback means a lot to us!
All three of our children have attended this place at some stage or another. Overall, we have been happy with the experience and teaching provided. The change in policy regarding two full days we found frustrating but we know it's nothing to do with the people working at this particular Bright...
All three of our children have attended this place at some stage or another. Overall, we have been happy with the experience and teaching provided. The change in policy regarding two full days we found frustrating but we know it's nothing to do with the people working at this particular Bright Horizons.
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery and we apologise that we had to change our booking policy. Thank you for your understanding.
I could not be more satisfied on how my daughter progressed and grew up with the help of all the teachers and the most caring manager who went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy and cared for.
I could not be more satisfied on how my daughter progressed and grew up with the help of all the teachers and the most caring manager who went above and beyond to make sure my daughter was happy and cared for.
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Cannot fault this nursery. Recommend it to everyone. If I had another child, I would send them here without a doubt. Staff are 10/10 also.
Cannot fault this nursery. Recommend it to everyone. If I had another child, I would send them here without a doubt. Staff are 10/10 also.
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!
Lovely nursery, friendly staff. Always smiling on the way in and lots of talk about at the end of the day. It's not just about getting through the day, it's making the most of it through learning and play.
Lovely nursery, friendly staff. Always smiling on the way in and lots of talk about at the end of the day. It's not just about getting through the day, it's making the most of it through learning and play.
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted that you find our nursery lovely and our staff friendly.
Our 4-year-old graduates to school this year and we will be sad to see him leave Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool. He always looks forward to coming and has lots of friends here.
Our 4-year-old graduates to school this year and we will be sad to see him leave Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool. He always looks forward to coming and has lots of friends here.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're sad to see your 4-year-old graduate but thrilled to hear he's had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful that he has enjoyed coming and made many friends.
Also, he was born premature and had some development delays which they...
Also, he was born premature and had some development delays which they continuously tracked and supported. I am personally very happy with the nursery and staff.
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!
Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is a dynamic and friendly nursery which our 4-year-old enjoys attending. Although he hasn't been attending for long, after our move, he walks in and out of his class with a massive smile, as if he's been attending forever. He has kind and caring...
Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is a dynamic and friendly nursery which our 4-year-old enjoys attending. Although he hasn't been attending for long, after our move, he walks in and out of his class with a massive smile, as if he's been attending forever. He has kind and caring care workers who inspire independence. All day, wrap-around care is a massive benefit too.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your 4-year-old is enjoying his time at Bright Horizons Canterbury and feels so at home. It's great to know that he's happy and confident and that our caring team inspires his independence.
The staff are attentive towards my son's needs, always speaking to me about his progress and behaviour at drop-off and collection. I always feel that my son is in a safe space and I'm always happy to drop him off in the mornings.
The staff are attentive towards my son's needs, always speaking to me about his progress and behaviour at drop-off and collection. I always feel that my son is in a safe space and I'm always happy to drop him off in the mornings.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.
Thank you very much for taking care of my son, best staff.
Thank you very much for taking care of my son, best staff.
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Exceptional experience! Our children loves it here - the garden is spacious and very well equipped and the staff are so caring and loving. We get along with everyone but we formed especially strong relationships with four members of staff, in particular. We chose this place for the extended opening...
Exceptional experience! Our children loves it here - the garden is spacious and very well equipped and the staff are so caring and loving. We get along with everyone but we formed especially strong relationships with four members of staff, in particular. We chose this place for the extended opening hours which has allowed me to continue working. I've now changed employment but we will keep the children in here as I simply cannot find anything that compares in terms of facilities and staff. Plus, like me, if you're a fan of outdoor learning then look no further!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted your children love it here, especially our garden. It's great to hear our caring staff have made a strong impact. We're glad our extended hours helped you and we appreciate you choosing to keep your children with us despite your job change. For outdoor learning fans, we're glad to be your top choice.
been an excellent experience for all of our children. Great staff and the kids have fun.
been an excellent experience for all of our children. Great staff and the kids have fun.
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Noticed a significant improvement in my child's development. he's social and loves playing with kids of his age. He has developed healthy eating habits thanks to the food variety offered. Fine motor skills are improving thanks to activities.
Noticed a significant improvement in my child's development. he's social and loves playing with kids of his age. He has developed healthy eating habits thanks to the food variety offered. Fine motor skills are improving thanks to activities.
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Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool provides plenty of opportunities for my child to develop and explore. Providing a range of activities that they enjoy and building strong relationships with both their peers and the adults in the room.
Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool provides plenty of opportunities for my child to develop and explore. Providing a range of activities that they enjoy and building strong relationships with both their peers and the adults in the room.
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Toddler room - the staff are wonderful! The relationship she has with the staff speaks for itself, even those who do not work in the room. They are always so informative of her day. We see on the app the lovely activities they set up for the children and their learning focus, yet allowing them to...
Toddler room - the staff are wonderful! The relationship she has with the staff speaks for itself, even those who do not work in the room. They are always so informative of her day. We see on the app the lovely activities they set up for the children and their learning focus, yet allowing them to fully explore the room. It's lovely they have an outside space off their room now - hopefully, they will get some climbing equipment like the other gardens. Menus are superb! A fantastic range of nutritional dishes. We are extremely happy with her overall progress and experience so far.
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Our daughter always arrives and is picked up with a beaming smile from toddler 1. A huge reassurance to us at home. The room lead and the team always keep us in the know of her activities and it's clear how well they know her. She loves her time at Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and...
Our daughter always arrives and is picked up with a beaming smile from toddler 1. A huge reassurance to us at home. The room lead and the team always keep us in the know of her activities and it's clear how well they know her. She loves her time at Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool and is coming on leaps and bounds with her development - no doubt a huge part to the wonderful staff, so thank you from us.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted your daughter enjoys our nursery and is thriving. We appreciate your kind words about our team.
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Hello, I am the Nursery Manager at Canterbury Nursery.
I've worked for 13 years in various schools, nurseries and preschools. I have an Early Years...
Hello, I am the Nursery Manager at Canterbury Nursery.
I've worked for 13 years in various schools, nurseries and preschools. I have an Early Years qualification in Childcare and Young Families, her role also includes Nursery SENCO Health & Safety Lead and Designated Safeguarding Manager.
I am my team works closely with families to meet their childcare needs, offering bespoke free settling-in sessions and home visits to welcome new families. The staff team are both established and experienced practitioners who feel passionate about offering high-quality care and education for children.
Naomi has over 21 years of experience in childcare, including 11 years at Bright Horizons. She began her career as an apprentice and has progressed...
Naomi has over 21 years of experience in childcare, including 11 years at Bright Horizons. She began her career as an apprentice and has progressed into her current role as Deputy Manager, gaining experience across all age groups. Naomi also has SENCO experience and is passionate about supporting children with additional needs. In her leadership role, she is committed to supporting and role-modelling best practice for staff, helping create a nurturing and positive early learning environment for all children.
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