Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

I'm really happy with how the staff is taking care of my sons. They were crying in the beginning but they made them feel comfortable and they settled in really well. They also gave me updates in the beginning so I didn't have to worry about them. I'm happy we chose this nursery and I will definitely recommend them.

This nursery at the Canterbury branch have been nothing but lovely and helpful. As a single parent and university student, life can sometimes be hard to juggle and they have been helpful in building structure and routine into our day, as well as helping my daughter eat more kinds of food. The only issue I have had with the finance aspect, but again they have been understanding and helpful in navigating the complicated road of student finances. The staff are so gentle, kind and have built a lovely nursery.

The ladies and gentlemen at this nursery are amazing, always on hand to tell you what you need to know. My little boy came here until he went to school and they helped him so much with his needs. My little girl now attends and loves them so much, she enjoys her time there.

Our son started nursery at 8 months old, and it's been wonderful seeing him grow and develop in such a warm and friendly atmosphere. From the start, the staff were attentive and proactive in forming a caring bond with our son. This has made him confident, inquisitive and sociable. They enjoy lots of crafts, music, dancing and story time. The daily menu always looks appetising, and the staff are approachable, communicative and supportive.

The staff are very lovely, so I'm very happy.

My daughter is settling into Canterbury really well, the staff have been extremely supportive and have shown great care for myself and my daughter. The staff have been extremely welcoming and I look forward to seeing my daughter progress.

Every time I drop off, the staff are always on hand to guide my little girl into the room and when I've picked her up in the evening, the staff are always more than happy to give me feedback on my little girl's day and how she's been. Very happy with the care my little girl is currently receiving.

Since my daughter started when she was 13 months, in August 2020, I could not have been happier with our experience. During such difficult and different times, all the staff have gone above and beyond to protect our children, whilst providing excellent care. I was so anxious starting my daughter here but that feeling soon disappeared. My daughter has grown and developed so much and has such lovely relationships with the staff. She is so happy here and I know she will continue to be through the next few years.

Areas of development- improve the link between nursery and parents, pictures and videos of children, use of maybe the tapestry, learning that is more tailored to each child- developing their interests and learning at their stage.

My son started at Bright Horizons earlier this year. I have been so happy with the care provided, the handover of information at the end of the day, keeping us informed of covid updates, and most especially, with the bond he's formed with his keyworker. I don't need to worry about him at all when I'm at work, and I'm so grateful to all the staff, especially his key worker!

My 3-year-old loves the nursery, and we are also happy that she enjoys her time there. Bright Horizon family has been very supportive and helpful on her progress. The way they have settled her, and the staff looking after her and other children have done an excellent job. Couldn’t ask for more.

My child has been attending Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool, five mornings a week, since October. He has been moved to the preschool group and he absolutely loves it. He has bonded very well with the nursery staff. He has made such lovely friends as well. I have noticed that his learning development is going great, as every day he surprises me with new things he has learned at nursery. I would 100% recommend the nursery to friends.

Bright Horizons is such a happy, supportive place. Our daughter has flourished here and she looks forward to going every day to play with her friends. We are very grateful to you. Thank you.

Bright horizons Canterbury always tries to be so accommodating. I had multiple training days in February, some being organised last minute. The staff managed to accommodate my daughter for the extra half days. The one day my mum picked my daughter up, they took my daughter to the front door as my Mum is disabled. Lovely staff, great preschool!

I would recommend this nursery to other parents.

My children have been very happy and well cared for. The staff are extremely caring and helpful and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

The way they have prepared my son for primary school is commendable. The transition for me has been smooth, it's still ongoing. The staff is hard working and creative. The graduation day was very well organised, kids are given lots of exposure to social learning through live creatures, eg. to teach the life cycle, they got caterpillars and kids saw them turn into butterflies, Easter eggs into ducklings. They make sure kids are independent by the end of their stay in pre-school, helped in toilet training and dressing and undressing themselves. Overall a very good experience.

I have been so impressed with how the preschool room have prepared my son for school. They are so supportive.

Both of my children have attended Spring Lane with my son currently in Toddlers. I have, in the main, had an extremely positive experience. The staff are kind, caring and provide the reassurance and confidence that my children are being well cared for. Notably, the key person for both of my children has been absolutely amazing, she is truly amazing and formed an amazing bond with them both.

Our daughter has continually developed and enjoyed her journey through the nursery. Staff are all always very happy and friendly. Communication, on the whole, is good through the use of newsletters and emails. However, at the point of drop off and handover, in particular, communication can be poor resulting in key information being left out or not being passed on.