Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Spring Lane, Canterbury CT1 1SW
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9.8 106 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool, Canterbury
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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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mandy (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 143

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 & Christmas

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (106)

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Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool has 106 reviews.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback.
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in really well at this nursery and is excited when he arrives. The staff in both the baby and toddler rooms are friendly and take good care of him. They are always happy to discuss what he's been doing that day, and we look forward to the photos and updates we get about him on the
app.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and PreschoolHi, thank you for leaving us your review. We’re thrilled to hear you and your son are enjoying the nursery.
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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I will recommend this place.
The staff are very lovely, so I'm very happy.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Catarina D (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am overall satisfied with the service the nursery offers. My child is extremely happy in this provision, and has built some good bonds with the nursery workers and has made friendships with other children, both of which, I feel are very important for her development. She goes in skipping and with
a big smile and tells me all about her day and her peers when I collect her.
There has recently been a change in the deputy manager, and I feel that this has made a big difference in terms of staff's presentation, communication and relationships that they build with parents and in my child's learning. These members of staff have been very proactive in changing things that were not working as well and have made necessary changes that have increased my satisfaction levels.
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.
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Birat D (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Ian H (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
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Review from Amber S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff members are all brilliant with the children. They make an effort to know all the children rather than just the ones in their class.
My child has developed well due to the staff, activities, resources and creating learning/achievement goals during parents evening.
I would recommend this
nursery to other parents.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am pleased to say that the journey of my son from nursery to preschool (age two and a half to four years) has been great, full of learning and filled with adventure activities. The staff is well trained and highly professional. The whole atmosphere is welcoming, including management and room teachers.
They provide appropriate support when needed, always there to answer your queries/concerns regarding your child.
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.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed with how the preschool room have prepared my son for school. They are so supportive.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Gregg S (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.784)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Canterbury 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 54 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 54 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 4.784 for Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (512 Excellents x 5) + (130 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 647 Ratings = 4.784
  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 Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 54 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 143 number of registered child places is 28.6, which has been reached with 54 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)

Amanda

Amanda

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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.

Clair

Clair

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, I am Clair and have worked in Early Years for many years, the last seven years managing nursery and preschool rooms.


I have recently been promoted to Deputy manager supporting the staff team and nursery manager to ensure excellent learning opportunities for children.

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