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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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
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
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (117)
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.
All the staff are caring and loving towards the children. As a first time mother, I felt happy and secure leaving my daughter at the nursery. My daughter's development just continues to grow the more time she is at nursery. Her confidence has grown...
All the staff are caring and loving towards the children. As a first time mother, I felt happy and secure leaving my daughter at the nursery. My daughter's development just continues to grow the more time she is at nursery. Her confidence has grown so much. Thank you so much.
My girls have been at the nursery since they were 6 months old. Picking a nursery was tricky but after visiting, I was really assured that the staff would take great care of my girls. Now 3, the girls love the nursery and I know they are really well looked after. All the staff are brilliant and I...
My girls have been at the nursery since they were 6 months old. Picking a nursery was tricky but after visiting, I was really assured that the staff would take great care of my girls. Now 3, the girls love the nursery and I know they are really well looked after. All the staff are brilliant and I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking.
We have been very pleased with my child's progress and development. The staff are very caring and approachable and help my child become a friendly and well-behaved little girl.
We've appreciated the staff listening to our concerns about my girl and their feedback.
We have been very pleased with my child's progress and development. The staff are very caring and approachable and help my child become a friendly and well-behaved little girl.
We've appreciated the staff listening to our concerns about my girl and their feedback.
He built such a strong bond with his key worker that he loves coming in now and sharing news with her. It's made him much more independent.
He built such a strong bond with his key worker that he loves coming in now and sharing news with her. It's made him much more independent.
Very helpful and lovely to hear more about how my child is progressing.
Very helpful and lovely to hear more about how my child is progressing.
Spring Lane Nursery provides a caring and supportive environment for our children. We are really impressed by the staff, their willingness to communicate with us and the level of attention they pay to our children.
Spring Lane Nursery provides a caring and supportive environment for our children. We are really impressed by the staff, their willingness to communicate with us and the level of attention they pay to our children.
Spring Lane Nursery for my daughter has been excellent she has learned a great deal and is developing her skills at a good rate. We are very pleased with the staff.
Spring Lane Nursery for my daughter has been excellent she has learned a great deal and is developing her skills at a good rate. We are very pleased with the staff.
We are very happy with Spring Lane Day Nursery. Two of our children have been here since 1 years of age. We have seen both develop well and their progress has been mapped out by the nursery staff. A good opportunity to meet the staff and to discuss progress. Lovely place.
We are very happy with Spring Lane Day Nursery. Two of our children have been here since 1 years of age. We have seen both develop well and their progress has been mapped out by the nursery staff. A good opportunity to meet the staff and to discuss progress. Lovely place.
Absolutely amazing, my child is happy and contented and everyone is just wonderful!
Absolutely amazing, my child is happy and contented and everyone is just wonderful!
Our child is showing an increased development since moving to the new room as she has got older. All staff show a caring nature and work hard with our child's development and we can see her improvement on a weekly basis.
Our child is showing an increased development since moving to the new room as she has got older. All staff show a caring nature and work hard with our child's development and we can see her improvement on a weekly basis.
The nursery and staff are absolutely amazing. The facilities are good and help with child development. The staff are patient, friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe and warm nursery for their child. Best nursery in Canterbury.
The nursery and staff are absolutely amazing. The facilities are good and help with child development. The staff are patient, friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe and warm nursery for their child. Best nursery in Canterbury.
Our daughter has been very happy here. She enjoys playing with her friends, learning new skills and playing in the garden.
Our daughter has been very happy here. She enjoys playing with her friends, learning new skills and playing in the garden.
Always looks forward to coming and has really blossomed in the preschool room.
Always looks forward to coming and has really blossomed in the preschool room.
All staff members are very friendly and very qualified within their jobs.
Overall, very high standard of care, services and...
All staff members are very friendly and very qualified within their jobs.
Overall, very high standard of care, services and resources provided.
Thank you.
Spring Lane provides a flexible and very full child care option. Good opening hours all year. Hot food on site makes it easy for parents, and the staff are happy and friendly.
Spring Lane provides a flexible and very full child care option. Good opening hours all year. Hot food on site makes it easy for parents, and the staff are happy and friendly.
First, it has plenty of space consisting of two classrooms with a garden of enough size. I would wish they facilitate more educational toys but I still like the way they arrange a variety of activities by themselves e.g cooking, baking, arts and crafts etc. Staff are very professional and kind to...
First, it has plenty of space consisting of two classrooms with a garden of enough size. I would wish they facilitate more educational toys but I still like the way they arrange a variety of activities by themselves e.g cooking, baking, arts and crafts etc. Staff are very professional and kind to play with children so children follow them very well. Pre-school supervisor is especially excellent in leading staffs and children's overall atmosphere. My boys are very happy and made a lot of progress in a short time. I particularly appreciate my little one is receiving special care for this emotional difficulties.
I'm so so so happy with all the staff from my daughters nursery. Everything is different in a good way, my daughter is happy there and she made new friends. She learnt how to share the things (toys) with other kids, and me, her mum, I'm happy to see everything clean. Amazing and helpful staff,...
I'm so so so happy with all the staff from my daughters nursery. Everything is different in a good way, my daughter is happy there and she made new friends. She learnt how to share the things (toys) with other kids, and me, her mum, I'm happy to see everything clean. Amazing and helpful staff, smiling all the time and so friendly, for us, my daughter and me, her mum, it's important to feel the place is a safe one. Everything- more than safety and security of course - its a happy place, and on this occasion I must thank you all for the good job they have done for my daughter.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 21 Jan 2025
2025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2017Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

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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