Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Powder Mill Lane, Dartford DA1 1LY
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9.5 122 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool, Dartford
A BRIGHT AND WELCOMING NURSERY IN DARTFORD

The warm, homely nursery in Dartford is designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

They support the youngest children with the transition into nursery through free settling in sessions at the beginning, and fun, engaging activities as they grow with the nursery. For preschoolers, the focus is on the transition from nursery to school. An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery boasts a stunning outdoor space. There is freeflow access to the gardens so your child can explore outside at their leisure. The garden is also large enough to accommodate chickens that the children enjoy learning about and feeding.

They serve excellent, nutritionally balanced food, prepared daily by their own chef using fresh ingredients. The Creative Cooks activities also aim to install healthy food choices at a young age.

Springfield Lodge nursery is situated in a green area of Dartford, close to Brooklands Lake and Dartford Central Park. They have an onsite car park to make drop-off and pick-up times as safe and convenient for you as possible.

They would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you everything 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

  • Stacey (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 144

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery directly for up to date fees

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (122)

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Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.504) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool has 122 reviews.

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Review from Jen W (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the nursery when she turned one and she only went part-time. She cried almost every day I dropped her. She was allocated a key person however they were never in on the days she was in so it was a little void. She cried almost every time I dropped her off. It got so bad that she started
running down the corridor when we approached her room. From my observation, I have a feeling she was being ignored or were not paying her much attention. They have so much time to write observations and update the app on how they have time to properly care for your child. When I picked her up her face always looked messy and her nose was never wiped until I arrived to pick her up. I decided to listen to my daughter's cry and changed nurseries. She never cries now and waves me goodbye she is super happy. Listen to your babies when they are trying to tell you something. Not saying that something bad happened, sometimes it is just the atmosphere.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your review. We did try and assist your daughter throughout her time with us and we are sorry to hear that you feel that we have let you down. We certainly miss your daughter, but we are…read more
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Review from Alex L (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you and your team for being so great! Your team is always helpful, attentive and friendly.
Your overall effort has helped my son become confident and improved his speech and language difficulty.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind words and for entrusting us with his care and education. We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact our team has had on your son's confidence and speech and language…read more
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Caring and very organised staff. Admin is helpful and adaptive to changing circumstances, keeping children as a priority.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from Seyi A (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery I must say. My 2-year-old son joined in September 2023 with huge separation anxiety. His key worker was really supportive and helpful, he’s thrived so much since joining. He looks forward to spending time at the nursery and has been developing in leaps and bounds. Not only is he no
longer attached to one person, he is now more confident and accepting of others. Glad we made the move when we did.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear that your 2-year-old son has thrived since joining our nursery despite his initial separation anxiety. Thank you for…read more
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Review from April C (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Springfield Lodge enough. The staff are so friendly and everyone has been brilliant with my little boy. They are so reassuring and do so many things with the little ones. My son has developed so many new skills, and is no longer a fussy eater either! He really looks forward to nursery
days and always comes out happy. Thank you!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from Kunle S (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our overall experience with nursery has been good. Staff are very friendly and caring with children. Good facilities and plenty of space for children to play and explore. Management is also flexible and happy to support with any queries.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your response. We're delighted to hear about your positive overall experience with the nursery. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to provide…read more
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Review from Shanice C (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I first thought of a nursery for my daughter I was dreading it but once she started nursery, I noticed how confident she grew and how advanced she is. Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and
Preschool gave me the reassurance I needed with sending her here, I can’t thank the
staff enough for what they have done and what they continue to do. My daughter loves going to nursery now.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool has had such a positive impact on your daughter's…read more
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Review from Gary P (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and
Preschool are very friendly and attentive. I am always kept up to date with my child’s learning and what they are getting up at nursery. My child is always happy when she comes out of nursery and can’t wait to see her friends every
day.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your feedback! It's wonderful that your child is happy and eager to see her friends every day after nursery.
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge has been truly exceptional. With two children attending, we've found it to be a nurturing environment where the manager's hands-on approach and excellent leadership set the standard for a warm and caring environment. The dedicated staff go above
and beyond, fostering not just academic growth but also social and emotional development. The well-maintained facilities provide a perfect space for exploration and creativity. I wholeheartedly recommend Springfield Lodge to any parent seeking a community where children thrive, and parents can trust their little ones are in capable hands.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with the care my daughter receives.
She is always happy going into her room.
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Review from Andrea M (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery, cannot fault anything. My son adores it here and everyone is so friendly. His development since attending nursery has improved so much. All the staff make so much effort, which makes the nursery so welcoming to staff and parents.
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Review from Louisa K (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found Springfield Lodge to be a wonderful nursery, taking great care of my son's interests, development, and best needs. Management have always been very informative of how the nursery is run and key workers have been excellent in providing feedback at the end of the day and via the app with
how well my son is getting on and developing as a pre-schooler. I feel they always set a good example and have shaped him into a well-rounded and educated child so he is well equipped for his next chapter into primary school.
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Review from Gergana D (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending in September 2021 and will attend until she starts school in September 2023. The facilities are great. Amazing outdoor space. My daughter had no trouble settling in and loves it. Both our child and we feel safe and well cared for. Staff are hardworking and approachable.
The open line of communication between parents and staff is exceptional - I couldn't live without the app which tells us everything happening in real time. The manager is very dedicated and organised. There are procedures in place for everything, which are followed well. We are extremely lucky to have found this nursery and to have had such an easy registration process at fairly short notice and without having to be put on a waiting list. It was daunting placing our first child into nursery, especially during the pandemic, but the nursery made it easy and we felt reassured at all times. Our daughter is bilingual and this is handled very well. I would happily place my future children there!
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thank so much for your review. We are honoured that you have entrusted us with the education and care of your daughter. We look forward to hearing about your daughter's journey as she embarks on…read more
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Review from Sara W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using Bright Horizons, Springfield Lodge since 2018!
Couldn’t ask for a better nursery!
Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Great app keeping parents/carers up to date with their little one's day and any updates.
Large range of activities for all ages and the garden is
a great bonus!
Feel I can approach them with any queries child or payment and the query is always dealt with.
Feel part of the family.
Well done to the manager and team!
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for choosing our nursery.
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Review from Leyla C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate Springfield Lodge enough! I had two ideas that I wanted met when placing my daughter into a nursery due to work commitments in 2020. First, I wanted my baby girl to be happy, second, I needed to ensure she would be safe - even more so due to Covid and starting in 2020, it was a must! I
viewed multiple nurseries in the local areas, but not one came close to the level of cleanliness of Springfield Lodge and instantly my little girl's face lit up. The toys are clean, high quality and educational, even in the baby rooms. My girl is now in preschool at Springfield Lodge and I wish they could extend the year for school holidays, as my girl loves it here. Sidenote, my little girl has been kept safe and covid free for two years, whilst attending for full days 3 days, a week, 52 weeks a year! The care, love and support the nursery show to my little girl and us family members is beyond any hopes I had. It really feels like a home from home and an extended family with staff.
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Review from Larisa M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is attending the nursery since she was 1 year and 3 months old. We started in the middle of the pandemic when we did not have the luxury of getting inside the nursery with our daughter, but the staff was amazing, brilliant communications and feedback at the end of the session (full/half
day) and always trying to present how she was managing, inside. The app is also very nicely designed, you can follow up on your child, through the app. The staff always open to my enquiries, always understanding, trying to accommodate my child's needs. My daughter slowly got more attached and accepted the idea of nursery and I think that was because of the amazing staff the nursery has. The higher management again, always addressing my worries and answering the same day, my texts. Amazing! Many thanks!
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Review from Olivia F (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've had a great experience with this nursery. My daughter is 10 months and has just started here, they offered settling in sessions for her and she really enjoyed them, the staff have made her feel comfortable and safe she has been getting more and more used to being at the nursery for longer days.
She loves the food and having a kitchen on site was a huge draw when we were picking a nursery for her. They have a huge open space for the children, and a smaller space for the babies but it's still more than big enough for them and they can use the wider space when the bigger children aren't running around too much. My daughter has had an opportunity to mix with lots of different babies and children which will help her development and will get her used to being around lots of children and other adults in the run up to going to school. They offer so much more for her than I could ever provide at home and she really enjoys herself when she's there. I'd highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attends Springfield Lodge Day Nursery and I have to say my little girl has come along leaps and bounds. The staff and management, especially, are extremely helpful and always on hand when needed. I couldn’t wish for a better nursery for my daughter to be in. The staff go over and beyond
and do an excellent job with the children. I do have to give a special shout-out to the manager, who has helped me with anything I have been stuck on. Highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Tonia C (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery. Having twins with special needs can be a worrying time when it comes to choosing the right nursery. The staff could not be more helpful, and management is always around if and when needed. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since 2018, just before she turned one. I have always had great connections and communication from her key worker and she has always enjoyed her time there. She is now due to go to school and will miss all of her friends and adults that she has met. I have
always felt that any concern I may have had has been taken on board, whether it had been about her toilet training, not eating well, or not speaking as early as her brother did and the staff has always been available to help out. The staff are well trained and friendly and always greeted us with a smile.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.504)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.504) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 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 4.566 for Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (28 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 346 Ratings = 4.566
  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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 27 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 144 number of registered child places is 28.8. 27 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.8 = 0.938
  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)

Stacey

Stacey

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

I have worked for Springfield Lodge since 2006 and started as a Nursery Nurse within our Tawny Owls Room. Before this, I worked in Australia for a year working within a very small nursery, very different in size to Springfield.


Within Springfield, I have worked my way up to a management position. I have seen the nursery go through several changes and two outstanding Ofsted inspections.
I hold a higher national diploma in Early Years Care and a BSc (Hons) degree in Health and Child Development.


From a very early age, I have always wanted to work with children and follow the footsteps of family members who have also followed this career path bringing knowledge and experience to help and support not only the children but my team.

Jo

Jo

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, I am Jo the deputy manager.


I have worked in the childcare sector for over 25 years. I have a level 3 diploma in Childcare and Education. I have a wealth of experience, working as a nanny, a nursery practitioner, a room leader and in leadership roles, joining Bright Horizons in October 2022.


I enjoy working as a team and value everyone’s ideas, I have the passion to drive my team to be the best they can be.


Watching the children thrive and grow and seeing the differences we can make in a family’s life is what I find most rewarding about my job.

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