Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

As soon as my husband and I viewed this nursery for our 1-year-old daughter, we knew we had made the right decision. Deciding to place your child into nursery at such a young age, can be a very daunting experience but the staff have been absolutely amazing and I couldn’t praise her key workers enough! My daughter loves going there and it’s a pleasure to see her thrive in such an excellent environment.

I have looked at several Nurseries around the Dartford area and Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool stands out. I felt that my child is safe, secure and well cared for. It's been more than 9 months since my child has been going to this nursery, they were helpful in every way in caring for my child, looking after my child after recovering from an illness and giving the prescribed medication or taking extra care in food requirements when my child is sick. Constant communication on my commute for picking up my child, for a high traffic affected area in Dartford this is a bonus. All in all, I feel my child is safe in the nursery.

Excellent - we saw several nurseries and this was the only one we really wanted to put our son into. Key workers really care, all of the staff are very attentive, and the activities are really engaging and part of a well-constructed development plan. Cannot recommend enough.

A great nursery - staff are always friendly and give me daily updates and feedback. I always feel my child is safe and secure there.

Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

I would highly recommend Springfield Lodge, Dartford. I have been using them so far for almost 5 years and am happy with the service they provide.

My second son left this nursery in August. In all, between my 2 children, we have used the nursery for 7 years continuously and I'm afraid to say it is not as good as it used to be.

There is a 'favourites' system and if your child is not one of their favourites there are some members of staff who are not friendly. It's such a shame as some are truly are wonderful but there can be a very 'cliquey' atmosphere which can make you feel uncomfortable.

We had also used the holiday club run by the nursery which is now like an institute! Horrible, cold, uncaring place. Will never use again.

I was so nervous when my little boy started at 1. He is now 26 months and has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are amazing and makes no difference if they are from his team or helping from a different room they are friendly and approachable. The bond my little boy has with the ladies in both his first room his second room is so clear to see and heartwarming. Every day I notice new things he has learnt or new words he is using. I like how the room layouts and activities get changed around to keep them interested.

The outdoor space is great as well lots to see and do and he loves all the animals as well. If ever he has a bad morning (they all will at some point) he likes to see rabbits or fish and calms right down and settles into breakfast time quickly. Its important to me that I can access his development log whenever I like to see how he is progressing. So pleased we did our researched and picked Springfield Lodge.

Caring, loving team, from key workers to management. Parents and children are made to feel comfortable and welcoming in a professional yet family-like environment. Parents preferences, wishes and requests in regards to care of their children are respected and taken into account during the day to day of our little ones. The staff is knowledgeable on overall child development but most essentially on each and every individual child progress and development. Children are treated as unique individuals and respected as such.

Staff is always available to support parents and to clarify any doubts. Management has always been open and proactive to any suggestions, concerns and/or criticism.

Thank you to all the team at Springfield Lodge for the amazing work done every day looking after our little ones!

Brilliant Nursery, very happy I chose Springfield Lodge for my daughter. She’s very happy there and the staff are all lovely and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this nursery!

My daughter was at the nursery for just over a year. The staff helped her to transition seamlessly through their support and the loving environment they provided. It is an extremely expensive nursery but it was worth it. They nurtured her development and I will forever be grateful to them.

My daughter loves her days at nursery and I never feel I need to question the care she receives. Staff are friendly, caring and committed. They will always go above and beyond for their families.

Staff are very friendly and easy to talk to with any concerns I may have.

My daughter is learning very well, knows her numbers and alphabet which has been a huge influence from the nursery. Highly recommend. She has been coming from 9 months old and is nearly 3 now.

Would highly recommend.

Both of my children have attended/attends this nursery. My Son is currently there and is very happy to go. He is well looked after and the staff are very fond of the children (they are not just there to do a job, but care for each child).

My Son has learnt so much since attending this nursery and has made many friends. I trust this nursery 100% with my Son and highly recommend it.

You get a lovely feel when you walk into the nursery and the staff are very welcoming. There is so much for the children to do inside and outside of the nursery which is great.

My son has been attending the nursery since he was 5 months old and whilst he's not yet able to articulate his opinion, I cannot recommend this Nursery enough.

As a first-time parent returning to work, finding a nursery that guarantees the safety of my child, as well as caring staff and rooms full of interesting, engaging and fun things to do, was essential and Springfield Lodge was the only nursery that ticked all the boxes for me.

The staff are the biggest asset and selling point of the nursery. You can tell they enjoy their job and care for the children - they're all fab!

All meals are prepared onsite and are nutritionally balanced (they also sound delicious!) and bedding for naps is per child and cleaned weekly (as well as all facilities being very clean and looking tidy). The outside space is also something that can't be matched by others in the area.

I would absolutely recommend viewing the nursery and considering it for your child.

Springfield Lodge Dartford is an excellent nursery. Our child has been attending since 2013 and all of the staff go above and beyond. I would highly recommend this nursery to anybody thinking about sending their child to a nursery. A key point for me is that I can leave my child at the nursery and feel she is safe and well cared for.

The staff are friendly, welcoming and always have time to speak with us when dropping off and picking up. Our daughter loves being outdoors and the grounds are wonderful. The staff encourage the child to go outside every day.

The nursery has animals (rabbits, chicken, ducks, fish), a wonderfully varied menu (including snacks), they encourage celebrating the various different 'World' days and encourage the children to learn in a fun environment.

if you list all the things that are included in the cost it is very good value for money.

Our son and daughter both attend Springfield day nursery and pre-school. Our children have attended the nursery since around 10 months old and have/are progressing through their various rooms and stages of their developments.

The nursery has provided us with a friendly, safe and fun learning environment for our children. We have certainly seen the confidence of our 3-year-old son blossom and his learning skills develop greatly, and our daughter is always happy to go to nursery and runs off into her room not looking back to say goodbye. Hard for me as a mum but good to know she is happy and contented.

The staff whom we have had close contact with have been supportive and very friendly.

I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Huge thank you!!

This is an excellent nursery with staff that go above and beyond their job roles. I would highly recommend anyone sending their child to a nursery to go and view the facilities and meet the staff.

My son has thrived since attending here, he is stimulated by the activities, his motor skills and speech have come on leaps and bounds. The food is nutritious and varied. He is never left in soiled nappies and I am given a full daily report of his progress with a book to take home and keep. The staff have been really helpful with tips and ideas to help me, as a working mum these are more than welcome. I cannot fault this nursery on any count. As I deal with quality control I'm quite tough to please.