Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool

Church Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0RU
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  • Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, Tunbridge Wells
Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool is based in a converted school in the beautiful woods of Southborough Common and rated Good by Ofsted in 2018.

The outside space is delightfully designed to blend into the wood surroundings and children enjoy unique activities to keep them occupied for hours.

There is a beautiful tepee for reading, planting, digging and exploring mini beasts which helps children with sensory development. There are continuous learning opportunities outside with the advantage of the woods.

Inside, the rooms are filled with activities to help develop skills necessary for children to learn and understand things around them.

There are four main rooms for each age group each encompassing different activities, and children are given a choice of what they would like to do.

Children ‘learn through play’ throughout the day and staff work a great deal on literacy, numeracy and phonics with the pre-school children.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Abby (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 66

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool Reviews (52)

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Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.972) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool has 52 reviews.

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Review from Natalie A (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended Woodlands and loved the setting. They showed great excitement when we pulled up outside and couldn't wait to get through the doors. The food always sounds delicious and the staff show so much love towards the children. I am a hairdresser in the area and always recommended the
setting to others. I think having an under two's setting is such a good idea.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been in Woodlands since he was 9 months old. He really enjoyed his time here and I'm sure he will miss it. Thank you for all your hard work and for making the move of rooms smooth and encouraging for children.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Woodlands since he was 1. 3.5 years later and I can't fault the nursery. Excellent facilities, lovely staff. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending to other families.
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Review from J L (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since I registered my little girl here I have seen great improvements from her behaviour, she now says please, thank you and is sharing toys nicely with her siblings. She loves coming to nursery and even claps upon arrival.
The food is amazing and I know my daughter likes it as she always has seconds
of each meal. The staff are brilliant and always has seconds of each meal. The staff are brilliant and always in happy cheerful moods. The management team are also really helpful and always there when needed.
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Review from B J (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Woodlands since he was 5 months and I've never seen him anything but happy to be carried or to walk in each morning. In fact, he sometimes seems disappointed to have to spend the day at home with me.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Due to a job change, I needed to arrange my childcare very quickly and with limited availability for any settling in sessions, the Woodlands team were able to accommodate our needs quickly and efficiently. My daughters (aged 1 and 3) have settled in well and both are developing and eating well, thanks
to all at Woodlands.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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Review from D G (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Aspects we like the best.
1) Very happy with our child's current key worker (unfortunately just learnt she is leaving).
2) Garden facility is good (although could be utilised more fully).
3) Friendly staff who are helpful.
Aspects that could be better.
1) Staff turnover appears on high side.
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More indoor activities such as language classes, cooking and plays.
3) Outdoor trips/excursions e.g to Parks, Farms etc.
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Review from A Y (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the way my son has progressed from baby room to now pre-school. He is ready for school thanks partly to the staff and his key workers. I have recommended to friends and family. My son has always been happy to go into Woodlands.
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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased I chose Woodlands Day Nursery after looking at so many different nurseries. The staff are all so hard working. My daughter adores her new key person and participating in all the different stimulating activities they provide. The cook does an amazing job providing food for my daughter
that I could never get her to eat whilst with me at home. It's a real weight off my shoulders knowing how much fun and love she gets while I'm at work. Thank you all at Woodlands.
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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We loved this nursery and have just signed up our second child to attend! We have also recommended to numerous friends and colleagues.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughters cuddly toy monkey went on an "adventure" at the nursery. The monkey was very important to her as she has had it since she was born and always sleeps with it. Woodlands Pre-School staff did all they could to search for the missing monkey. A letter went home to parents, a notice was put up
with a picture of monkey and less than a week later monkey was found. The staff searched for monkey and when it was found it was brought to our house. Woodlands Pre-School did a great job.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child thoroughly enjoys every day at nursery and had great relationships across the team. Over the last few weeks in particular, my son has been encouraged to learn new actions and expand his vocabulary.
My child is encouraged to learn and interacts with staff and children alike. My child eats well
at nursery and the food is varied and fresh. The nursery staff have adapted to my child's development and changing needs.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.972) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 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 4.917 for Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (66 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.917
  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 4.055 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.2 = 0.455
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Abby

Abby

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Abby started her journey at Southborough Woodlands Preschool in 2014 as a Room Leader. Over the years she has been given the opportunities to fulfil her goals at Management Level. Abby became Third In Charge in 2016 and Deputy Manager in 2020. At the end of 2021, Abby became Southborough Woodlands Preschool Manager.


Abby is very passionate about providing high-quality care throughout the setting. Ensuring the environment is safe and secure for all children to thrive and reach their full potential.


Abby supports her colleagues to ensure they are working towards their career goals and receive the support, guidance and training within the setting and Bright Horizons. Promoting staff skills, understanding and practice is paramount when looking after the children.

Emily

Emily

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Emily started her journey at Southborough Woodlands Preschool in 2018 as an Apprentice. Emily completed her Level 3 – Early Years educator training as she became room leader/Third in Charge. In October 2021 Emily was given the opportunity to work alongside Abby and become Deputy Manager.


Emily is very passionate about providing children with the best possible outcomes, ensuring they develop through their learning and supporting them on their next steps. Emily is also very committed to ensuring the company vision of 'Keeping Everyone Safe' is evident within the Nursery.

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