Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool

41 Town End, Caterham CR3 5UJ
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  • Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool, Caterham
A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS NURSERY IN CATERHAM

Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is designed to support your child’s development, from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

They make use of the ample space at the nursery by creating separate indoor activity areas. This includes a Creative Cooks section, ICT suite and an ‘area of interest’. The theme of this area, designed to engage children in new ideas based on their interests, is chosen by a rotating preschool committee made of four children.

Alongside the curriculum, an enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

The nursery in Caterham has an expansive garden. Children can choose to play in the mud kitchen or settle down in the summer months with a book in the outdoor learning library. They even have a separate area for the use of bikes, scooters and tricycles.

The Caterham nursery is situated in a leafy residential area, directly opposite Town End Recreation Ground where they take the children in Summer. They have a parent drop-off zone and parking facilities for your convenience, and a twenty-minute walk from Caterham Station.

They would love to meet you and your child, 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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (105)

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Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool has 105 reviews.

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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son enjoys coming to the nursery. The staff in Tulips are brilliant, helpful and kind. His keyworker is engaging and attentive.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Fantastic service and staff. My child loves going to nursery there! Also, love the people in the office. Very knowledgeable!
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well where do I start. My son started here in January and the first few days were fine. After that, he started to play up with coming to nursery. With the support from his teacher, he settled in perfect. He loves coming to nursery and he has come along so far i.e speaking, communicating.
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Review from Tara B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a friendly atmosphere, the staff really interact with the children, the food is always eaten and often a 2nd serving is enjoyed. So lovely to see the children all sitting so well together. Being a tea time helper is so much fun, our daughter loves the responsibilities, being a candy floss safety
spy is a great role as well. Leaps and bounds is a favourite activity, along with the Easter animal petting visit.
Most days if we come too early before snack time our daughter is in no rush to go home as having so much fun learning and playing with her friends.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since my son has moved into preschool he seems to have really settled in and is now so happy to go to nursery. He tells me he loves all his teachers in his room and wants to go all the time!
As a mother, that's all I want is for him to be happy when I'm not there, so thank you and well-done girls!
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Review from Evonne B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to this nursery. He has lots of fun with his friends and carers and they have really helped him to grow and learn some lifelong skills. He settled in very fast, loves the food and naps well. He's always happy and smiling when I pick him up and has done lots of activities during the
day as well as playing in the garden.
The carers have helped me to potty train my son and I've watched him grow over the year, learning new songs and really chatting more.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son attends The Laurels Nursery in Caterham. He thoroughly enjoys his days, has so much fun and loves the food! He is making lovely friends and they couldn't be more attentive with him. Thank you!
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the Laurels. My little boy loves it. He looks forward to arriving and can't wait to get in the classroom. He talks about his teachers and what they have done in the day.
There is a good variety of activities throughout the day and the diet is varied, which my little boy loves
and usually has second helpings. I am very pleased with my little boy's reaction to his days at nursery.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our child started in September we feel that not only have her individual needs been met but we feel very involved in her journey at school so far.
We appreciate the daily feedback from the attentive staff taking care of her. Issues arisen have been dealt with professionally and we feel that
all member are approachable in dealing with our concerns/having a chat!
We truly feel part of her achievements and have seen a positive change in her learning.
Thank you.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a very friends, homely nursery. The staff are attentive and supportive in helping our daughter progress well. She loves going to nursery and is happy to engage with the staff and other children. This makes us relaxed about leaving her there. There is a wide selection of food each week for the
children to try new things. I have already recommended this nursery to a few of my friends.
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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best nurseries I have seen. Very flexible and accommodating. They try very hard to be individual with children and follow a specific schedule. My daughter is always happy to go in and never felt in distress. Overall very pleased with the experience so far.
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Review from Aimee R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child has been at the nursery for 3 years and my youngest for 1 so far. Both are very happy, confident with the staff, well cared for and well fed. I can't fault the setting and the recent updated facilities and resources are a bonus. The staff communicate well and encourage the provision
of info on learning at home to create rounded records. We are very happy with everything and feel confident with our children in their care.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is 17 months old and has been attending the nursery since he was 9 months old. He currently goes 1 day a week with ad-hoc days when needed. I love how flexible the staff are to these extra days and during his time there the staff are so attentive and although he is always unsure at the start
of the day when leaving, he is always reluctant to leave. I have recommended the nursery to many friends and am so glad to have sent our little boy to such a well managed, friendly staffed and very well facilitated nursery.
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Review from Jody R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at preschool in September of this year after we returned from overseas. Every member of staff we met was really welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our son settled in really quickly, loves all his teachers and has made lots of new friends, which has helped tremendously with moving countries.
He is so full of stories at the end of each day about what he has eaten and done and occasionally says he doesn't want to go home and wants to stay at school!
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since joining Bright Horizons in Caterham our son has developed in so many ways. He is growing into a strong and independent, free-thinking child and has been able to build stronger relationships around him. This is something he struggled with at a previous nursery. Now he always has happy and positive
experiences. The staff are very loving and caring, especially his keyworker in the preschool. The nursery itself is very bright and a fun environment to learn in. The staff are also supportive, not only of your child but also to yourselves as parents. Overall we love this nursery.
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Review from Jenny D (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery from 10 months (now 4.5 and 15 months). The nursery was fantastic with looking after my daughter (she attended age 1-2 room, 2-3 room and pre-school). My son was in the baby room and is now in the Lavender room. The staff are fantastic. I have no issue leaving
my son and my daughter misses coming to pre-school. They look after my son amazingly and I have not had a single complaint during the last 3.5 years. The food is also very good. Fantastic nursery which I highly recommend.
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Review from Caroline L (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
There is a very positive atmosphere at the nursery helped by the recent refurbishment which has made it brighter and more appealing.


The staff consistently work hard and are dedicated to the children and supportive of parents.


Having been attending for over four years we appreciate the history

we have with members of staff who know us very well and continue to show interest in and care for our family.
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Review from Joanne R (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have used the nursery for six years, starting with my oldest child in 2011. Bright Horizons The Laurels Caterham Day Nursery & Preschool has become an extension of my family. My children have and do love coming here and enjoy the football classes. I have recommended the nursery to a number of neighbours
and friends, most of whom attend now.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As a whole I find the nursery and all staff members lovely, they all know my son's name which means a great deal to me.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been going to The Laurels for nearly 2 years and we are very happy with each room he has been in. The staff are always friendly and children well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.753)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.753 for Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (253 Excellents x 5) + (48 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.753
  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 Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 25 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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4, which has been reached with 25 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)

Leanne

Leanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Leanne has worked in childcare since 2000 and has had the pleasure of collaborating with some outstanding practitioners. Through their guidance, she has grown in their understanding of child development and how children's minds work and process information.


She joined Bright Horizons in 2016, with a nursery change in 2020 that brought them to Caterham The Laurels. Her passion lies in supporting the staff to provide the best possible care for the children they are fortunate enough to look after. What excites her the most about her work in childcare is seeing the children flourish, from sharing many of their firsts as babies to proudly talking about their transitions to school.

Peta-Ann

Peta-Ann

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Peta-Ann is the Deputy Manager of Bright Horizons Caterham The Laurels. She loves helping children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Ensuring that they grow to be confident aspiring learners throughout their education.

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