We love Bright Horizons Guildford!Samantha R(Mother of Child)
My son is very happy and kept stimulated with great activitiesKate B(Mother of Child)
The food offered is fantastic, balanced, adventurous and healthyE M(Mother of Child)
We love Bright Horizons Guildford!Samantha R(Mother of Child)
My son is very happy and kept stimulated with great activitiesKate B(Mother of Child)
The food offered is fantastic, balanced, adventurous and healthyE M(Mother of Child)
An inspiring and nurturing nursery at the University of Surrey.
Bright Horizons Guildford Nursery and Preschool provide childcare for families in and around Guildford as well as for staff, faculty and students of the University of Surrey.
The nursery can be located just off Richard Meyjes Road with parent parking for drop off and pickups.
Newly refurbished and extended, the nursery has four main rooms, all with access to the large, all-weather...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Becka (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 35
Total Places for Children
- 89
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:30
- Tuesday 08:00-18:30
- Wednesday 08:00-18:30
- Thursday 08:00-18:30
- Friday 08:00-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (87)
Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has 87 reviews.
Extremely happy with Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff are very friendly caring. Full of fun and welcoming to both parents and children. My son is very happy and kept stimulated with great activities. Highly recommended and all love Raffles the rabbit :)
Generally a good nursery. My son has been there since he was 10 months old and he is now in pre-school. The staff are what makes the place special. If my son had a different keyworker, we may well have looked for somewhere else for him. The food is excellent. I have been in for a few stay and play sessions, but have not yet seen any structured learning, mostly they are left to an activity. I recognise learning through play is important too.
Suffering from high staff turnover and consequent use of bank staff to maintain ratios. Bank staff appear not be qualified and so not allowed to perform all required tasks. This affects children's care on a daily basis.
The management team is effective but needs to work in the rooms to cover for missing staff so often unavailable.
My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery which is the most important thing. She has had the same key person for a long time (baby room and 2-3 room) which I think make a big difference. Wish there was always someone at front desk to greet.
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 10 months old and has always been very happy and content there. The range of activities are excellent, educational and fun. The food offered is fantastic, balanced, adventurous and healthy. I am confident in the staff of keeping her safe and helping her develop. They take a real interest in each child to get to know their personalities.
The Food is great, the activities they do each day are varied and engaging and my son is now more socially confident than ever thanks to the nurturing staff that look after him.
As this is a client based nursery there is a real sense of family and community and you get to know the other parents and children fairly well.
I cannot fault the time that my son has spent here and most importantly he has FUN every day and really looks forward to going.
Our daughter has been at the nursery for two and a half years now and we are really happy with it. The manager and the team provide a fantastic service and are always welcoming and friendly. Our daughter has learnt so much by coming to Bright Horizons and loves all the activities, particularly the sports coach sessions.
The nursery provides fantastic value for money, with healthy, nutritious meals provided three times a day. The staff all really care about the children they look after and take the time daily to talk to you about how your child is progressing. I could not recommend this nursery more highly.
Child Vacancies
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News (3) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 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...
- Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
- Posted: Thursday 27 Jun 2024The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Bright Horizons as 17th out of fifty companies on the Super Large...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017
Meet the Team (3)
With over 18 years of experience in childcare, Becka began their career in 2000 after completing three years of study at Godalming College, earning a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education and an NVQ Level 3.
Her career path includes six years at Active Learning Dorking and three wonderful years at Guildford University Nursery. For the past 12 years, she has been a dedicated member of the Bright Horizons team, initially starting as a Nursery Nurse in the baby room before being promoted to Baby Room Manager.
Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Becka pursued and completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years at Guildford College. This accomplishment paved the way for further growth, including promotions to Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and eventually Nursery Manager at Starfish Nursery, Guildford in 2014.
Having always known they wanted to work with children, she continues to find joy in seeing children arrive with beaming smiles and witnessing their growth and learning each day.
I have worked in Bright Horizons now for 4 years and I am really enjoying my role. I currently work part-time, as I care for my son who will be 1 next year. I am really creative and enjoy creating enabling environments for all of the children. In my spare time, I enjoy days out with my husband and son and spending time with my extended family.
Elly has been working at Bright Horizons Guildford since 2016, where she gained her Level 3 qualification in Childcare. She has progressed through several roles within the nursery, becoming Deputy Manager in 2024.
She is passionate about nurturing and supporting children, helping them grow in confidence and achieve their developmental milestones. Elly enjoys guiding and developing her staff team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to provide the highest quality care for children and families.
With a strong interest in supporting children with SEND, Elly is committed to ensuring every child feels valued and is given the best opportunities during their early years. She also loves being outdoors with the children, extending their learning and play through nature-based experiences.
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