Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool

15 The Grove, Woking GU21 4AE
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9.8 57 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool, Woking
A BEAUTIFUL HOME-FROM-HOME NURSERY IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA OF WOKING

Teddies Woking Day Nursery is designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.
Set in a welcoming refurbished house, the light, airy nursery features a large garden with plenty of themed learning spaces. Babies have their own area while over-twos can enjoy the home corner complete with wooden playhouse, or explore the trees in a bug hunt. The lean-to guarantees fresh air even in rainy weather.
Baby and toddler rooms are vibrant and enriching, with sensory areas and play equipment to spark the imagination. Preschoolers benefit from an enriching Ready for School programme that gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Teddies Woking understands the importance of family connection. Staff permitting, if there are siblings from different age groups in the nursery, they encourage bonding by bringing the siblings to play together.

The nursery in Woking is conveniently located ten minutes’ walk away from Woking Stations, close to amenities but set back from the traffic of the city centre. The all-inclusive fees include formula milk, nappies, wipes and all meals and snacks, meaning you have less to pack on busy mornings.

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

  • Samantha (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (57)

9.8

Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool has 57 reviews.

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Review from Varindarral B (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The overall experience has been very good. Both children are developing at a very pleasing rate.
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Review from Gokulakrishnan J (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was very timid when he joined Teddies, but over the last two years, his learning curve is really good. He is more active since he joined nursery and socialises himself well. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Review from Kathryn S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, very pleased with the nursery. Great staff who make a big effort to get to know children and their needs. Full days of fun and learning. Both children absolutely love it!
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son feels safe because of good security to get into nursery. He loves the staff. He keeps talking about the staff at home. He roleplays his day at nursery at home and pretends to be the staff. He enjoys playing with his friends. I know he is really happy at nursery.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Teddies ad we have been happy with the care they have received. The staff are friendly and helpful and always looking for ways to improve the nursery.
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Review from Daniela M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery. We used it in the past as well for our daughter. The reason we had to go to a different nursery is because we moved house, but now we are back in the area we are happy to place our daughter back in.


I already noticed an improvement in my daughter's behaviour and

language.


Thanks!

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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both our boys have had very positive experiences from attending Teddies from the age of twelve months up to school age. The childcare staff are excellent and there are certain long-serving staff members who have been adored by both my sons. Staff are responsive to the individual needs of my sons.


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recent refurbishment has really brightened up the large light rooms.


When my eldest son was in his last few months in pre-school prior to starting school, I did feel activities could have been made slightly more challenging to help him get ready for school and stop him getting bored. I do appreciate this is difficult with the pre-school children's ages spanning two years.


Additional ad-hoc days are extremely expensive.


We have not had any reason to consider alternative childcare in nearly 5 years.

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Review from Gillian B (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A great nursery where my daughter has been very happy since she started there at 18months old (she leaves this month to go to school). The staff are the nursery's biggest asset and are really caring. The big rooms and garden are all positives. We all feel at home there.
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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff (childcare) at Teddies are wonderful. They take the time to understand your child, and all the staff know all the children from different rooms. The garden play is the best element, and I love that they are committed to going out twice a day, regardless of the weather.
However, it's a shame
staff turnover is so high. The admin/management is the weak point and we have considered moving to another nursery because of this. Communications are poor quality and bill payment is a monthly issue. Simple steps could improve the management - parent relationship. However, the childcare staff compensates for this.
Reply from Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your feedback – your thoughts are very important to us. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand how we can provide the highest level of care to our children and…read more
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Review from Priya K (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Teddies is expensive.
Areas to improve on:
- More learning activities (example: children should try and tell stories).
- More rhymes.
- More variety in food, like yoghurt and rice.
- Get more bikes in the garden.
Reply from Marketa Cardon, Mrkg at Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your feedback, your views are important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and compliments about our nursery. By giving us your feedback, you are…read more
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Review from Divya K (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Brilliant teachers.
Reply from Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool
We really appreciate that you have taken time out to share your feedback, your opinion is very important to us. I am going to share your comments with the Nursery Manager and ask her to address your…read more
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Review from Ed C (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A very positive experience. Building and facilities a little tired but more than compensated for by excellent staff - unfailingly kind to my son over the last 3 years. Would and have recommended to others.
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Review from C D L (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our eldest daughter began Teddies a year ago and she absolutely loves it at nursery. Her eating has really improved and she has made lots of friends and grown so much in terms of development and self-confidence. The staff are really lovely, calm and so warm and friendly. always approach the children
as individuals.
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Review from Haritha G (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Teddies is always the best for me. Staff are extremely good. My son has thoroughly enjoyed learning here during this time.
Suggestion: sometimes looks a bit overcrowded. If that can be reduced a bit it's really good.
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Review from Sergio S (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Picnic organised on a Saturday that was a very good experience. Engaged the commitment of the staff and the good presence in numbers.
My son being an only son, it's thanks to this organisation for me to see them interact with other children and that is very special for me. Thank you for organising
this.
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very impressed with Teddies Nurseries from the first day of being shown around and continue to be impressed so much so that I am also sending my second child there. The staff are great, friendly and you genuinely feel safe that the kids are well looked after. From management through to the chef
there's almost a family feel of everyone doing their best. Looking after children is a tough job and I've great respect for the team especially when there is so much paperwork. It's great that the food is cooked fresh onsite with a wide variety on the menu and that the kids have a good outdoor space to run around.
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Review from Zoe (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Overall my children (1) and (3) seem happy at teddies. The staff are great with them.
My main item of feedback is the lack of interesting/exciting activity. There is plenty of painting/colouring/playing, cooking club and science activities like planting flowers but I do feel that with such a large
number of activities in easy reach of the nursery that some outings etc could be organised to break the kiddies out of their weekly routine a bit. For example the light box always offer storytimes, messy play, treasure hunts and other children's activities, the library offer chides sessions, the wwf building offer activities and learning sessions for all ages and there is a large green space where sports day type activities or a lunchtime picnic could be organised. I appreciate it is a challenge ratio wise but it's such a shame they miss out on so much so close to the nursery building! I'm sure parents would volunteer to chaperone on outings for a few hours if consulted.
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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 Teddies Woking Day Nursery and 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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 4.894 for Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (118 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.894
  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 4.859 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 11 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.859
  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)

Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

I have been with Teddies Woking as a Nursery Manager since January 2004. I have previously worked at the nursery as the Room Leader of our Baby Room and then as Deputy Manager after joining the nursery in November 1998.

I am NNEB qualified and completed my training at Guildford College, gaining my qualification in 1991. Since qualifying I have worked in daycare and have enjoyed meeting many families and watching the children in my care grow and learn while developing my skills and progressing to my current role.

Casey

Casey

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have been here at Teddies since 2021 and joined as the deputy manager, since joining the team here at Teddies I have supported babies and toddlers. I am level 3 qualified in both childcare and management and I have worked in childcare for 11 years in a range of roles starting as a practitioner up to management.


Childcare is my passion and since becoming a parent myself this has only grown as I feel I can really connect to parents on a different level. I look forward to the future here at Teddies by watching the children learn and grow into their own individual personalities.

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