Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Robinson Way, Long Road, Cambridge CB2 0SZ
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  • Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool, Cambridge
Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery benefits from a beautiful garden, complete with age-separated areas, climbing frames, a cycling track and a mud kitchen.

A professional team of staff looks to strike up partnerships with parents in order to achieve the most rewarding time spent in nursery care and education by their children.

Children benefit from indoor and outdoor activity, supervised at all times by the experienced and passionate staff team at Long Road.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

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

They are proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2019.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 33

Total Places for Children

  • 152

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (77)

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Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.741) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool has 77 reviews.

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Review from Bernadette J (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children at Long Road Bright Horizons and have always been so impressed by how lovely and wonderful all staff are from the front door to drop off! My children love to go to nursery and why wouldn’t they with all the incredible activities they get up to - which are always so varied, I
can see my children’s view of the world expand! Thank you for all that you do!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you've had such positive experiences with us at Long Road Bright Horizons. We truly appreciate your support and look forward…read more
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been very happy and well taken care of. I was especially impressed with their support on continuing breastfeeding. The opening hours are good. They are inclusive and multicultural.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your five-star review and for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
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Review from Harriet P (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am always amazed level of thought that goes into my child's experience at this nursery. They do creative activities promoting self-reflection, awareness of their contemporaries, as well as more traditionally educative creative play. I wish I could have had a preschool experience like this!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from Ana B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring and attentive to the children's needs. My daughter has always been well looked after and always enjoyed her time at Long Road Nursery.
The management team is really supportive and engaged with our needs. Many thanks.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and share your experience.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my girls have been attending the nursery since about 11 months old and we have had a lovely experience ever since they started. Wonderful staff and an amazing setting. The children have made lovely friends and have such a lovely bond with the nursery staff. They do lots of fun activities and
we receive updates throughout the day of what they are doing and how their day is going. It is also really lovely seeing the end of week photos, reading about the children’s achievements and progress that week. I feel very comfortable and reassured that my girls are looked after and loved when I drop them off in the mornings. All the staff take my girl's individual needs into account and even purchased a pink potty (as she refused to use any other colour), that was really appreciated and helped encourage her potty training journey. It’s lovely they even take little trips outside the nursery, i.e. to give donated toys to the hospital. They both love telling me about the fun they had that day.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, we're thrilled to hear about your positive experience! It's heartwarming to know that your girls are thriving and enjoying their time with us. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our…read more
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Review from Vitor F (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3.5 years son is in preschool at Long road. He has been at Long Road since September 2021 and moved to preschool in September 2022. As I am the one dropping and picking him up every day, I am able to witness first-hand how his journey was - and he is having great fun! The manager leads a great team
at preschool that blends in personal qualities, each of which comes in handy at different occasions, having all of them the common desire to contribute to our child's growth and well-being! The manager is a very creative person; he is able to inspire kids with his imaginative activities that go from artwork and learning about painters, to science and creating erupting volcanos. I am very grateful to all the team for going the extra mile. Organising activities with the kids during the weekends, where the team spend their free time doing an activity with our kids, is the ultimate proof that they are in the job because they love it, and that's key to making the growing experience of a child so fantastic! That's a five-star!
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of our children attend or have graduated from Long Road Bright Horizons, and we couldn't be happier. We have been using the nursery for over 5 years, during which time there has been little staff turnover, and it has been wonderful to see staff progress in their careers within the nursery.


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staff are incredibly kind and loved by our children, as well as being highly professional and well trained. The learning environment is fantastic and developmentally stimulating from the baby room to preschool, leaving children extremely well-prepared for school.


Communication is excellent both between the nursery and home, and also within the nursery, with great care being taken to understand our children within the context of our family, as well as individuals, and members of the nursery community. The physical setting is bright, clean, welcoming and well-maintained. It may not be the cheapest childcare choice but it feels value for money.

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Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool since the age of 10 months. I am always impressed by the bond the staff have with the children, there is a genuine affection between them. The activities they do are varied and educational and the preschool has even arranged
extra weekend trips for further learning opportunities which parents can get involved in. Staff are professional and the nursery has clear health and safety protocols which make you feel comfortable that your children are in safe hands.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool to anyone without hesitation. My eldest daughter started at Long Road in 2017 and now my youngest is in her last year there. Over the past 6 years, I have watched both of them go from being shy and a little bit unsure when they first
started, to happy, confident girls bursting with stories of all the fun things that happened during their day. The staff are absolutely wonderful and support parents and children with all of their needs. The end of the day is always full of smiles; which is evidence of the safe, nurturing and stimulating environment provided at Long Road. My husband and I both work full time and knowing that our kids are in such brilliant hands, has been incredibly reassuring for us. Thank you to all the staff who go above and beyond for our children every day!
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool has been nothing but excellent. My daughter just turned 4 and we have been attending the nursery since she was a little bit over 1. The quality of support is really high and goes beyond what you would normally expect. It is clean
very welcoming and the food is also of a high standard. What makes this nursery stands out for me is the teacher. We feel like a family here and knowing that this is our last year is sad. I would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for high-quality of care, a warm and safe environment and also good education.
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Review from Viola R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this nursery! Overall, a great experience and I chose it for both my children. Staff are welcoming and caring for all children and parents. My child loves to go to nursery and I feel he is in a safe place and well looked after.
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Review from Justyna B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the nursery and preschool, more. It is amazing and my daughter absolutely loves it. Everyone is super friendly and very easy to talk to and the food is also fabulous. My daughter truly enjoys herself. Plenty of different activities for children even outside of working hours. You are
absolutely amazing and caring!
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Review from Joyce C (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been outstanding and of good value. Our son has been attending since 12 months old and he is well looked after and happy. Communication is very good with the app and we get regular updates and pictures throughout the day. The staff are excellent and caring and are genuinely interested
in the child's wellbeing. We also get regular communication from the management team, which is always very reassuring.
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Review from Elsa A (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this nursery and pre-school more. Our daughter has been attending since she was 11 months (she is almost 4) and there was never a day when she didn't look forward to going to school. Everyone is so caring yet professional, facilities are amazing (indoors and outdoors) and all activities
seem planned to support children's development. All this while considering everyone's individuality and diversity. Thanks to everyone at Long Road for helping our daughter become her happiest self!
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been really happy at this nursery from when they were just 6 months old. The staff are fantastic and so caring. We really feel our children are loved by the team! Thank you, everyone.
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Review from Sofia V (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy absolutely loves the nursery and the staff are wonderful and always helping parents and children as much as they can. The garden each room has, is also a fabulous resource for kids to learn and play.
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Review from Paolo G (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves the nursery and the staff have always been very helpful and prompt to reply to any queries. The offer is very good in terms of opening times, activities offered and facilities. I would not change this nursery for any other.
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Review from Alex F (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery. There are always different activities for the children to take part in to ensure they are stimulated throughout the day. The care given is also fantastic, our child is extremely happy when at the nursery. Parents are kept fully up to date with their child’s progress throughout
the day, and when collecting. Safeguarding is also taken very seriously.
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Review from Nick (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is made great by the hard work and caring attitude of the staff. The nursery has looked after both of my boys since pre-pandemic and I've always been delighted with how they've been looked after. The staff have worked tirelessly through a really difficult couple of years and the smiles
on their faces have always kept smiles on the kids' faces too! I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Mariya C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery full-time since he was 8 months old and really does love going. The staff always have fun activities planned (even for rainy days), and my partner and I are very happy with the level of care.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.741)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.741) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Long Road 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.919 for Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (276 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.919
  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 4.822 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Long Road 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 152 number of registered child places is 30.4. 25 Positive Reviews ÷ 30.4 = 0.822
  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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Jess

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Jess the Nursery Manager embarked on her journey with the nursery in November 2005. Starting as a Deputy Manager at Long Road, she diligently worked her way up within Bright Horizons. In November 2011, she transitioned to Ely Day Nursery, continuing her role as Deputy. Demonstrating her strong leadership skills, she assumed the position of Nursery Manager at Ely in November 2012, where the nursery achieved an outstanding Ofsted report in December 2017.

Despite her success at Ely, her heart remained with Long Road. In August 2021, Jess returned as the Nursery Manager, driven by her unwavering passion to provide the best for children. Her commitment lies in empowering children with the skills to navigate through life successfully.

Jess thrives on the close collaboration with families and staff, striving to achieve optimal outcomes for all involved and we are proud to have her as part of our team.

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Shannon

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Shannon, the Deputy Manager, began her career at the nursery in September 2014. Starting as a newly qualified Nursery Nurse in the toddler room, she delved into the childcare industry.

In this role, Shannon has developed a foundation for understanding and knowledge of children and young people, emphasising their learning and developmental processes. Shannon's focus was on crafting an enabling environment and pushing the boundaries to challenge the children within their care to achieve their utmost potential while prioritising safety and care needs.

With time and dedication, Shannon transitioned to the role of Deputy Room Leader, collaborating closely with the Room Leader to bolster the team and environment.

In January 2020, Shannon's journey was promoted to the esteemed position of Deputy Manager. In this role, she expanded her understanding of Bright Horizons' heart values, while fostering the growth of her team. Shannon now stands as a beacon of experience and knowledge, poised to guide others on their paths to success.

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