Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool

Clanage Road, Bower Ashton, Bristol BS3 2JX
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9.7 81 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool, Bristol
Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

This lovely refurbished day nursery is set in rural surroundings in the south of Bristol and has a warm feeling as soon as you walk in. The bright and spacious baby, toddler and preschool rooms are all located on one level with great accessibility to stunning outdoor spaces. The baby room also includes a separate sleep area. All children have access to beautiful garden areas throughout the day, with a door from each room leading into the garden to allow for free-flow play. The outdoor spaces include a Growing Gardeners area for planting and a mud kitchen.

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

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

Situated under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, the nursery overlooks the beautiful surroundings of the Ashton Court Estate.

Drop off and collection is also made simple with an onsite car park.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 56

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 & Christmas

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (81)

9.7

Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.710) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool has 81 reviews.

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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent all round care.
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Review from V U (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really liked this nursey the very first time we visited. It has a home from home feel about it and there is always a warm welcome here for the children and parents.
Staff are always smiling and happy and my two boys have loved coming here every week since they were 1 years old. Learning is taken
seriously but also fun, so I know my two will have a great day when they come!
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always very happy to come to nursery and will often ask to come to nursery on days that we do not attend.
This month the nursery has been having a refurbishment and so is not as orderly as usual, and the garden space is looking tired but is also listed on the refurbishment.
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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended this nursery for about 3 months now. His key worker and other members of staff have worked really hard to make sure he is settled, confident, and happy. They do lots of lovely activities, and I enjoy the regular updates. The food seems to have been going down well too! Overall,
a really good nursery that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Review from Charlotte M (Aunt of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew has attended this nursery for the past 6 months and is having a fantastic time. I have collected him from nursery several times and he is always playing happily and interacting with the girls who work there who seem to genuinely care for each child so lovingly and happily each and every time.
The girls in his room will tell me about his day in a really personal, individual way, telling me little anecdotes of funny things he has said or done throughout the day. Thank you!
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery twice a week. I have every confidence in the staff at this nursery to look after my son and leave him in the morning knowing that he is going to have a great day.
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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have a child in the preschool room and a baby in the baby room, both children are happy at this setting and the staff always make sure they are doing the best for my children's development. The staff at the nursery are always welcoming and happy to help out. The staff always keep me up to date with
my children's development and have great understanding and knowledge about children. Very happy with this setting.
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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece, nephew, son and daughter have all attended this nursery. I have been extremely impressed with the professional level of care they have provided my family with over the last 11 years. Nothing has been too much trouble, from squeezing my son in at short notice, to making sure my children came
home with every item of clothing and piece of artwork.
My daughter in particular cherished the time each member of staff spent reading books and playing puzzles, she loved the 'forest school' experience.
If my children were sick, a calm, professional but hugely caring side was shown. I wouldn't trust my children with any other nursery.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled in really well and I feel this is down to the lovely nature of the staff in her room. I couldn't be happier with my choice in nursery and my daughter's excited reaction to the staff mirrors this.
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Review from Marti B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff, have always welcomed us at Teddies. I had a bad experience with another nursery and it was a world of difference when I started my daughter here. Always felt very comfortable at work knowing she was being incredibly well looked after and playing creatively. They also got her to
nap properly and spent time trying to soothe her into a routine. The ladies are so good at what they do - they all deserve medals!
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Review from Matt W (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery make the place a safe and happy place for the children. The staff always seem to be interacting happily with the children and provide lots of activities in the daytime. Staff seem like they genuinely care and enjoy playing with the kids. The inside and outside areas are a bit
tired but the warmth of staff more than make up for this. Our child loves attending and has developed so much since starting- thank you Teddies.
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Review from Elaine M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a truly excellent nursery. All of the staff are wonderful - friendly, engaging and really care about the children. I feel completely confident leaving my little girl here and have since day one. To top it off, they have a lovely setting and plenty of outdoor space, which they make full use of.
Thank you Teddies!
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Review from Danielle R (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child settled into the toddlers' room.
Staff were very friendly and had good knowledge.
They made me feel very welcomed and I felt safe leaving my child in their hands.
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Review from Saffron K (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are really friendly and helpful.
Always feel really welcome.
I have no concerns leaving my child here.
The environment provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn and develop.
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a child who has recently settled in the pre-school room.
The staff really helped my child settle well.
They asked lots of questions to get to know my child.
My child talks about pre-school a lot at home and every time I drop off, the staff are welcoming and the room is always set up lovely
to play.
Really good nursery.
Definitely recommend.
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Review from Maggie D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started in January after looking at several local nurseries. This was the only nursery where the staff were warm and welcoming to me and my husband. The children were all happy and busy with lots of fabulous activities which is exactly what I want for my daughter. The deputy showed me the nursery
and was so knowledgeable and the manager called me before and afterwards to see how I felt and how it went! Brilliant.
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Review from Duncan B (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The location of Teddies is perfect for us. We have used Teddies for both our children over the last 3.5years. The staff, management and facilities have always been of excellent quality.
Teddies have always accommodated any extra days needed or changes to scheduled days.
We will continue to use Teddies
for another 1.5years until both children are at school permanently.
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Review from Paula R (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I know from the second I drop my son off, he is happy and well looked after.
All the staff are very friendly and amazing and my little boy has a great relationship with them all.
He loves is there so much so, he sometimes asks to go on his days off.
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Review from Clare (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since sending our son to Teddies Bristol in October we have been nothing but impressed. The staff are friendly, helpful and kind. Our son has learnt so much in such a short space of time.


From when we drop him off at nursery to when we pick him up, he is happy and learning all the time.


Thank

you to all the staff at Teddies Bristol. We are pleased our son is starting his learning with you all.
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Review from Yan J (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child is with Teddies for more that half a year so far. He is very happy to go to Teddies all the time. The staff always take really good care of him. The staff and parent communications are really good and I always feel that they make a lot of effort to understand individual children and get to
know the children really well.
I also appreciate the spacious garden they have for the children to run around and explore.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.710)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.710) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Bristol 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 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 4.817 for Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.817
  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 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 10 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.893
  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 (3)

Helen

Helen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Helen has over 24 years of experience in childcare, having qualified with an NNEB in Childcare and Education. She has had a long career with Bright Horizons, joining in 2000 as a Nursery Practitioner and becoming Nursery Manager in 2009. She is passionate about creating an environment where children can experience awe and wonder, fostering a love of learning and preparing them for lifelong education.


Working closely with her team, she motivates them to go above and beyond in their roles, ensuring the best possible start in the early education journey for every child. Additionally, she is a mother of two teenage boys who also graduated from Bright Horizons many years ago.

Danielle

Danielle

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Danielle started working for Bright Horizons in 2013 while studying for her Childcare and Education Level 3 qualification. Initially working one day a week, until she transitioned, upon completing her qualifications, to a full-time nursery nurse in the toddler room.


Having gained confidence and skills in her role, she successfully applied for senior roles leading to being appointed as the Toddler Room Leader.


Embracing Bright Horizons' culture and the Early Years practices, she is always seeking to improve and provide the children in her care with the best start to their education and love of learning.

Jess

Jess

Job Title: Third in Charge

Jess is our third in charge

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