her key person made me feel comfortable and was encouraging me to contribute to her learning storyChristopher T(Father of Child)
What a team!S A(Father of Child)
I have nothing but good things to say about Barford nursery!Katie W(Mother of Child)
her key person made me feel comfortable and was encouraging me to contribute to her learning storyChristopher T(Father of Child)
What a team!S A(Father of Child)
I have nothing but good things to say about Barford nursery!Katie W(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool in Barford provides high-quality childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The nursery itself is in an old Victorian school building which has been lovingly refurbished. It is light and spacious, providing a warm, welcoming environment for babies and children. The children have access to the fully enclosed nursery gardens and playground where they are able to safely extend their...
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool in Barford provides high-quality childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The nursery itself is in an old Victorian school building which has been lovingly refurbished. It is light and spacious, providing a warm, welcoming environment for babies and children. The children have access to the fully enclosed nursery gardens and playground where they are able to safely extend their play and learning.
Babies and toddlers are provided with what they need: a safe world, rich with opportunities to actively explore, with books, songs, and a lot of listening and responding to their vocalizations and words.
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.
The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in January 2018.
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Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.668) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool has 54 reviews.
It took my daughter a little while to settle in, but the staff were so patient and supportive throughout the process. They're always so welcoming in the mornings, which makes drop-offs a little easier. She's now really happy going to nursery, has made lovely little friends. There's always such a...
It took my daughter a little while to settle in, but the staff were so patient and supportive throughout the process. They're always so welcoming in the mornings, which makes drop-offs a little easier. She's now really happy going to nursery, has made lovely little friends. There's always such a nice, positive vibe in the baby room. You can tell the staff enjoys what they do!
The app they use is really helpful for keeping track of her day, and I love seeing the photos and updates at the end of the day. Overall we're happy and grateful for the care and attention she receives.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled and that you feel supported and reassured. It's lovely to know she's thriving and enjoying her time in the baby room!
Nothing but good things to say about Barford Nursery. The staff have been great in supporting my daughter to settle and reassuring us as first time parents. They are really focused on engaging the children in great creative learning activities and giving regular development updates on our daughter...
Nothing but good things to say about Barford Nursery. The staff have been great in supporting my daughter to settle and reassuring us as first time parents. They are really focused on engaging the children in great creative learning activities and giving regular development updates on our daughter which are lovely to read. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone considering enrolling their child.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased your daughter has settled so well and that you feel supported as first-time parents. The team will really appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you for your recommendation.
Our daughter currently attends Barford Bright Horizons but, prior to this, our son also attended until he started school last September. We love the nursery and preschool and feel they prepared our son amazingly well for school and the development we have seen in our daughter since she started in...
Our daughter currently attends Barford Bright Horizons but, prior to this, our son also attended until he started school last September. We love the nursery and preschool and feel they prepared our son amazingly well for school and the development we have seen in our daughter since she started in May has also been lovely. I would highly recommend this setting to anyone considering it for their child. It's clear that the welfare of the children are at the centre of what the nursery does and we feel totally at ease leaving them in the care of the team there.
We're delighted to hear your kind words. It's wonderful to know your family has had such a positive experience at Bright Horizons Barford - thank you for your recommendation.
Our son has thrived at nursery, his confidence in the last few months alone has grown so much. The staff are all attentive and friendly, and show a real interest in all the children. We receive daily updates including photos on what they have done, eaten, slept etc which is lovely to see so we can...
Our son has thrived at nursery, his confidence in the last few months alone has grown so much. The staff are all attentive and friendly, and show a real interest in all the children. We receive daily updates including photos on what they have done, eaten, slept etc which is lovely to see so we can talk about their day in detail once we get home. The team are always happy to help with any query and communication through the app is great. We would highly recommend this nursery.
We're delighted to hear your wonderful review. It's lovely to know your child is thriving and that you feel so supported and informed. Thank you for your recommendation.
We love Barford Bright Horizons, the staff are so warm and friendly and all our children have loved every day there, they communicate with us regularly and work together with us to make sure our girls are as happy as can be. Our children learn so much on their days there and always come home happy...
We love Barford Bright Horizons, the staff are so warm and friendly and all our children have loved every day there, they communicate with us regularly and work together with us to make sure our girls are as happy as can be. Our children learn so much on their days there and always come home happy with so much to say ! I comment recommend a better place in the area.
We're delighted to hear your feedback. It's wonderful to know your family feels so supported and that your children enjoy their days with us at Bright Horizons Barford.
We have used Barford Nursery for a number of years with my son currently attending.
We have always been really happy with the care provided to our children. The communication with staff is always good and there is a wide variety of activities for the children to do which really supports their...
We have used Barford Nursery for a number of years with my son currently attending.
We have always been really happy with the care provided to our children. The communication with staff is always good and there is a wide variety of activities for the children to do which really supports their development.
We've recommended the nursery to both family and friends.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!
My children absolutely love this nursery and the staff and I have no hesitation in...
My children absolutely love this nursery and the staff and I have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad your children love nursery and that you appreciate our caring team and updates. Thank you for your recommendation.
She goes in happy in the morning now and I am so glad to see that she is happy and cared for. She also has an amazing...
I have definitely noticed how her confidence has grown in the last months and I am so glad to have chosen Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool for her. Strongly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your little one has settled in so well and enjoys her time with us. It's wonderful to see her growing in confidence and engaging in fun activities. Thank you for your recommendation.
The staff are focused on her development and communication with the parents is amazing. I cannot recommend it more highly.
The staff are focused on her development and communication with the parents is amazing. I cannot recommend it more highly.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter loves the nursery, has made many friends and enjoys her time with us. We truly value your high recommendation!
Our little boy has just started at Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool and we are delighted with how well he has settled. The staff are all friendly and very welcoming. We are always welcomed into the nursery and get to speak to the staff directly who have been with him all day. The...
Our little boy has just started at Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool and we are delighted with how well he has settled. The staff are all friendly and very welcoming. We are always welcomed into the nursery and get to speak to the staff directly who have been with him all day. The app is great! We get all the information we need throughout the day and we enjoy looking at the photos too. Thank you for making the transition from being at home to starting nursery so seamless.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your son has settled in well at Bright Horizons Barford. It's wonderful to know you feel welcomed and appreciate the communication with our staff. Thank you for your kind words and we're delighted to have made the transition seamless for your family!
We love the nursery, both my nearly 3-year-old and 1-year-old feel very at home there and have built some wonderful relationships with the staff and my eldest daughter and the children too. We get daily updates about what the girls have been doing/learning and any advice to help us support at home....
We love the nursery, both my nearly 3-year-old and 1-year-old feel very at home there and have built some wonderful relationships with the staff and my eldest daughter and the children too. We get daily updates about what the girls have been doing/learning and any advice to help us support at home. I was very much supported through potty training with my eldest daughter and communication is fantastic. Enjoy hearing the progress reports too! It's a pleasure sending our children there and we feel like we have given the girls a wonderful start to their education journey.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so glad to hear that both of your daughters feel at home at the nursery and have built great relationships with our staff and other children.
My daughter started nursery in June and she has settled in so well. After her room leader changed she has been exploring more, interacting and coming home learning so many skills I would not expect from a 13-month-old. Everyone who works there knows her by name and makes me feel like she part of...
She does fun activities every day and I love the daily updates.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is thriving in her new environment. We appreciate your kind words about our team.
I have nothing but good things to say about Barford nursery! From the moment my daughter started at the age of 8 months old, she has been made to feel part of the Barford family. It makes it so much easier for me to drop her off every day knowing she is happy, safe and well looked after. The range...
I have nothing but good things to say about Barford nursery! From the moment my daughter started at the age of 8 months old, she has been made to feel part of the Barford family. It makes it so much easier for me to drop her off every day knowing she is happy, safe and well looked after. The range of activities on offer to the babies is incredible. I take my hat off to the staff for coming up with such a range of activities for children so young. The communication is great from management and key workers, the app is updated regularly throughout the day, so I always know what my daughter has been getting up to. I cannot rate Barford highly enough.
What a team! I have two kids at Barford, Bright Horizons, one in preschool and another in babies. Most importantly, they both love it. Every day the kids get to participate in a great variety of activities, both creative, self-led and structured teacher-led, things I couldn't imagine doing at home....
What a team! I have two kids at Barford, Bright Horizons, one in preschool and another in babies. Most importantly, they both love it. Every day the kids get to participate in a great variety of activities, both creative, self-led and structured teacher-led, things I couldn't imagine doing at home. I really think in comparison to other nurseries, my kids are getting a real head start by attending. The staff are all very professional ( and fun ) and I have full confidence my kids are in good hands when I drop them off. My son has allergies and their systems and menu cater for his needs perfectly. My (fussy eater) daughter gets on well too and always comes home with a full tummy. 10/10!
I have had three children who have attended Bright Horizons Nursery over the past seven years. They are a kind, caring and professional team, offering a fantastic childcare service. My children enjoy the interactive, varied activities they put on for them and are eager to go to nursery each day.
I have had three children who have attended Bright Horizons Nursery over the past seven years. They are a kind, caring and professional team, offering a fantastic childcare service. My children enjoy the interactive, varied activities they put on for them and are eager to go to nursery each day.
My daughter has settled in so well after initially being quite shy, she has made friends and loves all the amazing activities she gets to do. The addition since my son was there, is of the nursery app, which is excellent and gives me so much information about the day.
My daughter has settled in so well after initially being quite shy, she has made friends and loves all the amazing activities she gets to do. The addition since my son was there, is of the nursery app, which is excellent and gives me so much information about the day.
The nursery has a real family-friendly feel, mixed with that a sound corporate backline behind it which as a parent makes me confident my child is having a great start in life. The staff are great and have done extremely well to continue running the nursery even with all wider external challenges...
The nursery has a real family-friendly feel, mixed with that a sound corporate backline behind it which as a parent makes me confident my child is having a great start in life. The staff are great and have done extremely well to continue running the nursery even with all wider external challenges going on. Our son is obviously having a great time and is being fed good quality meals. Little touches like all the staff knowing his name make it extra special. Would highly recommend this nursery and we will be sending our daughter there next year.
Fabulous staff and a very friendly nursery that listens to us and proactively works with us to give us the best development experience for our children. We love the size of this nursery, not too big and not too small. Dedicated staff that really seem to care and have a good focus on cleanliness and...
Fabulous staff and a very friendly nursery that listens to us and proactively works with us to give us the best development experience for our children. We love the size of this nursery, not too big and not too small. Dedicated staff that really seem to care and have a good focus on cleanliness and health and safety.
In general, she enjoys attending...
In general, she enjoys attending the nursery, has a good relationship with her key worker and has made a lot of friends there.
All the staff are amazing and always there for advice or to listen to questions or concerns.
All the staff are amazing and always there for advice or to listen to questions or concerns.
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I have been the nursery manager at Barford Beehive since November 2001. Before I joined the team I was living and working in Oslo, Norway. I did my...
I have been the nursery manager at Barford Beehive since November 2001. Before I joined the team I was living and working in Oslo, Norway. I did my level 6 Montessori Diploma whilst working in the Montessori Institute in Oslo, where the children ranged from 2 years to 16 years. I have been in childcare for over 26 years. I am very passionate about providing an enabling environment for all children where they can develop in a safe and secure setting.
The team at Barford can all see the benefits and enjoyment that children get from playing outside. The whole team are extremely committed to ensuring that the company vision of Keeping Everyone Safe is evident within our culture of behavioural safety at Barford Beehive.
Hi my name is Lucy and I am the Deputy Manager of Bright Horizons Barford.
I have worked in childcare for the past nine years after achieving my...
Hi my name is Lucy and I am the Deputy Manager of Bright Horizons Barford.
I have worked in childcare for the past nine years after achieving my level 3 national diploma in children’s care learning and development when I was 18.
Having worked for Bright Horizons for a few years I was given the opportunity to move to Barford and become the deputy manager in 2021. Previous to this role I spent most of my career as a room leader enhancing my knowledge across all age ranges from 0-5 years.
I am enthusiastic about creating a safe and secure environment that enables children to learn through play, providing them with opportunities to explore a wide range of experiences to support the development of each individual child.
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.
Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 45 Children.
2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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