Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool

St James Road, Southam CV47 0LY
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  • Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool, Southam
Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool has provided childcare in Southam for over 21 years and has recently been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (November 2022).

Bright Horizons received the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Gold Award in April 2016.

The team are highly qualified and the whole team is paediatric first aid trained. The nursery also has strong links with local schools.

Children aged from three months through to pre-school will find this nursery a stimulating and reassuring environment. Children are well prepared to transition to school with the unique 'Ready for School' Programme, and extracurricular activities include football coaching and music sessions.

The nursery garden has a large lawn area and vegetable garden, and is accessible from all rooms.

A nutritionally-balanced menu, using fresh ingredients, is prepared on site, catering for all dietary requirements. Drop off and picks ups are as safe as possible with the convenient nursery 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

  • Laura (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please call the nursery for fee information

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

Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (94)

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Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool has 94 reviews.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone within the nursery knows every child. I know my child is well looked after and having a great time whilst learning loads. The food is fantastic, the staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble. Both my children have been very happy here.
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Review from Abbie B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is in the pre-school room and absolutely loves going to nursery! He always talks about the staff in his room and his friends that he’s made! He’s really got more confident in himself and isn’t as shy as when he first started, the staff, all of them, have been fantastic, and we couldn’t
ask for more. He has learnt so much and always comes home with artwork that he’s done, which I absolutely love! When the nursery shut because of Covid, I was worried about him starting back again and changing rooms, but I didn’t need to be, he settled in again so well and staff introduced themselves, and always feel he’s in great hands. We are so pleased we picked Bright Horizons nursery, and hope we can get our next child in as well. Thank you so much.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby has really severe allergies, and I was quite worried about what would happen when she went to nursery, but the staff have been absolutely amazing. She has not missed out at all with the menu because of this, and they have been really thoughtful about getting her special yoghurts and things that
she can have. They haven't made it feel an inconvenience at all, and they have her special milk ready for breakfast when she arrives. The staff in the baby room are so lovely and welcoming to her. She now runs into the nursery so happy and is chatting away at the end of the day. It is so lovely to see. I have really appreciated getting the photos of what she has done that month.
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Review from Adam N (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing. We have one son at nursery there now, and our older son used to go to the nursery, he is now at school.
The ladies are amazing and work really hard to make sure everyone is cared for and everyone is happy; they go above and beyond what it’s expected of them, and the children
love them.
I couldn’t ask for a better and safer place to take my children.
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Review from Colette M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beehive Southam is a fantastic nursery; the whole team are very friendly and professional.
They have helped me guide my son to become the beautiful child he is today. I cannot thank and recommend the nursery enough.
We will miss you all.
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Review from Jane M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve used this nursery for the last five years for our two children, and are sad to be leaving now that the youngest is starting school.
It has been such a happy place for both of my children and we have always been able to confidently leave them knowing that they will have a fun-filled, educational
day. The range of activities are great and are tailored to the interests or needs of each child. The outdoor space is brilliant and used at every opportunity. Highlights of the week are definitely football and music sessions!
The staff team are united, happy and friendly, and know everybody well.
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. We used it following a personal recommendation, and now I’m so pleased to continue to recommend it to others.
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Review from Gemm B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have three children, the first of whom started at Southam Beehive in 2010. My third child finished his nursery journey on 19th July 2019. In nine years, we have enjoyed a near-perfect service from this nursery. The staff have largely remained the same during the nine years and the reassurance of leaving
my children with staff who I had come to know and trust over that period of time is something I could not place enough value on.


The staff are professional but friendly and warm. They make you feel as if each child and parent are special and take the time to make sure they are always meeting your needs. Communication is always prompt and they will go out of their way to accommodate changes in hours etc. Perhaps one of the nicest things that makes all this possible is that the staff seem genuinely happy at work and enjoy working with each other and I think everything else leads off that.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southam Bright Horizons is the most magical nursery. The activities and experiences that this nursery has provided my child in her first year have been amazing. The staff are warm, friendly and welcoming. They always have a smile on their face and nothing is ever too much trouble. My child has developed
in confidence and her language development has come on leaps and bounds. My child's key person is perfect for her and this is because the staff see who the child has a natural bond with during the first few weeks of being at nursery. That staff member then becomes the child's key person so the children make that choice.
I must say that all the staff from the Baby Room, where my child is currently based through to the Preschool have the same friendly nature about them even though they don't look after my child directly they know who we are and always say hello if they pass us. I go to work every day knowing that my child is in the best care and is having a brilliant day.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend Southam Bright Horizons, baby and preschool.


My children are always so excited to go to nursery and I am so pleased with their development.


The staff are amazing and as a whole, the nursery is so accommodating.


The food is all cooked from fresh on site and both the

kids enjoy their meals, which always smell amazing when we drop them off!


There’s so much for them to do and play with, inside and out and I cannot begin to describe the love my children have for the staff and equally the love they get back. I cannot thank the nursery enough!

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Review from Kaita S (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Southam Beehive nursery for 4 years. He started when he was 8 months old and I can honestly say I have been over the moon with the care provided by all the staff. My son has thoroughly enjoyed attending and it is clear to see that all the staff genuinely love the children they look
after. It was comforting leaving my 1st born in the hands of such wonderful people, knowing that he would be looked after as well as I would care for him. They have always been considerate of my wishes and feelings and have completed actions I have requested eg sleep routine/dietary requirements. The staff take the time to get to know the children, their likes/dislikes and encourage them to develop to their best ability, allowing them to complete activities that they enjoy whilst giving them lots of support in the things they find challenging. Not only have the staff been amazing with my son they have supported myself through difficult times and they always have an ear to listen to parents.
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Review from Jo E (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Beehive since she was a baby and I can honestly say the level of care she received in the Baby, Toddler and Pre-School rooms has been second to none. All of the nursery staff are fantastic, caring and compassionate and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
As someone who has
worked in a nursery setting, it’s rare to find somewhere where a group of ladies get on so well and I think this is testament to how well the nursery is run. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed all that the nursery has to offer and as a parent knowing my child would be looked after and loved as much as I would do myself is half the battle.
The education my daughter received whilst in the nursery has given her an amazing start and she was well prepared for starting school this year. The staff have not only been an amazing support to my daughter but are always there for the parents as well. The manager is lovely and has always been fabulous at helping me out when I’ve needed additional sessions.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Southam is a great environment for the children; a great mix of children combined with the professional caring and approachable staff in a safe, secure location allows me to feel 100% happy in leaving my child for the daycare. Added to that, she is provided with great food and at the
end of the day always has a beaming smile on her face. The activities provided on a daily basis form an amazing start to her education and social journey. I am completely confident in recommending the nursery to others.
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate the nursery highly enough! My daughter loves it here and the staff are absolutely second to none. They are caring, compassionate, highly trained and extremely trustworthy. My daughter adores them all and they have supported her learning and development over the past year in such a positive
way that I wouldn’t hesitate in wholeheartedly recommending them to anyone. Whilst she works closely with her key worker, all of the staff know her and share an interest in her well being and development which fills me with confidence when leaving her here.
The staff’s genuine care and love for the children shines through and with wonderful leadership the atmosphere and ethos of the Nursery is perfect for us. We are so happy we chose Bright Horizons Southam!
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Review from Gilly (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A lovely pre-school and nursery with dedicated, caring and professional staff. My little one was very happy at the Beehive from the baby room through to the pre-school. I would recommend it. The focus is very much on play as part of learning and there seemed to be a good range of activities for the
children throughout the year. When we needed to change hours or have some flexibility the team worked hard to accommodate our needs.
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Review from Emilie O (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would wholeheartedly recommend Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool to everyone who wants to give their child the best care and foundation for a life-long love of learning. Our daughter started in the baby room four years ago and since then she has flourished and grown in confidence,
making great friendships. Southam Beehive has cared for her at all stages, from babies to toddlers and finally to pre-school, helping her explore and develop her interests. The staff are friendly as well as professional. Our daughter has always enjoyed going in and participating in all the engaging activities ranging from science experiments, music, football, all of which maximise the spacious and well-equipped garden. She has been well prepared to make the transition to primary school in less than a month. We will be sad to say goodbye to all the staff but we are incredibly grateful to them all for the role they have played in giving our daughter an excellent foundation to build upon.
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Review from Christina M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Beehive for 3 years and we have had a wonderful experience in both toddlers and preschool. The team are very attentive to the child’s individual needs and are extremely approachable for parents.
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Review from Jodie S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Beehive, my daughter has been here since she was one. The staff are amazing. The daily routine has really helped her development. She loves to talk about her nursery. The outside area is brilliant, very sensory. I just wish the pre school funded hours were a bit more flexible, unfortunately
our daughter will be going to a different preschool as the hours offered at Beehive arent beneficial to us which is a real shame as she loves it there. Thanks to all the staff for looking after her so well.
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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Beehive. They are not just a childcare provider to us but a second family. The care my children have received and continue to receive is amazing. The home cooked food is delicious. All the team, but especially management go the extra mile in giving parents something extra with the Mother’s Day
tea. I will miss the team when it comes for the time my 3rd child leaves. Keep up the good work ladies.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my two youngest children attended this nursery. They have been very happy children at Beehive nursery and the staff have been really caring, helpful and friendly with the children and myself. I felt happy and confident in leaving my children to be cared for at Beehive nursery whilst I was at work.
Their learning journey at the nursery was good and made them ready for school. A wide variety of food menus was available throughout the year.
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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely satisfied with the fantastic care that our son receives on a daily basis. The staff are so kind and ensure we feel reassured leaving our child in their care. Great food, really organised, wide variety of activities and celebrations happening.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.984)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.984) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.984 for Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (366 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.984
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 31 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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)

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

With over 20 years’ experience in childcare, Southam Bright Horizons has been Laura’s home since 2003. She began her journey as a nursery assistant, gaining her qualifications while working at the nursery and attending college. Over the years, she progressed through roles including Room Leader and Third in Charge, becoming Deputy Manager in 2009 and Nursery Manager in 2025.


Laura leads a dedicated and experienced staff team, with over 150 years of combined expertise, all committed to giving children the very best start in their early years. Passionate about creating an inspiring environment, Laura ensures the nursery is a place where every child can learn, develop, and feel safe.

Carly

Carly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Carly has been part of the Bright Horizons Southam family since 2012, starting out as a nursery assistant and building over 13 years of experience in childcare. After completing her early years qualification, she became a Room Leader in 2021 and, more recently, Deputy Manager in 2025.


In 2024, Carly completed Nurture Approach training, which is now central to the nursery’s ethos. She is passionate about supporting every child’s wellbeing and individuality, while helping them develop mindfulness skills that will stay with them as they grow.

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