Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool

463 Stretford Road, Manchester M16 9AB
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9.9 110 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool, Manchester
AN OUTSTANDING, DIVERSE NURSERY IN TRAFFORD

You and your child will love this outstanding nursery in Trafford, specifically designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.
Set in a vibrant borough of Manchester, the nursery boasts a large garden with plenty of themed spaces for children to improve their motor skills and expand their curiosity. Particular favourites include the mud kitchen, the maths and literacy shed and the sandpit. Each age group also has freeflow access to their own outdoor decking space, encouraging independent exploration.
They give preschoolers extra support and enrichment in subjects such as mathematics, art, reading and writing through an enriching Ready for School programme. This gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Trafford nursery is a culturally diverse setting with staff who speak a variety of home languages alongside English.
Children enjoy learning about the wider world and the traditions and cultures of their friends. They work closely with Trafford SENAS to foster a spirit of inclusion for all children, and hold a Trafford ‘Giving Voice’ award for their work in speech and language.
Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is easily accessible from local bus routes. They have an onsite car park and buggy storage area to aid with drop-off and pick-up times.
The commitment to extraordinary childcare has been recognised locally, with parents giving them a 5/5 star rating on Google reviews.
They would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit today and they will show you all 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

  • Laura (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 43

Total Places for Children

  • 70

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 & New Year

Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (110)

9.9

Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool has 110 reviews.

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Review from Georgina Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has spent a very happy 18 months at the nursery. The staff are brilliant and she’s so excited to tell me about all the activities every day.
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Review from Jessica G (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started this nursery after transferring from another Bright Horizons. I cannot thank the team enough for their support during this difficult time.


They have supported us all through our anxiety of relocating and have made what should be a difficult time an enjoyable transition.

My son is very happy in his new preschool! He now takes part in a complimentary stretch and grow session that he tells be about at home time, his favourite part has been visiting the local library. The garden at Trafford allows him to explore and develop his imagination, he spends a lot of time in the mud kitchen and also tells me about the 'special dinosaur den'.
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Review from Tanaka A (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mom, finding a good nursery for my little one was one of the hardest things to do! We visited the Trafford branch and instantly fell in love. My little one was so comfortable to be without me and just seemed to settle so well.


They took a scary moment for me, especially with going

back to work full time and turned it into such a pleasant experience and I am so grateful to them!


My girl has been developing so well since joining and she now waves goodbye and has no tears when I drop her off. She’s only 11 months old. She loves her key person and all the ladies that work in the baby room. Dropping her off and picking her up is such a pleasant time now.


Thank you, everyone, for being so welcoming, patient and understanding. Especially with my 100's of calls in the first few weeks of leaving her. And how the nursery manager is able to remember all the kids' names amazes me to this day!


I would highly recommend this nursery! There are really lovely people working there.

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Review from Kaitlin D (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been in the baby and toddler rooms and both have been excellent. The staff all seem to really care and constantly come up with new activities and things for the kids. We like the fact that the kids can be in and out of the garden. There is really not much I can fault them for - they've made
it as easy and reassuring as it could have been to leave our son there every day!
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Trafford is a brilliant nursery. My son has been there for 3 years and loves it. The staff are all lovely and very caring. There is a great outdoor space for the kids to use and they are out in all weather which is great. The food is excellent too and varied. The preschool programme
has really prepared my son for school and he has developed so well whilst attending the nursery. I would definitely recommend.
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Review from Jocelyn A (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It was lovely being able to play with my daughter and seeing what she enjoys at the nursery.
Good being able to see her interactive with her friends and taking part in all the activities she enjoys.
Being a working mum doesn't give me the opportunity to experience days like this so thoroughly enjoyed
it.
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Review from Liliana M (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far I am happy with the service.
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Review from Angelique H (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since having all three managers this new year, you can see Bright Horizons is changing eg staff are happy, all working together as a team, they always have a smile when dropping off my son.
There is always something happening like activities/ events/celebrations.
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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and the workers are all very good.
The amount they do and teach the children is great.
The new manager is very different to the old and is taking some getting used to but seems to have her heart in the right place.
My son loves it here.
He has come on a lot in his development and his
key worker is amazing.
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Review from Martha S (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enjoyed today's activities section where I played with my child and other children.
And also to see my child interacting well with staff and children.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Each member of staff was extremely helpful towards my children at nursery. All had a nurturing personality which made me feel at ease about leaving my children here for childminding. My boys transferred into confident and independent individuals by the end of the year as they were taught all the skills
by the talented staff. The nursery setting itself is very clean, bright and has an open effect. The playground is spacious and entertaining for children as there are lots of activity areas.
My twin boys loved snack time at nursery and would not go home until they had their bananas at 5.45pm. The staff helped with independent eating and toilet training and were very successful at these tasks.
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Review from Kele P (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery.
I'm so happy with all the staff members. Fantastic learning and developing.
Highly recommend.
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Review from Erica L (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are friendly and kind. Even though our son only attends a couple of days a week every member of staff has taken the time to get to know him. There is clearly good leadership with managers being present and involved. The rooms are clean, the food good and there is a wide range of activities
to keep our very busy son entertained. I feel he has learnt so much already and his social skills have benefitted from attending this multicultural and diverse nursery. We are very happy we chose this nursery.
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Review from Alicja R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with lovely staff. Unfortunately, we're moving from Manchester. Everyone was very supportive and lovely during this difficult period of time for every mother (5 months) of coming back to work. My boy loved the food, playing with the toys and dancing time. The manager and staff members
always greet us with a smile.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery. Natural, fun and caring staff, great garden area, great facilities, easy parking or buggy parking for drop off. Reasonable value compared to others. Open 8-6 with full or half days available. 2 levels of room with kids moving up about 2.5 years old. Learning logs give lots of
information and there are routine chances to see it or talk to staff. We chose it for two key reasons. It's a clean, modern facility that feels bright and airy and all in proportion rather than some of the nurseries in adapted houses. We found you either like one type or the other. The very best thing about the nursery though is its cultural diversity which really reflects the city we live in.
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Review from Peter M (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our third child is now in his last year at this nursery, and we have used it continuously since 2009. All three have had a really brilliant time with staff who are more than capable. Turnover of key staff has been very low in the eight years - one lovely lady has cared for all three over this time
and our two youngest have both had the same brilliant guy for their preschool years.


A deciding factor in choosing this nursery was that the building is 'purpose-built' with loads of natural light and outdoor space (crucially for an urban nursery, the outdoor space is shielded from the worst road traffic fumes and noise by the building itself). The kids have loads of access to the outdoor space and can run around to their heart's content.


I'd have to recommend it to anyone.

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Review from Susan G (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is wonderful. I feel extremely grateful that I decided to send my son here - I feel safe leaving him and feel that he has developed so much since starting in April. His original settling in period was difficult as he had only ever known myself and his dad - but the team at Bright Horizons
were super supportive and helped me through the transition as much as him. He now loves coming to nursery, loves seeing his friends there and loves everyone who works in his room. He is a more confident child since attending. I also really like the way I can call or email at any time throughout the day and the nursery comes straight back to me. I also feel that the activities he does are really varied and that they are helping him to develop even further. They are a really friendly team and I feel confident trusting them with my most valuable thing in the world!
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Review from Jayde H (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery provide great care for my child and is supported well with great learning opportunities. She enjoys her time there and is excelling in her learning. Great variety of meals catering to my child requirements.
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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the nursery and by far the best I have used so far. They have great facilities and all the staff are great too. My child has come on a lot since starting here and he loves it too which is the main thing. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Katherine B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest has attended Bright Horizons since she was one - she's now about to leave for primary school. We couldn't have been happier with the nursery! Lovely clean, bright, fun and an educational environment. Good food prepared on the premises (she's loved helping serve now that she's one of the
Big Ones!). She has bonded well with each key worker and we feel she's been well-supported, has learnt a lot and made some good friends. Management is easy to talk to and very responsive to queries and suggestions. No concerns at all, would (and have!) recommended to others wholeheartedly. Thank you Bright Horizons Trafford, we'll really miss you when she goes to school!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Trafford 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.866 for Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.866
  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 Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 20 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 20 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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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (3)

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Laura holds a Level 6 qualification in Childhood Studies and a master’s degree in Psychology, reflecting her deep passion for education and child development. With over 24 years of experience in childcare, she has not only gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise but has also developed a warm and nurturing approach to supporting children and their families.


Recently, Laura joined Trafford Nursery, where she is excited to share her extensive experience and bring fresh ideas to the team. She is committed to creating a loving and supportive environment where children can thrive and parents feel confident and reassured. Laura believes in fostering strong relationships with families and understands the importance of working in partnership to ensure every child reaches their full potential.


Outside of work, Laura cherishes quality time with her husband and family, who are her greatest source of joy. She also finds inspiration in reading, which helps her continue learning and growing, both personally and professionally.

Liv

Liv

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Livv has worked for Bright Horizons for just over nine years. After gaining valuable experience, she moved to a different nursery to take on the role of Deputy Manager. She is now very excited to return to Trafford to cover Karima's maternity leave.


Livv began her journey at Bright Horizons as an Unqualified Nursery Nurse. She went on to complete her Level 3 Childcare Diploma, which enabled her to progress into the roles of Room Leader and subsequently Third in Charge. In addition, she has achieved a foundation degree in Childhood Studies.


She has a passion for supporting children as they grow and develop, taking great joy in helping them reach their milestones. Livv is dedicated to making each child's nursery experience as enjoyable and enriching as possible.

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Third in Charge

Chloe has been working in early years since leaving high school and has been part of the Bright Horizons family for a total of five years. She began her journey as an apprentice, progressing to Room Leader and is now proud to be the Third in Charge at Trafford.


She is a Level 4 qualified practitioner and also holds additional qualifications in supporting children with SEND and safeguarding. During her role as Baby Room Leader, she has had the opportunity to extend her knowledge through various training courses. She is Trafford's ‘Communication Champion’ and ‘Nurture Approach Champion.’ She is passionate about providing a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive.


Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She also has a passion for cooking and baking and enjoys trying out new recipes to share with her loved ones.

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