Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool

139A Barlowmoor Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DY
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  • Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool, Manchester
A welcoming and 'Outstanding' rated Ofsted nursery in Didsbury.

The Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is situated just off Barlow Moor Road and is an ideal location for parents commuting to and from Manchester. Providing quality childcare and education, supporting every child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Following a recent refurbishment, the nursery has excellent facilities and six qualified teachers working in the nursery. All age groups have access to the outdoors where the garden allows them to be outside on a daily basis. The nursery holds regular activities and events for families throughout the year, including an annual Graduation Ceremony for children leaving the nursery for ‘big School’.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (February 2017).

The team at Didsbury would love to meet you and your little one, 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

  • Angelica (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (117)

9.9

Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has 117 reviews.

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Review from Harriet K (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff - caring and thoughtful.
Learning - my daughter comes home speaking new words and counting.
Clean and modern facilities.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children here for the last five years and are always happy.
Staff are amazing, caring and supportive and we never have any issues. Very happy children and parents.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us over the years. It's wonderful to know that your children are happy and…read more
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Review from Rob N (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Thrilled at the progress the girls are making in the four months they've been here! Language skills are really coming along.
Big shout out to four members of staff, in particular, for general awesomeness.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Your 5-star review is greatly appreciated! We're delighted that your child is loving their time at our nursery.
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The baby room has been excellent at supporting my son during his settling-in period. The staff are attentive, caring and ensure that my son is happy. The activities are age-appropriate and provide my son with experiences that he won't receive at home. He loves the baby staff and I know that he is safe
and well cared for when at nursery.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that your son is settling in well and enjoying the activities.
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Review from Y O (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment my son steps into his room, he is greeted with warm smiles which makes the whole dropping-off process so much easier.
He is happy all the time, the practitioners do such a wonderful job ensuring he is happy and well taken care of.
I feel reassured that he is safe and well looked after.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that warm smiles from our team make drop-off easier for you and that your son is happy and well cared for.
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Review from Courtney D (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The settling process has been so enjoyable for both myself and my son. The staff in Baby 1 went above and beyond to make the transition very smooth. Since starting, I had loads of updates and lovely photos on the app which made me feel very reassured.
I couldn't recommend this nursery enough, I have
been so happy with all the team in the room as well as the management team who is also very supportive. My son has settled in really well and he is developing so well.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that both you and your son had an enjoyable settling process and that our Baby 1 team made the transition smooth. Thank you for your…read more
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience with Bright Horizons Didsbury. They have taken excellent care of our child, with great communication of progress and issues. The facilities are excellent with plenty of activities to keep the children entertained and engaged. We’ve sadly had to leave due to relocation
but will be moving to another nursery within the Bright Horizons family based on our experience with Didsbury.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
We're thrilled to hear about your great experience at Bright Horizons Didsbury! Thank you for your review.
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Review from Simon T (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - my almost 2-year-old has a great time for her two days a week here. All the staff are lovely and seem to genuinely care and enjoy spending time with the kids. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to Bright Horizons Didsbury from 10 months old and the staff have been fantastic from day one. The room is beautiful and I receive regular photos and updates of the ever-changing activities they participate in. I've noticed a big change in my child's development in a relatively
short time. Highly recommended.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been here for over a year and he loves it. The nursery is friendly and welcoming (especially baby 1 and baby 2). The care they give is fantastic, the setting is great with lovely outdoor space and the food they serve is excellent.
I would highly recommend the nursery. We love it so
much that my 10-week old child has been booked in for when I return to work.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, we are so pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.
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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The experience did not start well. We went to registration and were informed they only had 2 days available (Monday and Friday) and that they only were considering people for full days - no half days were offered. This seems extremely strange. Why offer half days at all, if you aren’t accepting people
who only need half days? So we had no choice but to agree. The month we had the nursery welcome walk-through (March), the next two months had 5 public holidays that all landed on Monday and Friday. Bright Horizons requires payment for all days, even days that land on public holidays and days they use for training or if your child doesn’t attend. Being that this would have been his first months, we didn’t feel it was fair to pay nearly £800/month when he only attends two days a week and because of these holidays, would miss 5 of those days. Do you think it is fair? No exceptions! So we decided to start in June.
During the short one month there my son was bitten 3 times. We don’t recommend.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to share feedback on your experience, we are sorry to read about your experience and we will connect with the nursery team to review. We would welcome the opportunity to…read more
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Review from Heather W (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Bright Horizons when he was nearly two years old. I was worried that he might not settle quickly given that he was a bit older, but the staff were so kind with him and he settled in very quickly. He has allergies so I worried about his food choices, but the staff have been careful
and considerate at every step. He eats a really wide variety of food and the chef makes him special dishes that are dairy-free. They even have his oat milk ready for him each morning, so he can have cereal with the other children. He loves going into nursery every day and he always talks about the staff in his room. He was even asking for his room leader when he was on holiday! I am so glad I picked Bright Horizons for him They really are a brilliant nursery.
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Review from Adeline C (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff. Transitions between rooms are well managed. The app is really useful to keep an eye on the little one during the day. Our little one is always happy to go in the morning and happy when we pick her up.
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Review from Jeni I (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Bright Horizons when he was 2.5 years old. I was concerned that being a late starter at nursery (and an only child), would have a negative impact on his personal and social skills, but the nursery and staff have been wonderful at helping him to settle in and flourish. The staff are
warm and caring and are supportive of all the children and any concerns the parents may have. I love that they have some outdoor space to run around in and the app is great for keeping parents and guardians updated with their child’s activities and schedule. It’s a great nursery and we’re hoping to increase our son’s number of days there, in the near future.
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending for over a year now, starting in Baby Two and now in Toddler One. All the staff from his key worker to the nursery manager are invested in him and his journey. Every child is different and they treat each child as an individual and invest in their development. They work with
us, as his parents, on areas of further development and encouragement. My son's time so far at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has been full of fun and laughs. Seeing his face light up each morning and run into his room to meet his friends is heart warming and we know we’ve made the right decision choosing Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool.
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Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children love attending Bright Horizons. All the staff know all the kids and they are kind, caring and I feel confident knowing they will come home happy every day. They think of all sorts of interesting activities for the children to take part in. We have loads of confidence in the management,
particularly the manager, who is amazing. They are super flexible and we’ve always been able to pick up an extra day if we need one on top of our regular pattern. They have a great app, where they share pictures and updates about the kids learning too. The children spend lots of time outside in their garden and they’ve recently planted flowers in wellies. If there’s one thing I’d make even better about the nursery it would be to make the outdoor space a bit less astroturf and a bit more mud-filled, but it’s a very minor complaint and I’d recommend it to anyone.
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Review from S F (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the nursery and is currently in the Toddler 2 room. He is very happy and I am happy with the care and education he receives. His key person is a qualified teacher, so I am assured he is learning lots in preparation for preschool. He has made lots of friends and I get regular updates on
the family app.
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Bright Horizons from age 1 through to pre-school. She has always been happy there making friends and loving the staff and all the activities. She came on so much at the pre-school even came home speaking Spanish. The food has always been excellent and my daughter eats a wide variety
of food. My son will be starting in February, I wouldn’t dream of sending him anywhere else.
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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Didsbury for almost a year. In that time she has settled in well, made lots of friends and really enjoys her days at Nursery. The staff are kind, patient and attentive. I would highly recommend this Nursery.
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Review from David E (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be happier with Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery. My three-year-old was in one of the toddler rooms and is now in pre-school, and my baby is due to start soon. Quite aside from the high standard of the building and facilities (especially the outside space), Bright Horizons Didsbury is
noteworthy for its exceptional staff and management. Having experienced two other nurseries, I can safely say that this one stands out not only in terms of the levels of care provided but also the levels of professionalism. My child is thriving and happy in this environment, and I never have concerns about leaving him. It's worth noting that all staff that I have encountered across both rooms are excellent. The standard of learning and development is exceptional, and it is a real bonus to have a toddler who can now speak better Spanish than me. Communications are first rate and management are incredibly responsive. There are, of course, cheaper nurseries but Bright Horizons Didsbury is worth every penny and then some.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Didsbury 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.902 for Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (314 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.902
  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 Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 29 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 29 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)

Angelica

Angelica

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Angelica has worked in childcare for over nine years, with eight of those years spent at Bright Horizons. She is qualified with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies, a BA (Hons) in Early Years Leadership and Management, and is currently completing her dissertation for an MBA in Business Administration (Human Resources). Angelica loves working in the childcare sector and is committed to providing the best start in life for all children in their care. Providing high-quality care and education is her number one priority.


Originally from Venezuela, Angelica has been living in the UK for 11 years. She is married and has three beautiful children. Much of her weekends are filled with the children's clubs, walks, and family meals.

Ada

Ada

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Ada graduated from university in 2019 with a degree in Business and Management, and since then, she has been working in childcare—a field she has always been passionate about.


She finds great joy in watching children grow and develop, which led her to join Bright Horizons in 2022. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work in several of their nurseries, each offering unique experiences that have helped her develop new skills.


Ada holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare, as well as a Level 3 Early Years SENCO qualification, and she has recently begun pursuing a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is deeply committed to providing children with high-quality education and diverse opportunities every day.

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