Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool

11 Archer Drive, Millhouses, Sheffield S8 0LB
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  • Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool, Sheffield
Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose-built facility that offers a stimulating atmosphere for children aged three months to five years.

In the bright and nurturing setting, the team focuses on providing children aged 3 months to 5 years with the very best care and education, understanding that these early years are crucial for building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and growth. The team takes great joy in helping children grow into independent and confident individuals, while also delivering an outstanding service to families.

Across the age-focused rooms, the team offers an exceptional start to schooling life through the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by the nursery's own Early Years specialists.

The children are helped with their transition to school with Bright Horizon's unique 'Ready for School' enhancement. This sees the children take part in the 'Growing Readers', 'Growing Writers' and 'Growing Mathematicians' programmes, to ensure that when the children graduate from preschool they are more than ready for big school.

The nursery also offers Settling in Sessions tailored to suit you and your family. Please ask the nursery manager for more information.

Healthy meals and snacks are sourced from well-planned menus that offer a variety of tastes and flavours and are prepared on-site by the talented nursery chef.

Book your tour today to visit the nursery and discover what it has to offer, the team can’t wait to meet you.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 34

Total Places for Children

  • 84

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

Parking

  • Large car park available in front of the nursery.

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (98)

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Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool has 98 reviews.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in the baby's room for nearly a year and is due to transition to toddlers shortly. The staff are kind, caring and supportive. The range of activities are excellent and has really developed my child's physical abilities and speech. We're vegetarian and her dietary requirements are
fully catered for. Highly recommend.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from K X (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been in the baby group for more than a year. All staff are amazing, caring and supportive. The activities they do have helped him develop his vocabulary and confidence. I would really recommend this place.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Review from Ruth A (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter's key worker is wonderful! She's very on the ball, understanding, kind, conscientious and communicative. We are so happy with her and reassured that my daughter is happy and enjoying her time at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff have welcomed us and looked after our daughter so well. The facilities are always lovely and clean. We always get lots of lovely updates on what our daughter is doing whilst at nursery. The staff are top-notch!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids have attended Bright Horizons and they absolutely love it there. The key workers in each room go above and beyond for all children. They have so many activities to play with and the main attraction for me was the large outdoor space and how they have freedom to go outside all the time.
My only issue comes to holidays and time off for children. All children and adults need holidays and when you still have to pay for the days at nursery, it becomes very expensive to go on holiday.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, I'm thrilled to hear that both of your children love their time at Bright Horizons – it's wonderful that they enjoy the many activities and the large outdoor space.
I understand your concern…read more
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have been at this nursery, one is now at school but I still have one in the baby room. I cannot fault the staff, so friendly and caring. I have loved watching both my boys develop and come on leaps and bounds at the nursery. The menu is varied and has good healthy food, they never seem
to run out of activities to do - the way my son's face lights up as he gets to nursery says a lot.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff that look after my daughter are compassionate and caring. You can see the joy my daughter has when she goes to nursery and you can see how all the staff get to know each child. The progress my child has made since attending nursery in terms of confidence and being more social has really shown
through.
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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves coming to nursery, she smiles as soon as we arrive and gets so excited and has come along so well since attending here, all the staff are brilliant and really do care about each child.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful to hear that your daughter is thriving in our nursery.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy with the choice I have made to bring my son to this nursery, they have got a lot of experience, are very kind, very helpful. We started in the toddler room 2 years ago and we are in preschool now which is still amazing, I leave my son there as I know he is in good hands and well looked
after! Thank you Bright Horizons, all the brilliant staff and the exceptional manager!
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear your little one is thriving at our nursery.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Bright Horizons for 18 months (six months to two years old) and has loved every second! We're moving away from the area so unfortunately having to pull her out.
She has made so many friends and we can't compliment the staff enough. They've supported her and us through this
stage of her development, kept constant communication and updates of her progress. I fully believe that she's made incredible progress simply due to the quality of care and attention she's received from this nursery! Thanks everyone!
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a child in the baby room and in the pre-school room and have been nothing but impressed by both. We relocated to Sheffield recently, so the prospect of nursery settling for both children, was causing me a lot of anxiety, but it needn’t have. All the staff are so professional, approachable and
hardworking and my children are very happy. Highly recommend!
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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A supportive and nurturing nursery with a wealth of knowledge and experience. The staff are approachable with regular communication via a number of channels. The Manager and staff are committed to working together with parents and supporting in the development of the children.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Millhouses is a brilliant nursery. The staff are excellent, they have a great rapport with both my children. The days are filled with an excellent variety of activities appropriate to the age and development of the child. Every child has a key person and co-key person who is your
main point of contact and understands and can relay to parents what specifically they are working on with your child. I think this is great for all ages, especially at preschool and Bright Horizons do it very well. The building itself is bright and airy and has a lovely feel to it. The nursery has thorough policies and procedures in place so I'm 100% confident my children are safe whilst they are there. The food is excellent, healthy and tasty. They have dealt with Covid-19 restrictions very well and do their best to keep parents informed through these ever-changing times! The nursery is already very good and I think they're always looking at ways to improve. I highly recommend it.
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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really lovely nursery, all the staff are very competent and friendly. There are so many varied activities to help with their development. My daughter loves it and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!
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Review from Imogen R (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl joined the nursery mid lockdown, I was a little apprehensive at first because of coronavirus, but the staff put my mind at ease explaining the cleaning routine of the baby room. We go for 2 half days a week and she loves it, I especially like that when our little girl goes she has the
same key workers every time which is a really nice for her to see someone she recognises. At the end of every afternoon, we get a little report of what she has eaten, if she has napped and if she has had a nappy change. I personally love this.
At first, I honestly thought it was a little expensive for the service you are receiving, it’s not too bad.
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Review from Éva B (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a great nursery! After my kids went through two other nurseries and I was never especially happy with them, I can honestly say I have never had an issue or a niggle in the last year and a half my son has attended. The staff are always smiling and welcoming and give great feedback and detail
about my son’s day. He loves all the activities on offer and the planned activities are obviously carefully thought through and linked to the children’s interests. My son adores his key worker and the other staff and has been happy to go in every single time, and he runs out full of enthusiasm at pick up. They have dealt amazingly with all the Covid craziness and I feel completely comfortable sending my son. I would highly recommend this nursery, especially if you have very high expectations (like me!). They go the extra mile to develop relationships and communicate well with their children’s families. Thank you Bright Horizons Millhouses!
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Review from Joanne O (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Was easily our first choice nursery and we certainly haven’t been disappointed since. My little boy loves it there and the staff are absolutely fantastic. Great handling of the COVID-19 situation also.
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Review from Vasyl K (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice nursery. My son did not want to go the first month but all the nursery staff did everything, and particular thanks go to one member of staff, so now he loves to go there! We are very happy now. He goes there only 2 days per week and we would like to have more days as he really enjoys it. So
thank you.
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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely setting. Staff worked hard to settle our boy aged 18 months despite the restrictions and he has come on really well. Communication at handovers is good and it definitely feels like he is cared for. The room is really good with lots of activities and free-flowing access to outside. All
the children are engaged and happy when I drop him off and collect, which is a bit later and earlier than most so I can see the other children in the setting.
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Review from Heather (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are well trained and give excellent care. I've always felt my son was in very safe hands and his learning has been encouraged. He's made strong relationships with peers and staff. He and I will be sad when it's time to move on.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.721)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.721) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Millhouses 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 4.764 for Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (56 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.764
  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 3.957 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.357
  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)

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Jo

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

Jo has been with Millhouses Nursery since it opened in 2003. With over two decades of experience in early years education, she understands how vital these formative years are in laying the foundation for a child’s future.


Jo is passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with families, working closely with parents to understand each child’s individual needs and to create a seamless connection between home and nursery life. She is committed to supporting both children and their families through every stage of the early years journey, while also contributing to the continuous growth and development of the nursery team.

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Michelle

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Michelle is the Deputy Manager at Millhouses. Her professional journey began in the NHS, where she worked as a nurse for several years before choosing to pursue a career in teaching when her children were young, a decision that has brought her great joy and fulfilment.


Since joining Millhouses, Michelle has enjoyed spending time in each room, getting to know the babies, toddlers, and preschool children. She already feels at home and is looking forward to building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Creating a nurturing and collaborative environment is something Michelle values deeply, and she is excited to be part of a team that shares this vision.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Sheffield?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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