Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery and Preschool

All staff are really welcoming and make an effort to get to know you and your child. They have made extra effort with my son who has some difficulties with his speech giving him the support and help he needs, meaning he loves nursery and can not wait to come and play with his friends and all the amazing activities.

My daughter attends the preschool at Millhouses, she loves going to nursery, has made new friends and brings new exciting things for us to do together at home often. She is always happy on arrival and doesn’t stop telling me about all the fun she’s had all day on the way home. The preschool rooms are set out lovely and all the staff are welcoming and extremely knowledgeable! She has healthy meals throughout the day which meet her nutritional needs to help her grow and develop!

All the staff are really friendly and helpful.

Nursery manager, however, has an unfortunate manner but this would be my only criticism.

Seven years ago when I was on maternity leave with my first child, I looked around between 10-15 nurseries in the local area. This was the best by far. My third and final baby is still attending preschool here. It's fantastic! Everything from the staff, excellent home cooked meals, love, care, curriculum and activities and good parent/nursery communication. Highly recommended, would do it all again!

My daughter attended Bright Horizons Millhouses for 3 years and loved every minute of it and my son (2.5 years old) has been there since he was 10 months old. The staff are very attentive, making him welcome when he arrives and giving me a rundown of the day (activities, food, sleeps, nappy changes) when I pick him up. There are always a range of activities (tomorrow is an outer space theme, which was being set up in advance when I arrived at the end of the day today) and the outdoor play area is well used. The variety of food served puts my cooking to shame; my son can be particular with his tastes at home but he is happy to try everything at nursery. There is also a clear plan for the development of each child, with occasional parents evenings which highlight the attention each child gets.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to another parent!

We moved to Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery recently and have been overwhelmed by the care and attention the staff have paid to my son and our families needs.

While he struggled with the transition at first, he now loves nursery. He settled after his key worker came in early to receive him into nursery and he has not looked back since.

They have recognised him as an individual, with his own interests and personality. Getting to know him they helped him explore other creative areas which have helped to widen his play skills.

He comes home dirty and tired as a child should from enjoying their day of creative exploration. He is excited to go to nursery and regularly talks about his key worker.

I love that there are different activities set up waiting for the children in the morning. The staff are always welcoming and professional.

Thank you

Our grandchild has been so happy at nursery, learning valuable life skills etc on the way. The staff are excellent. When deciding on the nursery to send her, Bright Horizons was head and shoulders above the rest.

This nursery continues to exceed my expectations. We are about to enter pre-school, the last phase of our journey. I feel like I know most of the staff now & feel like they are part of my family. I already feel sad about the prospect of leaving nursery and sad that a lot of my child's friends are already leaving. I can't praise the staff enough for their hard work and dedication in what I know is a tough job. Keep up the good work!

I currently have 2 children attending the nursery (my eldest son left the nursery for school a few years ago). My second eldest will be leaving to start school in September. I have found in both cases the support the Millhouses preschool staff have provided to get the children ready for school has been excellent. Whilst they have been helping the children with writing and numbers they also help the children work on the personal skills they will need, (for example getting themselves changed for PE) and they talk to parents to ensure all are on the same page in terms of support needed. And the graduation ceremony is absolutely lovely!

Meanwhile we have been settling my youngest son into the baby room. The Millhouses staff recognise that leaving your baby for the first time (even number 3 baby) is difficult and they provide lots of support for both baby and parents to make the transition to nursery as easy as possible. I definitely recommend Bright Horizons Millhouses!

In a nursery I needed to be confident she was happy, safe & cared for when I left. Her development physically, emotionally and socially has been amazing. She is able to take part in activities that she wouldn't necessarily do at home. My little girl talks about the key workers to me and this makes me beyond happy. It shows me that she is happy and she is cared for and loved while she is there. She is making friends and learning to be around her peers. They complete a book for each child with comments and pictures that parents get to keep once they move rooms. She is in the toddler room she absolutely loves it adores every single key worker. She talks about them and refers to them as her "friends" which tells me she is happy around the children there too. The foyer is inviting, the classical music and fish. The morning cleaner always says hello and sometimes gets the fish food so my little girl can feed the fish. The chef makes the amazing food.

I thoroughly recommend this nursery. My son and daughter both attend 3 days/mornings a week and both have grown so much in confidence during their time here. Their carers really know their stuff and have developed wonderfully caring and strong bonds with both my children. The facilities are very good too, especially the brilliant food, and my daughter, in particular, has made lots of good friends and loves all the activities they do. Fantastic.

This is a great nursery and preschool. The staff continually work to ensure my son receives the best day care and genuinely care about all the children. They have helped him to develop confidence and make sure that he is happy and feels secure in his environment every day. He now has a number of friends in preschool and his learning development is enriched by the three days a week he spends at the nursery. I would recommend to friends and family.

My son has attended this nursery from age 21 months. He is currently in pre-school and thoroughly enjoys nursery. We have noticed huge improvements in his confidence and social skills which has been wonderful to see. They have been fantastic not only have they supported our son, they have also been very supportive and caring with both myself and my partner while we went through fertility treatment. During this time they were always keeping a look out for my son and also taking the time to ask how we were as parents. In my view, this was above and beyond their remit, and that is why this nursery is outstanding! When my son isn't in the nursery he asks if he can go- a lovely indication of how happy he is there.

My youngest is in Babies 2 here and my eldest left last year. The facilities are good but what makes it wonderful is the staff. Many of them have been here throughout this time and their care and knowledge are excellent. They are quick to develop good relationships with the children and parents and you are made to feel welcome and valued. The Early Years Foundation Framework is explicit and well integrated into each room with a range of creative and interesting activities. The only issue I have is getting my two children out the door at the end of the day!

We can not imagine a better place for our child, they have a very warm and positive approach. I feel my child is safe and can learn and develop in a supportive environment. We like how our child is stimulated to learn and play, they have a wide range of activities.

My daughter has been attending Babies 1 here for several months now. The staff are friendly and pleased to see you and your child. They always offer a smile and engage with you about your child, consistently, everyday. They really make the effort, and it is appreciated. Especially when you are new to whole parenting and baby in nursery experience. The room is safe and clean, the food is freshly prepared, and there is lots for the babies to do. The staff do lots of activities to engage them, such as singing along sessions. There isn't much else to say as I genuinely have no concerns about the care my child receives and every confidence in the people I leave her with.

My son is currently at the nursery, and my daughter left in 2015. Both children have been very happy here. The staff are friendly and work together with parents to provide the best care and development for the children. I would definitely recommend.

A fantastic nursery where both my children have been extremely happy. I have always found that my children return home having progressed - every week. They come on leaps and bounds thanks to the attentive and personalised support they receive from their key person. The nursery is smart, well-organised and extremely well managed. Staff are polite, helpful and know the children inside out. We have been thrilled with the nursery and would highly recommend them.

Our daughter is in Babies 1 at Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery. She absolutely loves it. The team have made the transition very smooth for her and she has clearly formed a bond with all of the staff there. The teams' enthusiasm and energy when we drop her off and pick her up is just incredible. We really appreciate everything they do.