Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

24 Kenwood Park Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1NF
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9.8 104 Reviews
Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly Teddies) offers a wide range of activities and resources which promote each child’s learning across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Throughout the nursery, they have had all new flooring installed, new room layouts for toddlers & pre-school rooms, new-refreshed baby garden, specific new baby room to increase nursery capacity and an entire paint refresh throughout.

A well-equipped garden with a vegetable patch, safety surfaces, tree house, weather canopy and climbing apparatus allow the children to play and learn outdoors. There is also a newly created Dinosaur Garden and a separate sensory garden where the children can explore plants and flowers through touch and scent.

Staff are professionally qualified and understand how to maintain a secure and healthy facility while being dedicated to early years learning. The children are helped with their transition to school with Bright Horizon's unique Ready for School Programme including Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians.

The staff are committed to providing a consistent service, employing experienced professionals and taking pride in the learning opportunities that contribute to long-term academic abilities.

Healthy meals and snacks are prepared on-site by the talented chef.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • N/A (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 51

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

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Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool has 104 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved house so my 2 year old had to change nurseries. It was simple and quick to book a tour. The worker who showed me round was passionate and friendly and it was all very genuine.
The SENCO contacted me prior to my son starting as wanted to discuss some things on the registration form. We had
a meeting very quickly and a support plan was formulated immediately.
It was reviewed in the appropriate time frame and at regular intervals.
The staff know my son well and got to know him very quickly. They work with me to help with the transition into nursery and are happy to do a cuddle to cuddle transfer.
They understand my son's differences and cater to his specific needs.
I like that you let yourself in and out of nursery without needing to knock or give notice.
The entire place feels relaxed, structured but flexible. All the staff are smiley, chatty even if they don't work directly with my son.
It's very easy to contact them and they get back to you when they say they will.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your detailed and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that your transition to our nursery has been smooth and supportive for your son. The team is dedicated to providing personalised care and it's wonderful to know they've made such a positive impact. Your feedback about our environment and communication is greatly appreciated!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care at Teddies has been incredible. The team has been very creative with the new daily activities for the babies in the baby group.
The care team post on the app frequently throughout the day. This is a great way of feeling connected with the day-to-day activities your little one is up to.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been wonderful to watch my son develop and learn so much since he started at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool. The carers are professional and well qualified but more importantly (especially for my son!) they are kind, attentive and encourage the children in all aspects of their
learning. Everyone was so excited about a visit from two police officers and their police van earlier this month. The children loved it and it was a perfect example of how Teddies incorporate real-world learning with fun, tactile experiences. What kid doesn't want to sit in a police van with the sirens on? All the while gaining a little understanding of vocation, social and professional responsibility and that police people are there to help and keep people safe. Teddies are imaginative and innovative in their approach to children's learning and their care.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has excelled since joining Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool in 2023. The staff and the environment are wonderful. Communication between staff and parents is excellent with regular updates, feedback and images shared. We will be very sad to leave this year but feel well-prepped
for the start of school thanks to the staff.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear your child has excelled at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool. Our staff work hard to create a nurturing environment and it's great to know our communication efforts have been appreciated. We'll miss your family but are confident your child is well-prepared for school. Thanks again for your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby has only just started at Teddies but already we can see he's really enjoying it and his development is coming along in leaps and bounds in the last few weeks! We love how up-to-date and included we feel in his care, getting updates through the app multiple times a day on food, activities, nappies
etc and regular observations with photos. The staff are all brilliant with him and approachable for us. The facilities are lovely and it's clear he has fun every day he's there.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was 7 months old. He is very happy here and excited when he sees his key worker and peers. He has SEN needs and I feel the support given by the nursery SENCO is amazing, she definitely has his best interests at heart. As a Mum, I am supported with my son and
I have regular updates regarding his progress. I was fully supported regarding deferring him going to school which has made the process a lot easier.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the toddler room at Teddies in April and they have been brilliant every step of the way so far. We were shown around by a knowledgeable and experienced member of staff whose passion for child development really came across. They did a long slow settle with my daughter, as she
had been with a childminder previously, and did everything they could to help her settle in. The staff are friendly, patient and engaging with both the children and parents. The activities are engaging and have a nice balance of being child-led while encouraging development. The staff ask for children's current interests each month to help them plan activities which will engage the children. The app helps me feel informed as to how my daughter's day is going (what she's eating, nappies/toilet visits) and observations on focal areas for development. The outside space is on the smaller side but is packed with opportunities for creative play (mud kitchen, sand, water play, trikes) and socialising.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled your daughter has settled in well. We appreciate your feedback on our app and outdoor play opportunities. We look forward to continuing to support your daughter's development journey!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I collect my granddaughter every Thursday from Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool and it is lovely to see all the children engaged. My granddaughter is always so happy and talks very excitedly about all the fun activities that she has participated in at nursery. The staff are always friendly
and approachable and are always happy to give feedback to me at the end of the session.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons Teddies.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had two children attend Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool and have been really pleased with the standard of care they've both received. We get a lot of information via the app and also, the in-person handover at the end of the day. My son struggled a lot with separation at drop-off
time and the staff were always on hand to help him settle in. The variety of activities and learning opportunities is brilliant, in particular, recent visits from an exotic animal specialist and beekeepers. The children spend time outside each day and the garden is brilliantly equipped with crafts, vehicles, loose parts and water play.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

We're delighted with your positive feedback on Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool! Providing high-quality care is our priority. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We sent our son to Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool just before his first birthday. We were very impressed with the settling-in period and the efforts they made to welcome him and settle him into the new environment. He loved his time in the baby room with different tasks and themes
each week. Food has always been good quality and varied, they made special meals for him whilst we worked out if he was struggling with beans or not. Their level of attention has continued in the toddler room which he loves. The activities are varied and the staff are brilliant and caring.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your experience with Bright Horizons Teddies. We're glad your son had a positive settling-in period and enjoyed his time in the baby room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery will always have my utmost appreciation, the girls who work here are absolutely incredible and I would always recommend this nursery to anyone. They take such good care of the children and always are so attentive to each child’s individual needs. I’m so grateful to our key worker because
she’s just fabulous!
All the girls in the toddler room are equally as amazing. At pick-up, they all pitch in and tell you everything about your child’s day, what they did, what they enjoyed, new words, how they ate, it’s so reassuring to go in and know that your child has had the best day, which he always does at this nursery!
I would recommend everyone who’s looking to put their child in nursery to strongly consider this one, it’s the best in Sheffield by far, in my opinion!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our nursery and staff. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery. Our child is cared for and always loves her time spent here. The staff are super friendly and supportive, they are always willing to go above in their care. A wonderful variety of activities that make early development fun. Would recommend.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Teddies was recommended to us by another parent, which is always comforting and welcome when looking where to send your child. Our child started Teddies are nine months and has absolutely thrived whilst there - the activities provided, supportive and caring staff and delicious and nutritious meals.
Whenever we have questions or concerns, behaviour or potty training for instance, the staff are always happy to take the time to discuss. We’re very happy with their services and plan to send our youngest children there when they’re old enough.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Teddies has been a positive experience for your child and your family. Recommendations from other parents are invaluable and we're glad that Teddies has lived up to your expectations.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A lovely, nurturing environment. My child is learning a lot at Teddies and enjoys playing with her friends. There are a variety of activities which are well thought through. The staff are positive and communicate well with each other, with the children and with us. It also seems clean (she doesn't get
that many illnesses from the nursery), and the food is well-balanced.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Teddies Day and Nursery is like a second home to my son, it has helped him develop more of his cognitive capacity, logic, psychomotor skills, confidence and better social interactions. Its warm and nurturing environment and their dedicated staff and constant activity reports are among
those qualities to mention a few. There is always excitement whenever it is time to go to school. I love the accurate touch of his vocabulary and confident expression.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time at Teddies. She is always happy when I drop her off and always eats everything made for her! I'm impressed by the activities they put on every day. A lot of thought goes into planning creative things for the children to do. They get to spend a lot of time outside
and are encouraged to try new things in a safe environment. I feel she is well cared for by experienced staff who genuinely seem happy to be there and care for the children. I highly recommend to others looking for a nursery setting.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The toddler room has been amazing. The staff are so engaged and interested in the children and my daughter has really taken to the transition from babies. Really pleased with the menus too.
Less pleased with your policies on sickness which has, on a few occasions, meant my child had to be off nursery
for 48 hours with absolutely nothing wrong with her. No temperature, nappies fine. My word against yours. This disrupts the whole family and the work of two adults. I can see no reason why you refuse to administer medicine too. Ridiculous and didn't used to be the case. More than happy to be put out for genuine illness but you're too quick to send them home. Most recently, there was the threat of sending her home because she was crying a lot. I was interrupted at work and worried all day for nothing. She napped and was fine when she woke.
There's also no attention paid to emergency contact information - we listed Dad for good reason, you always call Mum.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. Feedback from families is incredibly helpful and we would welcome the opportunity to review this further. Please could you contact ukcomplaints@brighthorizons.com to share further details of your experience?

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before starting nursery, my biggest worry was how my breastfed, contact napping baby would get to sleep. The staff in the baby room have been amazing in supporting her sleep and provided cuddles when needed. To my amazement my daughter now sleeps in a bed with minimal support. Staff have put my mind
at ease by giving feedback and communicating with me throughout the day. The baby room is cosy and comfortable, with lots to keep the babies busy. My daughter loves playing outside in the garden area and enjoys the different activities that are put out for them each day. All the staff in the baby room are warm and friendly. I have been very happy with Teddies and would recommend it to others.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff have been very supportive in getting our son adjusted to nursery life. He’s been there over a year now and has settled in nicely. They’ve really helped bring him on developmentally and always have fun activities
for them to do. They spend lots of time outdoors, weather permitting, which he loves. The app is amazing too so you get real-time updates on their eating and nap times etc which I find really comforting as a first time mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started Teddies Nursery at the beginning of August, and I can proudly say that she has grown so much already and learnt some independence.
The staff are absolutely fantastic. They are incredibly friendly and approachable and really listen to feedback, as well as give information.
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app is fantastic, whereby when I’m at work, I feel so much at ease knowing what my daughter is doing, as well as seeing the amazing efforts the staff go through to set up new areas for the children for them to explore and learn new things.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, Thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.754)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.754 for Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.754

  • b) 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 Teddies 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 51 number of registered child places is 10.2, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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)

Claire

Claire

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have worked at Teddies since 2006 and have progressed from Team Leader to Third in Charge then to Deputy Manager and have been Manager since September 2016. I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Management and have a wealth of experience within all aspects of the nursery. I am a very driven member of the team and strive to provide new and exciting experiences for all children in my care.
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Emily

Emily

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have worked at Teddies since September 2016 but previously worked in management at another nursery since 2009. I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education and have an in-depth knowledge of how to lead a staff team. I am very passionate about working with children and strive to help them achieve their full potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Teddies 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 Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 51 Children.

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

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

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