Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

We're incredibly grateful that our son has been attending Teddies since he was just three months old. At first, we felt that this might be too young to start nursery, and we were naturally quite hesitant. In our settling-in sessions, we saw the level of care, attention, and warmth the carers provide. We felt reassured and at ease. We are especially thankful to our son's primary carer, Tanya, as well as Anne and Vicki. They know him so well and encourage him to explore and try new things. Their support has made a huge difference in his confidence and development. We couldn't be more appreciative.

My son started going to Bright Horizons since he was 10 months old. I was worried at the beginning as he is my first and that's always an emotional moment. But he has a great time from day one, he settled very easily, and I always see the good care he receives. He's learning a lot as well, and I see in practice the educational plan there is there for him.

There are some really enthusiastic and kind staff at Teddies, and my little girl loves going in every morning. She has grown in confidence and made lovely friendships fostered by the team. The staff give very enthusiastic updates about her day every evening.

They've really taken the time to understand her needs and preferences which has made such a difference. It's so reassuring to see how happy and comfortable she is there. We're truly grateful to this wonderful team!

We have been so happy with our daughter's care in the baby room. Staff have been attentive, kind and empathetic with Rosie and us as first time parents leaving our daughter for the first time. I feel confident and happy leaving her in their capable hands.

My daughter has attended Teddies since she was 11 months old. I was initially very anxious about being apart from her but the introduction days really helped with this. My main worry was about sleep as I had always nursed my daughter to sleep for naps. However, staff there really listened to my worries and I was assured to know that my daughter was cuddled to sleep by workers until she was ready to settle herself. I couldn't believe she could nap on her own but miracles happen in nursery. I was able to observe staff offering this to other children when I collected my daughter and I was so pleased to know they offered such a nurturing approach to children's sleep needs. My daughter is now 3 and loves nursery. I have seen her development come on fast, with her starting to walk only 2 weeks after starting, trying to keep up with the others. The staff are all so warm and friendly and I have always felt happy leaving my daughter in their care. The home cooked meals are an added bonus!

I've recommended it to my friends and family and my niece and nephew attend with my kids.

I was so anxious about my son starting nursery however have felt so supported by teddies through the process. The baby room staff, managers and his key worker have been great from the moment we started settling in sessions. I've also noticed over the last few months how he has thrived with his speech, fine motor skills and understanding and I think so much of this is due to the work the staff put in with the children.

They've always kept us informed about any issues and have taken a lot of care with our daughters dietary requirements.

Thankyou for looking after my son and helping him enjoy his day.

We're very happy at Teddies! Wonderful staff & facilities. Our little boy really enjoys it. The topics and activities they cover always sound really interesting and exciting. Love how we're kept well up to date with everything on the Bright Horizons App.

It's very easy to contact them and they get back to you when they say they will.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.