Bright Horizons Teddies Day Nursery and Preschool

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

There's also no attention paid to emergency contact information - we listed Dad for good reason, you always call Mum.

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.

The 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.

Thank you, Teddies, for taking such good care of my child and for nurturing and supporting her so well when she is away from home.

We're really happy with the care our son receives at Bright Horizons Teddies. He loves going there 3 days a week and speaks warmly of all staff - both carers and beyond. He really enjoys the food (says it is better than home!) and is tired from lots of stimulation and exercise during the day. He gets lots of outside time, and his development is noticeably better for attending. He is building friendships with the other kids and looks forward to seeing them. The nursery staff and management are really open, flexible and helpful to our changing needs, and have helped us navigate large changes to our home life so that our son has remained happy and settled. We're looking forward to our younger boys hopefully attending soon.

A wonderful, friendly environment with a focus on individual children's personalities and needs. Fantastic play and outdoor space and caring, friendly staff. Very well looked after. There's always a great range of activities going on for the children to take part in. I would recommend Teddies Nursery.

The staff also made it very clear that if we have any questions about anything, they are always there to ask.