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Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

338-340 Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS4 2DS
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Really highly recommended to all of my friends and family, Bright Horizons LeedsKotchakon P(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool, Leeds
He always wants to stay here and doesn't want to go homeFarooq S(Father of Child)
Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool, Leeds
Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool, Leeds

Step into Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool. A nursery that offers exceptional care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located near the city centre and Leeds train station, it’s perfect for commuting parents.

In their age-specific rooms, Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool provides early education with the enriching and wellbeing-centred Bright Beginnings Curriculum, crafted by their Early Years experts. This comprehensive yet individualised approach nurtures...  

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Rachel (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 69

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

Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (133)

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Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has 133 reviews.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are absolutely delighted with the care and support provided by Bright Horizons. From the very beginning, the team have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly professional. It's clear how much the staff genuinely care about each child and their individual development.

The nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment, with a fantastic range of activities that encourage learning through play. Our child has grown so much in confidence and social skills since attending, which is a real testament to the dedicated staff.

Communication with parents is excellent - we're regularly updated with detailed observations, photos, and feedback, which really helps us feel connected and reassured.

The setting is always clean, safe, and well-organised, with plenty of resources to support all areas of development. The team go above and beyond to ensure every child feels happy, secure and engaged.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery which is friendly, has caring staff, a welcoming setting, and a strong focus on children's development, including healthy food and nutrition.

As a parent of a child with an intolerance, I was kept well informed and communicated with throughout, and felt confident that my child's dietary needs were fully understood and met.

The staff are friendly and welcoming and I can feel the genuine care for my child. I feel confident and ressured to leave my child in their care. A great environment for children to make friends in.

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Review from Vinod B (Father of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter attends Bright Horizons Leeds since she was 11 months old, and our experience has been excellent across all areas.
The facilities are modern, clean, and well-designed, with a fantastic outdoor space that supports active and imaginative play. The care provided is exceptional, and my daughter always feels safe, happy, and excited to attend. Activities are varied and engaging, from arts and crafts to sensory play and outdoor exploration.
The staff are dedicated, professional, and great at communicating daily updates. Meals are healthy and well-balanced, and hygiene standards are consistently high.

Management is organised, approachable, and ensures smooth communication. Overall, the nursery offers outstanding value for money, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely and detailed review. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled since joining us and how much she's thriving and enjoying her time at nursery. It's wonderful to know you've felt so reassured and confident in the care provided, and that you...  

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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child has been attending Bright Horizons for just over 6 months. She has blossomed and really enjoys her time at nursery. The staff are friendly and very personable, really getting to know the children. They take the time to provide full evaluations of various stages and the different abilities of the children. My child has grown with new words daily and always comes home with evidence of the fun had.
Assessments can be provided and regular updates are given which is greatly appreciated. My child is taken care of and I have found it easy to trust the team.
Meals are well made and the exposure to different foods has been wonderful especially as some of the meals are not common to us at home. I love that she can try new exciting meals at nursery. Her plalette has expanded and she is willing to try new foods.
I have taken to labelling clothes as I'm sure all parents can testify, nursery clothes get mixed up LOL.

I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. Thank you!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review. We're delighted to hear how much your daughter has blossomed during her time with us and how much she enjoys her days at nursery. It's wonderful to know you value the relationships built with the team, the regular updates and assessments,...  

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Review from S V (Father of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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It's been around 2 months since my daughter started going to the Bright Horizons Leeds nursery & I am so happy that she is receiving all the care she needs, including learnings, activities and proper sleep.
Although her settling-in days were a bit challenging as she was learning to adapt, the staff members - Kaylie, Jo, and Rachael-helped a lot in getting her settled and creating a comfortable environment for my daughter.

This has been a great experience so far. The staff is really very helpful and caring.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled and how happy you are with the care, learning and routines she receives. We understand that settling in can be challenging, so it's wonderful to know our team helped create a comfortable and...  

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Review from Georgia R (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My 2 little ones started here after the February half term. They absolutely love it here. The staff genuinely care about the children and always keep us up to date. They have a large garden which the boys love playing in and they have done so much in their time here. My oldest has learnt so much and comes out with facts that he has learnt all the time - particularly about polar bears and how they keep warm / what they eat. They recently had an animal handling workshop in and he has told me all the facts about the giant snails! My youngest has several food allergies and he can't always have the same thing as the other children but the chef, Danny, goes above and beyond to ensure he has something as delicious as the others, he has recently baked him his own cakes and biscuits to have for dessert and he LOVES them! All the food served is balanced, nutritious and delicious!

The boys genuinely love coming to Bright Horizons and have such a lovely bond with their key workers and talk about them regularly.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for such a detailed and lovely review. We are delighted to hear how happy both of your boys are and how much they are enjoying their time with us. It is wonderful to hear about all they've been learning, from polar bears to giant snails, and how much they love spending time in the...  

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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at bright horizons since sept 2023 she was 7months old. The staff in every room have been amazing from the get go. The communication from the app is fantastic. My daughter loves going and has made really strong bonds with most of the staff and fellow children. Would recommend Bright Horizons Leeds to any parent.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind review and recommendation. We're delighted to hear how happy your daughter has been since joining us and how strong her bonds have become with both the team and her friends. It's wonderful to know you've found the app communication so helpful, and we truly appreciate your trust and support.

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Review from Dana R (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Very satisfied with Bright Horizons nursery, my little boy started nursery when he was 11 months old and has settled in so well as a personalised approach was created by his key worker - Michelle. Rachel is absolutely brilliant- always on hand to help with any invoice queries and child progress reports. Each nursery worker is always helpful and very knowledgeable.I receive daily updates in the nursery app, my child is fed breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner at nursery and is getting changed every few hours. Each day I pick my baby up from nursery he is seen happy playing and thriving. Would absolutely recommend!

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter loves coming to nursery and how confident she has become. It is wonderful to know she enjoys the activities and that you enjoy seeing what she has been doing through the app. Your kind words mean a great deal to us.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves it here, she never wants to leave! The staff are great and always make sure the kids are having loads of fun. You get loads of pictures on the app of what they've been doing and the kids seem to really enjoy all the activities. You can see the confidence coming here has given my daughter and you can tell the staff all really care about the kids.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Parent Experience coordinator at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us and how confident she has become. It is wonderful to know she loves the activities and that you enjoy seeing her day through the app. Your kind words mean a great deal to us.

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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son started 3 months ago and the whole settling in process has been nothing but positive, for us as parents & our child.

The management & the whole team in Under 2's are so friendly, passionate & amazing at what they do.

Our son sometimes struggles with drop off but he has created a lovely bond with his key worker and the other staff too, they always make a big deal to make him feel comfortable and loved.

We've noticed such a positive change in his confidence and development since starting, and it's so reassuring knowing he is in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. The communication from the team is fantastic and we love receiving the pictures & updates about his day.

We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and would highly recommend it to any parents looking for a warm and supportive setting for their child.

Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that the settling-in process has been such a positive experience for both you and your son. It's wonderful to know he's formed a strong bond with his key worker and the Under 2's team, and that you've seen such positive growth in his...  

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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I was very nervous when my son was starting Nursery but he has settled in so well and has developed so much in speech and overall behaviour he loves coming to nursery and expresses his excitement. At first he would cry when I use to leave him or pick him up but now he runs in and doesn't want to leave. Thank you to everyone for all your help!!!

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

Thank you for sharing your lovely experience. We are so pleased to hear how well your son has settled and developed - it's wonderful to see his confidence and happiness shine through.

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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been with Bright Horizons Kirkstall since he was 9 months old. All the members of staff and his key persons have been amazing. He is growing up into a confident, independent, knowledgeable boy who enjoys learning about his environment and socialising with his peers. We would not have chosen a better nursery for our boy. Thank you for all you do!

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how well your little boy has grown and flourished with the team at Bright Horizons Leeds.

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Review from Claudiu D (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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We're grateful for the great work the whole team is doing, but especially our daughter's key person, she's trustworthy, pays attention to details and all our daughter's needs, really helping her to have a good experience.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your daughter's key person is making such a positive difference. It means a lot to know you feel supported and that she's having a great experience with us.

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter started at BH Leeds Kirkstall 6 months ago. We have been pleased with the setting especially the staff and management. Our daughters key worker, along with other staff have been amazing and have really helped to settle our daughter into nursery. She has developed so much since starting here! We are also really pleased with the weekly menu and food that is provided, a really good mix of food which our daughter seems to love!

A good first 6 months has been had and this can be seen in how happy and sociable our daughter is when we pick her up!

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear your daughter has settled in well and is thriving at BH Leeds. It's wonderful to know our team and key worker have made a positive impact, and we're glad she's enjoying the food too!

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Review from Maryam H (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at the nursery are amazing and genuinely love working with children. This shows in how they get to know the children in their care and offer tailored support for kids who might need the extra help.

We've received great support where needed and my son really looks forward to attending every weekday. I would totally recommend the nursery.

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

Thank you so much for your kind review. We're thrilled to hear that your son enjoys coming in each day and that you've felt supported by the team. It means a lot to know our tailored approach is making a difference. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Leigha A (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I'd like to say a massive thank you to a few members of staff for all the wonderful support and encouragement you give both myself and my son each and every week! Without fail each week you all ensure that he is happy and well cared for and I could never thank you enough for the support you have given.

His journey has been a rocky one but bright horizons have taken him in like he is their own and ensured that he is happy in all aspects I could never have got a better nursery!

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

Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. We're truly honoured to support your son and family on his journey. It means a lot to know our team's care and encouragement have made a positive difference.

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Review from Pooja S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy that I picked Bright Horizons nursery at Kirkstall for my daughter who started here at 7 and a half months old. One staff member in particular was amazing on the open day making sure all our questions were answered and thoroughly talked through the nurserys ways of working. Followed on with all the staff at under 2s just making our daughter feel so loved and welcome. You can tell she really enjoys it and has a great bond with the staff there. Our daughter has picked up so well on her development and comes home with new words and dances all the time. It's not often you get a whole group of people who you can trust with your baby and feel like family.

From managers to the staff members, everyone is very friendly and always happy to help. Really happy I picked this nursery for her and would definitely recommend it to other parents looking for a fun loving environment for their baby

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear how well your daughter has settled and is thriving. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Nettie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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We had our daughter attend this nursery from 6 months old and I honestly cannot fault them. They are caring and passionate about what they do and will go above and beyond for you and your child. They update you often and their are lots of pictures and information about what your child has done during the day. Thank you to all of the team for taking such great care of our baby and making it such a positive experience.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so grateful for your kind words and delighted that your experience has been so positive.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Outstanding!
My son has been at Bright Horizons Leeds since he was 9 months old, he is now 4 and will be leaving to go to school.
The care, the staff, the activities, the attention to detail, the passion, the love, the support, the friendships, the hours of fun my little boy has had in his years at nursery, the nurturing. The reasons I would recommend sending your child to this nursery, the list is endless.
Throughout all the rooms at the nursery he has loved all his key workers and equally all the staff, the bonds have been amazing to see. My son was under speech and language due to delays, and the support he received from his key worker was great, he had intervention times where they could help him one-to-one and now he doesn't stop talking.

I cannot praise and recommend this nursery enough! It's clear to see the management of the nursery is amazing and all the staff are so welcoming and friendly.

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

Thank you for your outstanding review! We're thrilled to hear about the wonderful experience your son has had at Bright Horizons Leeds. From the care and support to the strong bonds with staff, it's been a joy to watch him grow. We're especially glad to hear how our team supported his speech...  

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Review from Tulika M (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending the Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool for just over a year now and she has thoroughly enjoyed her time here. We have seen her grow into a happy and confident girl under the support and care of the nursery staff. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in this area.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Leeds 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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  • Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
  • Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
  • Posted: Thursday 27 Jun 2024The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Bright Horizons as 17th out of fifty companies on the Super Large...
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Gillian Job Title: Nursery Manager
Gillian

Gillian has worked within Bright Horizons for 23 years, building extensive experience in supporting children’s individual needs, interests, and stages of development.

She is passionate about the importance of high-quality childcare and supporting children’s development and wellbeing, including those with SEN. Gillian strongly believes in listening to each child’s voice and ensuring they feel heard, valued, and respected.

She strives to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child and looks forward to working closely with families and staff to provide the best possible care and support.

Charlie Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2006
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Charlie is the Deputy Manager at Leeds and has worked for Bright Horizons for eight years, progressing from an apprentice. Passionate about early years and SEN, Charlie is dedicated to supporting children’s development and advocating for those with additional needs. Outside of work, Charlie enjoys spending time outdoors with family and two young children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

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

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

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