Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

338-340 Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS4 2DS
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  • 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 each child and ensures they receive the support they need.

The team includes qualified teachers and an Early Years Professional to ensure children receive the best support. The nursery provides age-specific rooms and diverse activities such as story time, role play, messy play, singing, and outdoor learning.

Children enjoy Boogie Mites music sessions and outdoor activities in the garden, which features trikes, a mud kitchen, a sensory garden, and a gardening area. Nutritious meals are prepared by the onsite chef, and the nursery supplies nappies, wipes, formula, and creams. Additional amenities include an onsite car park and buggy park.

Parents can stay connected with their child's day through the Bright Horizons Family app.

To see more of what the nursery in Leeds has to offer, book a visit today.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Katy (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

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 (124)

9.8

Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has 124 reviews.

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Review from Becki P (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery at 18 months old and he has been going for 9 months now. We was really worried about how he was going to settle in, due to having a difficult time during covid, he was only around a number of close friends and family and would get upset when he didn’t know people. Bright Horizons
have helped him really come out of his shell, to become the confident little boy he is now and he absolutely loves nursery. I enjoy logging into the app everyday to see what they’ve been up to and love seeing all the photos on there too. All the staff are brilliant and they all have such a lovely bond with the kids and it makes me feel so happy to know that he is well looked after. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough. I know we made the right choice picking Bright Horizons for him.
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Review from Scott P (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Being a lockdown baby, our boy spent quite a lot of time in his early days isolated from the usual hustle and bustle of normal, everyday life, which has a hand in preparing babies for high-level social interaction. It’s always concerning to think that your child won’t be able to progress with social
skills as we would like. The decision to place him at nursery was taken with the view that if anything, his social skills and progress would be accelerated in a nursery environment and this could only be a good thing. Bright Horizons gave us the confidence to place him with them through presenting a well-balanced learning schedule along with a very highly skilled team, who care at the highest level for our child whilst he is with them. Daily activities are always varied and we can almost always pick up on some sort of progress, even within one day when he comes home at night. A great nursery with the right team and a focus on the individual's needs.
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Review from Giulia T (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attend Bright Horizons full time and they absolutely love it. The staff are brilliant at involving them in new activities every day and the children are stimulated and cared for at every step. My youngest joined the baby room two months ago and she’s made so much progress since the first
week. I always feel my children are safe and loved, which gives me great peace of mind. The staff give us a lot of updates and insights on the children’s development and the app is a nice way to see what they’re up to during the day. I highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve had two children who have attended and progressed through Bright Horizons. My 3-year-old, is currently in preschool. I have to say, the nursery is a wonderful place, with staff that take such good care of the children. I’ve seen my two grow in confidence and love going there. There’s always a smile
on my daughter's face when I pick her up and she loves telling me about her day when we’re in the car. I couldn’t think of a better nursery to have my children attend. Hats off to the manager and her team, for all their hard work and dedication to making, not just the child’s journey amazing, but putting the parent at ease, knowing the children will be well looked after.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Overall a decent nursery but I’m only giving it 3 stars based on our experience and on how we felt about it.
We have a year old baby whose separation anxiety had just started to kick in and whilst a normal part of development, I feel the nursery could have done better to deal with it.
The initial
process was very bumpy, and the settling session as promised didn’t happen. Was something done in a rush and to the point when I first had to leave the baby on his own, he had to stay with someone he’s never seen before and therefore hasn’t created any sort of attachment too which increased his anxiety and then made it more difficult for him to settle.
We were told that the baby (a baby) isn’t confident and secure enough (maybe just poor choice of words) but very inappropriate considering the baby had a very “on track” emotional development and very appropriate for his age.
I also noticed random things like no socket covers for safety, and overused “new sippy cups”.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little one has been coming since he turned one year old and has loved coming along. He has made such amazing friends and learned so much! Thank you to all the wonderful staff for taking such good care of us and our son!
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Review from Antony H (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really pleased with the facilities and the staff are excellent, they have really helped my child to settle in.
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Review from Kat P (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Bright Horizons since he was 9 months old, so has moved up through the different rooms and has loved every single one. All of the staff are attentive and knowledgeable and have become firm favourites with our son. We have found ourselves with a delightful, well mannered little boy
who amazes us with the new vocabulary and understanding he shows every week. The outdoor space is a particular highlight for us, especially so close to the city centre and our son is always keen to spend as much time outside as possible. We will have no hesitation sending our next child due this summer, to Bright Horizons.
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Review from Kailash R (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I enrolled my daughter at Bright Horizons, Leeds, she was 1.5 years old and I was quite worried as to how she would settle there, how she would eat there and mingle with the staff/kids. Thirty months down the lane, I have all praises for the staff at this nursery. The level of care, affection and
gamified way of teaching kids is something they're really good at, and they achieve this through highly qualified and skilled staff. My daughter sees her nursery friends and staff as our extended family and she's very comfortable there and has developed a strong personality and plenty of good habits from the nursery. Overall, very happy with the level of care and standards set by them. A special kudos to them for having managed things this well through the Covid pandemic, as it must certainly have been very challenging for them, and to us, as parents, they showed great professionalism and character in keeping us informed of all the measures they take to ensure the safety of children/staff.
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Review from Nissi L (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager and her team have been wonderful at making beautiful memories for my son when he was there and now my daughter. They care so much for the children and it's been great to see the kids learn new skills. It's been a friendly and happy place and the manager has always been there to help out
no matter what the query.
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Review from Mollie K (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, the staff are lovely and so understanding. My son loves going to nursery and he learns more and more every time he goes there. Would recommend. My son has learnt to be more confident and explore more.
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Review from Marie W (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fabulous nursery! Our son has been very happy here for the last 4 years and the staff are genuinely caring and nurturing. We were always reassured of the great care they were providing and we felt it a safe, secure and happy environment for our son to grow.
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing set of people. We were lucky enough for our little girl to have been here, and she has loved every moment. She will forever hold fond memories of nursery and she has grown into such a fabulous girl due to all the staff here. We can not express how good this nursery is. The exceptional
care and nurture they have given are simply amazing. We've also left with the most detailed books of their time there with pictures, reports and a wealth of memories to look back on.
6 stars!
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with the nursery, they have helped my little girl come up to where she should be, they keep me informed with what she needs. They are a good bunch of girls. And my daughter is always happy to attend.
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Review from Payal C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery! Our son joined mid-way through the Covid-19 situation and they’ve made the whole process so easy and comfortable for us. The quality of care is second to none which meant my son settled really well and is always so happy to get there in the morning and a lot of the times
he is annoyed he has to leave. The manager and all the staff are very helpful, supportive and kind. They are always willing to talk you through any queries or questions, no matter the time and even give you ideas for activities to do at home. Seeing their enthusiasm with the kids, it is clear how passionate they are about what they do. My son has also come on leaps and bounds, especially with his confidence but it’s not only that, you can tell that he’s learned how to share, be kind and also gained a sense of independence. I’m really delighted that he’s not only being educated but learning how to be a fully rounded individual.
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Review from Andreia B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Bright Horizons Leeds, a great nursery, with well trained, experienced and capable staff, and a brilliant Nursery Manager running the team really well! Great attention to detail, extremely good with food allergies, and a nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive in.
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Review from Y B (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The manager is a wonderful person, you can clearly see she cares for all children with her heart and takes plenty of time to talk with me and my boy even though the current situation is hard with Covid, I had one issue which was solved quickly and efficiently. The staff who care for my boy are lovely
people and he is happy to leave me every morning to learn and play.
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had a professional relationship with this nursery for 14-years! All three of my children have attended (my youngest still does). The staff are amazing and show how much they care about each child and their family. I would recommend them all day long.
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Review from Kylie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery, the staff are amazing. Its been a very tough year for everybody, but they have gone above and beyond. It has been hard with Covid-19, but the staff have coped very well and put safety measures in place.
My little girl will be leaving in September, and I know she will
miss everyone very much.
Best nursery in the area!
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Review from Sarah A (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery this is!
My daughter started here at 9-months-old, and although I was nervous at leaving her there, I knew instantly that she was in great hands. The staff are so kind and genuinely caring. They really get to know the kids and have lots of advice to give (when asked). The
nursery manager is focused on the children's wellbeing and always puts their needs first, and through 2020, has done her best to keep the nursery open as long as it is safe to do so.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.965 for Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (139 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.965
  2. 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 4.87 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.8 = 0.87
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 (3)

Katy

Katy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Katy is the Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons. Childcare has always been her passion, and she has been dedicated to the field since leaving school. Joining Bright Horizons in 2010, she has grown from a Room Supervisor to her current leadership role as Nursery Manager.


In 2020, Katy embraced motherhood for the first time, with her child now attending the nursery. Watching him thrive and settle seamlessly into nursery life, supported by the caring and attentive staff, has deepened her understanding of the importance of individualised care.


Katy finds joy and inspiration in observing the children's learning journeys throughout the nursery. She looks forward to welcoming new families and helping children flourish during their early years.

Leah

Leah

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2006

Leah has been part of the Bright Horizons Leeds team since January 2020, initially joining as a Room Leader before progressing to Deputy Manager in January 2021. She is passionate about maintaining the nursery's outstanding care. With a teacher training qualification, Leah brings valuable expertise to the setting, guiding her staff to deliver inspiring and challenging teaching and learning experiences for the children.


In addition to her leadership role, Leah is the nursery SENDCO, supporting staff, children, and families to thrive and reach their full potential through inclusive care and education.

Brodie

Brodie

Job Title: Third in Charge

Brodie began their career at Bright Horizons in 2019 and has grown both personally and professionally through a variety of rewarding roles within the world of early years education. From the outset, they were inspired by the impact educators can have on a child’s development during these crucial early stages - an inspiration that continues to fuel their passion every day.


Brodie is deeply committed to training and upskilling the outstanding team, ensuring that each member feels confident, supported, and empowered in their role. Together, they implement the bespoke Nurture Approach ethos, which places the emotional well-being and holistic development of children at the heart of everything they do.

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