Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery

Dancers Hill Road, Barnet EN5 4RP
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9.5 73 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery, Barnet
Set in 2 acres of land, Norfolk Lodge has a vast outdoor area for children to play, have fun, explore and learn, with the freedom to access a range of age-appropriate resources. There is a covered outside play area for the younger children and a fully fenced woodland area perfect for children to expand their curiosity. There are also areas offering lots of physical fun, with climbing frames and a soft surfaced court with bikes and scooters for the children to enjoy.

During the long summer holidays, educational, arts and sporting activities are available for 5 weeks. They also offer a before school and after school service.

Their commitment to providing fantastic childcare has further been recognised by Ofsted, who has rated Norfolk Lodge as ‘Outstanding’ in their latest inspection (January 2018).

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Suzanne (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 140

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays, Christmas

Parking

  • Ample parking on site

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery Reviews (73)

9.5

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.451) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery has 73 reviews.

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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Norfolk Lodge has been a safe, happy and friendly nursery for my daughter for two years. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt the warmth and kindness from all members of staff. The children are always smiling and show respect to others. My daughter has blossomed both socially and academically
and I feel extremely lucky that she has had this fantastic start to her journey of life. Thank you to all the staff at Norfolk Lodge.
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Review from Sabrina W (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery and I have always been incredibly impressed by how well they know my children. The activities have always been very engaging and taken into consideration my children's needs and interests.
Communication with parents is great. We are regularly updated
and fully involved with both our daughter's learning and her well-being. Staff are extremely caring and have great relationships with the children. The senior leadership are very approachable and it's clear that they are passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for the children.
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Review from Cherry C (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great help with my son ( with a mild hearing loss) to differentiate between 'ch' and 'sh' sounds. Specially selected reading books given with the sounds. Flashcards made by keyworkers to bring home to practice sounds. He cracked it in a few days with the excellent extra help.
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been so pleased with the progress our son has made this year. He has been encouraged to develop his writing and number recognition at his own speed. We love the fact that his classroom activities vary so much and that they have a topic each term. Although he has yet to start reading, we are
pleased with the foundation skills that he has developed at Norfolk Lodge. We will remember his time here with fond memories as he makes the jump to Reception class in September.
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Review from Nelina K (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our children to Norfolk Lodge. They have both been looked after exceptionally well and we have nothing but positive things to say about the staff and standard of education they provide. Our children have thrived in a safe and nurturing environment and we will be very sad to say goodbye
after a fantastic 8 years.
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have helped my son with special needs to enjoy school and come out of himself.
They have gone over and above the normal call of duty.
The transition to school has been handled professionally and transition meetings have been provided.
I'm very happy to have been a parent at this nursery.
My younger son will also attend this nursery.
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Review from Amanda G (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is by far one of the best in North London and Herts. The staff are amazing, kind, caring and enthusiastic. Norfolk Lodge is such a lovely setting with the house and the garden, it ticks all my boxes. This is my third child, so attending a nursery full of fun, learning and laughter is brilliant.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not hesitate in recommending Norfolk Lodge. From the headmistress, office staff to the teachers in the classrooms, they are all professional and friendly. It's a loving environment and the teachers are amazing. My eldest learnt so much during her time here. My youngest has now started too. It's
a stimulating and caring environment. Children are very well looked after. I was surprised at how significant the price increase is.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter is shortly finishing at Norfolk Lodge because she is due to start school. All the teachers have been an amazing. They really care about the children. They have been taught so many things in a very fun way. Both my daughters have thoroughly enjoyed their time at nursery and I wouldn't
hesitate to recommend Norfolk Lodge to other parents.
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Review from Vanisha S (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the staff and their teaching at the nursery. My daughter's vocabulary has increased as has her confidence. The teachers are all very friendly, they are helpful, smiling and very approachable.
My daughter comes home very happy every afternoon and is singing and talking about her
day at nursery and what she has learnt.
I am very impressed with the fact that the teachers push the children according to their ability. I would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been thoroughly impressed and pleased with the calibre of staff that have been involved in my daughter's overall development.
She has been with Norfolk Lodge since 11 months old and I am so pleased how she has become incredibly independent and looking to learn more and more.
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Review from T T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for almost 2 years now. We have seen her flourish both socially and academically with her letters and numbers as well as her general knowledge. The teachers are always approachable and take care to get to know all the children individually. They take pride in their
work. The children are learning so much without even realising because they are having fun. The nursery atmosphere helps the children develop close friendships. My daughter looks forward to going to nursery every day. I will be recommending the nursery to all my friends.
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Review from Besime N (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started this school in September 2015. She has since moved up to the Montessori classroom and has been there for 4 months. Her knowledge has grown exponentially asks questions on topics that we have not covered at home. Her ability to work quietly on her own as well as explore the environment
around her without fear or hesitation has also grown. She has become even more confident in her ability and capacity to learn.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.451)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.451) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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 4.987 for Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (154 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.987
  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 4.464 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery is based on 13 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 140 number of registered child places is 28. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 28 = 0.464
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Suzanne

Suzanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I started at Norfolk Lodge on 1 st April 1996. One term after the nursery had opened and I've been here ever since. I became the Head Directress in June 2016, having spent 20 years in Jade class.

I am very proud to have achieved an Outstanding Ofsted rating in January 2018. We have a wonderful setting and I am honoured to be part of a long-serving, educated team of practitioners that provide our children with excellent care and education.


Both my children had been to a Montessori Nursery and I decided to embark on my Montessori training at Montessori, St Nicholas in Knightsbridge. This was just before being acquired by Bright Horizons.

Deborah

Deborah

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Before becoming a Montessori teacher I had originally studied art and design at college and university. After a career change, I decided to follow my heart and become a teacher. I trained at Montessori St Nicholas in Knightsbridge and gained my qualification. I’ve worked in various Montessori settings within London and Hertfordshire.


I started at Norfolk Lodge on 6th September 1996 and I have been here ever since. I became the deputy head in June 2016 alongside my role as a room senior too. I feel we have an amazing setting and I feel privileged to be part of a dedicated team. We are just one big happy family that provides children with excellent care and education, but most of all love and understanding.

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