I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Active Learning Dorking to prospective parentBeth C(Mother of Child)
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Active Learning Dorking to prospective parentBeth C(Mother of Child)
A happy and stimulating nursery in Dorking
Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and preschool is conveniently located close to Dorking train station and provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
With a large garden and in walking distance to a park, the children can take advantage of a variety of resources at the nursery, including an Art Studio and a sensory room for the younger children....
A happy and stimulating nursery in Dorking
Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and preschool is conveniently located close to Dorking train station and provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
With a large garden and in walking distance to a park, the children can take advantage of a variety of resources at the nursery, including an Art Studio and a sensory room for the younger children. The nursery also offers swimming lessons for the preschool children.
All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.
The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education( Jan 2019).
The Team is excited to be part of your child’s journey and look forward to meeting you and your little one soon. Book a personal tour with the nursery today.
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.769) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool has 106 reviews.
He's super confident and his language skills have come on leaps and bounds. We also feel supported in potty training.
He's super confident and his language skills have come on leaps and bounds. We also feel supported in potty training.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear how well your little one has settled in and how much his confidence and communication have grown.
The staff in the 0-2s room at Dorking BH are brilliant. They always welcome my little one with a smile, and are always happy to help answer any queries and provide feedback on his day. He has settled in so well and loves it! Thank you all for helping him grow and enjoy his days with you.
The staff in the 0-2s room at Dorking BH are brilliant. They always welcome my little one with a smile, and are always happy to help answer any queries and provide feedback on his day. He has settled in so well and loves it! Thank you all for helping him grow and enjoy his days with you.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your little one has settled so well and is enjoying their time with us. The team will be thrilled to know their care, support and warm welcomes are making such a positive difference.
We've been really happy with our daughter's time at nursery recently. She clearly enjoys her time there. The staff are lovely, caring and always welcoming, and we've been really pleased with how much she is learning and developing. It's lovely to see her growing in confidence and coming home with...
We've been really happy with our daughter's time at nursery recently. She clearly enjoys her time there. The staff are lovely, caring and always welcoming, and we've been really pleased with how much she is learning and developing. It's lovely to see her growing in confidence and coming home with new skills and things to tell us!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear your daughter is enjoying her time with us and growing in confidence. It's lovely to know you're seeing her learning, development and new skills shine through.
Our son has been here for nearly two years and we've always been happy with the nursery. He enjoys it and the staff are helpful. Management is also very good and have been flexible at various times with our changing nursery needs, which has been much appreciated. We'd like if they'd be more...
Our son has been here for nearly two years and we've always been happy with the nursery. He enjoys it and the staff are helpful. Management is also very good and have been flexible at various times with our changing nursery needs, which has been much appreciated. We'd like if they'd be more consistent uploading photos/details of the day into the app each day, but we know they've got a lot going on! The meals are wonderful and our son always eats everything.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your son enjoys his time with us and that you've been happy with the support from both our team and management. We appreciate your feedback regarding app updates and will take this on board. It's wonderful to know that your son enjoys our meals, and we're grateful for your continued trust and support.
My daughter has attended Bright Horizons Dorking for over 2 years and it has been a brilliant nursery for her. The rooms and resources are well maintained and regularly updated, the staff are exceptional, with low turnover, and you can see how they are given lots of progression opportunities as a...
My daughter has attended Bright Horizons Dorking for over 2 years and it has been a brilliant nursery for her. The rooms and resources are well maintained and regularly updated, the staff are exceptional, with low turnover, and you can see how they are given lots of progression opportunities as a number of the staff we've known have had promotions in the last 2 years. My daughter has formed affectionate relationships with a number of the staff and I've always been impressed by how they genuinely care for her and the wider family (e.g. asking about other life events etc). Really responsive to any feedback, very professional, good communication systems in place, great food menu for the kids, and constant drive to improve too! I would recommend without reservation!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience with us over the past two years. Your kind words about our dedicated team, nurturing environment, communication, and commitment to continuous improvement mean so much. It's lovely to...
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience with us over the past two years. Your kind words about our dedicated team, nurturing environment, communication, and commitment to continuous improvement mean so much. It's lovely to know that your daughter has built such strong relationships with our staff. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us to be part of your family's journey.
My daughter has a wonderful experience on the days she attends nursery at Bright Horizons nursery. It is a nurturing, caring environment with well planned activities as well as free flow activities too. We have been more than happy with her development and she looks forwards to going in always with...
My daughter has a wonderful experience on the days she attends nursery at Bright Horizons nursery. It is a nurturing, caring environment with well planned activities as well as free flow activities too. We have been more than happy with her development and she looks forwards to going in always with a big smile on her face.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at nursery and looks forward to attending with a smile on her face. It's wonderful to know that you value our nurturing environment, varied activities, and the support we've provided for her development. Thank you for your kind feedback and for trusting us with her early years journey.
My son has been at Bright Horizons Dorking since January 2026 and I could not recommend any better nursery. I feel comfortable leaving him there and knowing he is going to be well looked after. I can tell he had a great time and comes home tired after a fun day. I also love how he's really bonded...
My son has been at Bright Horizons Dorking since January 2026 and I could not recommend any better nursery. I feel comfortable leaving him there and knowing he is going to be well looked after. I can tell he had a great time and comes home tired after a fun day. I also love how he's really bonded with his key person.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted your son is happy, well cared for, and has built such a lovely bond with his key person.
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery here, and especially her key worker who always makes her feel welcome, comforted and confident in her surroundings. The nursery also has great communication with parents, which provides further security for me.
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery here, and especially her key worker who always makes her feel welcome, comforted and confident in her surroundings. The nursery also has great communication with parents, which provides further security for me.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted your daughter feels happy and supported, and that our communication gives you reassurance.
We feel great about our child attending Bright Horizons Dorking and are very satisfied with the staff and team. Our child seems very happy and the nursery did a great job helping settle our family into the nursery setting.
We feel great about our child attending Bright Horizons Dorking and are very satisfied with the staff and team. Our child seems very happy and the nursery did a great job helping settle our family into the nursery setting.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased your child is happy and that your family has felt supported from the start.
As grandmother of two children at nursery - a four year old and a two year old - I only pick up/drop off intermittently but have always found all the staff to be very helpful, caring, friendly and efficient. The nursery is bright, cheerful and clean - a lovely environment for the children to spend...
As grandmother of two children at nursery - a four year old and a two year old - I only pick up/drop off intermittently but have always found all the staff to be very helpful, caring, friendly and efficient. The nursery is bright, cheerful and clean - a lovely environment for the children to spend their days. Both children run in happily which is great. A lovely nursery!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear both children are happy and enjoy their time with us. It means so much to our team.
She has had a solid start to her education, we couldn't be more pleased that we chose Bright horizons for her nursery.
She has had a solid start to her education, we couldn't be more pleased that we chose Bright horizons for her nursery.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear your daughter has had such a positive journey with us. Our caring team and strong start to her early education mean so much.
Since my daughter started nursery here, she loves it so much. The staff is really nice and friendly and always know how to get my daughter to easily join in with others every morning i drop her off. They are always professional and keep the kids entertained with daily tasks and activities. I would...
Since my daughter started nursery here, she loves it so much. The staff is really nice and friendly and always know how to get my daughter to easily join in with others every morning i drop her off. They are always professional and keep the kids entertained with daily tasks and activities. I would definitely recommend them if looking for a great nursery/ preschool.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased your daughter is happy and enjoys her time with us. It's wonderful to hear how well she's settling in each day.
We could not recommend any better nursery than Bright Horizons Dorking. Our son joined the nursery in July 2025 when he was 8 months old. The team made us feel welcome and assured that he would be well looked after and cared for. It's really interesting getting updates from the team about the...
We could not recommend any better nursery than Bright Horizons Dorking. Our son joined the nursery in July 2025 when he was 8 months old. The team made us feel welcome and assured that he would be well looked after and cared for. It's really interesting getting updates from the team about the different activities he got up too and all the different types of food he'd eaten. It's such a relief knowing his needs are being taken care off by such an amazing team of people.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad your son settled well and that our team helped you feel welcomed and reassured. It's great to hear you enjoy the updates and knowing he's cared for by a team you trust. We truly appreciate your kind words.
We've been with bright horizons dorking since Nov 2022 when our daughter turned 9 months old. We've had such a great experience - the staff, the facilities and the care and patience which our daughter has gotten is excellent. We would highly recommend it here! Our daughter really took to one of the...
We've been with bright horizons dorking since Nov 2022 when our daughter turned 9 months old. We've had such a great experience - the staff, the facilities and the care and patience which our daughter has gotten is excellent. We would highly recommend it here! Our daughter really took to one of the caretakers here and we feel our daughter is safe and taken care of here. :)
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear your daughter has settled so well at Bright Horizons Dorking and that you've had such a positive experience since joining. It's wonderful to know you feel confident in the care and attention she receives.
I honestly can not recommend BH enough, from their activities to naturing the children. I am very grateful that my son is well taken care of, also the fact that I don't have to think about breakfast in the morning or nappies.
I honestly can not recommend BH enough, from their activities to naturing the children. I am very grateful that my son is well taken care of, also the fact that I don't have to think about breakfast in the morning or nappies.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear how happy you are with your experience at Bright Horizons and that your son is so well cared for. It's lovely to know you appreciate the activities, nurturing environment and the little conveniences that make your mornings easier.
We cannot fault the care given to our son at Dorking Bright Horizons, there really aren't the words to say what they have done for our family. From accepting both our sons into the nursery at short notice (after us moving to the area and knowing no one!) to adapting to the additional needs of our...
I can't stress how pivotal Bright Horizons' staff have been to our son's development and it was a joy watching him grow over his years there. Thanks for everything. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're so pleased both your sons had such a positive experience at Bright Horizons Dorking, and we're delighted to hear how supported your family has felt. Thank you for your recommendation.
We can not fault the care shown at this nursery to help our child develop. They have been with them since just before turning one and are now in the pre-school class. The activities are carefully thought through and they take on board the current interests of the children to make their learning...
Our second will be joining soon - we wouldn't have chosen anywhere else.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear how much your child has developed with us. It's great to know that the activities are engaging.
Both our children currently attend Bright Horizons and both are very happy there and look forward to their nursery days. The staff are always professional and caring and they are well supported and nurtured. We have been very happy with the facilities and learning programme and the regular photos...
Both our children currently attend Bright Horizons and both are very happy there and look forward to their nursery days. The staff are always professional and caring and they are well supported and nurtured. We have been very happy with the facilities and learning programme and the regular photos and updates uploaded onto the app are a really good feature. We would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted your children enjoy their nursery and feel supported. It's great to hear you love the facilities, learning programme, and updates. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
This nursery is lovely! The staff are very professional, whilst being friendly and approachable. My granddaughter is really happy here - which is the most important thing. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble.
This nursery is lovely! The staff are very professional, whilst being friendly and approachable. My granddaughter is really happy here - which is the most important thing. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
All of the staff at Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool are so kind and so friendly. My daughter really loves her nursery teachers. They are very supportive when the children struggle to say goodbye to parents in the morning, which is a comfort to everyone! I love the fact that all...
All of the staff at Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool are so kind and so friendly. My daughter really loves her nursery teachers. They are very supportive when the children struggle to say goodbye to parents in the morning, which is a comfort to everyone! I love the fact that all the staff know all the children, including the nursery manager, it feels like they are all really invested in the children's care. The range of activities they do with the children is fantastic and the outdoor space is lovely.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that the staff at Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool have been kind, friendly and supportive, making your daughter feel loved and cared for.
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2025 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...
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Since gaining my NNEB qualification in 1995 I began my career in Childcare, and have worked within Bright Horizons since 2003 where I have worked in...
Since gaining my NNEB qualification in 1995 I began my career in Childcare, and have worked within Bright Horizons since 2003 where I have worked in various settings across the regions, starting as a Nursery Nurse and working up to my current role as Nursery Manager since 2013.
I enjoy all aspects of my role and work alongside my team to provide the children in our care with the best opportunities for learning and play.
Paige has been with Bright Horizons since 2016, during which she completed her Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development. Starting as a...
Paige has been with Bright Horizons since 2016, during which she completed her Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development. Starting as a nursery assistant, she steadily advanced to the position of Deputy Manager. Currently, Paige serves as the nursery’s SENCO (Special Needs Coordinator) and holds a Level 3 Award in Early Years SEN Coordination. At Dorking, the team collaborates to ensure all children under their care receive enriching learning opportunities conducive to their growth and development.
Paige is deeply committed to providing exceptional care and provision to the children, fostering a nurturing, safe, and joyful environment. Witnessing the children's learning, development, and progress within the nursery brings her immense joy and fulfilment.
Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 89 Children.
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