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Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Active Learning House, Moores Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2BG
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Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool, Dorking
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Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool, Dorking

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....  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Pippa (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 89

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

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Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.562) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool has 103 reviews.

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Review from Kerry-Ann B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter joined in babies in 2018 after I attended all the local nursery’s and I can honestly say as soon as we arrived here we were very impressed. Everyone was very welcoming and lots of friendly faces. The team are amazing they all work so hard and my daughter thoroughly enjoys her days here. Her bond and friendship with the staff is lovely. If we have a difficult drop off (we all have those days) they are very supportive and happy to take check-in phone calls during the day. Very happy toddler = Very happy Mummy and Daddy.

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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has blossomed since she started at nursery and that is all down to the dedication, knowledge and understanding of the fabulous team. They have been extremely flexible both at the beginning with the settle sessions and throughout the COVID 19 pandemic. Thank you!

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Review from James T (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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Outstanding nursery - made so by the staff. My son loves being dropped off there in the morning and clearly loves his time there. He is really well looked after, well-fed and nurtured and has come on leaps and bounds in confidence. The staff care, and it shows. The nursery manager and her team communicate brilliantly and obviously love their work. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our third child is now attending this nursery. We love that so many of the staff have seen our family grow with us. It has been a difficult year but our youngest has settled into the baby room so easily. She is happy to go in and not so fussed to come home! Sign of a good day! Thank you to all the staff!

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Review from Katie (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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My child started at Bright Horizons Dorking just after turning one, now two and a half years later and we don't have a bad word to say. From feeding and naps in the baby room to the experiences and learning in the pre-school rooms, everything has been excellent.
The staff have been fantastic, communicating well with us as parents and providing a great and fun learning environment. My child loves going to nursery and talks about staff and friends all the time.

As a parent, I highly recommend Bright Horizons Dorking.

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Review from Beatriz M (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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Everyone at the nursery is very friendly and always helpful. My boy has attended the nursery since he was 12 months and made good friends and is always happy to go to the nursery. My little one has started now in the baby room and I’m sure he will have a great time as well.

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful day nursery for our daughter. She settled in so quickly and has enjoyed going every day since. She has built lovely relationships with many members of staff who seem to enjoy what they do. The nursery feels safe and uplifting with a great garden space. Our daughter is looking forward to progressing up to the next class.

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Review from Tracey E (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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Nursery staff very supportive and management team have provided clarity and encouragement through the girls' nursery education. It would have been useful to use something like an online learning journal so we could access their progress especially in this current environment.

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Review from Susie M (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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My child started when he was 9 months old and has now been there for just over a year. The settling in process was great and very reassuring. All the staff are friendly and very caring of the children taking the time to get to know them and their interests. The management are great keeping in really good contact and responding to queries very promptly. Even during this period of closure, there has been lots of efforts to keep in touch and provide activity ideas.

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Review from Ashleigh D (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2020 Submitted via Website
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I couldn’t be happier with the nursery. The staff are absolutely lovely in every class and you can tell my little one enjoys it as she loves going, which for me is the most important thing. She comes back with new words and facts all the time, so she is learning and developing very well. I would highly recommend Bright Horizons.

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Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend this nursery enough! My daughter loves her days here and I know she is being left in safe hands. All the staff I have spoken to are very welcoming and friendly. All of this has made my return to work so much easier, knowing my daughter is well cared for and enjoying her time at nursery.

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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with my daughter's care at Bright Horizons Dorking. They offer excellent opening times. The staff are attentive and hard working. They treat each child as an individual. There are always lots of stimulating activities. At the end of the day we get a thorough handover so I know they have been attentive to her needs. I feel I can trust the staff so I know she is safe and well cared for.

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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent staff who really care for our baby's wellbeing. Our son seems to thoroughly enjoy his time at the nursery. Always smiling. A true testament to all of the staff. Thank you!

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My 11-month-old daughter attends Dorking Active Learning nursery full time and she is very happy there. The management and baby room staff are very supportive, enthusiastic about the activities and passionate individuals. We cannot thank you enough for taking good care of our baby girl, making her happy every day and helping in her development through creative and educational activities. Thank you!

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Review from Andrea S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending the nursery for 21 months. He was welcomed into Jumblies at 18 months and settled in very nicely. The girls made me feel very happy leaving my son in their capable hands for a few days in the week. He has been taught and learnt so much, he is now in Preschool and now learning to write, with the encouragement of management and the rest of the team. I can highly recommend the nursery to all friends and family. I have never had any doubts. Thank you, ladies!

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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My little girl loves her time at Active Learning Dorking (Surrey). The staff form wonderful relationships with the children and play a pivotal role in their early development. They also show incredible empathy and consideration towards what might be happening at home. Whenever we have needed extra support or flexibility due to life’s ‘twists and turns’ we have always been blown away by the kind response of the staff.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We viewed a number of nurseries before visiting Active Learning Dorking (Surrey) and none of the other places made me feel confident that my daughter would be properly cared for and noticed. It was imperative that the nursery could look after babies as I was required to go back to work after 7 months. Active Learning Dorking (Surrey) was so receptive to our needs, the nursery management was engaging and thorough in providing all the information and showing us around. We were very impressed!

The staff are lovely, the activities are stimulating, fun and age-appropriate across the board. The facilities are impressive too. What we really love is that my daughter's personality is encouraged to shine through.

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Review from Susie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son has been there three months and we have had a really positive experience. The staff have gone above and beyond to help him settle in. He loves playing in the garden there.

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Review from Clair M (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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Active Learning is a lovely, clean, safe and welcoming environment for little ones. My daughter attends two days a week and has a fantastic time. I love reading about all the activities she has been involved in throughout her day. The staff are kind and patient and bring out the best in her.

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Review from Jess (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My son attends Active Learning Dorking twice a week and he is really happy there. I'm always pleased to hear about the number of activities he has been involved in during the day and he is growing in confidence all the time. The staff are lovely and really care about the children they look after. I would definitely recommend the nursery.

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  • 21 Jan 2025

    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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Pippa
Pippa Job Title: Nursery Manager

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
Paige Job Title: Deputy Manager

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.

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