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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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
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
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
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 Reviews (106)
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.
My son's both attended Active Learning from about 18 months of age. The warmth and friendliness they were greeted with by every person they came across put me at total ease that this nursery cared for the individual. I have loved seeing the boys grow and develop in this environment. Great teachers,...
My son's both attended Active Learning from about 18 months of age. The warmth and friendliness they were greeted with by every person they came across put me at total ease that this nursery cared for the individual. I have loved seeing the boys grow and develop in this environment. Great teachers, awesome projects, a fantastic outdoor play area, lovingly prepared food. I couldn't have asked for more!! A highly recommended nursery.
I have been extremely impressed with the level of care William has received since starting at Active Learning. Physically he has developed at a rate of knots, when he started 2 weeks ago he couldn't crawl. Now he is crawling and pulling himself up to standing position. He loves the activities and...
I have been extremely impressed with the level of care William has received since starting at Active Learning. Physically he has developed at a rate of knots, when he started 2 weeks ago he couldn't crawl. Now he is crawling and pulling himself up to standing position. He loves the activities and interacting with the other babies. He is continuing to develop into a confident, social little boy.
The team at Active Learning have made my son very welcome and the whole process has been smooth and efficient. The reasons I chose Active Learning in Dorking was the cleanliness of the rooms, the friendly and welcoming team and most of all the security. One of the other highlights for me is I am...
The activities are varied for him each day which includes messy play (with sand, paint, water etc), colouring in, singing, dancing and time in a sensory room. The meal plan is healthy and nutritious which is a big plus for me.
The most important above all else is my son is really happy when he is at the nursery and after being there just 4 months, he has made friends.
I have already recommended this nursery to my friends who had concerns about the route to take when going back to work.
Active Learning Dorking provides a safe, fun environment for my daughter. She comes home full of stories about all the day's activities. She loves art and sport and is really enjoying her lessons with the new nursery teacher. She randomly comes out with various French words at home and often shows...
Active Learning Dorking provides a safe, fun environment for my daughter. She comes home full of stories about all the day's activities. She loves art and sport and is really enjoying her lessons with the new nursery teacher. She randomly comes out with various French words at home and often shows us her ballet and yoga!
Last week (Children in Need fundraiser) was fantastic and I have never seen her so keen to get to nursery in her different outfits!
Thank you all for your continuing hard work - I often dash in and out and don't have time to stop and chat but do appreciate everything you are all doing.
Would recommend Active Learning Dorking to anyone. Our son loves going and continues to surprise us with what he has learnt there. Everyone we have dealt with has been friendly, helpful and flexible to our needs. This last point was not something we found at one of the other nurseries in Dorking...
Would recommend Active Learning Dorking to anyone. Our son loves going and continues to surprise us with what he has learnt there. Everyone we have dealt with has been friendly, helpful and flexible to our needs. This last point was not something we found at one of the other nurseries in Dorking when we were looking.
From day one, the team at Active Learning Dorking have been a pillar of support in helping the difficult transition for both us as parents and for our son in beginning nursery. Despite the tears on some occasions, I have never been in any doubt that the staff were on hand to not just 'take care' of...
From day one, the team at Active Learning Dorking have been a pillar of support in helping the difficult transition for both us as parents and for our son in beginning nursery. Despite the tears on some occasions, I have never been in any doubt that the staff were on hand to not just 'take care' of him but give him a cuddle or sing him a song in order to make him feel better. From the great selection of food, to the variation in activities to the great communication about how my child is developing-the team have been superb!
Child Vacancies
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool.
Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2017Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool.
Meet the Team (2)

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.
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