Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet EN4 8LL
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  • Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool, Barnet
East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is located in a charming character building near Oak Hill Park, offering care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery team is qualified, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting every child’s development. With opening hours from 7:30am to 6:30pm and an onsite buggy park, the nursery is ideal for busy families. It’s conveniently situated near Arnos Grove and Southgate stations, and close to Monkfrith Primary School.

Bright Horizons’ Nurture Approach underpins the nursery’s ethos, creating a safe and supportive space for children to grow. The Bright Beginnings Curriculum blends hands-on learning with emotional wellbeing, confidence, and curiosity - preparing children for school and beyond.
The baby room (3 to 18 months) offers sensory resources, a milk kitchen, and a separate sleep area. Toddlers (18 months to 2 years 6 months) enjoy a bright space with reading corners and low-level activities. Rising toddlers (2 years 6 months to 3 years 6 months) are encouraged to explore independence through interest-led play and toilet training support.

Preschoolers benefit from the Ready for School programme, led by a qualified teacher, focusing on early maths, reading, and writing skills.
Each age group has access to its own garden area, designed to support outdoor learning and development. Features include climbing equipment, play trays, a vegetable garden, and racing tracks.

Parents stay connected through the Bright Horizons Family app, which provides updates on their child’s daily experiences and progress.
Tailored Settling in Sessions are available to help families transition smoothly. To learn more or arrange a visit, contact the nursery manager.

Book a tour today and discover what makes East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool a special place to grow.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 86

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

Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (112)

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Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool has 112 reviews.

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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family has had the pleasure to have our child at East Barnet for just over the past two years. In that time, he has spent time in almost all of the age rooms. He has had close connections with all of the staff (not just his own room or with his key workers) and made many close friends with his peers.
Many of his peers have remained with him for over 2 years. He has fun every day as he learns, especially enjoying time in the garden, sports lessons, French singing, cooking and dancing. He asks to go to nursery and chats at home about his day there. We are leaving the area so have to say goodbye which is incredibly sad as we would love to take East Barnet with us and have our second child start soon too!
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Review from Srutni Vani P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My overall experience with this nursery is excellent. The key persons are really patient and takes lovely care of your child. The management are well-trained to take care of each and everything that a parent and the child needs. The key person for my little one has been very very patient and really
careful in fulfilling my child needs.
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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for 18 months and absolutely loves it. Her development during this time has been incredible and I can’t thank the staff enough for the excellent support she has received during what has been a very difficult year for our family.


All of the staff take time to get

to know your child and are always on hand to let you know what they have been doing. I know that my daughter is in safe hands when I take her to nursery and she is very happy there.
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Review from Swasoopa A (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy with the progress our child has made so far. Just feel like a bit more proactive teaching required as the current learning exercises are sufficient for the child development.
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Review from G J (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to Jungles and can't wait to get stuck in and be independent. He always comes home grubby, happy and full of stories of the things he's done. He loves his key person here and talks a lot about what he had done with her and the other people in his room.
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Review from John R (Father of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff and my child loves going to the nursery. My child has developed quite a bit since she first joined. I will recommend this nursery.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for nearly two and a half years now. We are very happy with the care he has received. All the staff are extremely friendly and he has settled in well. He has always formed strong bonds with his key workers, which has been very reassuring. The nursery has been very supportive
of his potty training and each time he has transitioned to a new room.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has grown so much since starting at this nursery. He adores his key workers and the staff in his room who care for him. We are so pleased we made this choice and never doubt that his individuality and personality are embraced. The team go above and beyond our expectations and are incredibly
supportive to us as parents.
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Review from Eren F (Father of Child) published on 5 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery, my eldest daughter attended and now my youngest is there. Very good, friendly and informative staff. Good activities and good care. Recommended.
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Review from Harry R (Father of Child) published on 5 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons has been brilliant throughout the last five years for both of my children.
All of the staff are brilliant and have made the children's experience amazing.
I would thoroughly recommend this to other parents.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressive. From day one my son has felt at home. The staff are very friendly, professional and really help develop my son's skills and learning development. Would highly recommend the nursery to anyone!!
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Review from Rob P (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff create a wonderful environment for the children to learn and develop.
We are very happy with the care delivered to our daughter.
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Review from Farzana H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Been using this nursery for 2 years now. Overall, very pleased with the care given to my daughter. Whenever there are issues (never anything major), the management has responded well. Staff are all friendly and caring.
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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the friendly atmosphere of the nursery and how each colleague is so warm and welcoming to myself, partner and son. My boy has learnt so much already from attending Bright Horizons and loves going to nursery. I think it's more down to the staff that he loves it so much.
I can't fault the staff
and find them to be very attentive.
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Review from Katerina K (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the East Barnet Bright Horizon Nursery. The staff are very friendly and caring. My son has been at this nursery for over a year now and he loves it! He has made great connections with the staff and seems very comfortable when there. I have seen great progress in his development - he's
been involved in a lot of activities and always encouraged to explore.
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Review from Ralph G (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the nursery and my wife and I are looking forward to sending our younger son to the same nursery. The team are very dedicated and passionate about the welfare of the children. The feedback session with our son's key worker is a great reminder of how much care and attention the team
have for his education and development.
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Review from Dev P (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Bright Horizons in East Barnet. My son has been coming to this nursery for 6 months, he has come along leaps and bounds learning through play. The staff are friendly, caring and my son has formed bonds with all key staff.
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Review from Olga (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is a pupil at the nursery. He is very happy there and speaks fondly of his teachers and peers. He has learnt a lot in the year he has been attending. He is thriving at Bright Horizons.
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Review from Shelley B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are amazing. They are all so caring and warm. My two-year-old son settled really well at Bright Horizons East Barnet, and I believe that's in large part due to the welcoming environment they work hard to foster here. They go the extra mile to make sure the children feel safe, nurtured,
and secure. My husband and I are very happy we chose this nursery for our son!
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Review from Harry H (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team run a great nursery, both our girls have always felt safe and happy. The team always provided excellent feedback from the day's activities and made a fuss of the kids regardless of what mood they may have been in at breakfast. Keep up the good work
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.911 for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.911
  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 4.988 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 17 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.988
  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 (2)

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Gemma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gemma, the Nursery Manager, has been working in Early Years Education for twelve years. She first obtained a Level 3 qualification in childcare before advancing to university, where she earned a degree in Education Studies.


Her passion lies in providing the best possible outcomes for the next generation. She finds great fulfilment in helping children develop through their learning journeys and supporting them in their next steps. Gemma joined Bright Horizons at the beginning of 2017 as a Room Leader and progressed through various managerial roles before being promoted to Nursery Manager.


She looks forward to welcoming families to the nursery and supporting them throughout their experience.

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Charlene

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Charlene is the Deputy Manager at Bright Horizons East Barnet. She began her journey with the company as a housekeeper, and it wasn’t long before she discovered a true passion for early years education. After completing her Level 3 qualification in childcare, Charlene quickly progressed to a Third in Charge role and soon after was promoted to Deputy Manager.


She is incredibly proud of how far she has come and is deeply committed to providing the best possible start for every child in the setting. Charlene is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning. She also takes great pride in supporting families and leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and education.

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