Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool

64 Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8AN
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  • Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool, Reigate
Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool is situated in a great location for parents who are commuting into London.

Set in a light and airy, purpose-built nursery with six age-appropriate rooms designed for every stage of your child’s development, from 3 months to 5 years, just off the A217 Cockshot Hill, the nursery offers convenient onsite parking and a buggy park to ease your drop-off and pick-up process.

The nursery is purpose built offering six spacious well-resourced rooms and three large gardens each providing a suitable and stimulating environment to extend the development of the Babies, Toddlers and Preschool children. The under three-year-olds also have free flow access to their gardens. They have an additional room adjacent to the preschool unit where they have created a lovely ambience with scented air and soft lighting to provide a unique experience for their children, supporting their wellbeing with sensory resources and experiences. This room also incorporates yoga sessions and the Preschool children have an area where they hold their own ‘Children’s Council’ and ‘Book Club’ sessions.

Children in the nursery are prepared to transition to school through the unique Ready for School Programme which includes a bespoke Growing Readers, Writers, Mathematicians, Scientists and Artists programmes and Candy Floss the Safety Superhero is visible throughout the nursery, helping the children to make safe choices throughout their day.

Recently the nursery has been awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag status. It signifies a commitment to environmental sustainability and an unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on the planet. Ultimately, the Green Flag Award is a testament to the nurseries profound contribution to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Louise (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 96

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 Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (126)

9.8

Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool has 126 reviews.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fantastic for my daughter! The staff really make it what it is, a calm, welcoming and caring environment.
Staff are always so polite, friendly and accommodating and it's clear they enjoy the work that they do,
The management at the nursery is also excellent and the nursery is very well-run.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in the baby room in October 2023. Prior to attending, she had spent every day with me so I was concerned about how she and I would manage with the separation anxiety. The staff ensured that they gained all necessary information from me about her, likes, dislikes, current skills,
preferred communication styles such as makaton etc. The settling-in process was completed with her individual needs prioritised. I was kept up to date with regular photos and encouraged to ring if I had any worries. Fast forward three months and my daughter is flourishing. Her speech has really come on and she is more confident in herself. The staff are extremely caring and loving and I couldn’t ask for more. I feel the staff are invested in all of the children so know my daughter is safe and happy. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Reigate since she was 7 months old and will remain there until starting school next year. She loves nursery!
The team at the nursery are incredible, friendly and passionate about delivering the best care and support to the children. I have always felt
comfortable leaving my daughter in their care, it’s been a pleasure to watch the friendships form.
My daughter is now in preschool, she takes part in yoga, boogie mites, Spanish, writing and countless outdoor games. The nursery makes sure that no day is the same and educates even at a young age through play.
The manager is an experienced manager, who in fact was my nursery carer 30 years ago, which goes to show you would be leaving your child in the care of a team led by someone with expansive knowledge on childcare, health and safety.
Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel incredibly grateful that our son has settled in so well at Bright Horizons and that he is so happy, and that is a credit to the staff and leadership there.
After visiting other nurseries, we instantly got a feeling that Bright Horizons was right for our son and we were so right as (even when
he is feeling wobbly) he is always happy to come in each day, and he always cheers up quickly. It’s especially a huge weight off my shoulders to know he is in such great hands each day, with people that know him so well. The nursery staff always reassure us and their communication is brilliant: the time they spend on this really matters so much to parents.
The staff really are special, and this is reflected in how happy all of the children are. It’s wonderful to see the enthusiasm they all have, as well as the relationships they clearly develop with the children.
As a teacher, it is also great to see the variety of activities that the children get to do each day.
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Review from Stacey F (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After being let down last minute by another nursery, Bright Horizons, Reigate stepped in to help and I couldn't be happier. The management team were very helpful and my son settled in straight away. The staff are all fantastic, very knowledgeable, caring and create great bonds with all the children.
My son always happily walks in each morning. He has developed brilliantly over the last year, growing in confidence too and regularly tells me when I pick him up that he had fun at nursery. Really grateful that we were let down elsewhere in the end or we wouldn't have found this place!
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!
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Review from G W (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a lovely welcoming, friendly atmosphere. As a result, I have two happy children who look forward to attending each day. They are challenged and nurtured whilst in a safe environment, helping with their development.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your review.
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Review from Ralitsa S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our son started at Bright Horizons Reigate, we have been so impressed with not only his development but with the amazing staff and the facilities provided. We can already see the changes in our son and how much he has grown in personality thanks to the dedicated staff and look forward to his continued
progression.
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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Reigate is a brilliant nursery. The teachers are all dedicated, passionate and kind. They take into account each child's individual needs. Whether it's dietary requirements, nappy requirements or big emotional adjustments at home the team step up to help and support not only my child
but also myself as a parent. All the lessons are fun, interactive and sensory based, allowing the children to explore in their own time and soak up the information being shared. At the end of every nursery day, my daughter hops into the car and asks if she can go back! Additionally, the management team are fantastic and a great support to parents. My child's safety always feels like a priority at the nursery and I feel confident that she will be well cared for when dropping her off in the mornings. The nursery is always clean and organised and clearly has incredible food as my daughter only really eats when she's at nursery. We are so thankful to be part of the Bright Horizons Reigate family!
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi Kim, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback!
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Review from N M (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My oldest son attended the nursery for 2 years, before leaving in September for reception. He absolutely loved the nursery and was always happy and excited in the mornings when going in. The staff were always very welcoming, caring and passionate about the care they provide for the children through
everyday activities and always ensured children were settled and happy. Management were very thorough, professional and always responded to emails in a timely manner. My youngest son now attends the nursery and again the staff are always very kind and welcoming especially with settling him in. It didn't take him long and this is down to the staff being very caring, reassuring and making him feel welcome. 100% recommend!
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Review from Nicola K (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutely loved her time in preschool. From the first day, she was treated with such kindness and the team took the time to get to know her, her likes and dislikes and make her feel at ease. On her second day, she ran in smiling and shouting, "bye mummy". The team plan fantastic, fun,
learning activities and keep parents updated with photos via the app, which is always lovely to see. The food goes down really well with my daughter too. The facilities are well-kept, clean and there are great toys and activities for the kids. My daughter always has so much to tell me when she comes home. On the admin side, the management team are very responsive and helpful, always able and happy to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend Bright Horizons, Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool. Thank you to all the team.
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Review from Simone M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has come to the nursery from June 2022. I have been extremely impressed by all members of staff at Bright Horizons. They are all very caring and loving women who know my son inside out. The management are very responsive to emails and are wonderful at offering advice. As far as nurseries
go, this nursery feels like a home away from home. The baby room is large with lots of toys and things to keep babies entertained. The outdoor space is beautiful and sheltered. My son is offered a range of varied food throughout the day and I love the app so I can keep track of what he has eaten as well as look at photos that have been taken throughout the day. Overall, I'd highly recommend this beautiful nursery to anyone. The staff are friendly and wonderful lovely ladies that truly care for my son.
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Review from Jenevieve L (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at nursery. She has a great connection and relationship with her carers and I can tell they are very fond of her, which helps me when I drop her off. She smiles and puts her arms out to her carers and I am very impressed with the parent and carer relationship too. The staff
who I have spoken to are always helpful, nurturing and I can tell have my daughter's best interests at heart. I speak very highly about nursery to friends and family. I love all the activities they get up to and I really enjoy seeing that on the app.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased with this nursery. Absolutely excellent care of my child. Really good activities throughout the day and lots of details and photos about what they’ve been doing. Really good preparation for going to school in September too. Staff are wonderful and really do actually care. Would definitely
recommend.
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Review from Susie O (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Bright Horizons, Cockshot Hill. Our daughter seems very happy there. It is great to see the children taking part in so many activities during the day. Everyone is so friendly, which makes drop-off and pick-up a delight. Thank you all.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been more than welcoming. Very warm and friendly. My children have been more willing to try new foods since being at Bright Horizons. My son has been especially happy to be with children his own age. There is a lot of variation of tasks each day, to keep the kids amused.
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Review from Lynne F (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery. My baby boy joined a couple of months ago and is now 11-months. I’ve been blown away by the staff. I was always impressed by the facilities but it’s the staff that has made me choose this nursery over others. They are so kind and patient with my son and seem really invested in him.
They always take their time with you as the parent to ensure they know what they need to when you drop your baby off and give you a thorough update when you pick them up. I’ve found this so heartening, it’s just lovely to build a strong rapport with those looking after your children. I’m also so impressed with the activities they run, the meals they give and also the app that they update with information and photos very regularly so you can see your child thrive. My son is so happy here and I can’t recommend it enough.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Bright Horizons, Reigate for two months now. Coming from another nursery that she loved, we were a bit worried that she may find the transition difficult. However, she adjusted to the new pre-school environment immediately and tells us weekly that she "loves her new
nursery, it has different rooms to play in, lots of activities and the chef cooks lovely food". We already feel that she is being prepared for the transition to reception.
From the very start, we have been impressed with the management of the nursery. Enrolment was easy and there were no hiccups when it came to transferring the free hours funding from our previous nursery. They are well organised and communication is great with weekly emails, daily when necessary and daily updates on the app, so you can see not only what activities your child has been doing, but also what they have eaten. All the staff are friendly and caring and the facilities are excellent. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery. The management are excellent and my children have always been well cared for and have been happy to go in each day. The children spend a lot of time in the gardens at all ages. The preparation for school is excellent in the preschool rooms.
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Review from Blaize C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is great. The staff genuinely care and have gone above and beyond to help, reassure me and ensure that my child was settling in. The app and getting regular updates on my daughter's day is incredible and has made the process of going back to work so much easier for me. My daughter took a
bit of time to eat her meals at nursery (too many exciting things going on for her) and they really worked hard to help her with this and to keep me in the loop, which I so appreciated and I can happily say, she thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery, meals and everything!
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Review from Mark T (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and the rest of the team always have the children’s well-being and development at heart. They are well, organised, pragmatic and understanding and have dealt well with the considerable challenges thrown at them over the last 2 years. We have had two children attending the nursery over six
years and couldn’t be happier. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.758)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.758) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.758 for Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (209 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.758
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 22 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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 (3)

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Louise

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Louise is the nursery manager. She has worked in childcare for 30 years, having gained her NNEB qualification in 1985. She started her career as a Nursery Nurse within a small nursery chain and soon realised that she enjoyed the managerial side of childcare, moving into a management role within the company in 1988. In 1990 Louise had the opportunity to join a small independent nursery as Manager and became part of the Teddies group of nurseries in 1997 which in turn joined the Bright Horizons network of nurseries in 2009.


During this time Louise has had two children who enjoyed the benefit of attending her nurseries. She also supported other nursery managers in a training role within the company to share and support good practices. After becoming part of Bright Horizons and having achieved an ‘outstanding’ accreditation from Ofsted at the Bright Horizons in Crawley, Louise decided that the time was right to further her education and attended university alongside her role as Manager, gaining first a Foundation degree and then a full degree and Early Years Teacher Status. As she completed this the opportunity to move to Reigate became available and she joined the team as nursery manager.


Her passion lies in striving for excellence and she is committed to the safeguarding welfare of the children, staff members and families at Reigate. Louise is also a Grandma and in her spare time enjoys visiting the theatre.

Debra

Debra

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

I have been working at the nursery since 2014, starting in the baby unit and gradually moving up the ranks to become the room leader, third in charge, and now the deputy manager. I also hold the role of the nursery SENCO, and I have a strong passion for child development in this area. Recently, I completed a Level 3 SENCO course to enhance my knowledge and dedication to this field.


Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband on our family farm. Meeting up with friends and family is another favourite pastime, and I love to unwind with a good book.

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Third in Charge

I am the Third in Charge. I have achieved my BA Hons degree in Early Education and have many years of experience supporting preschool children with their transition to school.


I thrive on providing an environment and activities which enable the children to grow and flourish. I have a little boy who is 2 years old and loves being outdoors.


Being a member of the National Trust helps my family and I have some wonderful adventures together exploring natural environments. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading, and during the past year, I found a new interest in baking.

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