Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

We currently have our son attending Active Learning in Southgate and we are really happy with the development we have seen in him over the last 2 years. We can always tell that he has learnt something new after he attends nursery and his confidence has grown so much as a result. The office staff and nursery staff are also really friendly and always happy to answer any questions we may have. We will definitely be sending our daughter here.

We are extremely happy with Active Learning Southgate. Our daughter is so happy there and has grown and developed rapidly during her time there. Staff are attentive and friendly and have gone above and beyond for us during difficult circumstances. Kids learn about different cultures and celebrate festivals throughout the year and parents get involved as well. It feels like an extended family. We have and will continue to recommend this nursery to our friends and family. We know that our daughter is well looked after and can rest assured that she is being stimulated throughout the day.

All the staff at Bright Horizons have been very friendly and supportive since we have started our son at this nursery. We are very happy with the care he receives and would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

They make me and my children very HAPPY being here, and I am very thankful for all the support and help from them. Thank you very much for your excellent work.

I would definitely recommend Active Learning.

Lovely staff have made my son feel loved and helped him to settle in quickly. They have learnt his habits, likes and dislikes, which has meant that they can quickly identify if there is anything wrong or if my son is upset. I'm very pleased with my son's appetite at nursery too. He loves the food offered, variety is great.

Recently the nursery hosted a marvellous picnic in the park (sports day) for all children and parents. Staff were very engaging, encouraging children to participate in activities and cheering them on wonderfully. We could see a lot of smiles on many faces; it was a great day which was fabulously hosted. My children are super happy and content here. They run to hug members of staff when they see them in the morings. Seeing this is reassuring knowing they are safe and comfortable in happy surroundings. Well done to all staff especially management at Active Learning Southgate. You are commendable.

Well done everyone!!

Our child joined AL Southgate (ALS) December 2016 for Preschool after we withdrew him from a private nursery due to dissatisfaction and neglect. We had contemplated ALS earlier but was initially put off by the logistics – we deeply regret this and wish we had placed our child there from the start as we have found the quality of care by the practitioners there to be quite simply outstanding. Classes are not chaotic but are run by passionate, caring staff with a real focus on preparing the children for school. The Early Years Curriculum is given careful attention whilst the environment remains caring, fun and nurturing. The Staff seem happy, are professional and caring and led by superb, transparent management who are experienced with getting the best from their employees and also communicating well with parents. Our child has thrived since his admission to ALS and enjoys each day here. ALS is truly at the top of its game and stands out as being exceptional in London.

My daughter has had issues with potty training due to withholding stools which is very common but nonetheless stressful for us all. She moved up in nursery last week and her new teacher decided to have a chat with her and also get one of the older children to join in about why it is not scary to use the loo. That afternoon she made more progress than we had in months, even though we have a long journey ahead, they made more progress with our daughter than any doctor we have visited. Thank you.

Bright Horizons Active Learning Nursery has a unique approach to learning and we are delighted that our child has a nursery teacher as well as dedicated art, sports, and music teachers. The staff are lovely and the range of activities they do with the children is very impressive. Best of all is that our son really enjoys it.

My Son has been attending Active Learning Southgate for over a year now and I can truly say the nursery has had a positive impact on him. He loves nursery and is keen to learn.

The nursery offers a wide range of different activities and provides quality feedback on the child each day.

Food is cooked on site for the children and parents are able to see what's on offer on the notice board each day. The nursery also has a book library which the children can make use of. Management are friendly and approachable with the office door always open.

The nursery location is also ideal with Southgate tube station nearby. Needless to say, I've recommended the nursery to my friends and family with little ones!

Active Learning is a friendly and professional nursery. My daughter loves going and has come on in leaps and bounds. I get informed every day of her progress and behaviour, and she actually asks to go to school. I would certainly recommend Active Learning Nursery.

My 4-year-old has attended this nursery for over 2 years. He is constantly guided and supported by two ladies in the nursery. The menu is good because it challenges to try new things. I've noticed an improvement within 2016 when the principle joined. Although the consistency came from the vice principle and whenever through many administration changes. I'm happy, very happy with the quality of care, cleanliness and support at the nursery. Particularly impressed by "sports day" and "graduation" which were very much better than previous years thanks to the team!

Whilst there have been quite a few changes in terms of administration over the last couple of years we are delighted with the current set-up and feel it's definitely the best the nursery has been run. The small team in charge are clearly competent, helpful and, importantly, open to suggestions from parents on how to improve any general aspects. Their staff also seem fairly happy whilst doing their job and show a real interest and care for the development of the children under them. All in all, we have a great relationship with all the staff and feel that the collaboration between parents and childcare provider is really working in developing our child, improving her social skills and her education.

My eldest child started at the nursery in 2012 and we have seen the nursery grow up from one under 2s room to 3 and to full capacity of over 2s rooms. This has brought challenges with it, but under the current management the nursery and children are flourishing. The standard of care and teaching is excellent and I'm confident that my child will start school in September with a wide range of skills from academic in numeracy and phonics and a love of science to social and emotional in having empathy to the feelings of his friends. The structured teaching sets the nursery apart and I feel my child has benefitted immensely from this learning environment and has an enjoyment of sports from the additional lessons the nursery provides. The staff provide a caring environment and respond well to feedback. I always feel my children's welfare and wellbeing is at the centre.

Thank you to the staff and management for all you do to ensure my children's happiness and wellbeing.

Brilliant nursery, my eldest went to the nursery full time from 3 years old, he was very happy at the nursery and it gave him a great grounding for school. All the activities are excellent from sports to science lessons. My youngest has been going to the nursery since she was 8 months and she also loves it. The staff in the baby rooms are so caring and really bond with all the children, the children seem to love the activities too, especially baby yoga! She has now moved upstairs to be with the older children and the transition to the new room was very good, my little one is now completely settled. The support given by all the staff and management is first class in all aspects, eg, potty training. The facilities are great, and both my kids loved the meals provided. It's not the cheapest of nurseries, but worth spending the money when I see how happy my kids are.