Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Chilworth is a fantastic nursery. All the staff know all the children and work hard to create a fun and positive environment for children to be in and learn. It is incredibly friendly, with excellent communication between the team and parents via the app. Our keyworker is great, as are all the staff. Our child (in the baby room) loves it and is thriving.

My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 9 months old and she'll be going to school this year. She has had a wonderful time from day one and we have not had any cause for concern. The staff have been brilliant and supportive.

My son had shown signs of lack of development and everything I had tried seemed not to be working I now bring him here 3 days a week for the last couple of months and he has lept and bound in his development I can't believe how far he has come in such a short time. He is always talking about the things he has done that day, the staff there and his new friends he has made. 10/5 stars for this nursery and the amazing team they have there

My daughters both started in the baby room one year after the other, they are now in the nursery room and pre school. Initially they struggled with separation anxiety, however it didn’t take long for them to start loving their nursery days and waving me off. This is down to the wonderful staff at Chilworth, they really cater to every individual child’s emotional needs and integrate them really well into the nursery surroundings and routine. I enjoy drop off and pick up as the staff always take time to give me a detailed account of the girls’ day. The girls learn so many new things from nursery and eat really well there, they only ever have good things to say. The staff have been very supportive through toilet training and also to personal circumstances such as family bereavement. I will miss the nursery and the staff once the girls start school.

My son attended this nursery from 9 months till he started school in 2021. My daughter has also been here since 9 months and is due to start school in September. I can’t emphasise enough how pleased we are with their growth while they have been here. They have enjoyed every moment and learnt so much. The team are great and plan so many fun and educational activities.

Had my concerns with my son going to nursery as he has a dairy allergy, he has been going there now for over a year and all the staff really love him and he loves them to bits, I can leave him there knowing he is going to be well cared for while I am at work.

My daughter has been here for the last seven months. I was really nervous about her starting and settling in and I shouldn't have been. She absolutely loves it. All of the staff are approachable, the communication generally and at pick up is fantastic and it's a really safe environment. We love the app and being able to be kept up to date throughout the day is great, especially when there are posts showing the different activities they have been doing. The staff are always doing different activities with the kids to keep them stimulated. There is lots of outdoor time where weather permits and I really feel like the staff work so hard to help the children progress. The change in my daughter is unbelievable. Couldn't be happier with this nursery.

Our daughter has attended the nursery for over two years now (from the baby room to the nursery room) and she has very clearly enjoyed her time there, building some brilliant relationships with staff and other children. The staff are always friendly and provide lots of information at pick up on how our daughter's day has been. The nursery is well-managed, and the media communication is excellent. I strongly recommend it as a safe place for children to learn and thrive.

My son has been attending the nursery for the last eight weeks and the nursery could not have been any more accommodating to meet my son's and family's needs. The nursery, my son's keyworker and the management have been amazing at supporting my son to settle in, including working with us to support him to sleep whilst there. The whole team are very warm, friendly and approachable. They provide a high standard of care and the management are happy to get involved in supporting the staff and children. Highly recommend the nursery without a doubt.

My children, aged 2-year-old and 3-year-old, started at Bright Horizons before their 1st birthday. I'm forever grateful that I can drop them off in the morning knowing they are in a happy, nurturing and safe environment. The staff are experienced, supportive and build great relationships with the children and parents. I particularly love getting updates and photos on the Bright Horizons app, showing them doing an array of fun and stimulating activities. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication over the last couple of years. During a really challenging time, families were well-supported and the childcare continued to be of a high standard. They were my saviour throughout this period. My daughter is not due to start school until next September, however, I feel she is already very well prepared, thanks to her time here. She is sociable, confident and will be well equipped for the next step. Overall, we have had a very positive experience and truly believe it's an outstanding nursery.

Our son loves his time at nursery and has made lots of friends, and enjoys the many teamwork and individual activities on offer - the messier the better! The nursery staff have been very supportive with our recent potty training efforts and helped to make the whole process easy and consistent between home and nursery days. We would thoroughly recommend Bright Horizons Chilworth.

My little boy absolutely loves attending Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool. He’s formed excellent relationships with his key workers and is happy there all day long. It’s a delight to see him enjoying all the food on offer every day and absolutely loving some of the “messy play” carried out, in particular, the painting and garden activities. My experience at drop off and pick up have been excellent. The nursery staff are friendly and caring, carrying out the handover in a professional and kind manner.

I have two children at Bright Horizons Chilworth and couldn't be happier. The staff are fab, the environment is stimulating and my children love it. Even during Covid, the staff have made an effort to do proper handovers and they always have time to talk about any issues or questions.

Our little lady is very happy and is growing nicely at the nursery. She is on a full 5-day schedule, there are a lot of activities and plenty of outdoor time- which she loves. When home, she talks a lot about what she did at the nursery during the day and how she played with her friends, interacted with the key persons etc. The care and level of attention she gets is great and suits her fine. In the year after the first lockdown, we could see that all staff are extremely dedicated and took great care in having the children back. Thank you!

Our daughter enjoys attending. The nursery offers a range of activities and learning opportunities that have helped her to become more confident and supported her development. The staff are always friendly and supportive.

The nursery has been a wonderful setting for my little boy. He settled quickly at the nursery as a baby and I felt comfortable leaving him with the team. The team keep you regularly updated on your child progress and the tapestry app is a brilliant resource. I have seen very good progress of my little one since joining the pre-school room, offering structure and a safe place to learn. Thank you to all the staff at Chilworth for all their hard work, especially throughout the pandemic.

Great environment for kids with lots of creative activities. Nice staff doing a good job especially throughout the covid pandemics. Kids love the stories and songs learned in the nursery. Impressive growing experiences for both of my kids during their time there.

Currently, my youngest who is in her final year has great care workers with great managers too and I would definitely recommend this nursery.

The nursery team are brilliant. It's been a difficult time for everyone 2020/2021 but throughout the nursery have worked hard to keep things as normal as they can for the children. I have two boys who attend the nursery, one in the baby room and another in toddlers, I feel both my children's needs are met and that I am kept in the loop with progress and I know that I can always speak to someone about how my boys are doing. They also go above and beyond and are just a fantastic bunch.

We're so happy we sent our boys to the nursery we've been really impressed by the whole team who welcomed and cared so well for our children. The nursery is managed well, responses to all queries are dealt with promptly and professionally. The programme of learning they have for the different age groups is excellent and varied. Our oldest boy was really anxious when he started, but the staff were amazing at helping him settle. they provide a calm, secure environment for the children to settle in.