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Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool

Otterbourne Hill, Otterbourne, Winchester SO21 2HJ
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We have been so pleased with the high standard of staff, care, learning and overall feedbackG Z(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool, Winchester
We have been so pleased with the high standard of staff, care, learning and overall feedbackG Z(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool, Winchester
Best nursery in HampshireOlivia H(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool, Winchester

Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool are very fortunate to have such a beautiful building which provides a wonderful space and great source of natural light in every room. There is a large garden area, which houses an external classroom, a woodland walk area, climbing equipment, mud kitchen, tractor tyres, a variety of trees and funky mirrors!

Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool has recently been awarded Ofsted Outstanding in December...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Kim (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (58)

8.9

Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.855) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Otterbourne Day Nursery and Preschool has 58 reviews.

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Review from Mihaela B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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I heard a lot of good things about this nursery and even if its not close to us, I choose to send my son here. Because his first language is not English, I was a bit scared that he won't manage. But with the help of the staff, my son is doing brilliantly now, and I can see a major improvement in so many aspects of his development! The manager is always there to listen, help, guide or advise you, she is a great person apart from a good manager. I know my son is safe, well looked after, having healthy meals and that he is happy. I could not choose a better start for my son's future!

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Review from Melissa F (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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I had viewed other nurseries before I came to Bright Horizons Otterbourne and I can honestly say that it's the cleanest, up-to-date, organised and loving place ever. The level of care that they provide for your children is outstanding. They provide amazing food each day. The amount my daughter has learnt just shocks me every day. If your looking for a nursery that is an all-round fantastic place, full of lovely people to help mold your child into the polite, fun, loving human you wish them to be then look no further. Also, their garden area is really really good!

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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All the nursery staff are amazing with all the children, and they balance one to one with group play perfectly. It has done my child the world of good being there. They have a structure to the day which before nursery we never did. Their development has come on leaps and bounds and all the children are encouraged to be themselves. Needless to say, at the end of the day, my child is ready to go to bed by the time we pull onto the driveway.

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Review from Alisha R (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My 11-month-old has recently started at the nursery and he has settled in brilliantly, credit to the amazing staff. Each of the members of staff knows him by name and takes great care in ensuring his needs are met, from naps and milk time to meals and fun activities! I would 100% recommend this nursery and I am so grateful to them for helping my little one grow!

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time there. The staff are amazing and they do so many wonderful activities with them. He absolutely loves going and we’ve seen him develop and grow so much with the support of the team.

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Review from Jez M (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our first child went to this nursery and loved it, and our second child has followed, despite it no longer being as conveniently located (due to job changes). We've always been very happy with the care provided by Yellow Dot, with special thanks due to certain members of staff.

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Review from G Z (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Yellow Dot Otterbourne team have provided an outstanding service and level of care to my little boy since starting in September 2019. We have been so pleased with the high standard of staff, care, learning and overall feedback provided by management and key workers.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been at Yellow Dot Otterbourne and he has made some lovely friends over the past 2 years. The staff are very friendly and take exceptional care of our son. The healthy food is great and the variety of meals offer new taste experiences. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Joanna H (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been really happy with the transition room, the manager is brilliant and I have great trust in her to provide a safe and fun environment for my son. He is happy and confident going to nursery and I am pleased with the activities he is taking part in.

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Review from Kirstie d (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have two children that attend Yellow Dot Nursery Otterbourne. I can only thoroughly recommend the nursery. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are brilliant at developing and nurturing the children as well as offering comfort and support. The day seems to be full of varied activities which have really helped develop our children. The menu is diverse and varied. We thank the staff for making such a wonderful impact on our children's young lives.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has spent 3 1/2 years at Yellow Dot Otterbourne. She has enjoyed every room, each coming with its own special experiences and key workers. Each transition into the next room up has been seamless and worry free. Events and evenings are very helpful and informative - really appreciated. Questions are no trouble at all and the staff are always happy, friendly and informed. This nursery has definitely been the best choice for both of us.

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Review from Olivia H (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Yellow Dot Otterbourne is a kind and warming environment to come to. My son loves coming to Otterbourne, he gets excited every day to come to nursery.
The office staff and room staff are very helpful, kind, happy, people that I feel safe leaving my child with. I made the right choice in choosing Yellow Dot for my child.

Best nursery in Hampshire.

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Review from Vikki L (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter went to this nursery for four years so we were keen for our son to come too and have the same start education wise.
This is a high quality nursery with excellent staff and resources.

I would recommend this nursery to other families.

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Review from Denise W (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been attending Yellow Dot Otterbourne since December 2017 and loves attending, we've increased his days from two to three and then four days from September 2019. The staff are wonderful and the food that is offered is fantastic.

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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son has been at Yellow Dot Otterbourne since he was 8 months old. He has always been very happy and we have always felt he has been extremely well cared for. The staff are all lovely and seem to genuinely enjoy being there with our children. We are looking forward to our second son starting next year and have no doubt he will love it just as much.

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Review from I D (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves coming to the nursery and spending time playing and learning with his friends. He loves the food which is prepared with special care. My son has learnt a lot of new expressions and activities. The staff here are very caring and help my child to build new skills. The management here is very good and I wish the nursery the very best for doing even better in helping the children here to emerge as confident and caring toddlers.

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Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have always found the staff to be friendly, helpful and approachable.
Our daughter loves coming to nursery and now our 12-month-old son is following the same path.

We would recommend this nursery to friends and family.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used Yellow Dot Otterbourne with our first child for the last 1 year and 7 months and we have not had any problems - always dropped off and picked up with a smile on his face (started in babies now in transition).
The staff are always friendly and welcoming and greet personally which is very warming.

Lovely gardens and room setups.

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News (3) & Events (0)

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  • Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 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...
  • Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
  • Posted: Thursday 27 Jun 2024The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Bright Horizons as 17th out of fifty companies on the Super Large...
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Meet the Team (2)

Kim Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2005
Kim

I was lucky enough to grow up in sunny South Africa and emigrated to the UK in 2005 with my 3 children. I have always had a passion for developing others and helping them to learn and grow so I qualified as a teacher and worked in several teaching jobs as well as working as a Learning and Development Officer for a retail company. I have worked in a range of schools, and preschools and supported children with special needs over the past 20 years before going into childminding and eventually working in nursery settings.

After working for Yellow Dot in different positions, I became the Nursery Manager of our Otterbourne nursery in September 2018. I fell in love with Yellow Dot’s ethos and Froebelian principles, enabling the children to develop through real-life experiences, open-ended topics and interests, and links to the community. As a manager, I am lucky to have an enthusiastic team that creates a caring and nurturing environment for the children, helping them to develop in all areas of the EYFS. Music and singing are also an important part of our daily routine in the nursery - we enjoy singing and dancing to Boogie Mites, seasonal songs and nursery rhymes.

Sara Job Title: Deputy Manager
Sara

I have over 25 years of experience working in early years and have worked in many childcare roles giving me a greater understanding of children and their family's needs.

I studied and completed my NNEB and have a leadership and management qualification which supports us to develop an inspiring team. Being a parent myself whose child has been to this nursery, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing and safe environment where children feel confident to learn and grow.

I feel very passionate about the attachment of children and how the Key Person approach works well to support the children when they first start with us. I love to be outside and enjoy spending time outside with the children showing them the wonders of nature and the seasonal change the garden brings.

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