commitment and enthusiasm to care for each child from babies to kindergarten safelyClaire P(Mother of Child)
The nursery staff are understanding and compassionateMabu B(Mother of Child)
commitment and enthusiasm to care for each child from babies to kindergarten safelyClaire P(Mother of Child)
The nursery staff are understanding and compassionateMabu B(Mother of Child)
A stunning location for a welcoming nursery in Hedge End.
Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool is a spacious yet homely nursery, set in a Grade II listed farmhouse. Located 15 minutes’ walk away from Hedge End train station, the nursery is close to Hedge End Retail Park but still in a residential area.
The nursery has an onsite car park and a covered buggy area. All-inclusive fees mean there is...
A stunning location for a welcoming nursery in Hedge End.
Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool is a spacious yet homely nursery, set in a Grade II listed farmhouse. Located 15 minutes’ walk away from Hedge End train station, the nursery is close to Hedge End Retail Park but still in a residential area.
The nursery has an onsite car park and a covered buggy area. All-inclusive fees mean there is less to pack on a busy morning and the onsite meals are prepared with nutrition in mind. Healthy lunches and snacks as well as chosen branded nappies and wipes are included in the fees.
Every room and feature has been designed to support each child’s development from the age of three months to 5 years. A strong focus on children’s wellbeing is the basis to developing lifelong learners. In the Preschool room especially, the nursery ensures all children have great ownership over their learning, and often carry out votes to encourage confidence and ensure their thoughts are heard. The rooms are thoughtfully laid out with a mixture of imaginative play equipment, creative areas and more to engage children.
Hedge End nursery’s outside space is no different, with an extensive rear garden that boasts an enclosed ‘secret garden’ area with lots of wild play opportunities. This charming wooded area lends itself to bug hunts, den building and natural exploration.
Bright Horizons enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond. The setting is language-rich, and the nursery participate in the ECAT (Every Child a Talker) programme to bring the best out of every child.
They are excited to be part of your child’s journey and look forward to meeting you and your little one soon. Book a personal tour with the nursery today.
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Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.214) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool has 36 reviews.
The environment immediately stood out to us - especially the beautiful outdoor...
The staff are exceptionally caring, calm and attentive. It's clear they genuinely love and nurture the children, treating them with kindness and patience every day. Thanks to their support, we are also starting our second baby here and I feel so much more relaxed. Wonderful team!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear how positively your son has settled with us and that the team was able to support him so thoughtfully during his transition. It's wonderful to know he's now happy and confident coming into nursery and enjoying the outdoor space...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear how positively your son has settled with us and that the team was able to support him so thoughtfully during his transition. It's wonderful to know he's now happy and confident coming into nursery and enjoying the outdoor space and care provided. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so pleased to welcome your family, including your newest addition, to Bright Horizons.
Cannot recommend the team at Bright Horizons more, particularly the baby room. Our daughter was 10 months when she started and has come on so much since then! I know a big part of that is thanks to the support and encouragement that the wonderful team gives her everyday.
The settling in sessions...
Cannot recommend the team at Bright Horizons more, particularly the baby room. Our daughter was 10 months when she started and has come on so much since then! I know a big part of that is thanks to the support and encouragement that the wonderful team gives her everyday.
The settling in sessions were fantastic and they tweaked everything for each child individually, rather than a one size fits all approach. She loves going to nursery and it means so much to us knowing she's in such caring hands. The team there show patience and kindness to all of the children in their care and we've found the team really do look after her and treat her like one of their own.
Highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled and how much she has grown since joining us. It's wonderful to know the baby room team's tailored settling-in sessions, patience and kindness helped her feel so secure and happy. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recommendation.
Our daughter has had a great time settling in here! The staff are great and she's formed wonderful bonds with everyone in the baby room. We so appreciate all the hard work they do. The nursery itself is a fantastic set-up with a beautiful garden and plenty of space for the kids to enjoy themselves....
Our daughter has had a great time settling in here! The staff are great and she's formed wonderful bonds with everyone in the baby room. We so appreciate all the hard work they do. The nursery itself is a fantastic set-up with a beautiful garden and plenty of space for the kids to enjoy themselves. We're happy we made the perfect choice for our little one and highly recommend it to anyone else considering nursery, particularly an early starter!
Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear your daughter has settled in so happily. The team adore having her in the baby room, and it's wonderful to see her forming such lovely bonds. We're delighted you're pleased with the nursery and truly appreciate your recommendation.
I cannot fault Bright Horizons Hedge End. My daughter has been going since September 2025 (we moved out of area from her previous preschool). I didn't think we'd find anywhere as good as her last preschool, and yet BH Hedge End have exceeded our expectations and more! They have been so...
I cannot fault Bright Horizons Hedge End. My daughter has been going since September 2025 (we moved out of area from her previous preschool). I didn't think we'd find anywhere as good as her last preschool, and yet BH Hedge End have exceeded our expectations and more! They have been so accommodating to a recent diet change for her and they've been so on it with regards to her learning and furthering her development. I am over the moon with the care and support she (and I) continue to receive at BH Hedge End. Thank you everyone.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled Bright Horizons Hedge End has exceeded your expectations and that your daughter feels so supported and happy.
My son struggled to settle at first but his key worker and other staff in his room didn't give up on trying to help him settle and feel comfortable with them. Now he is doing really well and that's down to them. Wonderful nursery. They are always...
My son struggled to settle at first but his key worker and other staff in his room didn't give up on trying to help him settle and feel comfortable with them. Now he is doing really well and that's down to them. Wonderful nursery. They are always doing new activities and it's so lovely having updates throughout the day.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's great to hear your son is now thriving and feeling comfortable.
The best nursery with the kindest, most caring people. The staff and management are exactly the sort of people you want to take care of your baby. Cannot recommend them highly enough - we had our daughter in before she was able to sit unassisted and they were super supportive in helping her develop...
The best nursery with the kindest, most caring people. The staff and management are exactly the sort of people you want to take care of your baby. Cannot recommend them highly enough - we had our daughter in before she was able to sit unassisted and they were super supportive in helping her develop - she was suddenly able to crawl and walk not too long after. Nursery has encouraged her to develop and the team have been critical to that. Thank you so so much for taking such great care of our little one!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter has developed with the team's support.
We've 2 girls at Bright Horizons and they love it. They'll keep engaged and learn so much whilst having fun. We measure their fun with how messy they come home - and by that measure they definitely have fun.
We've 2 girls at Bright Horizons and they love it. They'll keep engaged and learn so much whilst having fun. We measure their fun with how messy they come home - and by that measure they definitely have fun.
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!
Always a friendly welcome every day to both me and my daughter and immediately gives her attention so she feels happy, welcome and calm before I leave. My daughter always leaves happy which is obviously a reflection of her day and we always get an update of how her day was proactively without...
Always a friendly welcome every day to both me and my daughter and immediately gives her attention so she feels happy, welcome and calm before I leave. My daughter always leaves happy which is obviously a reflection of her day and we always get an update of how her day was proactively without having to ask which shows the team are naturally dedicated to caring for the children. Feel she has had a great experience and always tells of what she's enjoyed doing and she's now confident and ready for school.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that both you and your daughter feel warmly welcomed every day. It's rewarding to know she's gained confidence and is prepared for school. Thank you for trusting us with her care.
Excellent nursery. My child is very happy here and loves the outside spaces. Staff are always helpful, friendly and supportive. They are constantly looking to improve their offering, whether it be the addition of the children’s library of books or extra support for stages of your children’s...
Excellent nursery. My child is very happy here and loves the outside spaces. Staff are always helpful, friendly and supportive. They are constantly looking to improve their offering, whether it be the addition of the children’s library of books or extra support for stages of your children’s development. Would 100% recommend to friends and family.
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us.
Fab staff. Great communication. My kids love going every day and enjoy every minute. The setting has been recently remodeled and it looks lovely. My oldest starts school in September and the nursery have really listened and helped to work on those areas she needs to improve on before starting...
Can't fault them really.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery.
My son started in the Bright Horizons Nursery in September and is doing really well! Very happy when I collect him and talks about his day. Staff are always positive and tell us about his day. The setting itself is really nice and we liked the fact they only take 26 children a day. The garden is...
My son started in the Bright Horizons Nursery in September and is doing really well! Very happy when I collect him and talks about his day. Staff are always positive and tell us about his day. The setting itself is really nice and we liked the fact they only take 26 children a day. The garden is really nice too.
Experience at the nursery has been excellent, my child lives going to school, she always comes back happy. The teachers are amazing and communicate well. My husband and I both work and we always feel our child is very safe and in good hands.
Experience at the nursery has been excellent, my child lives going to school, she always comes back happy. The teachers are amazing and communicate well. My husband and I both work and we always feel our child is very safe and in good hands.
The staff in the baby room are absolutely fantastic, their dedication to the babies is excellent, and the care they give is great. My little boy loves his days there. They do a variety of different activities and the meals are varied. The process of settling in is great and you are updated...
My only downside for the nursery is more of a head office issue and that relates to their invoicing system. I do not agree with being charged for bank holidays and not being able to gain a proper explanation for why. If this wasn’t an issue I would definitely give the nursery 5 stars, because the staff really are great!
The nursery staff are excellent. They are attentive and accommodating. It is a very good nursery and they support every child in their nursery. They also listen to parents which is paramount. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone.
The nursery staff are excellent. They are attentive and accommodating. It is a very good nursery and they support every child in their nursery. They also listen to parents which is paramount. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone.
My daughter has been attending the nursery unit for nearly two years. The whole time I’ve been so happy with all the staff, transitioning, care and facilities provided. The nursery managers are incredible and very approachable and always have a smile on their faces. The whole nursery setting feels...
My daughter has been attending the nursery unit for nearly two years. The whole time I’ve been so happy with all the staff, transitioning, care and facilities provided. The nursery managers are incredible and very approachable and always have a smile on their faces. The whole nursery setting feels homely and the staff just complete it, they’re truly an asset to the nursery unit. Highly recommend!
The staff are all lovely but most importantly my son thoroughly enjoys going there! They seem to interact well with all the children and have a good knowledge of my son's likes/dislikes and what he wants/needs.
The staff are all lovely but most importantly my son thoroughly enjoys going there! They seem to interact well with all the children and have a good knowledge of my son's likes/dislikes and what he wants/needs.
A massive thank you to all the team; we know our little bear is having to leave at the end of...
Thank you.
The nursery staff are understanding and compassionate. They are very good with the kids, and the number ratio per staff is manageable, where your child is taken care of and able to form close affectionate bonds. It's safe and secure. My child adapted quickly and they made the transition easy by...
The nursery staff are understanding and compassionate. They are very good with the kids, and the number ratio per staff is manageable, where your child is taken care of and able to form close affectionate bonds. It's safe and secure. My child adapted quickly and they made the transition easy by settling into sessions. It's a shame they do not offer much flexibility but have options of half-day, full-day, weekly, half weekly enrolment for structure and stability for the children.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback and for your advice on what we can improve. We will share this with the team.
Also pleased with the mixture of sensory play among other great activities...
Also pleased with the mixture of sensory play among other great activities they have done.
Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback!
Staff are friendly and supportive. My daughter loves going, she even gets sad when it’s not a nursery day. My daughter is progressing and learning a lot, thank you to the team at Bright Horizon Hedge End.
Staff are friendly and supportive. My daughter loves going, she even gets sad when it’s not a nursery day. My daughter is progressing and learning a lot, thank you to the team at Bright Horizon Hedge End.
Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback!
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Welcome to Hedge End Bright Horizons, we are in a converted farmhouse, near Dowds Farm with the play park and Duck Pond at the end of the road.
I...
Welcome to Hedge End Bright Horizons, we are in a converted farmhouse, near Dowds Farm with the play park and Duck Pond at the end of the road.
I spent 11 years working in the term-time preschool charity sector in Southampton before coming into Bright Horizons nurseries. I think that our Bright Beginnings curriculum: cooking, gardening, yoga, mindfulness and Boogie mites is fantastic for children’s development.
Having my own children was the catalyst for me to work in childcare. I love being around the noise, laughter and singing of children, their interesting conversations, helping them and watching them grow and develop into young people with their individual personalities.
I completed my level 3 before embarking on a Foundation degree at Southampton University followed by a Degree in Education and Training from Portsmouth university.
In my personal time I am passionate about open water swimming, running, fitness and helping others with their anxiety and wellbeing but spend most of my time with my family and puppy having adventures in our camper van.
Hi my name is Danielle, I have worked in childcare for 13 years, I am level 3 qualified in childcare and development and level 4 qualified in...
Hi my name is Danielle, I have worked in childcare for 13 years, I am level 3 qualified in childcare and development and level 4 qualified in management, I have experienced many different roles throughout my childcare career including working my way up from practitioner to preschool manager before moving onto my role here at nursery as Deputy Manager. I have a great passion for giving children the best start in life and believe we can really make a difference in their first experiences through play. I have also been SENCO for a number of years and this is also a role I take great pride in within the nursery, I feel strongly that every child should be celebrated for their individuality and I thrive to succeed in getting children the support they need.
Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.
Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.
Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 57 Children.
4.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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