Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool

We have just moved away from Clapham, and one of the things we will miss will be this nursery! Our daughter was in the baby room and then the under 2's, and she came on such a lot in the time she was there. The team do so many lovely activities with the children, and they are really organised and nurturing - we always felt our girl was in safe and caring hands. Everyone seemed to know our daughter and her cheeky ways, and it always felt like we received a warm welcome from every single person whenever we went there. Huge thank you to the whole team!

Special mention to one staff member who is just a one of a kind person who goes out of her way to leave a lasting positive impression on everyone. We will be forever grateful for all her kindness.

Everyone at Bright Horizons, has been so caring and patient, settling in my daughter to nursery. They really took time to look after her, as she was particularly shy at first and made me feel so much more comfortable, leaving her. It has such a kind atmosphere, with all the staff knowing the children. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Bright Horizons, Northcote Road, is an amazing nursery. Being a first-time mother, I was very anxious when I sent my daughter to nursery at 8.5 months old, but I've been so pleasantly surprised. Passion for the job and kindness, are the main features of every member of the staff. They are loving and caring, it comes from their heart and it shows. Our key person is fantastic and the communication via the app is great. The manager is amazing, she is always there to help. The facilities are very clean and the outdoor space is lovely. Our daughter is thriving there and her personality is shining through. It is such a great environment and I couldn't recommend it enough!

Great nursery, very friendly staff. My daughter has been going there for seven months already and she really likes her group and her teachers. I appreciate the educational plan within the preschool curriculum, according to which I learn about my toddler’s progression in terms of her functional literacy acquirement and her preparation for school. I really like the personnel - people are enjoying their work and love working with children. I would recommend this nursery.

They are my heroes! Professionalism, passion for the job and kindness are the main features of each and every member of staff, from the manager to the room leaders, from the cook to the team members. My eldest daughter loves going there and has benefited from the multiple activities they have, since day one. The youngest is gently looked after by the sweetest ladies. Thank you team at Bright Horizons, Northcote Road, for your service!

The facilities are always very clean and it’s been great to see that the staff try to take the children out to the wonderful outdoor garden whenever the weather permits. The variety of food and activities makes me feel good that we chose this nursery for our daughter.

Excellent support from the management and baby room team throughout. Very happy with the development of my son so far. A thriving environment for the kids and excellent care. Overall, very pleased with the progression.

My son joined the nursery a few months ago. He had some trouble adjusting at the beginning in toddlers, but all the staff members were extremely supportive in making sure he got all the help and support he needed. He is now thriving and very happy. His key person has been faultless. My son loves her and has thrived under her care. She is attentive, loving, diligent and cares greatly about the well being of the kids.

Bright Horizons, Northcote is an amazing nursery. It feels like family to kids and to us parents. The manager and one member of staff, in particular, are the very best, the reason why I picked this nursery. They are loving and caring, it comes from their heart and it shows. Kids feel it and us parents too. The staff in general are all loving and caring. They all know about the kids and they can all tell us parents a little story about our little ones, funny things they do, any new words, how they behave. This makes a massive difference for us parents, we get to know more about our little ones and share moments. At drop off in the morning, they all welcome us with a big smile and positive vibes. It is such a great environment. The manager's big smile and positivity is contagious. A particular staff member's love and care for the kids and their progress is outstanding and genuine. She is solid and loving. We could not be happier with our son's experience at the nursery. We do recommend this nursery to our friends, it really feels like family.

Being a first-time mother, I didn’t know what to expect when I sent my daughter to nursery at 6.5 months old, and I’ve been so pleasantly surprised. After only a few weeks, the staff at Bright Horizons Northcote Road feel like an extension of our family. They send us pictures and updates throughout the day and log all activities in an app, which I love. All food is tracked in a document, signing off each ingredient as she tries them at home, providing extra reassurance for potential allergens. All children go outside to play at some point in the day, rain or shine. You wouldn’t know it from the entrance, but there’s a very large garden behind the building. If you have any questions at all, I’d recommend talking to the manager. She’s so lovely, warm, and always smiling - basically, she’s the main reason we chose this nursery to begin with. No question was ever too silly - and I had plenty! Everyone who works there is so lovely. I simply cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!

It's brilliant. So friendly, loving and personal and professional all at the same time. Staff seem to really know and care about the babies. She is learning so many new things at nursery that we know we haven't taught her. Very grateful it's nearby.

Our daughter is thriving here. She is making strong emotional and social connections with her peers and teachers and her personality is shining through. She is very happy here and learning something new every day.

Our son has settled in so well here and staff are so friendly. He enjoys a range of activities and is building great relationships with staff. Staff are very competent and very much care about our son’s development.

My three-year-old daughter recently joined the Northcote Road branch and has settled in incredibly well. I had concerns when she moved from her previous nursery as she was really set in her routine and had some great friendships etc. Those concerns were quickly gone as she settled in incredibly well. The staff really do take their roles seriously and have unique ways to ensure the children are learning and developing in ways that suit their personalities and learning methods. I would like to take the time to acknowledge a certain member of staff, as I feel that she is so passionate every day and brings a certain level of energy to the classroom which must be challenging some days, but yet every day she is there with a huge smile on her face. The app is great and I love that we're able to see pictures and are aware of what our daughter is eating daily, however, I would say it is often hard to tell exactly how much food she has had as the children 'dish up' their own meal. Thanks!

My daughter has been attending the Northcote branch for over a year, five days a week and we couldn’t be happier! The staff are so wonderful, happy, helpful and professional. There are always fun imaginative and current activities for the children to do and we are always greeted with smiles and laughs making a lovely atmosphere in the building. I feel that the staff all know my child very well and have had a huge part in her development over the past year. Also the food there always sounds delicious! Highly recommend.

My daughter has attended Bright Horizons Northcote Road for over a month now and I am so happy we chose it. The staff are so nurturing and caring and it has a real homely feel inside. The activities throughout the day are excellent and they always go the extra mile to keep the little ones entertained. Five stars, I would give more if I could!

Our daughter started in the baby room in May 2021, at 17-month-old. We felt instantly welcomed at the nursery and the feel and atmosphere is very homey and comfortable. Our daughter settled in very well and quickly, thanks to the brilliant team. She seems to learn a lot and really enjoying her days at the nursery, making good progress in her education. At home, she repeats things she learned and calling the names of her teachers and "friends". The communication, especially since the introduction of the app, is very good, and we are always looking forward to logging in to see pictures and updates about her day. Overall we have no concerns and would be happy to recommend the nursery to anyone.

Our daughter has been in the baby room (0 to 2 years old) for almost a year now. We could not be happier with the care that has been provided by the whole team, including the food provided by the cook. It is a weight off our minds that our daughter is so well looked after and so happy. The staff are extremely pleasant and kind and I feel really provide individually tailored care for each child, and are so interested in them as little individuals too. It is a lovely community. I could not recommend this nursery more highly.

Overall disappointed with our experience in Bright Horizon Northcote - we had a fantastic experience in another Bright Horizon Nursery and found that the staff in Northcote were not competent for the job (talking only about the 0-2yrs baby room). Staff seem to be overwhelmed with the number of babies; activities are repetitive and not suited for older kids (mix of younger kids with older ones) and overall slow learning curve. Hope they catch up very soon with other Bright Horizon Nurseries as I am not sure they currently deserve their Ofsted Outstanding.