Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool

119a Chatham Road, Battersea, London SW11 6HJ
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Step into the welcoming embrace of Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool, nestled within a quaint, converted house. The dedicated team is passionately committed to delivering exceptional care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Conveniently situated on Chatham Road, just off Northcote Road, the nursery is easily accessible for commuting parents, close to Clapham Junction station and Clapham South tube. Plus, benefit from extended opening hours from 7:30 am to 6pm, tailored to accommodate busy parents.

Boasting four delightful classrooms, each is designed to cater to the unique needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Classrooms are radiant and vibrant, thoughtfully filled with a diverse array of resources and activities, fostering holistic development in your child. From cosy book nooks to dynamic role-play zones, sensory havens, and construction corners, every space is a treasure trove of exploration and growth.

In the secure garden, children are invited to embrace the joys of outdoor play and exploration. From thrilling adventure zones to intimate green spaces where little hands can tend to their own garden patches, fostering a deep connection with nature.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Pay and display parking available in front of the nursery building

Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (99)

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Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool has 99 reviews.

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Review from Delphine H (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy for our daughter to join the nursery three days a week. We do think it's a great chance for her to become a balanced little person. The positive environment has encouraged her to learn so many social skills such as eating with a spoon, cleaning herself and her table after lunch. We
are always amazed by her improvements and those are guiding us to know what to expect from her. We consider the experienced staff as partners in our daughter's education. Her key person when she started was fantastic and the whole staff provides a very secure environment for the children. Also, we find the daily activities interesting and stimulating. Our daughter loves all artistic activities and she can do this every day. To finish, we do appreciate the warm welcome that our children and ourselves parents receive from the management staff and the teachers when we arrive in the nursery. The overall impression is that of a very professional and friendly nursery.
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Review from Keshia (Aunt of Child) published on 18 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece loved her time spent at Northcote road day nursery.
The staff welcomed her with open arms and she has not stopped talking about the time she spent there and how lovely the food was. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the care my son receives from Kids Unlimited Northcote Road and the dedication of the staff is exemplary. recently I had occasion to be involved with assisting in the organisation of their Summer Fayre and was impressed with the level of dedication and creativity of the staff. The
environment is great and imaginative, colourful. Preparation for school is great...
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Review from Jess (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Northcote Road Day Nursery for a year and after taking some time to settle, she now very much enjoys her one day a week at nursery.
From the start, all her key staff have been friendly, approachable and informative.
I would have no hesitation to recommend Northcote
to a parent.
My only negative is that the nursery compares to others is very expensive, however, it is my choice to use Northcote as it is very close to my work.
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Review from Tom D (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter's experience of Bright Horizons Northcote Road could not have been better and it's been built on a team who really care for the kids - all of the other brilliant things (and there are many) flow from there.


It's a pleasure having a child excited and happy to go to nursery each morning

and role play being her favourite nursery staff when she's at home - clearly, something is going very right. And now in pre-school, she's thriving amongst all of the extra-curricular opportunities and more structured learning.


Thanks to the team for everything over the last two years - you've been brilliant.

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Review from Komeko (Stepmother of Child) published on 12 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was in need of emergency childcare for half term whilst my nanny was off and the team was great, they helped my child settle in and gave handovers at the end of each day with what my child had been doing.
My son got on very well and wanted to go back he did Teddy Tennis, and Spanish all in one week
he was very excited.
My son does not eat pork and they were able to cater for his need.
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Review from Catalina W (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
A fun and learning sanctuary for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers!


Staff are the most valuable asset of this nursery, genuinely committed to doing their utmost to provide an enriched experience for the development of each child. The staff diversity and bubbly characters enhance even more the children's

learning experience.


There is however an opportunity for improvement with the chef's absence (qualified senior nurse covering the position currently) and the facilities improving the upkeep of the exterior (front area), the lift (recurrent inoperability, no light, missing screws on main panel and loose call buttons) and the buggy storage area (untidy with forgotten children's clothes, papers and dust) as this should reflect the excellent quality of the nursery services and staff.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your feedback – your thoughts are very important to us. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand how we can provide the highest level of care to our children and…read more
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Review from Nims (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are happy here and the staff seem to genuinely love and care for the children. My only concern is that there is no formal chef in place - she is on long-term sick leave and no replacement has been made for her. The whole process is too slow hence value for money is slightly lacking
here. Instead one of the nursery staff is filling in for her. Also, slow in getting a pre-school lead in place, and there is no formal lead for toddlers (until she passes her exams). Children need to be prepared accordingly for primary school so a formal reading and writing teacher should be in place. However the tennis and yoga lessons are great, the children love them and trips to the common are always appreciated.
Reply from Marketa Cardon, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you very much for your review. We really value your feedback. I will share your comments with the nursery team. It's important to us that any areas of concern are addressed and you’re totally…read more
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Review from Erin M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff without exception have been so welcoming and warm, they are very encouraging and caring towards all the babies in the baby room. My little boy is clearly very happy there and has been thriving ever since attending nursery. The nursery has been very flexible regarding days that suit us
as a family too. Would highly recommend!
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery almost since it was opened doing two or three days a week. The nursery is beautifully equipped and the staff are committed, caring and full of fun. My son has learnt a great deal and I look forward to sending my daughter in due course.
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Review from Carla G (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The installations of the nursery are great, with a big outdoor space. The staff is always attentive and nice to the children. Both my children went there, one already left for school, and they were always happy there.
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Review from Camille B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Professional and warm day nursery.
People are focused on children.
Nice daily follow-up.
Lovely activities even for babies.
Safe and secure environment.
Nice location - easy to drop and pick up children.
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Review from Jean-Charles B (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent management and staff, always smiling, always friendly with the parents. They take their duty very seriously and I feel confident to let my little baby with them.
Good facilities with great toys for the babies. Lots of activities: my daughter seems to learn a lot of things. I am really amazed.
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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is a fantastic nursery. They have very good facilities. My child came to visit the nursery in February this year and when he was there Zoolab were in on that day, he loved seeing all the different animals and thoroughly enjoyed his time there.
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Review from Maria I (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have both our kids at Bright Horizons Northcote Rd in London and have had a fabulous experience. The staff is all brilliant though there is more turnover than we'd like. The management team is great, very understanding and accommodating as well as proactive in engaging parents on any issues, events,
changes, etc.


We would like to see more 1:1 sessions with the staff to get progress updates as well as more feedback for preschool around areas that we could focus on at home (numbers/math, writing, spelling, etc).

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always brilliant; friendly, enthusiastic and happy. It's a lovely nursery and I feel confident that they take good care of my son. The facilities are great with plenty of space, especially outdoors where London is often lacking.
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Review from Aida C (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a first-time mum and I don't have family support in the UK. When I had to return to work, I did a lot of research so I could find a place to leave my baby son comfortably. I cannot be happier with my decision! The nursery is clean and tidy with lots of facilities and the personnel is just lovely.
My baby loves going to it and they always provide me with a detailed report where I can see what he has eaten, nappy changes etc and the activities he has done during the day (games, singing songs, learning activities...). I find it difficult to speak through telephone so I prefer email contact, and they are quick in replying to my emails. I would recommend this nursery to everyone! Thanks
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Review from Fiona (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing - competent, reliable and kind, and we are very confident in the quality of care that our daughter receives on a daily basis. The management team are outstanding and we have a high degree of trust in their ability to keep our daughter safe while also nurturing her curiosity and
keenness to learn. We love this nursery and are very happy that we chose to send our daughter there.
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Review from Sacha R (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I need emergency childcare for the day and the nursery and deputy managers were very helpful in helping me out.
My daughter loved it and is always asking when she can come back to play. I would recommend this nursery to my friends and family.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.964)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.964) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.964 for Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (161 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.964
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Northcote Road Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (2)

Dominique

Dominique

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Dominique has been a proud member of the Bright Horizons family for the past 15 years. She holds a Degree in Education and Leadership, and throughout her journey, she has had the joy of watching countless little ones grow — from curious babies to confident learners, excited and ready to start Reception.


As a mum of three, Dominique truly understands how important it is for children to feel safe, nurtured, and inspired every day. She is passionate about creating warm, engaging environments that spark imagination and support each child’s unique potential.


Dominique firmly believes that the early years are the foundation for everything to come. She is dedicated to making learning meaningful, magical — and most of all, fun — for our future leaders!

Natalie

Natalie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Natalie has worked for Bright Horizons for over 15 years and holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. She has supported children and families from all different backgrounds and believes it is key to provide a welcoming environment for all parents deciding to choose a nursery setting.


She absolutely loves her job and as Deputy Manager enjoys supporting her team to meet the needs of the children and families in their care. She loves all aspects of Early Years, from the outdoors to messy play, and supports children in exploring the world around.

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