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We can see the nursery keeps growing and improving in the past 2 years.Y Y(Mother of Child)

My daughter has had a great time at the nursery. Thank you for all your efforts!D J(Father of Child)


We can see the nursery keeps growing and improving in the past 2 years.Y Y(Mother of Child)

My daughter has had a great time at the nursery. Thank you for all your efforts!D J(Father of Child)


From the 31st August 2026, Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery & Preschool will be temporarily closing its doors and therefore will no longer be conducting tours of the nursery or taking enquiries.
Right in the heart of Finchley Central just minutes’ walk from the tube, the nursery aims to offer every child a rich and stimulating nursery experience while working in close partnership with parents. Providing high-quality care and education...
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Care
Group/Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Bernadette (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 38
Total Places for Children
- 84
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:30
- Tuesday 07:30-18:30
- Wednesday 07:30-18:30
- Thursday 07:30-18:30
- Friday 07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week over Christmas
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (33)
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.696) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool has 33 reviews.
Another particular highlight has been the French lessons, which she thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to each week.
I am especially grateful to all the dedicated staff, and in particular to the managers, for creating such a caring, structured, and joyful environment. Your commitment to the children's well-being and development is truly commendable.
Thank you for all the support and for making my daughter's early years such a positive and enriching experience.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear of your daughter's progress, confidence and enjoyment of activities like French lessons. Your kind words mean a great deal to our Bright Horizons Finchley Central team.
The nursery is great and my daughter is absolutely thriving! She has been there from the baby room at 1 year old and is now really happy in pre school. The staff are great as are the activities that they do with the kids and support that she gets.
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!
My daughter has been coming to Bright Horizons for just over half a year now and loves coming to her nursery. She used to cry and make a face when being dropped off but now she runs across to her teachers and peers. She loves the messy play and the pictures that they send us truly show her enjoyment. We've seen her develop so quickly over the last few months from her first words, walking and fully eating independently. I can't thank enough that the staff are doing for her and I can see she's in a happy and safe environment.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's fantastic to hear how much your daughter has grown and how happy she is coming into nursery each day. We're so pleased she feels safe, supported and is thriving in her development.
The nursery is always nice and clean and the outdoor space is perfect for the ages.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your daughter is learning and thriving with us. It's great to know you're enjoying the environment and outdoor space as well.
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool has been amazing in caring for our son over the past few years. The staff are loving, dedicated, and work seamlessly as a team. They go above and beyond to provide the care, guidance, and attention he needs. It's a wonderful, well-run place that I highly recommend to others in the area.
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us! Thank you for your recommendation.
Bright Horizons has cared so well for our son over the last few years, it's been a blessing to have them nurture and educate him, repeatedly going the extra mile and making sure he is getting the stimulation, guidance and personal care which can be very demanding from a little boy. The staff are loving, personally invested and work amazingly as a team, with respect for each other, the parents and children, it really is a great find and excellently run, and would highly recommend it to others in the area.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to have been part of your son's journey and appreciate your kind words about our team. Your recommendation means so much to us! Thank you.
And they are so personal and such a brill team! My duaghter is happy every day she says nursery was fun! She has lots of friends and is unturned and cared for beyond belief! We love Bright Horizons Finchley Central and the key amazing members. They help us with everything no matter what.
I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my sons.
With that said, the current management and staff employed there now are fantastic. They always lend a listening year and give great advice when your child reaches a new milestone. They are attentive, caring and knowledgable and really spend time to get to know the children and their likes/dislikes.
My daughter has graduated pre-school and will go off to Reception in September - the nursery have given her the stepping stones to be confident and school ready.
My second daughter will also start there at the end of the month (8months old too!) and I look forward to her starting her educational journey there.
I highly recommend Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery to all new parents. It’s always hard finding a setting that your child will enjoy but seeing how my daughter has flourished alongside her peers, I have no doubt all children will do well under their care.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words. The opportunity to hear from our parents and be reminded of why we do what we do is so valuable.
The headmaster only exists as a weekly email update that is copy-pasted from the previous weeks. Her deputy is rude. Definitely not the quality of management you would expect associated with the name of Bright Horizons.
Hi Yoav, thank you for taking the time to share feedback with us and for bringing this to our attention. We have looked into this case with the nursery manager, and we believe this issue has been resolved before you left the nursery. If there is anything outstanding, we'd welcome the opportunity to assist you. Please contact ukcomplaints@brighthorizons.com.
My eldest has been here since September 2019 and is finishing preschool. My youngest joined in March 2022 and is now in Toddler Room. Both love going here (and will tell you exactly this if asked!) They enjoy everything offered – the music, dancing, storytelling, art, being in the garden, mealtimes, as well as phonics, maths, show and tell for my oldest and sensory play for my youngest. The staff here have always been incredibly knowledgeable and kind to them, as such, they feel comfortable learning here. We receive photos of the activities they do and staff always take time to answer any questions, tell us what they have enjoyed and if they have learnt something new. My eldest says of her time “I love playing with my friends here and I get stickers when I’m good. I also LOVE my teachers and they run lots of wonderful and fun activities for me and my friends. The food is yummy and I always eat everything. Thank you for having me and I will miss you when I go to my new school.”
Nursery is providing a fun learning experience. My son is 2 years old now and already he has developed a habit to put everything in order and in the correct place.
Administration is very friendly and cooperative. They are always welcoming to discuss and keen to address my concerns.
The energy and the positivity of the staff, even at the end of the day, inspires me a lot. When I go to pick him up and see him laughing and playing around, it's so comforting to know that he is happy here.
Thank you so much for providing such good care and affection to my son. I am very satisfied and happy that I chose this place for my son.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words. The opportunity to hear from our parents and be reminded of why we do what we do is so valuable. Thank you.
We have had a wonderful experience here. Both as parents and for our child. From day one the nursery helped us as parents to feel confident and coached us through all the developmental changes our child was going through. We have seen incredible improvements in our child's development since they were a baby there, and continue to be delighted with their progress.
Hello, thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your ratings with us.
We can see the nursery keeps growing and improving in the past 2 years. Our kid is happy there, building up relationships with key worker and friends. When there is trouble with kid’s development, nursery helps to explain or create a scenario to let kid understand more. We can see our kid’s transforming.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful to hear that your child is thriving in our nursery.
My daughter has had a great time at the nursery. Thank you for all your efforts!
My child loves attending the nursery and she always comes home with new songs and new skills. The nursing team is fantastic and we would like to thank everyone for making it a great experience for our family.
Lovely place. My daughter is very happy since day one.
A caring and lovely environment. The children appear to thrive and always enjoy themselves. The management has turned around since my child's arrival and the staff seem happy and motivated. Thank you for nurturing our children in their early years.
My child is currently in the preschool room which is absolutely amazing! There’s been loads of improvement made. The teachers are so loving and caring. They understand my child’s needs and tailor-made some learning materials for him. What’s most impressive is how they have prepared my child for school and we believe he will have a smooth transition to school in September.
The facility is very spacious and well equipped. The management is flexible and very professional. The staff are nice and friendly
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
- Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions LtdDate: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017
Meet the Team (3)
Having worked in the Early Years sector for the past 29 years, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
My experience extends from working in the children's ward at Barnet General Hospital, working with the Local Authority as an Early Years advisor, and working as a Group Manager and Manager in Day Nurseries.
I am a mother of three grown-up children, and as a mother myself, I am passionate about providing the best possible Care and Education.
I have a passion for making a difference in every child's life and delivering quality.
I am lucky enough to have successfully led previous teams in achieving four consecutive outstanding Ofsted inspections.
I am looking forward to joining and leading the team at Finchley Central, meeting and building relationships with the parents, carers and of course the children!
After 20 years in marketing and PR for an international company, Sameerah's daughter’s diagnosis with complex learning disabilities inspired a career shift to Early Years education, honouring her mother’s legacy as one of Pakistan’s first Montessori-qualified teachers.
Now pursuing a Level 5 qualification, she holds certifications in Autism, Advanced Makaton, and Mental Health, enabling her to support children’s development and work closely with parents.
Witnessing children’s curiosity and achievements brings her deep fulfilment and purpose.
I have worked in childcare for over 4 years, I’m level 3 qualified in the early years, and I’m currently studying my level 6 at Middlesex University. My passion has always been to work with young children. I enjoy planning activities based on children's interests. I have started my journey as an apprentice and worked hard to get where I am today. I have always enjoyed working in the early sector. I love seeing children grow and develop. I enjoy supporting children to meet their needs. My heart has always been for the early years sector. I am a good team player and a role model to my team. I am a quick learner and able to work under challenging situations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool
What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool Open?
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.
How many Children does Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 84 Children.
How far is Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?
7.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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