Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

1B Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9ED
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9.9 82 Reviews
A SPACIOUS AND INSPIRING NURSERY IN BARNES

You and your child will love Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool, designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years. The experienced and nurturing staff guide exciting learning activities to help your little one reach their full potential.

The purpose-built nursery rooms feature age-appropriate play and learning resources. The baby room has plenty of engaging sensory toys, a safe environment for exploring, and benefits from a separate sleep room, milk kitchen and nappy-changing room. The toddler room is full of new adventures, where children find their feet and begin building their independence. Painting, loose parts play, construction and messy play are all on the agenda as they learn how to navigate the world.

Preschoolers enjoy discovering new passions and interests as they gain the skills needed to progress to school. The Ready for School programme helps to develop their early maths and literacy skills, while encouraging them to pursue their creative side through Creative Cooks, Growing Artists and Growing Gardeners.

Barnes nursery has a small library area, which doubles as a quiet space to enjoy a book and, at other times, a music room to explore sound and rhythm with instruments.
Outside, they have two large gardens, split into a baby garden and a toddler and preschool space. There are trees, a covered seating area, a little bridge and space for tricycles and balance toys.

The Nursery offers all-inclusive fees, with all meals, snacks, nappies and wipes included – meaning you’ve got less to pack on a busy morning! All of the delicious food is freshly cooked every day by their own onsite chef.

Staff would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit and they will show you all their nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Marie (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 79

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Drop-off spaces available

Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (82)

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Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool has 82 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter from childcare to Barnes Bright Horizons late last year and it's so incredible to see how much she's flourished and grown in the last 8 months.
The nursery staff are so kind and friendly and it's great seeing the detailed updates on my child's learning and progression.
The free
play, cooking and learning their number and letters has grown my daughter's confidence so much and I love seeing her use these new found skills at home.
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear your daughter is flourishing and gaining confidence. It's great to know the activities and updates are making a positive impact. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at Bright horizons, Barnes. She leaves nursery with a smile and a wave to all the staff when we pick her up and she's come in leaps and bounds since joining. A very friendly nursery indeed.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly, I can't rave enough about how helpful and amazing this nursery is.
The staff are competent, friendly, helpful, engaging with the kids, extremely caring with my son, the admin is great, so efficient. I really have not found an area that needs improvement.
I feel confident in leaving my son
at the nursery knowing he will be well looked after for the day.
I couldn't ask for a better nursery.
Well worth every penny!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our nursery helpful and that our staff have made such a positive impact on your son.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Every time I drop my son off, he always runs in with a big smile on his face which is a good sign!
I always get daily updates on how my son is doing and what activities he did throughout the day and I also get a detailed update when I collect him too.
I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff
are very friendly and caring.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son runs in with a big smile - that's the best sign that he's happy and enjoying his time with us! It's great to know that you find the daily updates helpful and we're so glad you feel supported by our caring team. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and team from the last year or so have done a great job in turning Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool into a well-run ship! Staff turnover has decreased and all the staff there are just wonderful. They've started putting more effort into learning activities for the children
across all areas from yoga, literature, gardening and science. As well as family activities where parents get to come in and visit for Halloween and Christmas. The staff are very warm and caring and show interest in the children's development. The chef is great and prepares meals that my little one talks about all the time. Overall, we are very happy with Bright Horizons and the team should be very proud of what they have built for the little ones.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled that you've noticed the positive changes at Bright Horizons Barnes. It's wonderful to hear that your child enjoys the meals and that the learning activities and family events have been meaningful for you. Thanks again for your support!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started at his first nursery (aged 12 months) this summer. Like most parents, we were nervous but the nursery had many 'stay and play' and settling-in days. We were drawn to the fact that the baby room was large and light, with a good ratio of staff. The team have been so welcoming to
us and our little one. They provide many different activities to keep learning and play varied - and we loved that there is an outdoor space. It's early days but we're so pleased we chose this nursery. He is cared for, entertained and kept safe by a warm and capable team. Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that your son's transition to nursery has been a positive experience. It's great to know that our welcoming team, engaging activities and outdoor space have made a difference for you both. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool really put my mind at ease when leaving my 1-year-old at school. I receive daily photos of my boy, along with explanations on what the children are learning and the fun they are having. Last week the children learnt about "modes of transport". The children
sang 'The wheels on the bus', they learnt actions, they painted buses and made wheels turn in the sandpit.
The daily app also shows what the children have eaten - these are nutritionally based diets and the school recently won an award for "quality and cooking with heart". A fantastic achievement.
The biggest thing for me though is the fact that my son loves going to this nursery and he is always excited to see his teachers and to learn new things.
Thank you Bright Horizons Barnes for aiding my son's confidence as he grows into a toddler.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Bright Horizons Barnes has put your mind at ease and that your son loves learning and engaging in activities like "modes of transport."

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool for eighteen months, since April 2023. He started out with a friendly and energetic team in the toddler room and currently loves his days in the preschool room. This has been our first nursery experience as parents and it has
been such a positive one. The continuity of the staff has been excellent, as has their communication and care towards our son. The activities planned are fun and the learning space (indoor and outdoor) is great. Thank you to everyone who is part of the team at Barnes Bright Horizons - you are a brilliant team!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted your son has thrived at Bright Horizons Barnes, enjoying both toddler and preschool rooms.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! My son is thriving and loves every single hour he spends here.
The staff are utterly fantastic.
The online app is brilliant.
The building is perfect and the food is incredible. Very, very happy!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying his time with us. It's great to know that you appreciate our staff, the online app and our nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly environment. Teachers and staff have been great in communicating daily progress, activities and everything going on at the nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has great staff that cares about children and helps them reach milestones at each level (baby/ toddler/ preschool).
The key workers of children are great points of contact to discuss any kid's potential issues.
They make sure to have great special days to celebrate various key events which
brings loads of excitement for kids.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear your child is settling in and thriving at our nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our boys go to Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool. We couldn't be happier. The staff are all fantastic and are thoroughly invested in each child's development and needs. Our eldest started when he was 18 months old. He instantly made great connections with his "teachers" and now he
is 3 and has made strong friendships. Our youngest joined at just 4 months old - now 6 months, he goes in every day with a smile and an eager happy wriggle! We are so comforted knowing each boy has made true connections to their key workers and enjoys themselves every day.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool! We're delighted to hear that both your boys are thriving and have formed strong connections with our team and their peers.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery take an active interest in my daughter's development. I can't fault their dedication and personalisation surrounding their care for my daughter. Whenever I visit I feel welcomed and can see first-hand their dedication in what is a challenging industry.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the nursery and acknowledging what the team does.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for almost 2.5 years now and I’m very happy and proud of how she’s growing here from baby room to pre school. Amazing staff, they do care about children wellbeing.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter is thriving with us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We appreciate the nurturing and caring nature of all the staff and we know that our children are in safe hands whenever we drop them off. Our children have enjoyed being at this nursery. They have created some amazing relationships with their teachers and friends.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your children are thriving at our nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You can see and feel how much the team at Barnes Bright Horizons cares about the little ones. They’ve always made sure to adapt to my little one’s individual needs as much as possible and I will be forever thankful for the flexibility, dedication, and loving care the team offers.
The communication
with parents is also top-notch. I get plenty of updates about my little one’s activities each day which kind of still lets me be part although I cannot be there physically. The management team also makes sure to keep us parents in the loop with any updates at least once a week. Long story short I cannot recommend the team at Bright Horizons Barnes enough as the team’s dedication and love for the job is second to none.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! Thank you for recommending us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak more highly of the staff at Bright Horizons, Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool. From the very first day that we dropped our son off, I have felt that his needs (and mine!) were listened to and more importantly actioned, and respected. As the mother of a ‘covid baby’, I was anxious to leave
him in the beginning, but the staff made us feel confident and comfortable that he was in safe hands and he was and has been ever since. They go above and beyond for all the children and I am blown away daily at his development, the ease with which he has made friends and his genuine love for his teachers. I am also impressed with the variety of activities the children are given and I love that I can track everything on the app! I cannot recommend Bright Horizons, Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most wonderful nursery for our baby. We are very grateful for all the support we have from the staff; they are a great team. I always have appropriate updates about what he is doing, what he’s eaten, how many nappies he had and what he had drunk. I am also delighted to see what activities they are
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Bright Horizons Barnes! I was so anxious to leave my 18-month-old boy but the staff were so brilliant! Excellent communication! Kept me updated throughout the day and my little boy has really settled in now. Big thanks to the manager and the staff!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool more! My little boy was 7 months when he started. I was anxious leaving him and the staff did their utmost to make sure the transition was kind, caring, and comfortable. I walked away feeling super confident they had my child’s best
interests at heart. They will always go the extra mile, they spend that extra bit of time to make sure me and my son are ok. I also love the app, and there are updates and pictures throughout the day that I can always look in on. He is always full of personality when I pick him up, he loves it.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.863)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.863) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.863 for Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (164 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.863

  • b) 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 Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Marie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Marie has been part of Bright Horizons for 14+ years and loves her position as Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool.

She holds a CACHE Level 3 Diploma Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce and began her childcare journey as a Nursery Assistant. Over the years, she has progressed through several key roles, including Nursery Nurse, Room Leader, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and now Nursery Manager.

This progression has provided Marie with a wealth of knowledge and experience, enabling her to effectively support her team in delivering inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children.

She is committed to maintaining a stimulating, nurturing environment where every child has the best possible start in their educational journey.
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Daniella

Daniella

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Daniella has been at Barnes Bright Horizons since September 2023, bringing over 13 years of experience in childcare. She began her career as an apprentice and later qualified as a Level 3 practitioner. After spending four years at a nursery, she progressed into a management role within a larger company in Lincoln, where she gained over four years of valuable leadership experience.

With a strong background in supporting children with SEND, Daniella is deeply passionate about child development. In her current role at Bright Horizons, she also serves as the SENCO lead, contributing to both the care of children and the professional growth of the staff team.

She looks forward to continuing her journey at Bright Horizons and making a positive impact within the setting.
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Aoife

Aoife

Job Title: Third in Charge

Aoife has held a longstanding passion for early years education, which was further deepened during her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education. Her experience as a Playworker for children with SEND allowed her to apply academic research in real-world settings, inspiring her to pursue an MA in Inclusive Education: SEND and Disability.

While studying, Aoife gained hands-on experience working across various nursery settings, where she supported children's growth and development. Witnessing developmental milestones became a particular area of interest, ultimately leading her to the role of Toddler Room Leader at Barnes Day Nursery.

Building on this foundation, Aoife progressed to the position of Third in Charge, where she provides support across both the Baby and Toddler rooms. Her journey reflects a deepening understanding of early childhood development and a strong commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment for all children in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Barnes 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 Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 79 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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