Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool

Building 402 North Site, Monxton Road, Andover SP11 8HT
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9.9 62 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool, Andover
An Outstanding and caring environment at Dandelions

Situated in a purpose-built setting, with lots of green space, Bright Horizons Dandelions Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery features a large outdoor space which allow the children boundless opportunities to explore the outdoors in all weather conditions and boasts their own forest school.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.
The nursery in Andover has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (June 2017).

The Team will be delighted to welcome you to Dandelions Nursery and Preschool. The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour at a time to suit you.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Suzanne (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool Reviews (62)

9.9

Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool has 62 reviews.

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Review from Marianne C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dandelions has been fantastic for both our children who have attended here over the past two years. The staff are fantastic- they truly care for the children and my boys have loved attending and been very happy here. Worthy of particular note are: the time spent outdoors (lots), the menu (varied and
healthy) the attention given to each child (lovely) and the continued drive to improve. Highly recommended.
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Review from Charlie B (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had our daughter here for over a year now and are have already booked our son in to start at 10 months old. The staff and facilities are excellent and our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time so far. Highly recommended.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.858)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.858 for Bright Horizons Dandelions Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.858
  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 Dandelions 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:

    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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 16 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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Meet the Team (3)

Suzanne

Suzanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Suzanne began her journey with Bright Horizons in 2012 as a Nursery Nurse, steadily advancing to a management position.


With a deep passion for Early Years education, there is a strong dedication to working with her team to provide an enabling environment for children to develop and grow. Loving her day-to-day job, Suzanne considers it an honour to watch children grow and develop under her care.


Suzanne has two children, a four-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son, who keep things lively and engaging. The family enjoys spending time together and going on fun outings, making the most of their time together.

Beth

Beth

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Beth has been passionate about Early Childhood Development since beginning her career in the nursery sector in 2015. Over the years, she has taken on a variety of roles, from Apprentice through to Regional Manager, gaining extensive experience across all age groups and in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).


She is committed to providing the highest quality care and education for children and families, and believes this can only be achieved through a skilled and dedicated team. Supporting the professional development and continuous learning of her colleagues is something Beth values highly.


At nursery, Beth particularly enjoys spending time outdoors with the children. She recognises the importance of outdoor learning, whether it’s growing food, exploring physical movement, caring for nature, or creating imaginative ‘recipes’ in the mud kitchen. She is also passionate about the Future Earth programme, helping children to understand sustainability and how to look after the planet.


Outside of work, Beth enjoys hiking, going to gigs, and spending time with her family and her cat, Lily.

Isabelle

Isabelle

Job Title: Third in Charge

Isabelle is the Deputy Manager at Dandelions and has been with the nursery for over 13 years, working with children of all age groups. She is passionate about creating a safe and inspiring environment where children can grow, develop new skills, and explore the world around them.


In her role, Isabelle works closely with the team to provide high-quality care and education, supporting children’s milestones and fostering their confidence and curiosity.


Outside of work, Isabelle enjoys dance and kickboxing, as well as spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to making each day a positive and enriching experience for the children and families at Dandelions.

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