Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin

24 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XD
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  • Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin, Aberdeen
AN INSPIRING EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE CENTRE IN ABERDEEN

The charming Aberdeen early learning and childcare centre is designed to support your child’s development from 3 months to 5 years.

They love to nurture and develop your child’s curiosity for the world around them, whether it be through regular French lessons or the dedicated ‘Book Nook’—where they can explore the adventures of their favourite book characters.

To further support your child, they can also bend, hammer and construct in the woodwork shed and let their imagination run wild with the supply of ‘Loose Parts Play’ materials. This gives your child open access to raw materials and the tools to craft them into their very own creations.

With the childcare centre being in such an ideal location, your child will also be guided on regular trips by the experienced childcare team. This includes visits to the local park, library and other landmarks to build their sense of connection with the local community.

An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

The staff would love to meet you and your child, so book your visit today and they will show you everything the childcare centre 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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 53

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holiday

Parking

  • They are conveniently located under a 10 minute drive from Aberdeen town centre and Aberdeen Railway Station. There is also easy walking access to local bus routes in the area.

Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin Reviews (37)

9.7

Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.656) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin has 37 reviews.

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Review from Sandra C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for a few months now and has settled extremely well, which I believe is down to the staff and learning opportunities at the nursery.
He enjoys his time at nursery and speaks positively about nursery when he isn't there which I believe is a positive indication of the
enjoyment he has when he is there.
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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have a fantastic experience at Bright Horizons. The team are excellent and we are completely confident in their abilities and the service they provide. Our daughter loves the nursery and has established fantastic relationships with the team.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Enthusiastic and friendly staff who take care to cater to the needs of each child. Children are well stimulated and have a wide range of experiences and learning opportunities. Lots of outside play.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Really fantastic preschool department. All staff seem lovely. Really enthusiastic preschool teachers, original ideas and activities, plenty of outside time, walks etc.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful experience with the nursery, our little boy started at 8 months and we felt the baby unit was so loving and secure. We had no nervousness leaving him at nursery whilst we worked. The infant department is so much fun for our little boy he loves going to nursery learning new things
and having new experiences with his friends in the infant department. The staff are wonderful, so relaxed and caring.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started in the baby room and immediately settled in. She loves her carers and gets a big grin on her face when they meet her each morning. I get a full report of her day. It is clear that they thought about what she needs to develop and challenge her when coming up with activities
for the week eg at the minute she is working on using her own cutlery so there is a lot of playing with spoons in the water tray and with gloop. She has quite a few food allergies and these have been catered for very well. The staff were determined that she would not miss out on baking a birthday cake for her birthday and bravely attempted gluten-free, vegan cupcakes with her and we really appreciated the effort that was put into doing this. We do recommend the nursery to friends and family.
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended St Swithin nursery since January 2017 (from 6 months old). At first, he was attending 3 days a week, before doing 5 days a week at 9 months. He has been very happy and content since the first day. He has grown into a very social and content boy and I attribute it greatly to the nursery,
as much as from home. The staff is truly amazing in all points; very caring, nurturing, stimulating and very attentive. The place is very safe, not only due to the staff but also to the facilities. I can only highly recommend Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin nursery.
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Review from P L (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. It is clean, has a great variety of toys and books for the kids, and the staff are great for encouraging learning and creativity. There was a change to the outside area to remove standard slides etc. and replace them with items that the children can be more creative with,
which I'm very pleased with.
It can be hard during the winter months to get outside, but I would like more walks and trips to the nearby parks with the children. This may pick up again in the warmer months.
The staff and management actively look for ways to improve and involve parents, looking for feedback and suggestions. I'm very happy to have my child at the nursery and would recommend it to friends.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My positive experience, staff all friendly and helpful.
My little boy loves coming here. They provide a large variety of fun and educational activities which children thrive on. Overall great and very happy with the nursery.
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Review from An-ting L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been well organised in terms of facilities, safety and children's education on daily activities safety.
The staff are well trained and patient to children. Good behaviour is encouraged by gentle but persistent reminding r to children
However, after moving to Pre-School, we felt that
the facilities for activities is rather limited. Children often stay indoors in rooms. Outdoor play or visiting to other places has been reduced to a minimum. This may be due to the weather conditions. We are hoping that outdoor activities will be encouraged once the weather is warmer.
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Review from Louise (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with our child's care at the nursery. At both drop off and home time, it is clear that she loves being at nursery. The staff are all great and we can see our daughter has great relationships with them. Every day we find out the activities that have taken place and any key pieces
of information we need. It's lovely to hear what our daughter has been up to and the range of activities that take place.
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Review from Brigitta B (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son always receives excellent care and education. He absolutely loves all his teachers, they make him feel safe and welcoming in the nursery. The garden has an excellent choice of toys which bring out their imagination to the max. They have a primary school and a French teacher who comes and teaches
them on weekly basis, and there's always amazing planned activities for my son to join.
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Review from N F (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have a good focus of my daughter's needs and have a clear plan for further development.


There is a lot of one to one time for my daughter which I am very pleased with.
Overall, I am very pleased with how the nursery is being managed and staff carry themselves professionally.

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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have our nearly three year old son and one year old daughter at the nursery. Our daughter started in May and settled in very quickly and now loves going to nursery.
My son has not settled in very quickly as he has delayed speech and some other developmental delay. We cannot praise the staff at
St Swithin enough for their continued support, eagerness to help my son in any way at nursery and home life, patience and time with my son and always having time for us too.
They have gone above and beyond their duties for our family and are always happy to help.
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Review from Brian A (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son have both attended the nursery and I have always been very happy with the care my children have received. The staff are knowledgeable and very friendly. My daughter tells me all about the staff and her friends in the evening.
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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are ready to accept your child in as soon as nursery opens. They speak nicely to the children and are very calm and welcoming each morning.
My child has only cried a handful of times in the 1.5 years that he has attended. He is always keen to go to nursery and gets excited when he goes in.
I believe that this is a result of the interesting, structured curriculum the nursery offers but also the homely atmosphere created by the caring and professional staff.
All the staff I have come into contact with, demonstrate a keen interest in the children they care for.
They have an excellent understanding of their personalities and needs.
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Review from Lynne P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very welcoming and pleasant nursery. My child is very happy to go in every day. The staff are warm, smiley and friendly and provide excellent care. The food is nutritious and varied and the children do lots of activities including art, planting flowers and role play. They get outdoor play and walks
a lot and the daily communication we receive is always thorough and informative regarding our child's day. I viewed quite a few nurseries- this one is the best I've seen.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.656)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.656) out of 10 for Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 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 4.907 for Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.907
  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 4.749 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons at 24 St Swithin is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.6 = 0.849
  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 (2)

Helene

Helene

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Helene started off her career training to be a children’s nurse back in 2000. She gained her qualification and started working at St Swithin in 2004. She has been working in childcare for the last 12 years and completed her CCLD Level 4 qualification in December 2009 and hopes to progress on to a PDA in the near future.


During this time she has worked with all three age groups and helped to open the second and third nursery. She has grown with the nursery and shares all the knowledge she has learnt with her team.


She looks forward to welcoming you and your family to her nursery.

Lisa

Lisa

Job Title: Deputy Manager

With over 10 years of experience in childcare, Lisa is a passionate Deputy Manager dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. Holding a Level 3 qualification and currently advancing to Level 4, she continuously works to enhance her knowledge and leadership skills.


Her passion lies in developing high-quality early years education and supporting both children and staff to thrive. As a parent, she has a deep understanding of childhood development, which enables her to build strong connections with families and advocate for every child’s best interests. Her experience reinforces her commitment to fostering inclusive, engaging spaces for learning and growth.

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