Bright Little Stars Watford

80 Sheepcot Lane, Watford WD25 0EA
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  • Bright Little Stars Watford, Watford
Rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in May 2018, Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford is a purpose-built nursery located in the Watford area. The gated building has a castle theme, and is housed in a safe and secure environment, surrounded by a coloured fence.

There are three air-conditioned rooms designed for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The building has natural light where possible and there is a special nurserycam to enable parents to be part of their child's learning day.

The broad-based curriculum is designed to make learning fun within the Early Years Foundation framework.

Key Features:

* Brand-new, purpose-built property featuring fantastic outdoor gardens and car parking

* Safe & Secure: Latest security system using CCTV

* NurseryCam: Login and see your little one enjoying nursery

* Competitive all-inclusive fees include extra-curricular clubs, milk (excluding formula), meals & snacks freshly prepared by their on-site chef

* Unique BLS Learning Programme

* Programme of events for parents focusing on teething, sleeping and toilet training, as well as teaching your child mathematics, literacy and phonics.

* Four specially designed bright learning rooms with natural light, modern facilities, dual air conditioning/heating systems with direct access to outdoor space

* Baby Room features a separate sleep section, their own milk kitchen and outdoor area

* Key Person approach to support every child's wellbeing

* Staff have enhanced DBS check and are recruited based on their qualifications/experience

* Awards: Winner for 'Best Website' and Finalist for 'Best Staff Development' at The National Nursery Recognition Awards 2020. Winner of ‘The Teresa Graham CBE People Award’ at the LEA Awards of Excellence 2017.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emily Cooper (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Prices start from £32.97 per session based on a full week

  • Their fees include a range of extra-curricular clubs, freshly prepared meals and snacks cooked by their on-site chef and milk (excluding formula milk). Menus are designed by a qualified nutritionist. They offer 10% siblings discount to the eldest child.

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 & Spring Break

Bright Little Stars Watford Reviews (55)

9.8

Bright Little Stars Watford has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Little Stars Watford has 55 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Bright Little Stars Day Nursery since she was 10 months old and has thrived and settled in so well with the wonderful staff who are kind, loving and so much fun. My older son attended this nursery also from the age of 10 months to 3 years and when it was time to choose somewhere
for my daughter to go whilst I was at work there wasn't a doubt in my mind this was the place I would be sending her. The staff treat every child so special. They have so many activities and so many different theme days that every day is different and fun on its own accord. The food they offer is great and varied and at the end of each day at pick up, you not only get a diary of their day but the staff talk to you about how your child was during the day, what they have done, what they enjoyed. This place is very special to us and I could not recommend it more!
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Review from Isabel H (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Bright Little Stars since August 2019 and has really enjoyed every moment. The staff are really supportive and friendly.
They really helped us with potty training, continue to encourage her using Chinese language.
Our daughter has a lot of allergies and under the care
of the staff, we have always felt she is in a really safe environment as everyone knows what she can and can't have.
When we were expecting our second child, the team at nursery helped us with tips on how to talk to her about her new sibling and during nursery time, they spoke a lot to her about new baby coming and allowing her time to role play having a brother.
This really helped as she was so excited when he arrived.
We have already enrolled our little boy to attend the nursery as we have seen the support and development they have given to our daughter have.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at the nursery in November last year. Since, he has settled in perfectly. All the staff (from management to practitioners) have been incredibly accommodating and welcoming. They are approachable and have always been efficient with communication - verbally and via email also. As a parent,
I feel reassured when I am able to call the nursery to check in on him (particularly when he has been under the weather) and the staff have been more than happy to provide us with an update and listen to any concerns we may have.
Our son has special dietary requirements, so we were thrilled to hear that they were able to meet his needs as this was one less thing for us to worry about.
We enjoy getting updates of him engaging in several different activities via the app, as well as accessing the nursery camera to see what he is up to. We also appreciate the various parent workshops the nursery offers.
We continue to recommend the nursery to our friends and family!
Reply from Tabish Mansoor, Recruitment Manager at Bright Little Stars Watford
I am thrilled to hear that you feel part of the Bright Little Stars family! We believe that our staff, children and parents are our most important priority! Staff training is reviewed regularly to…read more
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Review from Ashleigh A (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is 4 years old now and soon to leave Bright Little Stars to attend primary school. I highly recommend the nursery for so many different reasons, my daughter not only gained great independence but she has also thrived participating in the many opportunities Bright Little Stars have given
her from learning Spanish, phonics, and sports to name a few. My daughter always loves going into nursery, the staff are always so friendly and welcoming, I really like the fact that all staff get to know the children by name and it feels very family orientated, you can tell it’s more than just a job to the staff, they genuinely care for the children. My second daughter is also at the nursery and I’m so glad she will follow in the same footsteps as my eldest daughter. Thank you Bright Little Stars Watford!
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Review from Shweta P (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery part time since May 2022 and I cannot fault the nursery and staff one bit! My son has been so happy attending the nursery and absolutely adores the staff there. The standard of care is beyond excellent! They monitor and are mindful of every little thing and staff
do not hesitate to contact the parent if they have any questions or concerns. They not only provide such an amazing service for the children but also provide evening workshops and training for the parents in first aid, potty training etc. It is THE BEST nursery and I cannot wait for my son to attend there full time.
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Review from Sagar A (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Bright Little Stars, Watford for almost a year now (time has flown). During her time she has gained her confidence, learnt to walk, talk, eat just about everything and developed a good social peer group of nursery friends. She is happy when dropped off and sad to leave in the
afternoons, which is testament to the nursery staff and environment. The location is easy to get to and the staff really go out of their way to provide you with updates on their daily progress, via photos and app updates of their developmental progress versus the curriculum. We have recommended the nursery to many friends. During the pandemic, it was great to see extra steps taken to ensure child, staff and parent safety and this provided us with a level of comfort, that our child was in a safe and secure environment. Thank you to the Bright Little Stars team for their help so far and we look forward to the next few years of nursery.
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Review from Roxana C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery in November and although she had a really hard start, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and understanding and always going the extra mile to make my little one feel welcomed and comfortable. All the activities they do, the way they interact with the children, the feedback
they give you on a daily basis regarding your child’s day, it’s just amazing! It was the best decision to bring my little one here and we are so grateful for them having us!
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Review from Mark B (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Bright is probably the best adjective to describe this nursery… not only is the ambiance positive and modern, but the food is also nutritional, the support for our boy goes beyond normal and we love that. The fact they provide extracurricular activities as standard removes any concerns about the fact
they care about my child
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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in the setting since he was 9 months old, he is now 3 and thriving because of this place! He loves going so much that he gets upset on days that he doesn’t go in. He has always loved the extracurricular activities and the random themed days that they do. Dressing up for certain occasions
etc. We have both made so many friends there, parents, children and all the staff are so lovely. Some of the staff there have now been there for 5 years! I highly recommend it to all new parents looking for a nursery, being able to log into the camera helped me so much because I could see that he was fine throughout the day!
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Review from Abi (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Bright Little Stars at 9 months old and I can see he is thriving in their care. I love receiving photos of his day and seeing how going to nursery has made such a positive impact on his development. He happily goes into the nursery, putting his hands out to his carers. He eats and sleeps
well at nursery and I know he has truly settled in so well, with the help of this key person and other nursery staff. The nursery has excellent facilities and incredible resources. My son really enjoys the messy play activities as well as the special events such as sports days and dress-up days. He also loves his outdoor area where he is given the opportunity to climb safely on the equipment. The nursery has been amazing providing two types of food for him at meals, mushy for his nutrition (so he actually eats) and normal food to practise the next stage of weaning. The nursery staff are always welcoming, happy to help and reassuring, which is greatly appreciated as a first-time mum.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To describe Bright Little Stars Watford in 1 word = faultless! All the staff are absolutely incredible, they always go above and beyond to make sure my son's needs are met. He has been attending the nursery for 18 months now since he was 1 yrs old and he just loves it. He has developed in ways I couldn't
imagine, his confidence, his speech, everything. The team are constantly finding ways to improve, no wonder they achieved Ofsted Outstanding! Big shout out to the most attentive key person's my son could ever have. Thank you thank you thank you!!
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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always been a parent who is quite strict on routine and diet for my children and Bright Little Stars have always made me feel completely at ease when it comes to this. I always feel like my child is getting the best care, and is treated like an individual rather than a number. Any worries or
concerns I have or new routines are well communicated throughout the team and I feel like as a result Nursery has become a home from home environment for my children which provides me with so much reassurance that they are completely happy.
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Review from Steven A (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son has been at Bright Little Stars he has loved going in and has thrived and grown so much. He has developed massively in all areas and it is all thanks to the hard work of the Staff at Bright Little Stars Watford. Thank you
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Bright Little Stars since he was 1. We have seen him progress and develop wonderfully over the last few years. The staff are helpful and understanding and he loves attending nursery. The extracurricular activities are brilliant and the food menu is very varied. He really enjoys the
outdoor play area and we feel very confident each morning knowing we are leaving him in a safe and caring environment. It’s also very comforting to know that we can log into the classroom camera and see our son happily getting on with his day.
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Review from Ade (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery and very helpful staff, especially during the Covid period very supportive and they keep you well informed. Both of my children attend and they love it. The only fault is I wish they had more parking spaces.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I started sending my son to Bright Little Stars Watford when he just turned 10-months, and it was the best decision we made. So much so, that my second son will be joining at 10-months too.
He enjoys his time there, learns so much while having fun, and I’ve always felt at ease leaving him there.
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the staff are exceptional, the facilities are great, and I especially love the variety of food on the menu for the children. The extra classes they have are fantastic too.
This year has been a tough one with Covid, but I’ve been very happy with the steps they have put in to be Covid secure and how they have helped the children adapt to such a strange time and helped the parents feel comfortable with sending their babies into nursery still.
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Review from Sheena M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most distinguishing feature of Bright Little Stars Watford is the staff - each and every one puts 100% into everything that they do, and show their commitment through how well they look after the children.
The facilities are outstanding - from the great food menu that allows exploration of different
textures and flavours, to the activities that stimulate both mind and body. My son's development grows each day - he has learnt how to express himself, think of others and interact well with other children and adults.
He has genuinely formed strong bonds with many of the carers and looks forward to going to nursery each and every day.
From the day we dropped him off to his first settle session to a year later - the nursery has been a second home to him and I look forward to spending a few more years here!
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Bright Little Stars Watford since July, and it has been nothing short of a fantastic experience. The staff are so caring, and you get an answer nearly instantly if you email a query. They have been so supportive of accommodating additional sessions and are always pleasant
and personable. Our daughter adores her nursery, she settled in very quickly largely down to the nature of the staff and the effort they go to to make it an enjoyable and safe environment.
Two ladies have been particularly key to our child's easy settling and have no idea of the difference it makes as a mother leaving your little one with people who are so loving and on the ball as they are.
I truly believe that this nursery is the best in the area, and my daughters smiling face and testimonials over her bedtime bath about what a nice day she has had, support this belief. Her development has come along leaps and bounds.
Can't speak highly enough of Bright Little Stars Watford!
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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst searching for a nursery for my son in 2017, having looked at in excess of 7 nurseries, Bright Little Stars Watford was the only one that ticked all of my boxes!
The staff and management team are absolutely fantastic, the facilities are clean and the extracurricular activities really help to
stretch the children (my son came home some days telling me new Spanish words he had learnt that day!).
Standards have continued to remain a cut above the rest - my younger son has also started Bright Little Stars in 2020 and the staff truly nurture and develop him. I feel at ease and so confident leaving him in their care.
The nursery manager absolutely adores all of the children and this positive tone at the top is then reflected through an ever so caring nursery culture.
I would certainly recommend Bright Little Stars Watford as they have been my rock over the past 3 years, helping me to continue to work knowing that my children are in safe hands.
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Review from Ushma C (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, who has had my eldest child at numerous nurseries, I can honestly say that Bright Little Stars Watford is the best I have seen. From the regular photo updates, newsletters, diary updates and learning bulletins, the curriculum, to the all-round care and diligence that is put in by the teachers,
catering staff and the management, I can definitely see it benefitted my eldest when she was in nursery and now my little one. My girl's confidence has gone leaps and bounds. The team are incredibly strong, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.


Thank you for the amazing work Bright Little Stars Watford!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.794)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10 for Bright Little Stars Watford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.794 for Bright Little Stars Watford is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.794
  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 Little Stars Watford is based on 17 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 17 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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Emily

Emily Cooper

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Emily has been a part of the Watford team since it opened in March 2016, contributing towards the Ofsted 'Outstanding' grading in 2018. Emily has a Cache Level 3 qualification in children and young people’s workforce, using her knowledge and passion to develop her career and achieve several promotions starting as Senior Nursery Educator and progressing to her current role as Nursery Manager.


With over 12 years' experience in various childcare settings and 4 years in a managerial position, Emily prides herself on her role modelling skills; incorporating a child focused approach to support her team and keep morale high to provide a fun, warm and nurturing environment for all children to learn and grow.


Emily has strong motivation and dedication to succeed in all that she sets out to achieve, empowering and inspiring her team to achieve high standards of quality care for all children that attend Bright Little Stars.

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