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Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

5 Gentian Mews, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 6GR
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I had viewed at least 6 different nursery/daycare settings and none of them compared to this oneNatalie B(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool, Didcot
Management team are supportive and help me when I am feeling anxious and are always there to talkShelley(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool, Didcot
I love this nursery and I can’t recommend highly enoughManoella D R(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool, Didcot

The team look forward to welcoming your little one to the nursery and preschool in Didcot (suitable for children aged 3 months to 5 years old). Your child will be nurtured, educated and entertained by the dedicated team and outdoor play activities including an exciting adventure garden.

Children love exploring the beautiful purpose-built nursery and preschool. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, they have seven individual rooms within the nursery, each...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Ellis(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 47

Total Places for Children

  • 128

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (123)

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Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.644) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool has 123 reviews.

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Review from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely brilliant nursery and preschool. Our daughter is just about to start school, having been here for four years and I can honestly say that the team across the whole nursery, from the baby room through to preschool, chefs, leadership and support staff, are simply fabulous. So friendly, warm and caring, and they are so good with the children. Amazing memories have been made over the years and lots of learning through play.
The graduation event for preschool was so special too - thank you to the whole team for giving this year's preschool children such a wonderful event (and a lovely event for us parents to be part of too).

I am so glad we chose you to look after our little one - you're all superstars. I've loved seeing the updates through the day of what she's been up to, getting pictures and working together with you to give our child the best support and love to help her succeed. Thank you for helping her grow to be ready for the next adventure at school! We will miss you all.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know the staff, activities, and graduation event have made a lasting impact. We'll miss her and wish her all the best in school!

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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To the wonderful Didcot Bright Horizons Team.
Just a quick note to say a massive thank you for the amazing graduation ceremony you put on for the kids! On the hottest day of the year, no less! You all deserve medals for pulling that off so smoothly.
The garden looked fantastic, and having two film characters there was pure genius - the kids were over the moon! You could see the joy and excitement on their faces, and it was all thanks to your hard work and planning.
Honestly, you guys should be proud of yourselves. You've created some magical memories for our little ones (and us parents too). We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate. Our little one will be talking about this for the rest of the year.

Thanks again for everything from all of us!

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that you and the child enjoyed the graduation ceremony, even on such a hot day. It was a joy to see the excitement and happiness on everyone's faces. We're proud to have created such special memories and appreciate your kind words.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started nursery last year and he has been loving it. He likes playing outside so the school's outside facilities give him the chance to play and explore. He was not speaking well when he started and there has been a massive improvement since. He has more words now and he speaks more clearly.

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

Hello, we're so happy to hear that your son loves his time at our nursery! Our outdoor facilities are designed to give children plenty of opportunities to play and explore and it's great to see him thriving in that environment.

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Review from Rosamund B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Cannot rate the nursery highly enough. They have always been so great with our two children. The communication is good, both throughout the day, giving updates and with the office. The staff are, without exception, really warm and friendly and genuinely care about the children in their care. One of our children has additional needs and they were excellent at helping us navigate our way into the extra services that she needed.

We feel very lucky to have had this nursery on our doorstep.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery.

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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since our daughter has moved over to Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool she has grown so much in confidence and skills and has built up a strong network of friends to enjoy each nursery day with. The team are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond to build a strong connection with our daughter. It is great receiving the daily updates too with pictures of the variety of activities that our daughter is involved with. We couldn't be happier with the service that is provided.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from Amruta T (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Facilities are good at nursery but I really hope that during the first week of baby joining daycare, to ease settling process for mother and baby both, should allow few hours to spend with baby in daycare. Mainly considering no half day allowed anymore.

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

Hello! Thank you for your feedback about our nursery. If we can assist you further, please reach out to the nursery manager who I am sure will be able to put your mind at rest with their settling-in process.

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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool has been a part of our family since 2018. Supporting both my children with complex needs, with compassion and confidence. Not only has such wonderful support and care been given to my children but bespoke learning opportunities have come in abundance.

Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with us. And provided a safe place for our children to grow and learn.

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

Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for giving Bright Horizons Didcot five stars!

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Clean and organised nursery. Lovely staff. Lots of different activities planned for each day to help little ones' development. Daily outdoor play. Halal food available. Regular updates on the app about the child’s day and feedback from key worker on how we can work on things at home to further development.

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

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

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little one started in December 2023 and settled in so well with no issues. The communication, either face to face or the app, from the staff daily is amazing and great to see what she’s eating and getting up to. They picked up on my little one’s speech issues within a few weeks and spoke to us and came up with a plan. I would recommend this nursery to anyone!

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your child has settled in smoothly and that you appreciate our communication efforts. Thank you for recommending us.

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Review from B G (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I was quite nervous about our son starting nursery at 9 months old. However, the staff have all been so friendly and welcoming. It is clear that they really care about the children. Thanks to this our son settled in very quickly. He really enjoys his time at nursery and he is always happy to go into Acorns. I love receiving the photo updates and seeing the wide range of activities that he is experiencing. It is clear that going to nursery is really helping his development. Knowing that he is happy and in such a safe and caring environment has made going back to work much easier.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We understand how nerve-wracking it can be to entrust your son to a nursery, especially at such a young age. We're delighted to hear that our staff's warmth and care have helped ease your worries and that your son has settled in so well.

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Review from Giada L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My baby is always happy at the nursery! I like the activities they do on a daily basis and the girls are all very sweet and caring. I like the food offered and the fact that my baby is allowed to sleep as long as he needs.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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All three of our boys have attended Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool and we cannot rate the staff here highly enough. The management staff are so professional and always make you feel the children are safe. The communication from the team is marvellous. They were particularly supportive as our family was going through a difficult time post-pandemic. The staff in the rooms are so caring and supportive and create the most amazing activities to help with the children’s development. We have felt supported and listened to through all different stages, from potty training to difficult drop-offs. And a shout out to the chef who makes sure the kids have a tailored, nutritious and tasty meal every day. Thanks to you all for making my children’s childcare feel so safe and happy.

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

We're delighted to hear your positive feedback! Thank you for recognising our team's efforts and the chef's contribution.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, amazing people! My daughter was well looked after and most important, very happy girl every single day.
The activities and games were very creative.

Also provided, food was a great selection!

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

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!

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Review from Daisy S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I can't fault Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool! We moved from another nursery so I've had the luxury of comparing two and this one goes above and beyond my expectations. We're always welcomed with a friendly face and the care my daughter receives is wonderful. She has allergies so meals were really important to me and Bright Horizons caters for that really well. When I see what she's been served and eaten I feel really comforted knowing she's not being treated differently. Thank you Didcot Day Nursery!

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

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience at Bright Horizons Didcot! Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We have been very happy with the nursery overall, although we have found changes from a corporate level frustrating (e.g. changes to booking patterns and fees). Our son is well cared for, is given nutritious meals (catering very well for allergies), and the activities are engaging and enjoyable for him. He seems happy and settled and we appreciate the regularity of updates during his days there.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback and experience.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We've always had very positive experiences with Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. They go out of their way to accommodate all the needs of our children. Both of our children have flourished here and always love the staff in the rooms they are in.

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

Thank you for your 5-star review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child has been off poorly for the last 6 weeks and has just started settling back into Acorns. The team have gone above and beyond to learn and cater for her new medical needs. One member of staff especially has made amazing resources for the team and has put a lot of time and effort into sorting correct paperwork ect. As parents we are extremely grateful. Acorns and the Didcot team have got stuck right in with learning all of my little one's new needs completing training etc and have made my anxiety of leaving her a lot easier. I feel assured that she is in safe, knowledgeable and loving hands when I leave her and she seems to be settling in just great.

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

Thank you for your kind words and review. Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that our team at Didcot has been supportive during your child's recovery.

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Review from Mohammed A (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent place for my daughter with professional staff. The facility is well equipped and the staff are friendly and collaborative. It is highly recommended for kids from 1 to 4 years old. Thanks for everything.

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

Hello, thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.

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Review from Shivani J (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Nursery has really supported my son throughout his time and he has had some fantastic key persons who really took the time to know him and build a relationship with him. He has been able to enjoy the activities and learn at his own pace.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your positive feedback. We are thrilled your child has now settled into the nursery and is thriving.

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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff are caring and my son loves it here. He's been at the nursery for 2 years. We've been impressed by the range of activities and the support from the staff with his development. Communication is great and we get plenty of photo updates on the app. Highly recommended.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!

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  • 21 Jan 2025

    2025 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...

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Ellis
Ellis Job Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2011

Ellis has worked in childcare for 18 years, gaining extensive experience across a variety of settings with children ranging from birth to 11 years old. She joined the Didcot setting when it opened in September 2018, starting as Deputy Manager. Over the past nine years with Bright Horizons, Ellis has steadily grown and developed, advancing through several leadership roles before becoming Nursery Manager.

In the past six months, Ellis has had the privilege of presenting at the National Nursery Managers Show at both the NEC in Birmingham and the Excel in London. These opportunities allowed her to share her passion for incorporating a sustainability curriculum into early years education. She provided practical ideas to fellow professionals in the industry, finding it deeply rewarding to contribute to such an important conversation and inspire others in the field.

Olivia
Olivia Job Title:Deputy Manager

Childcare has been at the heart of Olivia’s journey since leaving sixth form in 2014. Over the years, Olivia has developed her skills and grown her career in early years education, moving from an Early Years practitioner to most recently Deputy Manager.

Olivia is passionate about continuous learning, collaboration with families, and building strong, supportive relationships to create the best outcomes for every child. Olivia feels a huge sense of pride in contributing to shaping young lives, supporting them on their unique journeys.

Hannah
Hannah Job Title:Third in Charge

Hannah is our Third in Charge. She has worked in childcare since 2012, gaining a variety of experience in different nurseries and age groups from 3 months old to 5 years. Hannah transferred to the Didcot Nursery in 2018 and quickly became the room leader of the 2-3's room. In May 2019, Hannah became Third in Charge and stepped up to maternity cover as Deputy Manager in 2020 and now remains as the Third in Charge for Didcot. In this position, Hannah works closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to implement high-quality programs, coordinate staff, and maintain a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for all children.

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