Search for a nursery

Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool

5 Gentian Mews, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 6GR
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd Logo
Jobs
Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool logo
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)

Submit a Review
9.6

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.

Submit Review
Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool
Loading...
Showing 123 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Mary S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Staff are always friendly and helpful. It’s clear that the staff work well as a team and show a genuine interest in my child and their progress. They are very responsive to individual children’s needs and how they can help their educational and behavioural needs.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Pip (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I’m really impressed with Bright Horizons all the staff are lovely and my little boy loves his key workers. The app is brilliant and really keeps me included in what my son is getting up to. Would definitely recommend this nursery to any parents.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Jonathan O (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

The team and the facilities at Bright Horizons in Didcot are fantastic. The nursery is well-appointed, clean, and they have lots for the kids to do. The whole team is brilliant. The daily updates and photos in the app are a great touch. It's nice to see what my daughter is doing throughout the day. My daughter was born deaf and requires a little more time and effort than most kids. The team have not just risen to this challenge, they have embraced it. They’re doing some good work with her helping her learn to communicate. We are definitely seeing the benefits of the work they are doing at home. Everyone has been fantastic, from the management team to the girls that look after her and everyone in between. I'm really happy Bright Horizons, and so is my daughter.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Danielle T (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Bright Horizons in Didcot has been amazing. My daughter loves going every day and we have also felt so at ease leaving her to spend her days there. She has learnt so much and they also do such lovely activities for all the children. Our daughter has been going since she was 9 months old and I can honestly say it’s been great, it’s like a little family. She gets welcomed every morning and I have not come across any staff member who doesn’t know her name and say hello as soon as they see her. It’s been a great start for her.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Our son loves going to nursery all the staff are wonderful and he has made some great friends.

The food is good and varied and there is always an interesting activity planned for the kids. The app is also good and proves a good insight into what they get up to during the day.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Ralph O (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

The nursery and staff are fantastic. As a new parent we, of course, felt uneasy about leaving our daughter with new people but the staff really take the time to get to know her and what she likes/dislikes. They listen to feedback about day to day care of the child and keep in regular contact with us when needed. I can't really fault anything and would highly recommend the nursery to other parents. Thanks to the amazing staff for looking after our daughter!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Andrew S (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

This nursery has consistently provided excellent childcare services throughout the last eighteen months, including during the lockdown period. The staff are friendly, professional and communicative and the recent adoption of the Bright Horizons app has further improved the experience as a whole. The nursery is clean and appears well-run.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Sameer (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Really friendly staff who understand what a child needs to settle in. Good management team and helpful through the process.
Good communication from the nursery about daily progress.

The only bit can suggest having some more learning activities for the child.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Heather G (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have been very happy with our experience at Bright Horizons, Didcot. The staff and management handled COVID very well and the communication was excellent. The staff and key workers are very caring and there is always a warm welcome. Our little one comes out smiling and has a great time in preschool.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Maggie A (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Since my daughter has started at Bright Horizons Didcot in December 2020, after she moved from another nursery where she had been since the age of 9 months, I was worried about how she would deal with the change of the setting.
Bright horizons team were very reassuring and supportive throughout the settling sessions. From the first day she came home happier and more exhausted than she had ever been before.
That staff are always happy and bright, communication is regular, effective and professional; Activities are varied and have really promoted my daughter's communication and understanding as she is an EAL child ( English is an Additional Language).
The cook makes delicious, fresh and healthy meals, she loves them.

Overall, Bright Horizons Didcot Nursery is a caring environment where my daughter is flourishing. I could not recommend it more.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kerrie P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I cannot fault the care given by all staff my son has been looked after by. They are all very friendly, polite and professional. It’s a great nursery and I would 100% recommend it to friends and family.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Arantza P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
The team at Didcot Day Nursery are fantastic. My little boy is at ease with all of them and has a great time in their setting.
You are always met with a smile from any member of the team and communication is great.

I also love the updates on their app of what the little munchkin has been up to!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Rachael (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My daughter has attended nursery since she was 9 months old. I can't thank all staff enough for how welcoming and supportive they have been from that first day onwards.
I love hearing about my daughters day and seeing weekly photos on the app makes you feel more connected to the different activities they plan each week.
Seeing my daughter happily walk into her room makes dropping her off easier and we are always greeted with friendly faces.

Thank you to the catering staff too who seem to make meals my daughter will happily eat!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Laura G B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

This is my 2nd review about a year on and my view remains unchanged. I cannot fault this nursery in the care of my son. He loves nursery and everyone there. His key person has been fantastic with him this year, supporting his toilet training (literally a couple of days) and getting him ready for the arrival of his sister. Communication with the nursery is exceptional and the launch of the app is a welcome addition - love getting daily photo. My son is excited to go in most days and chatters all the way home. He is making friends well and appears to have an extremely varied day. The food is great and apparently ‘better at nursery than home’. Number 2 is on the waiting list so fingers crossed for a place!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Tina T (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

The nursery staff are warm and welcoming and there are always fun activities set up for the children especially crafting. They do lots of outdoor play too, my son is very happy here. They have also been very supportive with dietary requests and have lots of healthy food menus for flexibility. I'm very pleased with the all-around care my boys have received here.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Michelle T (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son is nearly 3, he's been with the nursery since he was 10 months old. We absolutely love the place! The staff are so friendly and supportive. The setting is great! Modern, clean and a great learning environment. My son loves this nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have been at Bright Horizons Didcot since Feb 2020 and my daughter settled in so fast and has loved her time in the 3 units she’s worked her way through. The staff in each have been wonderfully caring and nurturing with great open communication - particularly in usual ways of operating. I am so content sending my daughter there to be well looked after each day and had no hesitation in putting my unborn child on the waiting list!

Thank you to all the staff for making such a safe happy environment.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our daughter has just left the nursery to go to school and she had been at the nursery since the day they opened. She’s had a fantastic journey and the staff have been incredibly supporting her all the way from potty “training” to writing her name. As parents we have been happy with the level of care and have always been good at communicating should any concerns arise.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Taz G (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Since day one - two years now - the nursery and staff have been amazing.
Super supportive to the children and also the parents. They go above and beyond and there is a real personal touch feeling and the staff genuinely care about you as a family, not just the children they care for.
The kids are never unhappy or hesitant to go, even when feeling unwell.
They barely ever say "goodbye" as are just so keen to get in and start learning and having fun.
Can't thank the team enough for making the kids feel safe and we as parents feel safe leaving them in your care.

Also, a massive thank you for putting yourselves out there during Covid and stay open literally the whole time. That shows a massive credit to hygiene practice, super hardworking and committed staff and keeping key workers doing their thing - It's thanks to you all that key workers could continue to work.

Thank you for everything so far.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have been so impressed with the nursery as a whole and particularly with the valuable role of our son's key person and the deputy manager. The communication has been excellent, as has the level of care and support for our son. We feel very happy and confident leaving our son in the care of the staff at the nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (1) & Events (0)

News
  • 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...

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool.

Awards / Recognitions (4)

Accreditations

There are no accreditations posted yet for Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool.

Meet the Team (3)

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Bright Horizons Didcot Day Nursery and Preschool has an Enhanced Service -more info.