Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool

3 Old Park Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4RG
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  • Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery is a home from home environment with seven individual home bases each tailored to the children’s different age groups.

There is also a beautiful external play area and terrace areas where children can extend their learning outside.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

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

Freshly cooked, nutritionally balanced meals cooked by their on-site chef where all dietary requirements are catered for.

All-inclusive fees which include all meals, snacks, branded nappies, wipes and creams.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kalkidan (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (43)

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Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.238) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool has 43 reviews.

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Review from Michael P (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Palmers Green Bright Horizons is an excellent nursery.


Staff are caring and professional. The facilities and activities are excellent! There is big garden too.


The staff have been very considerate during the Covid-19 pandemic - with socially distanced drop-offs/collections, parents not allowed

inside, and splitting the nursery into different bubbles.


Staff also listen to parents' views and make suggestions. We've found that particularly valuable.


Highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 20-month-old daughter is so happy at this nursery. Within a week, she was settled, and I knew it was because of the care and attention she was given every day by the carers. We receive a report each day on what she has been up to, and we can see how much she learns, plays, and enjoys her time at
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Review from Chloe F (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child always runs into nursery and seems more than happy to go every morning. He always talks about the staff and also how much he loves playing with his friends. My child often tells me I need to share which he has obviously learned at nursery which is lovely! His language and ability to interact
with others has improved significantly and I think this is down to the care and encouragement he gets from the great staff.
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Review from Flavia R (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is a brand new nursery so the facilities are all very well maintained and clean. The rooms are very well equipped with a lot of different toys.
For the babies, they also do some guided activities like crafts which is nice. Although I think they could do more. The staff are nice and they seem to
be very well connected with each other - they all seem to know what is happening on the day with the kids. They follow well with the paperwork daily with information about how the kids' day went. I think this is nice and give parents an idea of how the kid did on the day. Management could be better. I notice some lack of organisation and follow up with paperwork/payments and etc. Also, food - quality and diversity could be better. In general meals/daily intake lacks vegetables and fruits. For children that spend basically the whole day there, they are way far from getting their 5 a day!
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Review from Alexandra A (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is extremely happy at nursery. All the teachers/managers are so lovely and caring. They really take an interest in your child and genuinely want them to learn and engage with the other kids. There is not a high turnover of teachers which I really like and each and everyone always seems so
happy every day. They are always so friendly and if I have had any questions, they will always happily answer them. I would highly recommend Bright Horizons Palmers Green to anyone. I am very pleased with the nursery overall and I think its a great addition to the area.
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Review from Alex (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve got nothing but praise for the nursery and its staff. Our son absolutely loves turning up each day, and always has lots of stories about all of the interesting things he’s done that day. We’ve noticed a massive improvement in his communication and social skills which is all down to the hard work
of the nursery staff. Thank you.
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Review from Hasan (Father of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really love this nursery and would recommend to friends and family. The management team are great and always on hand to help with any queries. The baby room staff are great and really helped to settle my boy into the nursery. Facilities are brand new and have helped my child to develop appropriately.
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Review from Abida H (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined in April and I found all staff accommodating and nurturing in helping him to settle in. Some mornings are hard for him but the reassurance from all staff members are excellent in keeping the child happy and feeling safe. Also, it is so nice to see the consistency of staff always there,
that helps a lot in the child’s well being and 100% reassurance for the parent.
Having a report from the staff at the end of the day is so helpful, and knowing what goals can be worked on together as a team at home and nursery. Well done to all the staff.
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Review from Judit (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love the atmosphere of this nursery and also the fact that it is basically brand new. Everyone who works there is very kind and caring. Even after our first visit, they remembered our Daughter's name and also knew who's mum I was, after seeing us only once which is very nice and reassuring.
I really like the activities, toys and books they provide little ones with and our Daughter also seems to be enjoying the food and spending time there. I love that they give us updates on how our little one did at the end of the day. I think this is really important that parents are involved as much as possible.
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Review from Aimee F (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brand new nursery so all of the rooms are bright and clean. It has been really nicely set up with lovely interesting toys set up all around the various rooms. The outside space is also excellent and the children are often outside playing when I go to pick them up. The manager is really helpful
and has made sure that we are happy and comfortable leaving our children there. We had the usual settling in period but now my little ones run in and start breakfast or playing without a backward glance which is a huge relief.
The food is really varied and nutritious and my children almost always eat everything. The nursery has taught my children to sit properly and eat meals so we have been able to stop using high chairs at home which is great! I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On a practical level, the nursery is perfect. It opens early at 7:30 and is right by the station which takes a lot of stress out of those hectic mornings trying to get to work. It's brand new and so all the facilities are outstanding, especially the garden, in which the children all love playing.
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it is the staff which I think make the nursery truly exceptional. They are attentive, professional but also genuinely caring. So much thought is put into all the activities, whether it be making Valentine's cards or hatching chicks! It’s varied, interesting and most of all fun.
The transition of getting your child to nursery and getting back to work can be a difficult process for everyone. But the manager and the team were unbelievably supportive, not just to my daughter but also to me. It’s so much easier to get over the feeling of leaving them for the first time when you know they’re so well cared for. My daughter could not be happier and therefore neither could I.
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Review from Ziena A (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I genuinely believe that this nursery is outstanding! The staff are very kind and approachable and the rooms are well resourced and clean. I have seen my child grow and develop in an outstanding way, and I know he will continue to do so. The food is lovely and satisfies my child well. The management
team are outstanding and are always available to talk. The care and learning is individualised ensuring my child reaches his full potential. I would highly recommend this nursery to all my friends, as I know this is the best nursery for all children!
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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Bright Horizons Palmer Green in March and is very happy here. There is no fuss from him at drop off and he is excited to arrive there every morning. He has formed lovely relationships with the staff who are all wonderful with the children. I am always updated at pick up as to what
my son has been doing during the day and what he ate for lunch etc. The nursery is clean and spacious, with lovely new equipment and the outdoor space is second to none. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a nursery.
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Review from Mubina R (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally very happy with this nursery, quality of care and the staff are really good. My child is very happy here, enjoys her time and has developed well. I would say the overall standard was excellent instead of good if there was more focus on preparation for school for the older children i.e. writing
names, and progress reports were updated more regularly. For younger children this nursery is already excellent.
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Review from Daniella H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When looking for a Nursery for my son, my searching stopped as soon as I visited this nursery. There was an immediate feeling of warmth and friendliness and the children were happy and settled. When I pick my son up the staff inform me fully about the day he’s had, including what he’s eaten - there
is always a variety of healthy meals and snacks which is great. His social skills have improved hugely since joining nursery and the staff are helping my son potty train which has been a tremendous help. The facilities are great and there are always exciting activities set up to engage the children in a variety of different areas of learning. I love the fact that my son is able to play in the garden outside every day. Most importantly, when I ask my son about his day, he always replies “I had fun today”. It’s a huge relief knowing that he is having a great time learning and making friends when I am at work. We can’t thank you enough, what a fantastic team.
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Review from Heather H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and personal relationships with each child. My child has settled really well and is happy at drop off and pick up.
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Review from Deepa S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My one year old daughter started nursery in October last year and loves it. They nursery do different activities every day and she is definitely well entertained. I particularly like seeing what they have done during the day, eg painting, pictures etc


The staff are amazing and settling into the nursery

didn't take as long as I expected. Even when my daughter was sick, the level of care provided and phone call updates meant that I was kept informed. Helps put a nervous mum's mind at ease!
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Review from Eva Z (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the Bright Horizons at Palmer's Green. The team are lovely and have made the transition of going to nursery as easy as possible for our little girl (and us!). It's lovely to see how much she now enjoys going.
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Review from Ioanna V (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we are very satisfied with the level of care and teaching of the nursery. The nursery is very clean, well equipped and all the staff are very friendly and attentive to the children.
We would definitely recommend this nursery!
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Review from Amara M (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very well organised and run with exceptional quality of care. My child can be sensitive to change but has bonded really well with all the staff, with them even being offered hard earned cuddles when we leave on an evening.
There are a great deal of activities for the children to do in
the day and I am constantly updated as to his progression and activities.
My boy has settled really well due to there being a real heart and warmth in this nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to prospective parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.238)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.238) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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 4.813 for Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.813
  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 4.425 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.625
  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)

Kalkidan

Kalkidan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Kalkidan, and I am the Nursery Manager at Palmers Green.


I have been with Bright Horizons for the last eight years. I have experience working in Early Years for over 11 years, and I hold a Foundation Degree in Early Years.


I enjoy creating an inclusive environment where all children can thrive as an individuals and become confident learners. I look forward to getting to know you and your family.


In the meantime should you have any questions, please get in touch with me.

Tishaynie

Tishaynie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I joined Bright Horizons back in 2013 as a Bank Staff while studying at University. I quickly realised my passion for working with children and completed my Level 3 qualification in Childcare with the company. Since then, I have worked my way up from Room Leader to Third in Charge and Deputy Manager.


I am passionate about providing quality and fun opportunities for learning through play and helping to teach valuable life skills that children and staff can take with them throughout life. I enjoy encouraging and supporting my team to deliver the best care possible.

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