Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA
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8.7 32 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool, Cambridge
An inspiring purpose-built nursery in Eddington, Cambridge

Situated just off Eddington Avenue, Madingley Road and the M11, the nursery offers high quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery primarily cares for staff and students children attending University of Cambridge but welcomes all families in the area.

The brand new nursery offers a range of activities that will support all children in a home-from-home environment. With four rooms beautiful decorated room, each resourced and tailored to the children’s different age groups.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with Bright Horizons unique Ready for School programme. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancement, helping children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery 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

  • Tamara (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 125

Age Range

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

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

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (32)

8.7

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.650) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool has 32 reviews.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children have been very settled from the very first day. They have bonded well with the staff, who always seem genuinely enthusiastic about their development and happiness. We trust them to do everything for our children (and the others at nursery, too) and always know that they will have a
fantastic time. Any queries have always been dealt with efficiently and communication has been excellent. They have coped wonderfully with the challenges of the pandemic and should be congratulated for their professionalism, hard work and kindness.
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Review from Angelica A (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy at the nursery. She made many friends, her vocabulary has improved so much and she feels safe. Any parent is happy as long as their child is happy!
The staff are helpful and communication is very good. The nursery has a good system in place for Covid-19 measures.
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Review from Dina G (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son who is nearly three has been at the nursery for a year and a half now and we are really happy that we have found it. The staff are extremely friendly and go above and beyond supporting us as a family. This became especially clear during the pandemic, when the nursery stepped up a very robust
cleaning and safety protocol, while managing not to change its friendly and personable atmosphere at all, quite a feature! They know every child by name and impressively manage to recognise all parents from a distance with their masks and hats on. It is always a pleasure to watch our son and his little tribe emerge from the nursery with fun stories of the day. Another extra are the special emails they send out on a regular basis which explain the reasoning behind some of the games which can be used at home. The nursery also has amazing facilities and is in a great location, so it is always a nice bonus to be able to hang around and play with a few other kids and parents after we pick up the kids.
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Review from Matt D (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is getting on for three and has been attending this nursery for nearly two and a half years, part-time. I didn't really know what to expect of a nursery, the environment, the facilities or the staff when we first started looking. After taking a look at a couple, it became very clear that
not all nurseries are alike. At Eddington, the staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. The facilities are fantastic - the rooms are bright and airy, with an enclosed courtyard to play in. The food seems to be great, based on the menu and what my little one tells me she's eaten during the day. But crucially, she likes it there, and she has from day one. She's formed a close bond with the two key workers she's had so far, and they've both shown genuine care and nurture. Given what's been going on with COVID, she's not been in as often as a precaution and she talks about looking forward to going back. What more can a parent ask for in a nursery.
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Review from Josie O (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities are brilliant, the activities really carefully thought out, and the staff at Eddington are absolutely fantastic - so friendly and caring and responsible. My daughter has a great relationship with her key person (and co-key person!) and can't wait to go and play with her friends at the
nursery every morning. It's lovely to know I'm leaving her in such good hands.
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Review from Samantha T (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very friendly, always willing to help.


Discovery day was a great experience to see what my little one does when at nursery. It was very well organised and staff were willing to answer any questions I had.

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Review from Catherine L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased that our daughter goes to Eddington Nursery. The staff are brilliant, her individual caregiver has gone above and beyond to help us get a routine established, and we really feel that she is benefiting by attending. Interactions are always positive, even when we had concerns about
non-napping, the staff were dedicated and tireless until they cracked it. Our key person works hard to let us know what they have been working on and how, so that we have continuity between nursery and home. Food is tasty and well thought out. The equipment is wonderful and well thought out. It's a constant wonder to us that the children get through as many different activities as they do and yet the rooms are always spick and span each day. I really like the fact that our daughter is known by name by staff who work in other rooms, and the fact that the nursery continues our use of washable nappies.
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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely delighted with this nursery. Our son (almost 3) was looked after at home before, and we weren't sure how well he'd settle in. We needn't have worried: every member of staff was brilliant from day one - very warm and engaging - and it wasn't long before he was demanding to go to nursery
in the mornings. The management is very helpful, responsive and friendly, and everyone who works here seems genuinely to love little children and enjoy looking after them. When we pick our son up, he's always doing something fun (painting, dressing-up, running about in the lovely playground). The food here is healthy and varied, and the children are very successfully encouraged to try unfamiliar things. As well as providing a stimulating and nurturing environment, the staff are also really good at dealing with slightly more challenging behaviour; they appear utterly unphased by the odd tantrum. We think the nursery is brilliant, and have recommended it to friends.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
What makes me the happiest and most satisfied is to see that my son is happy to attend his sessions. After a negative experience with another childcare provider, we decided to wait for this nursery to open and so far, it has been the best decision we took as a family for the well-being and development
of our son.
We cannot thank you enough for all that you do in helping working parents and also, most importantly, for treating our child like we would at home.
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Review from Santa K (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started the nursery in January and we couldn’t be happier. She comes home happy and always wants to go to nursery in the morning. She is fed well and the menu looks healthy. She does a range of activities whilst there (painting, listening to stories, songs and dress up). She sleeps well
and settled to her room from day one. On top of that, the staff and manager are so friendly and are happy to help. The outside area looks great and the kids would love it in the summer.
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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely delighted with our experience so far at the Bright Horizons Eddington. My son has attended the nursery since December 2018. Every day he comes home happy. The staff are absolutely lovely and attentive. The facility itself is extraordinary... award-winning architecture, spotlessly clean
and full of stimulating toys and activities. The manager is extremely helpful. 10 out of 10! We feel very fortunate to have a place here.
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Review from Ishita D (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery. I am really pleased with the level of care, attention and support they provide. The facilities and outside garden are really well thought of and made. The staff of this nursery is very helpful, professional and committed. They give the child the opportunity to express
their true personality and grow through their organised activities.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.650) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 5 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 4.950 for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.95
  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 3.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 5 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 = 3.5
    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 125 number of registered child places is 25. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 25 = 0.2
  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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (2)

Tamara

Tamara

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

I have been with the company since 2009 and the nursery manager since 2013. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching.


I enjoy working with staff to create safe, supportive and stimulating environments in which all children can flourish.

Donna

Donna

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2010

I started the company in 2010, where I joined the team as a nursery assistant. I completed my childcare L3 qualification At LongRoad Kids Unlimited which was later acquired by Bright Horizons.


I enhanced my career in childcare by being promoted to Room Leader of the Toddlers. After a year I wanted to expand my knowledge further to gain more experience as the Preschool Room Leader.


I have enhanced my skill set and knowledge of child development by working alongside families to provide their children with an enriched learning environment.


I am a designated lead in SEND and Child protection.


I was appointed the Third in charge position at LongRoad in 2016 and then pursued my career as a Deputy Manager in 2018 at Eddington.

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