Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool

Anita House, Wilmer Place, London N16 0LY
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  • Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Bright Horizons Stoke Newington is a purpose built nursery catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery in Stoke Newington is located a few minutes' walk from Stoke Newington train station, which offers overground trips to Liverpool Street within 15 minutes. Located close to London Liverpool Street tube.

The nursery boasts spacious and well-equipped rooms that are designed to cater to the different age groups. Each room is bright and inviting, filled with age-appropriate toys, books and learning materials. The outdoor play area is expansive, providing ample space for children to engage in physical activities and enjoy the fresh air. The nursery takes great pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring the well-being of the children at all times.

The setting offers a large external play area where the children can flourish and explore while building a lifelong love of learning.

Children in the nursery are well prepared to transition to school with their 'ready for school enrichment' which includes growing readers, writers and mathematicians.

All food will be freshly cooked by the on-site chef and is nutritionally balanced and parents benefit from onsite parking and a buggy park.

The nursery offers longer opening hours of 7:30am to 6:30pm.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2022.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 92

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

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (36)

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Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool has 36 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons has been great for my daughter. They took such care when she was settling in as she was having a hard time and have helped her be more adventurous with the food that she eats. The staff are friendly and warm and really make an effort to give each child a personal experience.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled and that she's enjoying her meals and activities.
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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery feels like a very safe place to leave my daughter. All the team are so friendly and welcoming, addressing my daughter directly with hellos and goodbyes. She feels happy and secure in the baby room with all the key workers who evidently enjoy her being there. Her key worker is fantastic and
I have huge confidence in her. The food has also massively improved since the chef has been appointed and she has moved from a fussy eater to now eating everything.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for such lovely feedback. We're delighted your daughter feels so happy and secure with us and it's wonderful to hear how much she's thriving with the team and enjoying mealtimes too.
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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff who take excellent care of our 1-year-old daughter. We love seeing the pictures and updates of all the fun activities she takes part in throughout the day.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington 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 Vesela S (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy int he nursery all the staff is very good, happy and they support my child from the beginning. He learn many things, he got many activities at the nursery.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear your child is enjoying their time at nursery and benefiting from all the activities.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend and thank Bright Horizons Stoke Newington enough for the outstanding care and learning they provide for my child. From my first visit I knew the nursery would be the most enriching holistic environment for my child to grow in. From the healthy variety of food made by chef to the nursery
staff, management, cleaning staff, everything is perfect and I am so thankful for all the hard work put into enriching each children's life.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. We're truly grateful for your kind words and so pleased to hear that you feel supported by every aspect of the nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Review from Jonelle F (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool from age 1 and a half. He has enjoyed attending here. I have seen so much growth. He is so independent. The staff are very attentive with his learning abilities. Thank you for doing such an amazing job.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Stoke Newington is a thoughtfully run, very warm, and brilliantly located nursery. We've been very pleased with how transparent and communicative management are, and our little boy leaves with a smile on his face each day.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your little boy enjoys his time at our nursery and that you appreciate the transparency and communication. Your feedback means a lot!
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Review from Sally H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 14 month old son loves attending this nursery. Since he started in October, he's really settled in well and is so happy to get there in the mornings and see all his friends and the staff who he has developed a close bond with.
They do a really varied range of activities with the children, we're
always amazed to hear about what they've been up to during the day and see photos of them having fun. We've seen such a noticeable development in our son since he started, learning so many new skills and gaining independence.
We also get on great with the staff, they're all very helpful and friendly and offer lots of feedback each day on how our son is doing.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear your son has settled in well and is enjoying his time with us. It's great to know he's developing new skills and that you're happy with the…read more
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My younger child is currently attending Preschool here and is really happy. She has been at Bright Horizons for over 3 years and my older child attended here throughout his time at nursery too. Everyone working here is really friendly and attentive to the children's needs. The facilities are great,
the outside space is somewhat limited but the nursery makes up for this with trips to the park and an indoor garden room. Our family will all miss the nursery when our younger child starts school in September. This is what she thinks of the nursery: "I love your nursery. You're the best teachers. I enjoy painting. I like playing and I like when we do activities. I like baking. I like when we do pictures as well. And I like letters and numbers. And I like reading books. And I like colouring in and playing with the Lego. 100 stars out of 10!" Thank you so much!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear both of your children have enjoyed their time at Bright Horizons. We'll miss your family when your younger child starts school and truly…read more
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Review from Janet F (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found this nursery to be excellent, very clean and well kept. The children's meals are always nutritious and cater for every child's needs.
The staff are always very friendly and polite, the management team always greet people with a smile in particular the Manager who is always smiling and
always happy to see you. Also the deputy and all the staff.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're thrilled you've had a positive experience and appreciate our clean environment, nutritious meals and friendly team.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy in this nursery. She learned a lot of things here. All the staff are very helpful and everything is organised.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is happy and thriving in our nursery.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been great since joining. Staff are super nice and helped my daughter adapt quite quickly when we first joined.
My daughter now loves the nursery.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and now loves nursery. Our team is dedicated to making transitions as smooth as possible, and it's…read more
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Review from Alisha E (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My child loves it here and has learned so much while he is here. The staff are great too and really look after him. They defo understand him too.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from Alex B (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
absolutely loving the experience at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschoolsettling in our daughter.
She always has so many positive things to say after each of her days and is really enjoying connections and forming relationships with the practitioners and other children.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started (3 weeks in) and I am very happy with the level of service received from the staff and care given. The facilities are excellent, spacious and clean. I love receiving the daily updates on the app and the team always gives me a lot of time to brief me on my daughter's progress
that day.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very grateful to all the nursery staff. They take good care of my daughter and I can go to work in peace. My baby is happy when she arrives at the nursery.
All are very kind. She is developing very fast with the other babies, the best option for all parents is to have the opportunity to have their
children in the nursery. I'm lucky because I live close to the nursery, it makes my life easier.
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Review from I I (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really like the nursery, especially the friendly nursery staff in the toddler and preschool rooms. The spaces are great, indoor and outdoor areas and the kitchen. The food seems great and made from a professional chef. I think the nursery has great activities but I wished they would take the children
outside more often, to the park or similar.
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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have 2 children at the nursery and have been very happy with the care they are given on a daily basis and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.
We were supported through the settling-in period and our 1 and 2 year old really enjoy going. There's a great range of toys, and rooms are
split by age but the children are challenged and supported depending on their level. They eat a big variety of food and get to try lots of different things we wouldn't normally cook at home.
The nursery opens a bit earlier and closes a bit later than others in the area, which was essential for us. Staff are friendly and our kids love playing with them and the other children in the nursery.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington 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 Chrissie H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My daughter has grown in character and confidence. Her language and social skills have developed. The staff are all kind, professional and caring. She loves the food and chats fondly about both her nursery friends and teachers. The nursery have been incredibly accommodating with last-minute
additional days which has been life-saving. Both our daughter and us as parents have been delighted by the care she has received.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!
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Review from Alberta A (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The family loves the nursery. Staff are excellent and the services are excellent. My son is growing into a confident child and he always looks forward to coming. He gets to try different food choices and particularly enjoys lunchtime poems. I will highly recommend nursery, but I must add that the fees
are on the expensive side.
Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool
Hi, It is always so nice to hear words like kind, warm and friendly used to describe our staff. Thank you for choosing our nursery and leaving us your review.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.596)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.944 for Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.944
  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 4.652 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 12 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.4 = 0.652
  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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Lenka

Job Title: Manager

I am the manager at a nursery in Stoke Newington. I have been in childcare for over 20 years, and I am passionate about creating a safe and calm environment for all children. I am a strong believer in healthy eating, and I put a tremendous amount of effort into implementing healthy and nutritious food in our daily menu.


I am a Level 3 qualified in child care, I am a Senco coordinator and I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead for our nursery.


Throughout my career, I've worked in summer camps with children aged 7-15 years old and also taught children in skiing school. This all trained me and gave me the experience to work with children and understand their needs and interests. I joined the Bright Horizons team in summer 2023 - I feel very welcomed and it's been great to be part of the team and lead this nursery.


During my time outside the setting, I enjoy spending quality time with my children, for example, taking them to gymnastics and musical classes.

Gale

Gale

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello. I have been working in early years for 20 years, I began my journey completing my NNEB and have been working for Bright Horizons since 1998.


I enjoy being with the children and creating a stimulating environment for them to develop and learn in.


I have worked in three different Bright Horizons nurseries within my time and have enjoyed developing my knowledge and experience in each of them.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 92 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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