Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool

1B Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 6BT
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8.7 5 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool, Colchester
Across the age-focused rooms, the nursery offers an exceptional start to children's educational journey through the enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's development.

While your child is busy exploring and having fun, the team can keep you updated via the Family app. Available for all Bright Horizons parents, this will keep you connected with your child's day-to-day experiences and up to date as they develop during their time at the nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers. Please call us to request pricing and availability.
    Please contact your preferred nursery to find out more.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (5)

8.7

Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.731) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool has 5 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had nothing but positive experiences and interactions from the Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool team since my daughter joined in July 2024. They supported my daughter, who was extremely shy, throughout all her milestones and settling into her new environment. The staff are lovely,
the children love the space and it is so stimulating for the little ones, it's heartwarming to witness. The staff and facilities are brilliant and I totally rate this branch 1000%.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team and that your daughter loves his nursery.
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Review from Raul B (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care and support our 19-month-old son receives at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool. The warm and nurturing environment, combined with the dedication of the staff, has truly helped him thrive.
His social skills, confidence and curiosity have grown
so much since starting. The activities are creative and engaging, from sensory play to outdoor fun. The staff's personal approach, tailoring care to his needs and interests, is exceptional.
We love the regular updates, photos and progress reports that keep us connected. The facilities are clean, safe and well-maintained. Knowing he is in such capable hands gives us tremendous peace of mind.
Thank you to the amazing team, for creating such a positive and enriching environment. We feel so fortunate to have found this nursery and highly recommend it to other parents!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your five-star review and positive feedback; we truly appreciate your kind words about the team. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started the nursery in September of this year and the settling in was very smooth. The staff went at the pace of my daughter, the staff were calm and I think that helped my daughter settle quickly. I have noticed her develop so quickly at the nursery and communication is always clear.
I get daily updates about what she's done and photos most days.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter settled in smoothly and is thriving at nursery. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family, we love this nursery, my son attends three days a week and he has grown and developed amazingly well in a supportive environment. The care the staff give to the children is outstanding and the reassurance they give to us, as parents, is excellent. They are organised and invite parents to
get involved as much as possible.
It definitely has a family feeling to it. Our son is very happy here and we are really grateful to all the lovely staff who make it a wonderful place to be.
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad your son is thriving in our supportive environment and that you feel reassured as parents. We truly appreciate your feedback.
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Review from John O (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the nursery 5 days a week and the care that the staff provide to him is outstanding. As a parent, you sometimes worry about how they will be at nursery and settling in etc but he is very comfortable, thriving and supported amazingly. He has built strong relationships with all of the staff
and is very confident since being at the nursery. It is very reassuring to know that he is in a safe and secure environment. He absolutely loves the nursery and having been to other nurseries, Bright Horizons Colchester has far exceeded the care for him in every aspect. Thank you to all of the staff here and for everything that you do for him!
Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your son loves his time with us and that you feel confident in the care we provide.Your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for trusting us!
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.731)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.731) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Colchester 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 5.000 for Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 5
  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 3.731 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Colchester 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.231
  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 (1)

Becky

Becky

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Becky, the Nursery Manager at Colchester, has been working in childcare for over 20 years. During this time, she has obtained both her NVQ Level 3 and Level 5 Diploma. She loves to see children thrive and develop throughout their nursery journey and feels privileged to be a part of their early life.


At Colchester, the entire team is dedicated to seeing every child flourish and reach their goals, gaining key life skills. The skills they learn in early years continue to blossom through primary education and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

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

Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Colchester?

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

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