Ofsted Rating of 'Outstanding' - Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Recipient: Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Date: Thursday 13 Dec 2012

"An extensive range of interesting, stimulating activities are available and the free flow access between the indoor and outdoor environments enables children to choose where they wish to play and encourages their decision-making skills. Children are making excellent progress from their initial starting points, as a result of the extensive opportunities available to them and the valuable support from staff. Their individual needs are clearly understood and planning of activities ensures a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities. The nursery engages exceptionally well with parent/carers and the crucial role they play in their child's ongoing learning and development is clearly valued" - Ofsted Report. Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.

Outstanding providers are those providers who have been judged to have outstanding overall effectiveness in an Ofsted inspection. Some special criteria may apply – for example, if a provider has more than one inspection during the period.