Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

18 Eden Grove, off Holloway Road, London N7 8EQ
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  • Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Nursery in Holloway is located only 5 minutes from Holloway Road tube station on the Piccadilly line.

Their nursery setting is open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30, for children aged 3 months to 5 years. They offer a warm, welcoming environment supporting the transition from home to nursery, made up of 4 light and spacious home bases.

They provide excellent nutritionally-balanced menus using fresh ingredients prepared by their own chef. They also boast two outdoor areas where your child can explore and play. The highly qualified team helped them secure a 'Good' rating in their latest Ofsted Inspection in March 2018.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leighann (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • 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 Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (64)

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Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.554) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool has 64 reviews.

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very confident in this nursery's ability and resources in looking after our child. She's been there since a baby and is now in preschool. It appears to be well-managed and policy is thoughtfully implemented.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from Chioma P (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all incredibly experienced and personal and more importantly, my son feels so comfortable there and truly has the best time each and every day. He has developed so much since he started at 8 months old (learning to feed himself for starters!) and he brings home a lot of what he has learnt.
I get the impression they love my son and really look out for him. I would be happy to recommend this nursery to anyone as I couldn't ask for anything more.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you.


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Review from William W (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a joy to see our son so well cared for and rapidly developing and thoroughly enjoying his time at nursery and the relationships he's built here.
It's also great to have honest feedback about how he is getting on and new strategies we can employ to help him develop further.
The staff are a delight
and clearly dedicated to the children, though it's also clear they need to be given better Wi-Fi and phone lines to be able to do their jobs!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear how much your son is thriving and enjoying his time at nursery. It's wonderful to know our honest feedback and strategies are helpful to you.


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Review from Richard B (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have had the pleasure of having both of my children attend Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool for the past six years and my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The staff are caring, professional and dedicated to the children's development. The facility is warm and welcoming
with space for children to explore and engage in a variety of activities that encourage learning and creativity.
Communication has always been great, with daily updates that have kept me connected to my children's experiences. Over the years, I've seen my children grow in confidence and build strong relationships with both friends and staff.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience over the past six years and that your children have grown in confidence and formed strong relationships with our team.


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Review from Niamh B (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the baby room and our little one is having a great time there. He loves the staff and they look after him very well. He enjoys all the activities every day and eats and sleeps very well when he is in there.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing and for your lovely review! We're thrilled your child is thriving in the baby room. It's wonderful to hear he enjoys the activities and feels well cared for by our staff.


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Review from C R (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has a lovely time in the nursery, looks forward to going.
Enjoys the myriad activities and interacting with the staff.
Long hours are available, which is a great help. We know they are well cared for and build a rapport with the staff and management.
An excellent nursery where they do
everything they can to build the community of parents and bring us in for activities.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello! Your review, complete with a five-star rating, is a wonderful validation of our commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for all our children.


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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the Mount Carmel branch since August 2023.
I could not be more satisfied. They have (and are) supporting him in the best way possible. My son is genuinely happy to go in the morning (which was not always in his previous settings) and we see as parents a massive improvement
not only in his behaviour but also in the way he expresses himself.
The staff has been working with us side by side for the best interest of the child and it’s great to see professionals so passionate about what they do and also seeing them so attached, attentive and kind to all kids.
A special shout out to the team in the 2-3’s room. They are just wonderful.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Review from R T (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool has been excellent with our daughter. Her numbers and letters have improved dramatically in recent weeks and we couldn't be happier with her general progress. The staff are lovely and take excellent care of the kids.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear about the excellent progress your daughter has made at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool. It's wonderful to know that her numbers and letters have improved dramatically, reflecting the dedicated efforts of our staff in nurturing her development. Thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Jennifer B (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I began sending my eldest daughter to Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool in March 2022 at 5 months old and didn't hesitate in sending her sister in November 2023, also at 5 months old.
It was the best decision we made as we don't have family nearby.
The support from the Mount Carmel
team has been amazing. My children are very social, chilled and routined, which isn't all down to myself and my husband. They love going to nursery.
I find the team and management very approachable.
All of the girls are amazing with my girls and I find the management in the office very friendly and helpful.
Another member of staff has also been amazing with advice on food ideas for when my girls are at home.
Fantastic setting and I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear that Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool has been such a positive part of your family's life. Thank you for recommending us.


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Review from Charles D (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children are being brought up to be kind, curious, intelligent, thoughtful and confident - I'm very proud of the work the team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool are providing, it's giving the best platform to our children for a great future.
The staff are passionate and
approachable, the opening hours throughout the year are game-changers in providing flexibility and the overall environment is safe and nurturing whilst also being grounded in reality without privilege or exclusion.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're proud of the work our team at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is providing for your children. Thank you for choosing us!


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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been so amazing! Me and my husband are so thankful for the things that they do. They looked after my son really well, we saw a huge improvement with his communication skills and confidence after a few weeks of settling in. He loves his key worker and he is very comfortable with her. He used
to cry a lot when I dropped him off, due to separation anxiety, but now he looks forward to coming to nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear about the positive changes in your son's communication skills and confidence.


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Review from Matthieu E (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice place with a large outdoor space.
Staff members are very nice and always try to find new activities for the kids.
Management team is also very friendly and communicates well with the parents.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel 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 L F (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good service but they can definitely improve the overall service, most of the staff is great. Outdoor spaces need to be improved as well as the overall level of cleanliness. Lastly, I would also suggest looking into the lights, some rooms are very dark.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is very happy at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool and is always so excited to go into nursery.
The staff go above and beyond and give outstanding care.
I feel at ease leaving my son, knowing he will have a fantastic day and receive the best care.

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Review from Natasha C (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to this nursery recently after our previous one moved. Initially we didn’t sign up because it was more expensive but we have really felt the difference and actually it is worth the extra cost. Lovely staff, good environment with outdoor space, feel like they really care and involve the parents.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.


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Review from J O (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall a good experience for both our child and us parents. Staff and management are listening to any concern we might have and will respond to the best of their abilities.
We have seen a good development of our child since he’s been at the nursery.

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Review from Raquel B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with the nursery. Our son enjoys his time there, he's learning new skills every day. The staff are lovely people and they adapt to our needs and requests. Our son gets to try a variety of food that we wouldn't think of offering him at home. I wouldn't change him anywhere else and
I would recommend it to my friends.

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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is having a great time at Mount Carmel. The staff in the baby room have made the transition very smooth and clearly care for him. We love the picture updates, seeing him grow in confidence each week.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Mount Carmel for three years and has been looked after brilliantly during that time. The team love the kids and everyone knows the children’s names, even if in a different room. It is such a friendly and caring atmosphere and the management team is so invested in both the children
and the staff. We will miss nursery once school starts!

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Review from Nandha P (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery have been fantastic, especially in helping our daughter settle in. They are always accommodating and take on board any questions and concerns we’ve had. The staff in the baby room are friendly and kind. They always undertake a variety of activities and share them with regular updates on
the app. The manager is well organized and quick to respond to queries. They have a varied and nutritious menu, meaning our little one has tried a lot more things than at home. Overall we’re very satisfied with our experience in the baby room.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.554)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.554) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.661 for Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.661

  • b) 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 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.893

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Leighann

Leighann

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am Leighann, the nursery manager and I can't wait to welcome you and your child into my nursery.


I've worked for Bright Horizons since October 2008 and have been lucky enough to work within nine nurseries in the area and grown in my experience as a Nursery Manager and leader in the child care sector. Helping me to hone in on my skills to have a great partnership with children, parents and staff. My team are amazing and every child will have their own key carer who will be on hand to help you navigate this period of your child's life.


I truly believe that our nursery and curriculum at Bright Horizons is inspirational, allowing our children to grow, give them a sense of belonging and be the best they can be.


Karim

Karim

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hi, I am Karim, the nursery's deputy manager


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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

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