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 M B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are really satisfied with Mount Carmel nursery. Our son seems to be happy there every day. He is developing well and has a lot of fun.

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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very professional, welcoming nursery with excellent care and attention for our daughter, who has developed well since joining the baby room.
Nursery very receptive to parent feedback.
Would definitely recommend nursery to new/prospective parents thinking of joining.

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Review from Holly S (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely professional nursery with caring, kind and informed staff. A safe and comfortable environment that nurtures development - emotional, social and physical. Every effort is made to encourage and support a childs favourite activities, to push them further to be the best version of themselves. Administratively,
the management team and keyworkers have been superb if we have ever had concerns. As our eldest graduates as a happy, confident child we are excited to see our second daughters journey unfold.

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Review from Holly A (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son arrives in the friendly and welcoming baby room with a big smile on his face. The staff are wonderful, they are calm, caring and conscientious.
I had anticipated that it would be difficult taking my baby to nursery at 9 months old. However, this has not been the case, he is thriving at nursery
and quickly learnt how to crawl watching the other children learnt how to crawl watching the other children.
I would thoroughly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The staff at Mount Carmel are adorable and caring.
I know I can leave my little one with no worries in the morning and he will be well looked after during the day.
Nonetheless, the room set up does not allow the youngest ones to sleep as they would need to and we end up with a grumpy little one to
deal with after work. Additionally, I was expecting many more activities to go on, such as sensory classes, baby gym, music/singing with someone playing an instrument: a bit disappointed that they tend to only play inside.

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Review from Leah T (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have 2 children Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool, they both absolutely love the facilities and the staff. Our daughter has excelled in her learning throughout preschool and we have recommended the nursery to many friends with children, many of whom have subsequently sent their
children. The staff are great!

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Review from Fumi K (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

They provide different activities on a daily basis inside and outside the room. My child has never got bored with going to the nursery, even doesn't want to go home and keep playing. The staffs are all very kind and informative. I'm very happy to leave my child with them.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is happy every morning when he gets to school. The staff is caring and loving. The atmosphere is unbelievable! Well done Mount Camel.

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Review from F V (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The support and availability of staff to help our son was amazing and they truly made a difference in my son's behaviour and development. This was especially important since our family had such a terrible experience with previous nurseries.

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I really like the nursery. The staff is accommodating.
My son is learning and almost ready for school.
My son is happy to come in the morning. He really likes all of the teachers and the little friends.

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Review from Leah T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mount Carmel have gone above and beyond for both my children, both with very specific dietary requirements that are always adhered to with ease and deliciousness!
Shout outs to some members of staff who are always incredibly friendly, helpful and my kids love them.

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Review from Kathy K (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Mount Carmel since she was one. She has grown in so many ways and is an intelligent and confident girl. She has made firm friends and engaged her time learning and playing.
We have found all the carers to be fantastic, fun and caring.

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Review from Richard H (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife and I were very apprehensive about our boy starting nursery. The care and support we received from the baby room staff has been very good and our apprehension soon wore off. Now he has started in the toddler's room we hope he keeps enjoying himself. The management staff have also been very good.
If I could change two things it would be for our son to go outside more and for a bit more communication on what he's done during the day. But overall we're very happy.

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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old and left in September 2017. I also have a daughter who also attends the nursery and has done since she was 9 months old and is still only 20 months now.


All the staff are really nice and get on like one big family. They really do take good

care of the children, even when they are ill. One of the best nurseries I have ever come across.

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Review from Sonam (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Like any other parent, I was too nervous to leave my kid full-time in daycare, but after 6 months I can confidently say I have no complaints and my son loves his time at the nursery. He has become much more independent at 1 and a half years and made a few friends too. Staff are incredible in loving
and taking care of all kids. Tt's just a happy world there.

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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since August. We've found everyone to be extremely warm, welcoming and professional. My son has consistently screamed on arrival, but the girls take him from me with care and by the time I return, he's had a lovely time, has eaten and taken naps. I get a lovely
update on everything he's done that day and often a quick adult catch up chat too which is really nice.


I feel like they really get each baby's individual personalities and genuinely care about them. Almost everyone I've chatted to has said they love what they do, all these little things make such a huge difference when you're leaving your child in their care.


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Review from Enoch R (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled really well into the baby room, she has formed a strong positive relationship with her key worker.
She is now settling in the toddler room which I'm sure she will love just as much as the baby room.
What I like and appreciate the most is that we get lots of photos to show
our baby having a good time throughout the day. This is really nice as my daughter is only 13 months and not yet talking.

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Review from Greg L (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Great staff who are friendly, attentive and down to earth. Our daughter is very happy there and we will be sad to leave. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

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Review from David M (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool from a young age and have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. My children’s key people over the years have been fantastic not only with my kids but with myself.


The staff are very approachable and are really

helpful and informative. I really do feel that the staff care for all the children at the nursery and have genuine love for the job.


Both of my children have come on leaps and bounds while attending Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool and I couldn’t be happier with their experience and development.


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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Mount Carmel for the past two years, from the age of seven months moving through the Baby Room and Rising Twos to Pre-School. He has been very happy there and we have been equally happy with the nursery. The staff are fantastic, there has been some high turnover but everyone
that comes in seems to provide the high standard of care that we've come to expect. There is a warm family feel - all the staff know our boy - and I've been particularly impressed with the quality of the food provided and the range of the menu. My fussy eater at home eats everything that the chef cooks!


Our son has always attended part time and the fees feel pretty expensive as they are weighted in favour of full time. But on balance, we feel that the quality of the care is worth the expense. The location is particularly convenient for my husband given the transport links to our work nearby.


The nursery was recommended to me and I have recommended it to several other parents.


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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


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