Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool

Grove House, Bagley's Lane, London SW6 2QB
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  • Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool, London
A SPACIOUS AND VIBRANT NURSERY IN FULHAM WHARF

You and your child will love the bright and welcoming Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool. Designed with enriching activities and environments, expertly placed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Each age and stage is provided the best quality care and facilities. Babies enjoy a sensory room with toys that encourage their motor skills and curiosity, and benefit from a separate sleep room where they can recoup their energy for more learning. All children can take advantage of the brilliant IT and art studios, alongside the science lab. They even have a music studio with daily music classes to keep the creativity flowing.
Preschool children have a separate dining room that creates a similar environment to school and supports their understanding of mealtime independence. The Ready for School programme, with Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians activities, further supports their school readiness. Older children also enjoy weekly trips to the local park and library.

Fulham Wharf nursery boasts a spacious garden, large enough to split into areas for each age group. This includes a mud kitchen for experimenting with nature, and plenty of space for tricycles, slides and balance equipment.
The Nursery provides the Children with delicious and nutritious meals every day. These are prepared within the nursery by the in-house chef using fresh ingredients.

Fulham is ideally located for commuting parents, situated just five minutes’-walk from Imperial Wharf train station and well served by local bus routes. There is easily accessible parking for drop-offs and pickups.

The long-standing team would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit today and the team will show you all the nursery has to offer you.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf 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
  • Paola (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • 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 & Christmas

Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (34)

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Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.670) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool has 34 reviews.

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Review from Milan M (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I strongly recommend this nursery. I've never seen my child happier. I was sceptical at the beginning about the process but now I realise it's worth every penny seeing our child thrive so well. Teachers are exceptional and we can't thank them enough for their love and care. Not to forget the management
who fulfil every one of our requests and always been there for us! Almost forgot to mention the chef, as my daughter always leaves empty plates which she doesn't really do at home.
Thank you so much!

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

Thank you for recommending Bright Horizons! We truly appreciate your positive feedback and are honoured to have you as part of our Bright Horizons family.


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Review from R Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter recently started at this lovely nursery at 16 months. I was a little worried about how she would settle into a nursery as we recently experienced some changes in life and she seemed shy a lot of the time. It turned out I didn't need to worry at all. The managers were so caring and gave us
enough flexibility to ensure she settled in as smoothly as possible and at her own pace. Now, she goes to the nursery five days a week and always seems to have a great time. The activities that she does are both fun and educating and helping her develop in many aspects. The food must be amazing because she almost always finished everything! I can't praise the caring and friendly staff highly enough. Thank you for helping my baby daughter thrive.

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

That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that your daughter has settled in so well and is thriving at our nursery. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!


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

Since our daughter started at Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool over a year and a half ago now, we have been so pleased with her development and confidence she gained. Her teachers are exceptional at making sure children are feeling loved and well looked after, which, as parents,
makes us really at ease. I can also say that, especially in the past six months, she has developed her vocabulary so much, it's astonishing. She tells us about the activities and projects she's done and plays in the outside space which is so lovely to hear. The management has also been so helpful and understanding with any issues, questions or requests we might have had so far. And we cannot thank them enough for that. Overall, we are pleased we chose Bright Horizons for our daughter's nursery.

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

Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool. We are truly thrilled to hear about the positive impact our nursery has had on your daughter's development and confidence over the past year and a half.


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

Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool is incredibly nurturing, with caring key workers and a great environment. The facility itself is impeccable, equipped with wonderful amenities and engaging activities. Another highlight is the outdoor area where children can freely explore and play
in a safe and stimulating environment.
The staff are lovely and friendly, adding to the warm atmosphere.
Overall, I couldn't be happier that my son attends this fantastic nursery.

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

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


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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter joined the nursery, she has become more happy and more confident within herself. She had made wonderful bonds with the staff and is always happy to go each day. The staff team has made the transition easy for all of us with lots of reassurance.

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Review from Tatjana N (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here since she was 7 months old. She absolutely loves it. I was skeptical at first for her to start so young however now I see that it has been the best place for her emotional, physical and educational development. The staff are brilliant, we are always greeted with a smile
and my daughter runs in happily. The staff have been very helpful to adjust our schedule and preferences. Thank you.

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Bright Horizons, Fulham Wharf Nursery to any parent considering sending their child here. Our daughter loves attending daily and enjoys the diverse amount of options of play/learning available to her. It is wonderful to see her continued progression knowing that her developmental
needs are fully supported by her teachers. Our daughter speaks about all of the teachers with fondness! Special mention to the certain staff who are always incredibly warm, welcoming and happy to discuss any questions that we have through out the year.

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Review from Ralitsa M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have already recommended this nursery to other parents. We are extremely happy with the care of our daughter and the staff at Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf. Our daughter always goes to nursery with a smile and leaves with a smile. I believe the hours are much better than a lot of other nurseries. Last
but not least, we visited a number of nurseries before selecting Fulham Wharf. They have the best site - spacious and with a big garden. 5/5.

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Review from Georg B (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amongst possibly the most challenging of times the staff and the nursery have gone above and beyond for the parents and the children. I can't imagine how hard it must have been at times for the staff but to have offered any semblance of continuity, normality, and familiarity for the little ones amid
all the uncertainty and change is fantastic. Thank you all very much.

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Review from Adam G (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves it, we have had some worries about his development but he has really progressed so much in the last few months. The managers have always been there with a kind word and expert support. They have been fantastic. You can see they love their jobs.

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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child enjoys the Fulham Wharf nursery a lot. She always goes in with a big smile on her face. She has made many friends. The nursery team and staff have always been super supportive and flexible. It's probably the only nursery they have this big outdoor space in the area. Mu older child attended
this nursery a few years ago, he enjoyed every minute of it. Amazing team!

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Review from Christina B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would highly recommend Bright Horizons. Our little one started nursery in September. It's been a challenging period for everyone, despite this, the staff have been extremely flexible, supportive and accommodating. Our little one has struggled to settle, and the staff have gone out of their way to
make suggestions and make adjustments in his schedule to help. This has truly paid off as he didn't want to leave the last time I collected him. The children are outside every day, which was important to us, and the outdoor space is one of the best we have seen in the area. We highly recommend to all.

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Review from Elise P (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery regularly, and we have been very happy about sending her. The staff are compassionate, professional and engaging with my daughter, and also to myself and my husband. My daughter really loves the environment, the staff and the other children, and we get regular
updates on her progress. We found the nursery well organised, with plenty of opportunities to play and it is well supervised. We are very sad my daughter will leave the nursery as she has really enjoyed her time there. If we weren't leaving the country, she would have stayed at this nursery full time. Thank you to all staff at Bright Horizons for giving my daughter a fab experience.

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Review from W D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves the nursery and most of the time he refuses to come home at the stage he is now, but in Fulham Nursery he learns to crawl, walk and talk.
We are extremely happy and confident to leave him with complete peace of mind.
Management and staff are encouraging, friendly and professional, flexible
providing days or swapping the days around, always there to help.

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Review from Poppy L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited a few nurseries in SW6 and I think Fulham Wharf has the best building and outdoor space.
My son started the nursery when he was just five months old. I was worried about separation anxiety, etc. but my baby settled in very well.
The nursery management and all team members are very
warm, friendly, caring and very professional.
My son is now eight months old and he looks happy and smiles at me when I leave him in the nursery and wave goodbye in the mornings and when I pick him up in the evenings. He is happy to play with any of the nursery team members.
The nursery does a lot for babies development: my son has had music lessons with a music teacher and did some paintings. He has been playing a lot with older children which I believe helps with his development. My son enjoys rolling and moving while sitting and he is just about to crawl and even tries to pull himself up to stand.
I doubt my son would have had so many activities if he stayed at home with me or with a nanny.

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Review from Tatiana G (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3.5 year old daughter wakes up every morning excited to go to nursery. Everything about it is just great, from the big premises with many extra activities to excellent personnel. I can't wait for my 4 month old daughter to join her big sister next month.

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Review from A C (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management team are very helpful and friendly and advised me that I could enroll my granddaughter for a holiday club during the school holidays. My granddaughter's parents have work commitments and I look after her in the holidays until we found this amazing nursery with a lovely preschool team.
My granddaughter turns 5 soon and the nursery have amazing activities to suit her age group during term holidays.

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Review from Vera R (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My older daughter is in preschool and loves everything about her nursery. The teachers are amazing and they created a very strong group of children, the activities are numerous and very good.
My second daughter is in the baby room and she receives amazing attention and great input. She is happy with
her key person and generally visibly comfortable with other staff.

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Review from Bernard V (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing.
We are so pleased with Active Learning Fulham. Our son is having a blast there while learning at the same time.
We've recommended the nursery to all of our friends. We'll be very sad later this year when our son will have to move on.
We have been very lucky that our son joined this nursery
for the last 3 years. The follow u by the staff is also second to non. We always enjoy reading about our son's progress. Thank you to all at Active Learning Fulham.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is always happy to attend the nursery and play with his friends, the nursery nurses are always helping him in each stage and progression he is going through!

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.670)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.670) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 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:

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

    The Average Rating of 4.917 for Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (55 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 3.753 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf 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:

    • 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 = 3.5

    • 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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.8 = 0.253

  • 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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Paola

Paola

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Paola Testoni and I am the manager at Fulham Wharf.
I have been working for Bright Horizons since January 2015. I am originally from northern Italy and have been living in London for the past 25 years. I gained my NNEB Diploma in 1996 and achieved an NVQ Level 4 qualification in 2010 and have been working in childcare for over 20 years, gaining a wealth of experience in both the state and private sector and working my way up from Nursery Nurse to Room Leader, Deputy Manager and finally Nursery Manager in 2010.


I achieved my first Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2011 and this inspired and motivated me, even more, to continue developing such a rewarding and fulfilling career.


I absolutely love my job and I always go the extra mile to ensure that my team and I create and maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment supporting and challenging children to make the best progress they can.


Joining Bright Horizons has been a huge step in my career and I am focussed on being a contributing and effective member of a large and dedicated family wishing to make a difference to children’s lives.


Alison

Alison

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I was born in Fulham and have lived there my whole life, where I met my husband and brought up a large family.


I have a Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare and first started working in nurseries 18 years ago. After 4 years, I left because I found out I was pregnant with my 5th child. When my youngest son was 9, I then came back to work full-time at Active Learning I love coming to work every day, meeting the parents and learning about the children, every day brings something new and special.


I am very passionate about my job, I love to see what the children have achieved by the time they are ready for their next steps.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf 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 Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 99 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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

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