Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool

24 Waveney Avenue, Peckham Rye, London SE15 3UE
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  • Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool, London
Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool's staff provides exceptional care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

In the cosy baby room, staff closely follow your child's home routine for a smooth transition, with access to a shared garden throughout the day.

Conveniently located near Peckham Rye and Nunhead train stations, staff also have onsite parking and are within the catchment for top schools like Ivydale and Dulwich College.

In a bright toddler room, staff foster independence and communication while supporting toilet training. Children aged 2 to 3 years develop essential skills for preschool in a nurturing environment. Preschoolers enjoy access to the garden and participate in Boogie Mites music sessions to explore the world through song.

A spacious, newly-refurbished garden features age-specific areas with engaging resources, including a water feature, digging area, racing track, and sandpit. Children enjoy walks to Peckham Rye Park, where children can explore nature and play.

The care covers nutritious meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, formula, and sun cream. It is open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Jamie (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 52
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • 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
  • Parking
  • Free on-street parking available outside the nursery.


Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (65)

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Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool has 65 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used this nursery for over four years and it has never disappointed. A very well-run nursery that puts the children first in all aspects. A choice that, as a family, we are very happy to have chosen this nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review and for trusting us for over four years! We're thrilled to hear that you've been consistently happy with our nursery and that our focus on putting children first has made a positive impact on your family. We're so glad you chose us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been at the nursery for three years and the best review we can give is that the kids love it. The staff go above and beyond and the kids have developed in a safe environment. Would recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your children love being at our nursery. It's wonderful to know they're thriving in a safe environment and we're so glad you appreciate the efforts of our dedicated staff. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son had a very positive experience in both nursery and preschool and we are very happy with how he has developed and prepared for school! He's made lots of good friends and enjoyed his time.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your son had such a positive experience in both nursery and preschool. It's great to know he made good friends and feels well-prepared for school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool is a fantastic nursery and has been fabulous for our children. The staff are all so caring and develop meaningful relationships with the children. They have been an inspiration for our boys and have developed their interests and learnings, preparing
them for school in the most wonderful way.
The nursery does a fantastic job at celebrating diversity and the richness of the community in which we live. They work tirelessly to involve the parents in those celebrations with wonderful parties and performances.
The staff here are, quite simply, brilliant!

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that our staff have positively impacted your children and that you've enjoyed our celebrations of diversity. We appreciate your support and involvement in our community events. Thanks for being part of our nursery family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We couldn't have asked for a better start to our girl's education. The care that has been provided by the teaching staff at the nursery has been brilliant. Apart from the period where communication over an incident in the nursery happened, we are very happy.

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

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear your daughter's start to education has been positive and that you're happy with our staff. We apologise for the communication issue. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff did their best to make my daughter feel welcome from the beginning. Four members of staff, in particular, have all been really supportive and encouraging of her development and I feel that she's now ready for primary school. There were many days when she cried during drop-off but the staff
always handled this sensitively. My daughter was a big fan of the food! Communication, verbally and via the app, has generally been brilliant. Many thanks Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool!

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear your daughter felt welcomed and supported and that she's ready for primary school. It's great to know she enjoyed the food and that our communication was helpful. Thank you for choosing Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't have chosen a better nursery for our son. We have been so happy with the care provided to him since he started at 1 year old. The staff are fantastic and the management team is brilliant too. We have no hesitation in recommending to others.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're so pleased with the care your son has received and that both our staff and management team have met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We first visited Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool in 2019 and have been blown away by the facilities since day one. Since then, we have been astounded by the love and care our two children have received by the staff too.
Our eldest started school and hit the ground running which
was simply the result of the teaching in preschool.

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you've been impressed with our facilities and the care your children have received. It's fantastic to know that your eldest started school well-prepared thanks to our preschool team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has fantastic staff who visibly care deeply about the babies/children they are looking after. The nursery has great indoor and outdoor space to allow the children/babies to move around plenty during the day and get fresh air. Very good catering and variety of food.

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

Thank you for your five-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Some stability has returned after numerous months of instability. Staff as ever do their utmost and we have positive relationships with them. I feel drop-offs and pick-ups could be handled better with more detailed feedback as to the child’s day.

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

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that some stability has returned and that you have positive relationships with our staff. Thank you for your suggestions.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery from the age of 8 months. She is now 2.5 years old and really happy and settled in her routine. The nursery has a great balance of structured and independent activities, with a real focus on multicultural learning, so my daughter is learning Spanish words and celebrating
Lunar New Year.
The staff are open and friendly and take the time to update me on my daughter's day and answer any questions I may have. They are also super flexible and willing to follow my lead on specific areas of development, such as potty training.
Food and nutrition is good and while the meals served are healthy, I would say there isn't enough variety in terms of recipes and snack options.
Overall, we are very happy with the nursery as my daughter is happy, her development is strong and she has a great relationship with the staff and her key worker.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Peckham Rye 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So impressed with the level of care to the academic, social and emotional development provided to my child at this nursery.
The staff helped our child settle, meeting their needs and the little one is happy to stroll in and join the fun after less than a full month. The staff were also very understanding
of reassuring us in how to help our child settle.
Our child eats better than we do and is growing well.
Can't recommend the place more.
Occasionally, I would like to see a rotation in toys. But I'm aware that I don't see all the available toys and resources. I did see that when a staff member noticed that there were no trains for the train set they immediately went to get some for the children.

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

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that you're impressed with the holistic care and attention to your child's development at our nursery. We're glad you noticed our staff's responsiveness to the children's needs. Thank you for recommending us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are a lot of structured, fun activities which my son absolutely loves. The food menu is fresh, healthy and always varied. Staff are really friendly and I really like how they have key workers to ensure there is always a friendly face for both children and parents. Would really recommend!

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

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for recommending us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter both attend this nursery - my son for almost 4 years and my daughter for almost 1. The staff are kind, caring and warm and both of my children are happy and settled and have lots of fun. The facilities are great with a large garden giving the children plenty of opportunity to be
outside. The staff really go above and beyond organising many different activities. Also the effort to engage with parents and organise events such as the graduation party, as well as Christmas concert and various other events is really special and adds to the community feel of this nursery. I would definitely recommend to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, welcoming nursery that both our children love. The staff are friendly and communicative and the space is fantastic, especially the outdoor play areas that are used whenever it’s not raining!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your five star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is at Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery in Pre-school and absolutely loves it.
He loves the staff, the children and the whole environment there with the balance of play and learning and activities.
He learns so much there - comes home suddenly able to count to 30, able to sing songs,
full of questions and knowledge about dinosaurs, gardening, shops, farms.
He enjoys food at nursery like he doesn’t at home. It may be the company at meal times and eating with peers or maybe it’s Chef's excellent cooking. Whatever it is I’m grateful that for 3 days a week he eats well and happily.
The nursery managed to remain open for much of last year which has been a lifesaver for working parents. The staff have remained consistent throughout which has made it far easier to ‘drop at the door’, now you never actually see inside. Staff are always so welcoming to the children and regardless of the room your child is in, everyone knows them by name and vice versa.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a nursery! My words will never be enough for what I want to say about this amazing nursery. I could never have chosen a better nursery to put my daughter in. She is super happy in here, has many friends and loves the teachers. She has always been very picky with her food, but now she eats well.
The whole team is fabulous. They are all very dedicated and care. I couldn't ask for better!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in the nursery’s baby room since August 2020 - she quickly settled and has really thrived. The staff there are very caring and nurturing, not only in her room, but across the nursery, taking time to talk to and play with her and ensuring that she feels safe and secure. She runs
into nursery each morning giving big hugs to the room staff and I never feel guilty about leaving her there, she absolutely loves it. They fit things to her schedule and are flexible with home routines, to try and maintain consistency, which I think really helped our little girl settle in. The team have met the challenges of Covid-19 well and have recognised the impacts on parents, taking steps to address these where possible and putting on evening visits so that we could ask questions and picture when our children were spending so much time. I really can’t recommend the nursery highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We transferred from another nursery and the transfer went very smoothly from day one. The staff were very welcoming and my daughter quickly felt at home. The staff kept us updated through daily feedback forms and informed us of the highlights and lowlights of her progress. We even had a PTA session.
Most importantly, as it is a very difficult period since Covid-19 started, the staff remained positive and my daughter loves going to daycare. Despite us not being able to tour the setting before we enrolled, hence a satisfactory rating on facilities, we are very happy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since day one my child loves to go to Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool. No matter how tired she is, if we say "wake up, you are going to nursery", she immediately jumps off the bed. She goes in with a big smile and comes out with an even bigger smile. What else does a parent want
but to see their children happy! Thank you very much for all the nurturing staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.665)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Peckham Rye 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 14 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 4.732 for Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (138 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.732

  • 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 4.933 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 14 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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.933

  • 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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Jamie

Jamie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have been in childcare for 10 years starting as a student and working my way to becoming Manager at Peckham Rye Nursery. I am passionate about childcare because I like to see them grow and develop into nurtured characters that are ready for school.


Susana

Susana

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Originally from Portugal, my journey in childcare started when I was 17 years old. I went to the university to gain a deeper knowledge of children's development where I graduated with a Bachelor as a Primary School Teacher.


After my degree, in 2001, I decided to study a little bit more, so I took a master's degree in “Language, Culture and Didactics” that I finished in 2007. The will to want to learn more made me want to take a PhD so between 2007 and 2009 I finish it. From that moment I start working as a Lecturer at the University, teaching Children’s Literature and Linguistics and I also kept my job at the Primary school. During this time, I dealt with some loss from Parents/grandparents in Primary school class and that feeling of incapacity to help those little friends with their bereavement made me want to study to become a Grief and Bereavement Therapist.


In 2015 I moved to London to work at Bright Horizons Nursery at Canary Wharf, where I worked for the first time in the Early Years sector within the UK, as a Qualified Teacher (QTS).


In 2017 I had my baby girl, Mafalda, and returned to work in December 2020 at Peckham Rye as a Room Leader in Nursery Room.


In March 2021 I was the Senco, Fire Marshal, DSL and I got the chance to be the Third-in-charge for the nursery.


In December 2021 I got the opportunity to become Deputy Manager, which I am very excited about. I am looking forward to keeping providing exceptional experiences with the children within our care and with all my colleagues.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Peckham Rye 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 Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Peckham Rye Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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