Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

Hornsey Cricket Club, Tivoli Road, London N8 8RG
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Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool offers nurturing care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Conveniently located near Crouch End station and Highgate tube, the nursery is set within the scenic grounds of Hornsey Cricket Club.

The nursery features a spacious baby room with views of fields and gardens, a toddler room with free play and activities, and a preschool led by a qualified teacher who prepares children for school. A dedicated sensory room caters to the youngest children.

Outdoor play includes two gardens, tailored for different age groups, with activities like nature exploration, sandcastle building, and trike riding. The experienced staff includes Makaton-trained members, supporting communication through signs and symbols.

Parents are closely involved through an exclusive parent committee and partnership events. Children enjoy Boogie Mites music sessions, yoga, and shared sensory room access.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 88
  • 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 Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (128)

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Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool has 128 reviews.

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Review from Natalia D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, I trust 100% in them, my first son was there and now my new baby is there, most of them are the same staff, that makes me super happy because I know how they work already, my baby is having fun in this nursery.

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Review from M G B (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery with a warm and friendly atmosphere thanks to the lovely staff. The art teacher is brilliant and creates really imaginative activities, as does the music teacher. There are also classes in Zumba and street dance that my son loves. The home cooked food is really good and I feel they get
healthy balanced meals and snacks. The whole nursery was refurbished recently so it feels fresh and clean. But this hasn’t deterred messy play which the kids all love! It’s one of the more expensive nurseries in the area but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from Anna E (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for over a year, the staff provide an amazing service! Everyone is so caring and each child's individual needs are catered for.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nursery staff and very personable and I really feel like they really know our toddler well. She talks a lot about the adults in the nursery and they all know her name, even if they don’t necessarily work directly with her in her room. The feeling of knowing that your child belongs and is part of the
nursery community is very reassuring as a parent.
The only potential barrier is the fees, which are very costly (particularly in comparison to other local nurseries) and are due to rise again, making the long-term affordability of sending one or more children there more of a factor to consider.

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Review from G I K (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff and a great range of activities for the kids. Love the use of music, art, dance and sport specialists. Fantastic food from the two on site chefs. My daughter is thriving here. Quiet and green setting with children often accessing the huge cricket field.

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Review from Emiliano M (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the second nursery we have tried in London and I'm really really satisfied. Our daughter seems very happy and even asked to be brought to the nursery on a couple of occasions during weekends.

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Review from Jinda D (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and my youngest is here at the moment.
This nursery is a safe and fun environment where children are engaged in lots of stimulating activities. The teachers and management are nothing short of wonderful.


We’ve always been happy here and so are our children.

The nursery is extremely nurturing which is crucial for early years education. Management also operates on an open door policy and are very approachable.

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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Active Learning for around two years. It is a wonderful environment with lovely and highly competent staff, great outdoor space and a real focus on individual development. There are the great teachers who are assigned to each class but also specialists for music/art/sports who focus
on encouraging the kids in these areas.
He has made great friends there and is relaxed and happy to be there. Also, they have excellent food! We are so glad we found it.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent facilities and range of activities for the children with a particular focus on music dance and art.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Active Learning was our first nursery experience. The whole team have been extremely professional, caring, understanding and friendly right from the start. The attention to detail is excellent, fantastic communication and the level of care the staff give my child is outstanding. They have always put
my mind at rest making it an enjoyable and relaxed experience. My child is developing beautifully and giving more confidence with everything she is experiencing at the nursery. She comes home happy each time having enjoyed lots of fun and activities during the day.
I would definately recommend Active Learning to anyone.

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Review from Jaron G (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves the nursery and everyone who works there. They have great facilities and activities and a genuinely caring, lovely team.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Active Learning September 2018 and loves it. Her development since being with a member of the staff and the baby team has been fast and solid. The care the whole team show the children is wonderful. The education programmes Active Learning follow are good and the feedback on my daughter’s
daily activity, what she’s eaten, drank and how she’s slept is reassuring. Active Learning is more costly than other nurseries in the area of Crouch End but we think the extra investment is worth it. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nina L (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves being at Active Learning Crouch End and staff are really kind and engaging.
It’s amazing how many extracurricular activities such as music and art lessons they offer and both indoor and outdoor facilities are great!

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Active Learning is a thoughtful and caring environment. Our daughter loves it! She loves everything about it, the staff and activities and toys. It is home from home for her. There is a lot of staff continuity, very little churn. If there have ever been issues the staff take them seriously and work
with us to ensure we are happy. They strive to ensure my daughter's happiness and well being are entirely met and we have no cause for concerns, at all.

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Review from Alan S (Father of Child) published on 31 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

By far the best nursery either of my kids have attended.


The staff clearly love our son, he is happy, learning and growing in confidence.


The activities are excellent - music, languages and art.


Other nurseries seem either to be long hours but boring for the kids or very short hours with a

good development. This nursery does both.

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Review from Nicola C (Father of Child) published on 31 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience with our first was so great hat we didn't hesitate one second to bring our second one. He has been at the nursery for more than a year and he loves the environment, the other kids and all the personnel. The kids have a lot of activities there, they have good fun and learn a lot. As a
parent you can feel such a positive environment!

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Active Learning for eight months. She settled well and is very happy there. The staff are fantastic and the nursery is very well managed. We get daily written updates on our child and regular news from the nursery. Food is very varied and healthy. Activities seem stimulating
and we have noticed a change since my daughter moved to the “older” room. It is relatively expensive compared to other options but we feel it does reflect the overall quality and experience. The refurbishment is bringing revamped rooms and toys etc. In summary, really pleased so far and glad we chose this nursery for our daughter.

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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with Active Learning for nearly a year, and she loves it. We were sceptical at first as the nursery is very busy and we wondered whether the pace/place would be too frenetic. On the contrary, it is simply active and lives up to its name. The staff make the place and our daughter
has formed strong bonds with her teachers and with other children. We couldn't ask for more, especially in terms of key people, and the management staff are caring and attentive as well. In her time there, our daughter's confidence has increased, she has learned loads from the dedicated teaching sessions, and she has had lots of fun. She starts school in September, and I think she'll be well prepared, thanks in large part to her time at Active Learning.

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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Only been at nursery for six weeks. Generally pleased. Staff are nice to the children and facilities good. Administration friendly but could be slicker (several errors and changes to settling in dates for example). Some staff could spend more time at floor level interacting with the babies to develop
a closer, more personal bond.

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Review from Jon O (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves this nursery and she's much happier here than in her previous nursery in Highgate.
We would recommend this nursery to anyone as the staff and facilities are very good.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.970 for Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (326 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.97

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 28 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Sam

Sam

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I began my Bright Horizons journey in January 2016 as Room Leader at Active Learning West Hampstead and was promoted to Third in Charge shortly after. I have had experience working in all rooms across the nursery and helping to support room leaders to excel in their roles. I then transferred to Active Learning Crouch End in September 2018 after returning from maternity leave to start a new adventure as Deputy Manager.


I have had experience in many different senior roles such as being Room Leader, Third in Charge and Deputy Manager in other settings. I have also been the Lead SENCO in my past nurseries.


I am passionate about childcare and thrive on providing a safe, educational, home away from home environment where children can learn and develop whilst enjoying their time at nursery. I thoroughly enjoy my interactions with children and will often be found with a group participating in an activity, whilst supporting and motivating my staff team in providing exceptional experiences for the children within our care.


Kashca

Kashca

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

My name is Kashca and I am the Deputy Manager of Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields. I began my journey with Bright Horizons in 2019. I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Paediatric First Aider, and Nursery SEND Co-Ordinator. I have worked in education for 11 years across both primary and Early Years settings.


I achieved my BA Hons Degree in Education Studies covering areas such as Children’s Thinking Skills and Cognition development to Therapeutic Approaches and how we can support children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities through mediums such as Art and Music.


I thrive working alongside the Local Authority for a great partnership and working alongside other professionals.


I have a passion for developing parent partnerships and strive to ensure children have the best possible starts in their lives and ensure both children and staff are happy whilst they are happy at our nursery.


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