Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

3 Horndean Road, Bracknell RG12 0XQ
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  • Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool, Bracknell
A BRIGHT AND HOMELY NURSERY IN BRACKNELL

Forest Park nursery in the Southeast of Bracknell offers a warm and welcoming environment, designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.
Each of the three carefully designed rooms are vibrant and enriching, with sensory toys and exciting environments for each age range. The Little Explorers room is for babies, with a wide, open plan room and lots of sensory toys. There’s also a slide and ball pit to help children to develop and grow.

The Adventures room is for toddlers and younger preschoolers. They have a range of construction toys for building and creating, a role-play area for imaginative play, and a quiet area for reading, songs and puppets to help develop speech and language.

Preschool Seniors is the Ready for School room where they learn and develop ready to transition to primary school. The children develop their independence, friendships, self-care and communication. They have a wonderful free flow with a variety of resources that help them develop and thrive. The unique Growing Enhancement programme aimed at preschoolers encourages children’s natural curiosity to learn.

Outdoors, there is a lovely garden area with plenty of space to explore and enjoy creative pursuits whilst enjoying nature. They take the children on walks the local park, where the children watch the abundance of wildlife.

In the local community, they have formed inter-generational relationships with Age Concern day centre. This provides opportunities from young and old to learn from one another and build a stronger community together.

All-inclusive fees means that meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, sunscreen and more are included in the price, giving you peace of mind in the morning.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Nicole (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Parking
  • Parking is available in front of the nursery.


Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (88)

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Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool has 88 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery last February and quickly settled in. Always looking forward to meeting her friends and teachers. She's learned so much and as a 2.5-year-old child, she can dress and undress herself which is wow, I'm so proud of her and thankful to the staff for looking after her and teaching
her. Five stars for the nursery. Soon we are sending our son there.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Our team looks forward to welcoming your son to the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has started in September 2024, he has made so much progress. The range of vocabulary and increased independence is clearly apparent. All the staff are incredibly friendly, supportive and great with the children. The communication is super. Most of all my son is happy!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your son has made such great progress and is thriving with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great daycare. Both my kids go here. Both started around 4-5 months old. The service and care provided by all staff is amazing. They both always come back smiling and laughing.
You can really see the development in them. We are always kept informed and up to date on how they are both progressing.
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highly recommend to parents looking to send their kids to a nursery/preschool.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that both of your kids are thriving and enjoying their time with us. It's wonderful to know you feel informed and confident in their development. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool before moving on to reception; he thrived from the environment that was facilitated by the manager and her staff. My daughter was also at the same nursery, initially, she struggled to settle but she was met by smiling and
comforting faces who have helped her settle and build up her confidence, she had a key worker who played a pivotal role settling her in, my daughter has since moved rooms and it was a smooth transition as she was also welcomed by nursery teachers who have continued to offer the supports she needs and promote independence.
Before Bright Horizons it was difficult to find a nursery where the children fitted in. But thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons Bracknell for all the help and support and creating such a wonderful, safe space for my children to learn and develop.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that both of your children thrived at Bright Horizons Forest Park. It's great to know our team helped your daughter settle and build confidence.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly, many activities which my child enjoys. Lots of updates in the app show me what my child is doing and pictures showing what activities they get up too.
They also invite parents and children to activities outside of hours like going to the park on the weekend which was very nice.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear your child enjoys the activities and that the app updates keep you informed. We're glad you appreciate the extra activities like the weekend park visits!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has recently started at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool and I can't recommend them enough, from his settles to him actually starting, the communication from the team was amazing. He has settled in so well and they really promote the home-from-home feel, the staff
in the baby room have been exceptional at ensuring he is safe, loved and well cared for and we can't ask for anything more as parents. Five-star.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your child has settled in well at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell. It's great to know that our team's communication and the home-from-home atmosphere have made such a positive impact. Thank you for the five-star recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot thank Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool enough. They have been key in aiding the development of my son. They do so many activities and keep you up to date with what happens throughout the day. The staff are all amazing and friendly. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that our team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell has been instrumental in your son's development. Your kind words about our amazing staff mean so much to us. Thank you for the high recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been with Bright Horizons for almost 2.5 years now. I am so pleased with them and couldn't recommend them enough! My child is learning well and loves the staff, especially one staff member! They are teaching her such great skills and emotional balance. She is Flourishing! We are pleased
we made the right choice for such an important part of her life! Thank you, team! You are all super amazing!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your child is flourishing and enjoying her time with us at Bright Horizons. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one really enjoys Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool, the team there are so lovely and friendly but very professional too. The updates we receive are fantastic, I love seeing the pictures they put on the app and the progression that is tracked for my daughter.
The management is so helpful and accommodating when you need anything and couldn't recommend it enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your child is enjoying Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell. It's great to know you appreciate the team's updates and photos on the app.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are professional and respond in a polite and friendly manner during all interactions.
Lots of activities take place and updates given to parents on a regular basis.
Management is friendly and has offered great support with the recent change of free childcare hours.
I highly recommend
all the staff working there and thank them for their hard work.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you've had such positive experiences with our team and appreciate your kind words about the activities and updates. We're glad the management's support with free childcare hours has been helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has now been at this nursery for three years and it's been fantastic for her development and confidence.
All the staff are so friendly and great with the kids. Their communication is great. Highly recommend this nursery.
The cleanliness and meals/snacks are also fantastic.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful five-star review! We're delighted to hear how much your daughter has thrived over the past three years. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since viewing this nursery and meeting the staff in March, I have been filled with such confidence that my son would be well looked after here. He absolutely loves being at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool and always comes out in a really happy mood when I pick him up.
The staff at the nursery are honestly the kindest people and know exactly what they are doing, they are always happy to help and are really approachable. I can already see a great improvement within my son's speech/behaviour and his general personality since being at the nursery. He also eats a lot better and is happy to explore new foods due to the large variety that the nursery offers for snacks and meals. Overall, I am really happy with the services and staff here.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear how happy your son is at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell and that you've noticed such positive changes in his development. The staff truly appreciate your kind words and we're glad he's enjoying the meals and new experiences!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, great bond with the children, excellent communication. Absolutely love Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool and my baby adores it! Five stars anytime.
General improvement and great quality for the kids, not to say that feedback is punctual and objective.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you and your baby love Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell. It's wonderful to know the staff's bond with the children and communication have made such a positive impact.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in April 2023, the staff were reassuring and patient with his transition. Within a couple of weeks, he was walking in and excited to see the staff! They are so wonderful with him and he is learning a ton.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

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 began attending the nursery when he was 6 months old. I cannot fault the nursery, the team are amazing and supported his settling in so well. He loves going every day and the updates we get are lovely to see throughout the day.
The nursery is smaller than most in the area however this works
better for us, as a family, as it gives a more personal feel. The staff in his room are all so caring and genuinely interested in us, as a family. The manager and deputy were so helpful when organising the settling-in period and you can see how much they care for the nursery and children.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled your son loves attending our nursery and that you appreciate the updates throughout the day. Thank you for choosing our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A huge thank you to the team for all your hard work in creating such a warm and nurturing environment for my daughter.
We are always greeted with such a happy demeanour and big smiles on your faces. It makes such a big difference.
A big, massive thanks to the in-house chef - been brilliant in dealing
with food allergies. Attention to detail is impressive and we really appreciate your dedication to keeping our daughter safe.
Thank you so very much!
We are very grateful to you all - lovely, engaged staff, excellent communication with swift responses, top-notch service, highly recommended to friends and family.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you've had such a positive experience with us. Our chef's dedication to catering to food allergies is appreciated and we're grateful for your recommendation to friends and family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at 10 months old and settled in quickly, after a few weeks of tearful drop-offs. Now she is fully settled in, she absolutely loves it. She has great relationships with all of the team, she has learnt so much and is so happy there. I get photo updates unless she’s asleep during the
activities, and updates on her eating and naps in real time. The team are so caring and it’s great to see my daughter feeling so confident and comfortable with them all.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool for any parent considering the best early education for their child. The staff here are exceptionally caring and professional, providing a warm and stimulating environment that supports both learning and personal development.
The facilities are modern and well-equipped, ensuring a safe and engaging space for children to explore and grow. The curriculum is rich and varied, tailored to meet the needs of each child, fostering curiosity and a love of learning. My experience with this nursery has been overwhelmingly positive and I am confident that they truly prioritise the well-being and growth of all children in their care.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

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

We love Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool.
When our eldest finished, we looked around again for our second, only to come straight back to Forest Park! The team in my child's room are passionate, happy, and cares about the children a great deal. The food is healthy and
delicious, the space is more than enough.
My little one adores going to nursery here. We have 100% faith that she is safe, happy and having a great time learning!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

We're thrilled to hear that you love Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool! It's fantastic that you returned for your second child, a testament to the positive experience your family has had with us. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool for 3 years. We cannot recommend them highly enough. The staff are caring, and compassionate and take a genuine interest in each child. They are attachment focused, building relationships in order understand each child
so they can best support them to grow and develop. They continually communicate with us and followed our lead when it came to weaning, naps, toilet training etc. Our son loves going and has developed not only in his knowledge and skills, also socially and emotionally. We are sad he is leaving and know that Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool havve prepared him for the challenges of big school. We are excited for our second child to begin with forest park as we believe there is no better place.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.776)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.776 for Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (251 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.776

  • 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 Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 24 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 24 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)

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Nicole

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My Name is Nicole and I joined Bright Horizons Forest Park in January 2022. I have been in the childcare industry for 12 years with 4 years of managerial experience.


My experience ranges from all ages from birth through to teens, I have worked my way from an apprentice when I left school right the way through to a Nursery Manager.


I have an NVQ Level 3 in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce, I also hold an NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Mental Health, NVQ Level 2 In managing challenging behaviour along with experience as a Nursery SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead.


I am always looking to further my training and knowledge to ensure I am the best role model for the staff and children.


Providing high-quality childcare within a safe and secure environment is at the heart of everything I do and I am very excited to join the Bright Horizon Family team.


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Clair

Job Title: Deputy Manager

My name is Clair and I am Deputy Manager here at Bright Horizons Forest Park. I started here in 2013 and have worked my way from Preschool room leader to Third in Charge and now Deputy Manager.


I have been working in childcare for over 20 years, I am the nursery SENCO and I am passionate about providing the best opportunities for all children. I pride myself on our strong parent partnership relationships and love to get the parents involved in our events and their children's learning.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Forest Park Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Bracknell?

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