Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping CM16 6TN
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8.9 33 Reviews
A friendly and nurturing nursing in Epping, St Margaret’s Hospital

Situated in a client setting, Bright Horizons has collaborated with St.Margaret’s Hospital, but welcome all families in the area to the nursery. There is plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with five bright and airy age-specific rooms for children from 3 months to 5 years.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with Bright Horizons unique Ready for School programme. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancements, helps children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

The modern, purpose-built nursery is situated in beautiful surroundings, with a specially designed garden.
The nursery was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (SEPT2016) for their commitment to high quality childcare and education, with elements of outstanding.

The nursery's long-standing team would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit with the nursery today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Epping 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
  • Carole (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 46
  • Total Places for Children
  • 92
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (33)

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Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool has 33 reviews.

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Review from Lucie R (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend Bright Horizons in Epping more highly. The team at the nursery make it the happiest, kindest and most joyful and relaxed place for little ones to develop. My son joined at 10 months and has had a wonderful experience. The team take the time to do amazing sensory, educational and
craft activities every day, as well as taking them to the garden and even into the forest. My son has developed so well during his time there, especially his verbal and social skills. The environment is always light, bright and clean, and he especially loves all the meals and snacks. The app is brilliant for seeing what he's up to each day. I can't thank the whole fantastic team enough - especially two staff members who my son adores!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We're thrilled to hear how much your son is enjoying his time with us and how well he's developing-especially with his social and verbal skills. It's great to know the activities, environment, and daily updates are making a real difference.


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Review from Avril W (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with this nursery for our son. The staff are amazing with the children, very kind and caring. He gets fed throughout the day with a range of different healthy foods. The staff are always on hand if you have any questions or need any assistance. Our son always comes home talking
about his friends and staff from the nursery. He has learnt so much since being here and it is a credit to all of the staff. I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that your son is happy and thriving at our nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is so friendly at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool and my children love going to nursery. I am so pleased we made the decision to send them as I can see they are really benefiting from attending. They eat amazingly, have lots of fun and love the staff.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your children enjoy coming to Bright Horizons Epping and are benefiting from their time with us.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has recently transferred over to Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool from another Bright Horizons, the settling-in process was very easy and staff were so helpful and accommodating. My little one goes in with a smile every morning and always tells me about how much fun he
has had at the end of the day. My son is in the preschool room and does a lot of cooking activities, they also have a lot of resources for the children. Epping also does an amazing forest school programme where they take the children off-site to the local forest.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in so smoothly at Bright Horizons Epping and that our staff have been helpful and accommodating. It's wonderful to know he's enjoying his time in the preschool room, especially the cooking activities and our forest school program.


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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the care and attention my child receives at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff are incredibly warm, welcoming and highly skilled, creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued. The nursery offers a wonderful balance of structured
learning and creative play, helping my child develop both socially and academically. The outdoor space is fantastic and I love how much time they can spend exploring and learning in nature. In particular, the fact they run regular forest school sessions. It is clear that safeguarding is a top priority and I have full confidence in the care they provide.
Highly recommend!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with the care and attention your child receives at Bright Horizons Epping. It's great to know that our warm and skilled staff create a nurturing environment that balances structured learning with creative play. We're also glad you appreciate our outdoor space and forest school sessions. Thank you for the high recommendation!


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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery since he was 11 months old. As he started during the pandemic it was a hard transition for him however the team at Bright Horizons Epping were very supportive and helped make the introduction to nursery as smooth as they possibly could.
He has now been at the nursery
2.5 years and he loves it! He has built beautiful relationships with the team and some wonderful friendships with other children.
He learns new things daily and is always amazing us with his growing knowledge!
The team are all so friendly and go out of their way to support us in any way they can.
Simply put, we Love Bright Horizons Epping!

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

Hello,
Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery and for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from Niamh G (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and team are the most supportive and encouraging core group you could possibly wish for your children - not only bringing out your child’s character but also helping them build relationships and find their way. I could not recommend or rate them enough!

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children who attend full time since they were 9 months old, respectively. Our older son has just left to go to school and our youngest is still attending full time. We absolutely love the team of key workers. Our nursery manager is wonderful and not sure how, but knows every child that attends
nursery by name!
The activities are varied, key workers are always keen to take the children out for short trips to the local park, library and forest. My boys have loved being at nursery and every key worker genuinely cares about our children. Thank you team for being so wonderful!

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Review from Amy F (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Bright Horizons in Epping since 9 months old. She has loved every day of it, developed great skills and made lots of lovely friends. The carers, room leaders and management are all great and she will miss them all immensely. My other child now attends and enjoys going to nursery
each day. The nursery always strives for good communication and make improvements where needed.

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Review from Steve H (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son was here from 7 months old to 40 months old. The skills and principles that they teach are exemplary and the whole place is a pleasant and safe environment, but what really made the difference was the level of care and attention paid to our son's individual needs. Every member of staff engaged
and communicated with him positively, and was aware of his particular idiosyncrasies, whether that was fussy eating, his obsession with a particular toy, or the names of members of his extended family. When one or two staff are like that it's a blessing, but when everyone is like that it reflects a culture that is deliberately fostered. As parents, we were communicated with regularly and flexibly. Daily debriefs were full of detail and insight, connecting us to his development and reassuring us that he was being properly looked after. By the time he left, everyone felt like an auntie or an uncle. I would have no hesitation recommending this nursery to a friend.

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons in Epping since he was 4 months as I own my own business so needed help from early on. I cannot praise the nursery highly enough. Our son is so happy there and we would recommend them to any parent. His confidence shines, they have helped us as first time parents
giving advice on toys, activities etc and they really care about the children. The regular updates are lovely. We look forward to them and you can tell they really know my son! The team are outstanding from the management through to each and every helper. They greet children and parents with a smile and by name, it has a warm feel to it and all the children are happy going in and coming out. It has been a real pleasure to send my son there. He is settled and happy. We really appreciate all their hard work and efforts. Plus the food smells amazing and he eats a healthy and varied diet! Well run, with a hardworking and kind team. Five stars all round.

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Review from Christine E (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is professionally run by experienced staff. The nursery teachers are all very sweet and knowledgeable and you can see that they love what they do. My 3 kids have all loved going to this nursery.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My child is very happy there. They do lots of fun activities- crafts, playing outside, learning about recycling or planets, etc. The staff are caring and competent. The app to find out how your child is getting on during the day is also great.

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

Our son has been attending Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool since he was 6-months old, he is now 3-years old! He loves his days at nursery, the staff are brilliant, the food is nutritious and freshly made each day and the activities are great fun. It’s so lovely to see the progression
in his social skills and learning abilities, all thanks to his time at nursery.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been attending this nursery since they were nine months old up until recently when they turned three. They attended on a full-time basis and I have only positive thoughts and feelings about the nursery, facilities and more importantly, all the nursery teachers and staff. During their more
than two years there, my children have been made to feel welcomed, comfortable and loved since day one. My children have developed as individuals and more importantly had lots of fun with friends, their teachers, learned lots and been cared for. All the way from the baby room, toddler room to the pre-school rooms - the care provided by everyone is great - they are receptive to your thoughts as a parent, provide relevant updates and info on their daily activities, food intake etc. The activities the children engage in are good fun and provide learning opportunities to the children. Thank you to everyone at Bright Horizons Epping!

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

My son has been attending since he turned one and is due to start reception next year. I can’t praise Bright Horizons enough. The assistants and managers always give him such a warm welcome and everyone greets him by name, including the lovely kitchen staff! There is a good ratio of carers per child
and each room is beautifully designed for the age group. Staff carefully document his progress and it is lovely to look back through his development journey, including photos. Now the new app allows me to follow his day. The building is perfect with large windows, allowing plenty of light through. The playground is secure but doesn’t feel at all ‘penned in’. The forest is just across the road and the children enjoy carefully coordinated adventures into the forest and local park. My concern when my son joined was his cautious character around strangers and other children, but staff are very accommodating to this and he is thriving as a pre-schooler now - can’t wait to go in!

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Review from Stella S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 10 months and she’s now 4.
All the staff are friendly and polite. They have nurtured and helped our daughter grow and develop in so many aspects such as her physical, speech and emotional skills.
Our daughter loves going to nursery and comes
out so excited and happy. She’s learnt so much in her time there and we will all find it difficult when it’s time for her to leave to start school.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They provide such a safe and loving environment. It gives your child freedom, fun, guidance and discipline and provides a wonderful introduction to school life. The teachers are caring, knowledgable and invested in the nursery and each and every one of the children.

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Review from Samantha A (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't recommend Bright Horizons enough. Both our children attend, and they really enjoy it. The facilities and activities are great, and the nursery is very committed to learning and development. We feel that our son, who is at the Preschool will be very well-equipped for starting Reception next
year. All the staff are fantastic and genuinely care for the children, and we feel assured that they are well looked after - thank you Bright Horizons!

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

Every member of staff is always helpful, friendly, and most importantly, my son has a great time at nursery. Communication is always great, and through the 2020s currently restrictions, the nursery has always kept a high standard. A big thank you to all staff members!

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.898) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Epping 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.9 out of 5 from 6 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 4.972 for Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.972

  • 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 3.926 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.4 = 0.326

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Large Nursery Groups 2017

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Carole

Carole

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Carole progressed from a Nursery Nurse to a Room Leader and then took the position of Deputy Manager in 2013.

Prior to her nursery career, she worked in a school, mainly in the Reception year group. Whilst pursuing this career she attended university and has a BA in Education and more recently in Early Years.

She is passionate about passing on her knowledge and training on to her team to grow enthusiastic childcare professionals.

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Hollie

Hollie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hollie progressed from Nursery Assistant to Deputy Manager in four years, achieving the position of Deputy Manager in 2019. After having her daughter, she returned to work in March 2023. Her inspiration for this career is the children; their development and happiness are of paramount importance to her.

Hollie also values her own professional growth and continuously strives to improve her skills and knowledge. She has completed Level 3 in Leadership in Management and continues to attend new training courses, such as 'Boogie Mites,' to stay current with educational trends and wellbeing practices for both the children and the staff.

By supporting the Manager in her absence, Hollie's role is varied, ensuring each day is unique and fulfilling. She enjoys every minute of her work, finding joy in the daily interactions with the children and the positive impact she has on their early years' experience.

In her personal time, she loves spending time with her family and days out.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Epping 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 Epping Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 92 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Epping?

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

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