Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

Willingdale Road, Loughton IG10 2BQ
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  • Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool, Loughton
A HOME-FROM-HOME NURSERY IN LOUGHTON

The beautiful Loughton day nursery provides outstanding quality care to children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Nestled on the scenic edge of Loughton, the nursery supports your child in exploring all of the extracurricular activities they love, including ‘Stretch-n-Grow’ movement sessions, ‘Tiny Mites’ musical classes, Rugby and ‘Rugby Tots’ sports sessions.
As the nursery is in such a naturally inspiring area, they want your child to develop their love of the outdoors. To achieve this, your child has free-flow access to their own age-specific garden, where they can learn, play and explore in the ideal environment for them.
To give your child the energy they need to grow, they can try all of the fun extracurricular activities and explore the garden, they also provide them with delicious and healthy meals, all freshly prepared by an experienced on-site chef.
They are conveniently located under a mile from Debden town centre, Debden Underground Station and just over a mile from Loughton town centre. In addition, they have a buggy storage area and on-site car park to make pick-up and drop-off as convenient for you as possible.
The nursery is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (Nov 2019).

They would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • 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

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (59)

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Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has 59 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery/preschool for the last 8 months (he was previously 2 years at a previous setting) and the support myself and more importantly my son has from day one has been exceptional. He has learnt, progressed and is so much happier!
I would recommend (and already have done)
this nursery to everyone
Thank you so much to the manager and the whole team, it is extremely appreciated.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your positive feedback and your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool since she was 11 months old and loves it! The staff are all very caring and she’s always excited to see them. They do lots of activities and the outdoor space is great and she loves that she gets to play outside
every day. She loves the food too!

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loves Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool. It's also great to hear that she enjoys the food!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment my son walked through their doors, the team made every effort to ensure he felt comfortable and loved. During those initial weeks he struggled to settle in, the staff went above and beyond, providing constant reassurance and regular updates.
Fast forward a year and Bright Horizons
Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has become my son's second home. The staff not only helped him acquire new skills and knowledge but have played a significant role in boosting his confidence and independence.
One standout aspect is their proactive approach to potty training. With their support, he successfully mastered this milestone, a testament to the personalised care to each child.
As a child who only eats halal food, I had concerns about the menu.
However, they went above and beyond to accommodate, ensuring he always had nutritious and delicious halal meals.
In summary; Teddies has been the best decision and every team member truly cares. I can’t be more thankful and wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. Communication with parents is a priority for us and we're pleased that you find it open and transparent. Building a strong partnership with parents is crucial in supporting a child's development and we value the trust you place in us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and it makes me so happy and comforted. The staff are so friendly and work brilliantly with the children. There is a fab garden play area and lots of space to run around plus the food is all fresh/home-cooked. Would love more photos and videos though, but understand
it can probably be chaotic in the room!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton 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 5.0 out of 5

They really helped my 3-year-old settle in well to the preschool group, considering it was my child's first time in a daycare setting. Teachers very friendly and my kid tells me regularly 'I love them'. Good range of food, activities and very clean setting. Good-sized outside space and lots of interactive
and imaginative play, as well as a focus on education such as learning letters. Kid comes out telling me lots of stories about how much fun she's had.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with the nursery facilities and the staff are very attentive. My two children joined last year and have settled in well. I always get a warm welcome and the staff are friendly and helpful during feedback at the end of the day. Highly recommend Teddies to anyone looking for a high-quality,
caring and friendly setting.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with our nursery facilities and that your children have settled in well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters attended Bright Horizons Teddies in Loughton from the age of one, and our experience was fantastic. They thoroughly enjoyed their time at the nursery, thanks to the caring and attentive teachers, who always provided feedback at pick-up time. One aspect we appreciated was the nutritious
and balanced meals offered, with food readily available throughout the day, including snacks.
The nursery itself is clean and tidy, with excellent facilities. The outdoor area is particularly impressive, with each room having its own dedicated space. This allowed for plenty of outdoor play and exploration, which my daughters loved. Additionally, we noticed that the teachers worked diligently to help the children navigate and cope with frustration, fostering emotional development.
Overall, I highly recommend Bright Horizons in Loughton for its care, dedicated staff, nutritious meals, and outdoor area.

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

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Bright Horizons Teddies in Loughton! We're thrilled to hear that your daughters enjoyed their time with us and that you found our teachers caring and attentive. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old loves Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool and is always excited to attend. The staff are always welcoming and happy when handing over in the mornings and will never let you leave without feedback on your child's day at pick-up.
There's a variety of activities throughout
the day and a really nice outside play area. You can see the added contribution to my child's development, learning and creativity since attending Teddies.
The well-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day have helped with my child's eating at home.
I am so thankful and grateful for all that the staff do at Teddies.

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

Hello, thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your 2-year-old loves attending Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool. Additionally, we're glad our well-balanced meals and snacks have helped with your child's eating habits at home. Thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 9-month-old recently started with Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool and as a first-time mum, I was feeling pretty anxious about leaving my child in the hands of others but all the team members have been amazing and made the transition really easy.
My daughter carried out
a few settling-in sessions which were so helpful and now, when I drop my daughter off, I get a little wave goodbye!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton 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

I’ve had an extremely friendly and professional experience with everyone at the nursery. The app is so informative and always gives me reassurance as a mother back at work wondering what my child is doing. Great staff, always attentive to son and keep me updated regularly.

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

Hello, thank you for your response. We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started at Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool four months ago (at 16 months old), I have noticed such a difference in the way she is. She’s more comfortable around people, she’s taking such big leaps in her talking and has picked up so much. When I drop her
off, she’s always so happy and super excited to be going and is still happy when I collect her. The staff really do give you peace of mind, the app tells you everything about your child’s day so there’s no need to worry and I am so thankful that my daughter is safe and feels comfortable with the staff. I was quite anxious at first before I started her there but I am so glad I sent her. She loves it. Thank you to everyone at Teddies.

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

Hi, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has had on your daughter. It's heartwarming to know that she's more comfortable around people, making strides in her language development and thriving in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery since October 2023, starting when she was around 14 months old. The change in her since she started has been huge. Within a few weeks, she was much more confident around family members who weren’t in her direct circle and she’s far more interactive and playful with
other children. She’s turned into a little chatterbox and it’s so enjoyable to see the things she’s learned at nursery. The staff are so lovely, you only have to meet them for a few minutes to know your child will be really well looked after and treated like one of their own. My daughter gets so excited when I mention going to nursery - she grabs her coat and waits by the front door which tells me everything I need to know!
We’re so pleased she ended up at Teddies Loughton, it’s been a brilliant experience for her.

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

Hello, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has had on your daughter and that she's thriving here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool. We are a South African family settling into the UK and my daughter (2 years) is already adapting to the changed circumstances, thanks to the personnel and leaders at the the nursery. The care, attention and love are excellent.
I extended to a full week a month care because of the trust and strong relationship evolving. I would definitely recommend them.

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

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your five-star review. Your recommendation means the world to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves his nursery and the special bond he created with his teachers and his friends. I transferred him from another branch in midst of Covid lockdown. Best decision ever made for my son as he was growing up and he needed the much loving space he had in Teddies. He still keeps saying that this
is his Nursery Park. The staff are super friendly and caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Its been three months now since my daughter started attending the pre-school and she loves it. We are very pleased with everything so far, great communication from staff, a lot of activities for children, chef is brilliant, my daughter loves the food. I would recommend Bright Horizons Teddies Nursery
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Teddies since she was two and entered at the beginning of lockdown one. They were brilliant throughout the entire process and have been very accommodating also. All the staff are friendly and supportive, my daughter is always coming home telling me how much she loves her teachers.
Highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really come along in her time at the nursery and staff have gone out of their way to care for her. Her confidence has shone through and now I drop off with no tears and she is eager to go in which is a good indicator that she loves nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would absolutely recommend Bright Horizon Teddies Nursery Loughton 100%. All the staff are super friendly and welcoming. The staff were supportive during the settling period and kept me updated. My daughter has a great bond with them. Since joining my daughter's social skills and development have
improved tremendously. I trust that my daughter is well looked after while at Teddies and is always super happy at pick up and drop off. Thanks to the whole team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since he was under two years old. He is very happy there, he loves the staff who are very friendly, well trained and professional. Also, the management of the nursery are very helpful and have always been there if I needed them too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier with the Nursery. All of the staff are helpful, attentive and above all loving! Can truly see how much they care about the children which is evident at drop-off and pick-up. Have been incredibly communicative throughout and above all, I feel happy knowing my child is very happy there.
The app provided is incredibly helpful and updated well by the team! All in all, am very happy with the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 5.000 for Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 5

  • 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 Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 13 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 13 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)

Allie

Allie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Allie, and I have worked in the early years sector for over 20 years, working my way up from a nursery practitioner to management. I also have experience as an au pair working in the USA.

I hold a BA Honours in Early Years alongside my Foundation Degree and Diploma in Childcare and Education.

Working in the early years sector has always provided a sense of pride and accomplishment. I am very proud to be working with children in early years. I am a firm believer that the experiences children receive within the early stages of life lay the foundations for bright and happy futures.


Paige

Paige

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, my name is Paige and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare. I began working in the early years sector as a nursery nurse moving up to room leader, third in charge and then to deputy manager.


I have a level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.


I strive to make the children in my care feel happy, safe, and comfortable and provide all children with the best start to their development in all age groups. I enjoy providing experiences for children to express themselves through play and education.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton 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 Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

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

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