Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool

40 Reading Road, Farnborough GU14 6NB
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  • Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool, Farnborough
A beautiful and welcoming nursery in Farnborough.

Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool offers children exciting, stimulating days of fun and discovery in the care of its established team. With high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 year with longer opening times from 7.30am – 6.30pm.

The nursery has plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with bright and airy age specific rooms and the large garden is equipped with a mud kitchen, wildlife area and a gardening patch.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included. All meals are cooked onsite every day by the nursery chef and are fresh, flavoursome and high in nutritional value.

The team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit 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 Farnborough 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
  • Chloe (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 104
  • 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 Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (81)

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Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool has 81 reviews.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with Farnborough Bright Horizons. The staff are excellent and extremely attentive to our daughter's needs. We have already seen a huge step forward in terms of confidence and our daughter definitely shows signs that she is very happy there.

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased to hear about your daughter's progress and happiness. Your kind words mean a lot to our team.


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Review from Reka C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to the preschool and I am very happy with his development. He comes home very happy, chatting about his lovely teachers and what he's been up to all day. I am very grateful and happy with everything. The staff and the management are amazing. Thank you. You are the best.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool has been outstanding from my child’s first day to his current one. We are always welcomed with a friendly hello, the staff all know my child by name and will make a point to greet him (even if he's in another class). They offer lots of new activities
every day, they go above and beyond in helping children develop their social and emotional skills in a child-safe setting. The chef offers a great selection of nutritious food which my child eats a lot of! Even stuff he would never eat at home (so it must be good). The management team are supportive, kind and professional. The teachers in the rooms are always upbeat, kind and friendly and bring fun and excitement into the classroom. I’m so grateful to have my child in such a wonderful setting for his early years education.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just had to write a review on this nursery!
I was so worried about my baby starting nursery so young but I can honestly say my journey at Bright Horizon Farnborough has been so lovely. The management team are so understanding and supportive. They take their time, they get stuck in also and get to
know your children. Every single member of staff are polite and fantastic with children. I feel like all my worries were for nothing as they look after my son so well and he is so happy.
Thank you so much to and team.

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

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Bright Horizons Farnborough! We're thrilled to hear that your worries about your baby starting nursery were alleviated. Our management team's understanding and support, along with the dedicated staff, have made your journey lovely. It's heartening to know that your son is well cared for and happy. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for choosing us!


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Review from Ian B (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful place for my son's learning. Excellent management with an open-door policy and they have some really fantastic nursery teachers. I cannot speak highly enough about this nursery my son is so happy every day he attends and his learning has grown over the last few months. Very satisfied.

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

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


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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole Bright Horizons team and setting have been outstanding. My son settled in well with the help of his key worker and with the other lovely staff too. He's well-fed, spends lots of active time outside, and is making great connections with other children and adults. It's well run, and the facilities
are excellent and provide a range of different activities to keep him entertained and to aid the development of lots of skills. He loves the soft playroom! We are very happy to send our little one here.

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

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


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Review from Leanne D (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly nursery, the rooms are clean organised and welcoming. The staff are professional and personable they clearly know the children well. My daughter has been attending for 2 years now and I could not be happier with the care she receives. They communicate well, they use an app which allows
me to check in throughout her day.

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

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for your five star review.


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Review from Jay B (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Not that I have had any other experience of any other nursery - I don’t need to as this is perfect. Bright Horizons has been very beneficial to the development of our son whilst providing us with childcare.
Every member of staff I have encountered at the nursery has so
much enthusiasm and energy for the children they look after and from my understanding know all the children independently and what personality they have even if that member of staff isn’t their key worker.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Bright Horizons and have only good things to say about it.

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

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for your five star review. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management team is always open to helping you and your child, particularly during the settle-in period. They know your child by name and you have direct communication through the nursery app. They are kind and very professional. The nurses are selected carefully and have long experience and studies
in childcare. After a long day of activities, children come back home happy and with a smile. I feel every day reassured that I made the best decision with this nursery, of all there are in Farnborough, even though this is not the closest to my home.

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Review from Louise D (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters attend Bright Horizons Farnborough - my oldest has been there since July 2021 - and I’ve continuously been impressed by them. Both girls thoroughly enjoy their time there - they get so much out of their interactions with both the other children and the staff. The team of staff have
always been great too - attentive, and friendly, and I have great confidence in their abilities to look after my girls both safely and in a way to support their learning too. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!

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

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


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Review from Tina L (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with this nursery. Having moved from another large chain nursery, we were worried that similar big chain attributes would be here too but we have been so surprised. Our little boy is so happy here. He is always excited to go in and tells us he loves nursery. The room staff are attentive
and caring. Yesterday my son was upset as we were attending his big brother's school nativity without him. So the pre-school staff quickly arranged a small Christmas sing-along concert for my son and his preschool friends. He was so happy! We couldn't believe they did that just for him to feel happier. The management is also brilliant at this nursery. Both young mums who genuinely care for all the children's wellbeing and often pop into the rooms too. There have been instances when my son is extra clingy at drop off and they have helped comfort him, get down to his level and talk to him, allowing me to feel extra reassured as I leave. The food choices are also excellent!

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

We're overjoyed to read your positive review! It's heartening to know your little boy is thriving and happy at our nursery. The personalised Christmas sing-along was a special touch, and we're delighted it brought joy. Our attentive staff, caring management, and excellent food choices contribute to creating a nurturing environment. Thank you.


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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really love the team and the care the provide to our son. He comes home happy and full of chat everyday about the activities they do. He talks very highly of his carers and friends. Both our children have been to the nursery and we have always felt happy and safe with them being there.

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery. The management team and staff have been very helpful, friendly and welcoming from the get-go. The activities are varied and superb; not to mention the high quality and plethora of food they serve during the week.


We can rest assured at work, whilst our child is in their very caring

and capable hands during the day at nursery. The nursery app is an amazing tool for parents to keep track of their children during the day.


Top class! Keep up the excellent work!


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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery here a few months ago so I could go back to work. He is one of the youngest there but I am so pleased with the level of attention he gets from all staff. We get updates on the app every day, and even photos, sometimes multiple times a week, that shows me the activities that he
does and how his development is getting on.


They focus on sensory experiences for my little one and also encourage movement and for him to develop at his own pace. I would recommend this nursery 1000 times over. All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and this stretches from the office to the classrooms. So happy with my choice and I have told all of my family and friends about how amazing it is here.


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Review from Kemar H (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The safety and care of a child is every parent's priority and Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool does exactly that. I drop my children off each day knowing that their needs are being catered for.
Come pick-up time, they've always had a smile on their faces and even secret handshakes
with the team. I couldn't ask for anything more.

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Review from Sian B (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started nursery in April of this year (2023). As every new parent, I was apprehensive when maternity leave ended and our son would need to be cared for by someone else for part of the week. The staff at Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool, from day one, took the time to make
me feel as comfortable as possible. They were empathetic, caring and worked hard to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Since starting, our son has thrived. He's picked up so many new skills and has become quite the social butterfly. The app is fantastic and helps me feel in touch with him at all times, giving me real-time updates on his nutrition, nappies and naps. I also get regularly updated with the activities he's been up to and love coming home with baked treats and drawings that he has been working on at nursery.
They say it takes a village to raise a child and for some people, circumstance means they don't have that village naturally, I'm so lucky to have Bright Horizons Farnborough as my village.

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Review from Kirsty B (Aunt of Child) published on 28 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two nieces that thoroughly enjoy their time at nursery. They have both grown and developed wonderfully into amazing, bright, and confident little girls with the help of the kind, caring and dedicated staff.
This is such a lovely nursery and they have so many friends that they enjoy telling
me about every time I see them.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery in September and has flourished since day one. We have both noticed her confidence in walking, talking and awareness develop over this time.
We have had two occasions where staff have picked up on an illness that has required medical attention i.e. throat infection which
saved Christmas for us in getting antibiotics early. A special mention must go to two staff members in particular, who allow me to ask questions as a first-time mum and are not only incredibly professional but also approachable in their work. The only consideration we would suggest for the future is a welcome introduction pack for parents. Whilst those two staff members have been brilliant in answering questions this could be a smoother process potentially for other parents in the future. Thank you for all the hard work you are doing and supporting our daughter.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your positive feedback. We are thrilled your little one has now settled into the nursery and is thriving.


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Review from Michael P (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our 20 month old son to Farnborough Bright Horizons for two days a week, for almost one year. We have been very happy with our son's care throughout his time there. The team make great use of the fantastic app with regular updates and photos from the various activities that he is
taking part in. My wife and I enjoy checking the app to see what our son has had for lunch, nap times etc. The standard of care and attention has been consistently excellent. The staff know the children and their little personalities and our son smiles when he is handed over in the morning which says it all. We have also been very impressed with the variety of food that the children are served - far more adventurous than we would have imagined and our son certainly enjoys eating it. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from Vicky P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time mum putting our babies into nursery is scary and daunting. We have been using Bright Horizons Farnborough for nearly a year now and they have been excellent and I always feel very happy leaving my son there. The app they use is fantastic and I love being able to check in and see what
he has been eating and doing during the day. I love the photo and learning updates too. I feel very confident that the staff really care and would highly recommend them.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.798)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Farnborough 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.798 for Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (312 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.798

  • 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 Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 31 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8, which has been reached with 31 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)

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

I have always had a passion for child development and securing the foundations for children to succeed to the best of their abilities. Following completion of my childcare qualifications, I then went on to complete my level 5 leadership and management.


In 2009 I started my career as an apprentice and progressed along the way resulting in me being able to support and guide staff in the direction of success and fulfilling their goals in their careers.


I’ve worked for a nursery group in Brighton and Hove for 13 years which was then brought by Bright Horizons in December 2021.


I lived in Brighton my whole life before moving to Farnborough in 2021.


I am a proud mummy of 2 little girls and I absolutely love it.


Holly

Holly

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Holly, the deputy manager at Farnborough Bright Horizons.


I started my career as a bank staff at our Church Crookham branch back in 2014 and absolutely loved it. I moved away from the area to Devon for a couple of years before I came back and re-entered my career at Farnborough. I love making a difference in the lives of our families and strive to make everyone feel welcome and at home within my setting.


I have my little boy Harvey, who also attends the nursery and he loves it! Especially the soft play area and indoor slide. We look forward to welcoming you to the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 104 Children.

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

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

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