Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool

40 Reading Road, Farnborough GU14 6NB
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9.8 81 Reviews
  • 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 Jo U (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly staff.
Lots of fun activities.
Inclusive environment.
My daughter loves coming to preschool here!

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Review from Amanda B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery with really caring and lovely people - great interaction and stimulation for the children.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since he was eight months old and is just about to leave to go to school this September. I've always been welcomed into the setting by the management team. I have never had any issues and my son has always loved coming here.
I am expecting a baby in August 2018 and have
already booked baby into the setting.

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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has had a very good experience at this nursery and has made lots of new friends.
He has also developed lots in different areas.

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Review from Claire J (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been coming for the last term and are very pleased with the care our child has received.
She was unsure at first and lots of tears but has slowly settled in.
All being made easier by the caring staff.
She now doesn't want to leave when I pick her up.

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Review from Ganesh L (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent facility.

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Review from Lorna C (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Footsteps is a great nursery. My little boy is in preschool, he was struggling with his speech and they have done everything possible to help his development.
He has improved considerably and now has lots of friends.

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Review from Niki M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here. She has learnt loads and made lots of friends. The staff are all so friendly and my daughter loves all of them.

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Review from Farai W (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's always so difficult the first time you leave your child to go back to work, after looking at 5 different nurseries in the area I came to Bright Horizons, warm and friendly staff. I love that it is always clean and no nappy smells in the rooms. All the team are so helpful I feel like our little
one is part of a big family. There are lots of activities indoors but the children enjoy lots of exploring outdoors too.
Best decision we made for our little precious boy.

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Review from Stuart B (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery and Preschool since he was one year old, he is now two and we have found the room organisation and overall nursery management to be incredible. The staff are fully committed to his development and clearly take the growth of our boy very seriously.


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son is growing into a lovely boy, thanks in no small part to the effort, professionalism and care provided by the team at Bright Horizons and specifically his main carer, whom he adores.


Every day I feel fully informed and that our son is looked after and genuinely loved whilst at Bright Horizons. I am confident that he will continue to develop at this wonderful nursery.


I've found that the nursery offers lots of fun and developmental activities and the meals are incredible (most days he eats better than me!)


I would completely recommend this nursery to anyone who needs one.


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Review from Ramona N (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery! My daughter is very clingy and I tried her in another nursery to start with and she didn't settle. I then tried Footsteps and she settled in well and is so happy here! The staff are all so friendly and polite. They are caring towards the children and I have never had any
issues so far. My daughter has been here for 6 months now and I can honestly say its the best decision I have ever made. The sessions seem well structured and my daughter has progressed with her learning and development so quickly within these 6 months. They take the children out on long walks in the pushchair, the food is all home cooked and the rooms are well equipped.

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Review from Vicky Y (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely impressed with Footsteps right from the start. From making initial enquiries to being shown around and since my daughter has been attending the nursery since May this year. We were recommended Footsteps Nursery from a work colleague initially and our first visit confirmed this
recommendation.
The staff are friendly, welcoming and hugely accommodating. They have made us feel very welcome as a family. Since starting in May at the age of ten months, my daughter has grown in confidence and her development has soared. We are so impressed with the variety of activities that she has been able to access, including cooking and painting. We have really loved having samples of these activities sent home.
On collection each day, we are always given a thorough handover as to how our daughter has been that day. The staff have also been supportive and informative with giving us advice on feeding and sleep.
We would highly recommend Footsteps and cannot praise the team enough!

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Review from James S (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is very happy going to nursery. He enjoys playing with other children and staff alike. A big positive of the nursery is the large garden and numerous physical activities. My son is especially happy when allowed to play in the mud! The area I would like to see investment in is staff management
and teaching skills in the individual rooms. It would be lovely to see the staff also develop as your child moves through the nursery.

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Review from Lamin D (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am quite happy with the overall standard of nursery. My daughter is also happy there and the staff are very professional and keeps me informed about my child's performance as well as her safety.
Keep up the good work.

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Review from Liz (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff who establish positive relationships with the children in their care. My daughter loved attending in Preschool 1 and 2. Her progress at the nursery was excellent and she thoroughly grew in their care. Thank you.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The wonderful nursery which my son loved for the last 3 years. Huge outside space which is used all year round which is perfect for him as he is so full of energy.
I think it is a testament to the wonderful job all the team do, particularly the pre-school team that my son runs all the way there and
sometimes would rather stay and play longer when I pick him up!

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally, we cannot fault anything with the service received at Footsteps. Staff were excellent at helping my daughter (and myself) settle into life at nursery. She has progressed to the next room and genuinely loves being at nursery.
A few points - I'm not sure why the nappies used are the the nappy
of choice. They are so expensive and leak. Other brands are so much better value and quality.
- Breakfast bags for parents - unhealthy food and money would be better used for the children.

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Review from Steph B (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are lovely and have made us feel welcome from day one. Kids offered a wide variety of activities to participate in - soft play area, helping Chef, a huge garden area with separate areas for different age groups. Even though my son goes in kicking and screaming, I know that a few minutes after
I've left, he calms down and always ends up enjoying his day (think the offerings of toast helps!). His key worker is always there to give him a cuddle when we arrive in the mornings and I know she is always there for him throughout the day should he need her. The food menu is great, Chef offers a great variety of food which is great as wouldn't necessarily offer some of the foods at home. Day sheets (baby room and toddler room) given to parents so they can see what their child has eaten, how many bottles, how many nappies wet/soiled and what activities the child has enjoyed in that day - really like receiving this. Overall, very happy with Footsteps, I have been recommending to friends in the local area.

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Review from Lisa B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at footsteps are always helpful and friendly. I always know my son is in good hands. Whenever he is upset he gets cuddles and, as a parent, knowing he is cared for in this way always reassures me. He loves the workers in his class, especially his key worker.

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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good overall nursery.Mu daughter is not keen to go in but I know she has fun when I've left. Staff are great and give her lots of cuddles to help her settle. Love that they provide nappies, wipes, all meals and creams such as sudocrem and sunscreen.

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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.


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