Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool

7-9 Roberts Road, Southampton SO15 5DF
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9.8 71 Reviews
Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery boasts a beautiful garden that gives children a great environment for play and learning, with a fixed climbing structure, a peaceful decking area for relaxation and stories, and several natural areas.

Their unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.

An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Additional extracurricular activities include visits from 'Zoolab'.

The nursery also provides a nutritionally balanced menu, produced by a talented on-site chef.

Nursery fees include branded nappies, nappy cream, bottles, and should you wish, formula milk of your choice.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in September 2023.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Southampton 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
  • Sarah (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available outside the nursery to drop off and pick up children.


Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (71)

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Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool has 71 reviews.

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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with lots of updates about what my daughter has been update. She always excited to go each day and the staff are very friendly and helpful. App is easy to use and great for getting updates from the team and also good to contact them on.

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

Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time with us and that the app helps keep you connected.


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Review from Isaac B (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been with the nursery for a month.
The nursery manager and her team have been very supportive from the registration through to onboarding, fees etc It is my first child and didn't know what to do or expect yet management of the nursery was always available to guide and support
me every step of the way.
Someone always reached out whenever I had queries.
I have been kept in the loop with every activity my daughter has taken part including all the naps and I have keenly followed her baby step development. I am certain I made a good choice.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad to hear you feel supported and informed about your daughter's journey with us.


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Review from Omowumi O (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in January 2024 and have seen significant changes in him. The staff are kind and care well enough for him. I love everything about the school
He's learning well, he is potty trained and he communicates more

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to see your son's progress and growth since joining us. It's great to hear he's learning, communicating more, and thriving.


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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool back in April, it's taken him a while to settle but he's now settled and is so happy there! The whole team have been so welcoming and wonderful and each day our little boy is telling us more and more about the amazing activities he
is doing. He is always so excited to tell the girls what he has done on the weekends and they bring that into the nursery with activities and show and tell. We are very happy!

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

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


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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby has been attending nursery for a few months now. I am very happy so far with the environment, the carers and the meals they serve. They write reviews regarding my child once a week and upload images also once a week (Wish it was on everyday my baby is in nursery thing). Very kind, approachable
and professional. At this stage, I can say I would definitely recommend the nursery.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!


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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Bright Horizons in March this year and I was nervous about him settling in. To my pleasant surprise, he settled in so quickly and loves going to nursery. All the staff are very supportive too myself and my son with a range of activities, music, toys and outdoor play. His development has
really advanced since starting nursery. I look forward to seeing more as he continues with nursery and preschool.

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

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


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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my child to nursery has been the best thing we have done. The staff are amazing and I have so much confidence in them and trust them fully with my child. His development has come along so well since joining. His key person is amazing and my child adores her.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your child is settling in and thriving at our nursery.


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Review from Courtney L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bright Horizons have been amazing at helping our son settle into his nursery routine. As a baby who hasn't spent much time with other caregivers, we were worried about how he would adapt to life with new people tending to his every need but we needn't have worried. They have been fantastic
in sharing updates and collaborating with us to get him used to his new routine.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our staff have helped your son settle into his nursery routine with ease. It's our priority to ensure a smooth transition for every child, and we're delighted to have been able to collaborate with you throughout the process.


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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff is really good and helped my child to settle quickly. Everyone is very friendly and supportive. The nursery app is very helpful in giving real-time reviews. All babies staff is excellent. Highly recommended.

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

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


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Review from Zeenat J (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Bright Horizons Southampton in September 2023 and has flourished since being there. Everyone was so welcoming and she felt very comfortable with all staff straight away. Every single staff member is polite and is willing to help with anything you need. The preschool team assisted
in potty training my daughter and was very positive and encouraging throughout the whole process. They also have helped incredibly with her speech/communication skills. I have seen my daughter's confidence and personality grow since joining this nursery and she loves attending every day. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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

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


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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here! The staff are all really lovely, very engaging and have a genuine care for the children. I love the environment, the Montessori-style layout and the food menu. There's also lots of great quality wooden furniture and toys. We love having the app which is kept updated and provides
a sense of community, tons of resources and peace of mind. Highly recommend Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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

My little boy has had a lovely time at the nursery and is happy to go into the room to his practitioners, the staff in his room are all happy, smiley and engage with him as soon as we walk in.
He always seems to have a lovely day and always has activities to keep him occupied inside and outside!

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

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


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Review from Rachel S (Guardian of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Attending nursery here for over a year. She has flourished. I was very apprehensive for her when she started but her key worker and staff kept us informed and helped to set out goals for her to achieve. The staff are so nurturing that all the children in their care are happy and having fun whilst learning
new skills, so much so we have a bright, independent, fun-loving little girl, full of wonder and ready to explore. The management has been a source of expertise, kindness and always there with a friendly smile when needed. The facilities are fantastic and have lots of outside space to have adventures in! The food on offer for the children to eat is amazing. I cannot express enough how wonderful the nursery staff and environment are here but you only have to look to the children in their care to realise we are lucky that we found it.

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

Hello, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you find our nursery fantastic.


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Review from Paulina M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons for over a year now and she is so happy there it feels like a second home to her. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide her with so much care, attention and positivity. I have always found the key workers to be very communicative.
I would highly recommend Bright Horizons to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughter.

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Review from Maria Sonia H (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best ever nursery in Southampton. My daughter is very happy with staff and facilities etc. My daughter speaks Spanish and she was shy and quiet in her previous nursery. We have to move for work related issues, so we changed her nursery. From the first day, we noticed so much great changes on her
atittude. She is very happy now. Her English has improved. Thanks for all the love and support from the staff and friends. One day, she came back singing in English. I am so happy. Thank you so much.

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Review from Jenni V (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and I've always been really impressed with their efficiency, cleanliness, the quality of the activities, menu and care they have both received. I love the feedback provided on the app, including pictures of what my son is up to during the day. My son loves
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our son and daughter have attended Bright Horizons and we have been very happy with the level of care and attention they received. The staff are excellent and always go the extra mile - you can tell how much they love the children. The setting is clean and the facilities are well maintained, with
lots of toys, books and equipment to keep the little ones entertained and supported in their development. There seems to be a great variety of activities each day and the staff send regular updates through the dedicated Bright Horizons app, which is a really nice touch. We would thoroughly recommend!

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Review from P J (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. The people there, are very attentive and caring. My kid has improved her learning skills and they helped her come out of her shell. I will highly recommend it.

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Review from Nicolas B (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff that really care and go the extra mile to make your child feel safe and happy. My little one cannot wait to get to nursery in the mornings. Regular feedback about my child's development is given through their dedicated app. Photos and videos are also taken for parents, so they can see how their
child is doing. Staff listen to parents and work with them to implement any plans parents may have. The staff are very attentive and will discuss any change/new behaviours with parents.

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Review from Rita C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The important thing that I would like to say, is my baby wants to come back the next day. I like the staff, they update us about everything. I like the manager, she is very kind and resolves our problems. We have the app and we know what's my baby doing every day. The kids learn, playing with other
kids and we can work in peace, because they are in good hands. Thanks for everything.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.805)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.890 for Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.89

  • 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 4.915 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Southampton 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.915

  • 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)

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Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

Sarah has been with Bright Horizons since 2016, and from the very beginning, it felt like coming home to her. This warm, welcoming approach is evident in the setting she manages - a comfortable environment where both children and staff thrive.

With 25 years of experience working with children, Sarah finds immense fulfilment in her role as an early years practitioner. Witnessing children achieve and grow into lifelong learners is what she treasures most about her job.

She has extensive experience with children of all ages, from babies to preschoolers, and has progressed from an early years practitioner to the position of nursery manager. Sarah holds a BA (Hons) degree in children’s learning and development, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and excellence.

Outside of work, Sarah loves spending time with her family and is a proud mother of two boys, aged 14 and 19. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, sewing, cheering on her youngest child at rugby matches, watching films, and cherishing moments with her immediate and extended family.

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Kelly

Kelly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Kelly has been a part of Bright Horizons since 2016, where she has steadily progressed from an Early Years Practitioner to the role of Deputy Manager. She also gained valuable experience as a Manager during a maternity cover period. Collaborating closely with Sarah, Kelly contributes to creating warm and welcoming environments for the families at the centre.

In addition to her managerial duties, Kelly serves as the nursery SENDCo, ensuring that each child's individual needs are addressed within the setting. She actively liaises with external agencies to provide necessary support for families throughout the process.

Kelly is passionate about exploration activities and believes in children learning through sensory experiences.

She actively engages in activities, fostering an environment that encourages children's learning and development across all areas while ensuring they have fun in the process.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys getting lost in novels and spending quality time socialising with friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 71 Children.

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

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

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