Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

60 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4AN
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  • Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, West Malling
AN EXCITING AND MOTIVATING NURSERY IN KINGS HILL

Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool is specially designed to support your child’s wellbeing, learning and development from the age of 3 months to 5 years. This purpose-built setting is in the heart of Kings Hill, making it a convenient location for parents working or living in the area.
Each of the seven rooms is airy and spacious, with facilities and activities developed for the age and stage of your child. The team nurture and encourage the children, using their interests as the basis for learning. Building blocks, heuristic play and kitchen role-play areas encourage imaginative learning, while messy play and arts support children’s creative skills and fine motor skills. The Under 2s room includes separate sleep and sensory rooms, enabling the experienced staff team to meet children’s individual routines. Babies are supported in walking, early phonics and motor skills, whilst older children learn early literacy and mathematics that supports their school readiness.
Kings Hill nursery has two refurbished gardens that offer a large outdoor space for children to explore, discover and play. From tricycles and a climbing frame to agility equipment, such as hoops, balls and bats, there are plenty of activities to help develop their balance and coordination. They even have a shaded seating area for those warmer sunny days.
The nursery in Kings Hill is right on the Southern edge of the business park, with its own large car park making drop-off and pick-up easier for you.
It is an all-inclusive nursery, which means meals, snacks, milk and nappies are all included in your fees.

The highly qualified team helped to secure a Good rating in their latest Ofsted inspection (December 2017).

The team at Kings Hill look forward to welcoming you to the nursery setting.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 45
  • Total Places for Children
  • 129
  • 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

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (113)

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Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool has 113 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of Bright Horizons (Kings Hill) and the incredible team who make it such a special place. From the moment we walked in, we knew we had found the perfect environment for our daughters. We first started using the nursery in August 2020 when our eldest was nine months old,
and we have continued ever since. Now, our youngest is in her final stage before starting school.


The staff are warm, caring, and truly invested in each child's happiness and development. They go above and beyond to create a nurturing, engaging, and safe space where little ones thrive. My daughter loves her time here, and seeing her excited to go in every day says it all.


The activities are stimulating and well-suited to their age, fostering creativity, social skills, and a love of learning. Communication is excellent, with regular updates and photos via the app.


I feel so lucky to have found such an outstanding nursery and couldn't recommend it more highly to any parent.


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

Thank you for your glowing review! We're so happy to hear that both of your daughters have had such positive experiences at Bright Horizons Kings Hill. It's wonderful to know the staff, activities, and communication have made such a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved up to a new room in January, and all the staff nembers in his new room were so understanding and comforting to him. He settles almost immediately and enjoys going back. In the toddler rooms they do a lot of activities which challenge him and keep him busy, which is great! The stimulation
he recieves is brilliant and we notice a difference in the way he plays at home now as well - he will always find something to do. All the staff around the nursery are incredibly friendly and helpful

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear your son settled quickly into his new room and enjoys his time with us. It's wonderful that the activities keep him engaged and that you're seeing the impact at home too.


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My 2 year old has been at bright horizons for 6months now and absolutely loves it. She struggled at first and the team at the nursery were so patient with her, they took time to work out her personality and what would make her transition easier. She has grown in confidence enormously during her time,
she now loves her nursery days! The nursery nurses seem to genuinely care about her and know her well, I feel totally happy with her care and safety at the nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other parents. The outside space is amazing and they get to go out most days which is great.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear your daughter has settled in and grown in confidence. We truly appreciate your recommendation.


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My son has been attending Bright Horizons since he was 2 years old (now 4) I literally wouldn't have the words or enough space to even explain how amazing his experience has been. They all care about the children so much and they all always say hello to us when we walk in. My son has additional needs
and they have always been so supportive, to both my son and me, and also his development. I've seen him progress and achieve things I could have only once dreamt of and this is because of how much time and effort they invest in the children. I know he is in safe hands and his key worker is out of this world. I get such fantastic updates on the app and love seeing what they get up to!! Absolutely the best nursery and if I could keep him there forever I would thank you all for everything you do, you're all amazing and I will always be so grateful that you was part of his journey

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear how much your son has thrived with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so pleased with Bright Horizons KH and the positive impact it has had on my daughter over the past year. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about her well-being and development. Her Keyworkers have been amazing - they've really taken the time to get to know her as an individual, understanding
her unique needs and personality. Their dedication has been so evident in the way they engage with her and the progress she's made. We've seen her grow in confidence, make new friends, and develop important skills that will serve her well in the future.
Thank you for everything you've done for our child - she always comes back with great stories on what activities they've been up to that day.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence and thrived at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery environment has enabled our boy to make friends, grow in confidence and develop new skills. I love hearing about what he's been up to and the app updates and pictures make my day!
The staff are friendly and our family adores them and the relationship they have built with us.
We will definitely
be sad to say goodbye in September!

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your little one has made great progress and enjoyed his time at nursery. We'll be sad to say goodbye in September too, but we're so grateful to have been part of his journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with the nursery team, they always greet us with care and a smile. The baby room is always happy and calm when we arrive and our baby is always so excited to see them. Our little boy enjoys playing and learning and loves all the food provided for him. Thank you Bright Horizons for your
amazing support.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your little one loves nursery, feels happy and enjoys the food.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the care our child receives at Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child's individual development. My little girl comes home after nursery excited to share stories about her fun activities she has
done that day. The nursery environment is stimulating and nurturing, and we feel completely confident leaving our child in their capable hands.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear your little one is enjoying her time with us and sharing fun stories.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery and preschool for 2 and a half years. Bright Horizons Kings Hill has always been a great place for my daughter, the staff really encourage the children with all aspects of their learning and encourages the children's development, both with other children and
by themselves. The staff also build bonds with the children, it is very comforting to see that they do actually care for the children and that the children trust them. Highly recommend this nursery and preschool.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has thrived at Bright Horizons Kings Hill. It's great to know that our staff have built such positive relationships and are supporting her development. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my child's nursery. She is always happy going to nursery and always comes home and tells myself and my wife what she has done. The toddler two staff are great with my daughter. My son will start nursery soon and I am confident in leaving him at nursery knowing he will be well looked
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Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that she feels happy sharing her experiences at home. The team look forward to welcoming your son soon and we truly appreciate the trust you've placed in the nursery to care for both of your children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for two years! The level of care and attention she receives is second to none. She loves her time at nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Kings Hill 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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just an amazing experience for my son and both parents.
Our son's educational and social development has blossomed at Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool; we both feel this is a direct result of the close, loving care he receives.

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

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your son is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool creates a fun and educational environment with a range of activities to support their development. Our son enjoys his time here and has built some great relationships with other children. The staff are lovely - spending time to get to know the kids'
individual needs.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far we have had several settling sessions prior to our start date in September. We have been so pleased with the nursery and the staff and have been so welcoming. Our daughter has been so excited to attend.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your settling sessions have gone so well and that your daughter is excited to attend. It's wonderful to know you've felt welcomed by our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Both my children have been very happy here. The staff are amazing!

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

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

Since attending Kings Hill Day Nursery, my son has flourished. His challenging behavior has decreased and he has settled in really well. The staff here have been fantastic with him, especially his key worker and room worker. I am beyond thankful.

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

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has flourished and settled in well at Kings Hill Day Nursery. It's wonderful to know that our staff, especially his key worker and room worker, have made such a positive impact.


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Fantastic experience all round. My son really has settled in well from the start and will be sad to leave. Thank you to all the staff.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that your son settled in well and had a fantastic experience with us. The nursery will miss him too, and we appreciate your kind words about our team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves the nursery. She has so much fun and is very fond of the key teacher who looks after her, so much so she asks to stay when we collect her!
The staff are so caring and lovely, we are really happy with all the love and attention given given to our daughter.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter loves her time at the nursery and feels so connected to her key worker. It's wonderful to know she's receiving the care and attention that makes her want to stay! We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with our experience so far. Two members of staff in particular have really helped him well.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves coming to Bright Horizons Kings Hill. She is always welcomed with loving carers. What a great community and environment.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter loves her time at Bright Horizons Kings Hill. It's wonderful to know she feels welcomed and cared for in our community.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Kings Hill 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 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.882 for Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (513 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 574 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 48 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 129 number of registered child places is 25.8, which has been reached with 48 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 (3)

Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Sam has been working for Bright Horizons since 2006, starting as a Nursery Nurse and advancing to senior management in 2011. Throughout her career, she has worked in various nurseries and now looks forward to managing and meeting the families at the Kings Hill setting.


Sam is passionate about providing high-quality care and a safe and secure environment for all children. She often spends time observing and mentoring staff as well as interacting with the children. She is deeply committed to ensuring that the company's vision of "Keeping Everyone Safe" is clearly evident in the nursery.


Ella

Ella

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Ella is the Deputy Manager of Bright Horizons Kings Hill. She began her career with Bright Horizons in 2011 as a bank staff member. Over the years, she has progressed from Nursery Nurse to Room Leader, and now to Deputy Manager, working in several of the organization's nurseries.


Ella is passionate about her role and is dedicated to providing children with the highest quality care experiences and outcomes. As the Nursery SENCO, she finds it rewarding to support the children and work closely with their families.


Karissa

Karissa

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Karissa is a mum of two and has worked in the childcare sector for over 15 years. She has experience with all ages but mostly enjoys working with younger children, as she feels building the foundation for their growth is paramount. She takes great pleasure in watching them develop and progress through the years.


She started her career as a nursery nurse and has worked her way up to her current role as Deputy Manager. She began her new journey with Bright Horizons in 2021, supporting children and ensuring the needs of the staff are met, encouraging and enabling progression. Karissa has a passion for supporting children and their families, providing outstanding care for each individual and meeting their needs.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Kings Hill 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 Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 129 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of West Malling?

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