Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool

University of Surrey, Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford GU2 7XU
Submit a Review
9.9 65 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool, Guildford
An inspiring and nurturing nursery at the University of Surrey.

Bright Horizons Guildford Nursery and Preschool provide childcare for families in and around Guildford as well as for staff, faculty and students of the University of Surrey.

The nursery can be located just off Richard Meyjes Road with parent parking for drop off and pickups.

Newly refurbished and extended, the nursery has four main rooms, all with access to the large, all-weather outdoor space. All children can access the secure, well-resourced space and enjoy the resources and activities available to them.

The children are prepared to transition to school through its unique Ready for School Programme, which includes Bright Horizons bespoke Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians programmes.

Throughout the year, the nursery holds various events to encourage staff, parents and children to socialise.

These include events such as Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Picnic, Christmas Lunch and a visit from Santa. Stay and Play events are held regularly during the year.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ for its commitment to high quality childcare and education (February 2019).

Book a personal tour today to see what the nursery has to offer.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Becka (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (65)

Total of 65, showing 1-20
9.9

Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has 65 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 57
  • 7
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

65
3
17
35
30
Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at this nursery last year, just after turning one! From the get-go, all the amazing staff such as her key worker could not have done more to help her settle, support us and make the overall experience effortless, carefree and one we could not recommend more highly to others. They
truly care immensely for the children in their care and do everything they can to support not only the little ones but their wider families. The daily updates and any communications for that matter, are both thoughtful, kind, efficient and thorough. Thank you so much Bright Horizons for making this overall experience so amazing and one that we shall truly never forget.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear your daughter settled in well and that our team made the experience positive for your family. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has been such a great support for my child. The staff at Bright Horizons are so welcoming and dedicated and I am happy with the environment and facilities provided. Keep up the good work!

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

Thank you for your five-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started with Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool last year and I am very pleased that I picked them as a nursery. They organised a good range of settling-in sessions at different times of day and took detailed information to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. They
give good detailed updates on what she had been doing as well as more detailed observations and regular reviews. All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and my daughter seems so happy there - she runs in in the morning and is clearly comfortable with the staff. I would definitely recommend them to others.

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool go above and beyond for my little one. I really appreciate their proactive attitude to designing activities that foster the development of my child but are also often themed around current events and holidays. The staff at the nursery
are always easy to talk to and are clearly very passionate about my child's well-being and ensuring that they get the most out of their days at the nursery. One of the things I appreciate the most is the progress reports, highlighting developmental milestones my child has met and what the nursery can do to help develop them further. Overall, I don't believe these lovely staff members could do anymore to make me feel more at ease as a parent leaving my child with them, knowing they will have a brilliant and nurturing experience in a safe environment. Thank you!

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

Thank you for your review! We're glad you appreciate our themed activities, progress reports and the dedication of our staff. Thank you for your support!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you to all the staff members of Bright Horizons for always going above and beyond for the children and even the parents. Both my children enjoy coming here and I feel confident they are being cared for. This is particularly important as one of my children has severe food allergies. The nursery
and preschool has a warming and welcoming atmosphere. I would recommend this nursery to family and friends.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that both your children enjoy coming to Bright Horizons and that you feel confident in their care, especially given the food allergies. We're glad you appreciate our welcoming atmosphere and are grateful for your recommendation to family and friends.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one settled into life at BH Guildford quickly and easily, thanks to the amazing staff that made him feel safe and welcome.
The staff are amazing at keeping us updated through the app and we have always felt listened to when we had questions or requests.
The app has made the transition
much easier for us as we can see what he is up to during the day. We also love seeing the updates at the end of the day!
My son has a food allergy and the staff have been very attentive with this. They also look for cues that he is ready to try new textures, which has made a huge difference to his eating habits.
Overall, we are very happy with our little one’s development since starting at BH. He has learned a lot and always seems very happy when taking part in the activities. Would 100% recommend it!

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

Thank you for your wonderful review about Guildford Day. We're delighted to hear that your little one settled in so quickly and that our staff made him feel safe and welcome. Thank you for your recommendation.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been made so welcome. He feels safe and adored by all the staff there, not just those based in his classroom. As a result, he has settled quickly and clearly feels safe, happy and fulfilled at the nursery. They have so much love and patience for the little ones which has made the transition
to starting nursery really easy for us all.
Our son is showing huge improvements in his communication, confidence, his eating/self-feeding abilities, holding a paintbrush, the list goes on and this has all been carefully taught and encouraged by his lovely team of teachers in fun and engaging ways. His newfound independence is spilling over into all aspects of his life. They do so many lovely activities and play based on what the kids enjoy and they celebrate lots of special events, including from the multitude of cultures that make up the class, so it feels as though the children are celebrated as individuals. Our son is so happy there.
Such a special place. Highly recommend.

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the nursery and extremely satisfied with the all members of staff who are very helpful, kind, and caring. Our daughter is super excited to go there every day which is always great to see as a parent. She is making great progress and enjoys all the day-to-day activities she
is involved with. Highly recommended.

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son turns 2 in May and has been at the nursery since he was 5 months old. He adores going to nursery and quite often doesn't want to go home at the end of the day! I'm regularly updated throughout the day on the app, and have always found the staff very helpful for advice if we need to discuss anything
to do with his tantrums! We are due our second child this year and will be signing them up too!

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your son adores coming to nursery and has formed such a positive bond with our staff. Thank you for your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so pleased with our choice of nursery for our son. He has settled in so well at this nursery with a thorough settling-in period that made us and him feel at home. He loves going to nursery and all the staff have made lots of effort to get to know him. His keyworker is informative and so
attentive to him and his needs, we get regular updates and observations for him. The management are very approachable, always happy to speak to you and answer any questions. We can’t recommend it enough!

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

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in so well and that he loves coming to nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't describe how great the nursery and the staff are at the Bright Horizon Guildford. My little one started there when he was 2 years and now he is turning 3 years. During the last year he was going there very happily, learnt so much, made lots of friends and most importantly he was safe. The staff
are wonderful they became our second family supporting us during our hard times.

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

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're overjoyed to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons Guildford and the impact it's had on your child. Thank you for choosing Bright Horizons Guildford!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Excellent care.
Excellent teaching methods.
My son is taught a lot and he does enjoy going to the nursery. Clean, tidy, punctual and caring staff.
Plenty of learning methods, and activities.

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be more thankful to this nursery! The last few months have been hard navigating going back to work and settling my child into nursery and they have been supportive at every hurdle! It’s a really hard concept learning to let go and have other people look after your baby but all the staff at
Bright Horizons are so lovely and welcoming! Always able to chat and advise you and they care so much about the children. I am so impressed and my daughter has settled in so well to nursery now, she loves going in!

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We understand that transitioning back to work and entrusting your child to nursery care can be challenging, and we're honoured to have been able to support you every step of the way.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is well cared for and continues to develop at Bright Horizons. My daughter loves going to nursery to see her friends and her key worker. We love receiving updates and pictures on a daily basis.

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel emotional writing this thinking we will have to leave our nursery family soon to move on to reception at a school. What a great experience this is to see my child happy, wanting to go to nursery every day to see her friends and show her teachers something new. I cannot recommend Bright Horizons
Guildford Nursery enough. It is important to know that my child is safe, has a good time and learns a lot day by day. Even at times when we had something to mention for improvement, we have been heard and this has been a key point to our relationship with the nursery team. Thank you for the important work you do, well done!

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

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts! We understand transitions can be emotional, especially leaving a nursery where your child has thrived. We're grateful for your kind words and recommendation of Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool. Thank you for recognising our team's important work. It's been a pleasure being part of your child's journey. Our doors are always open, and we'll cherish the memories.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool (BHG) has been overwhelmingly positive. BHG's commitment to providing an exceptional educational setting, celebrating diverse cultures, and fostering transparency in communication between staff and parents has been invaluable. Their
dedication to working collaboratively with parents on developmental milestones sets them apart. The management team's proactive approach to addressing concerns further demonstrates BHG's commitment to continuous improvement. I wholeheartedly recommend BHG to any parent seeking a nurturing, educational, and culturally diverse environment for their child. Our experience over the past year has been exceptional and we eagerly anticipate many more enriching years ahead with BHG.

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

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. Thank you for your recommendation.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always attentive and understanding of my needs as a working mother with a child who has always been very fussy. The manager is always approachable and experienced, you can tell that she takes pride in her job and supporting her staff. My son is learning a lot attending the setting and I feel that
they are preparing them well for the next stage.

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

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad our attentive staff and supportive manager have made a positive impact. It's great to hear your child is learning and thriving.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Bright Horizons high enough. Two totally different characters of children of ours have gone there, and they made a huge effort to get to know them. My children have been so happy and look forward to it each week!

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

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


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with this nursery and would happily recommend it to friends and family. Both our daughters have attended this nursery since they were one year old. The support and care that all staff including managers provide for the children and parents are phenomenal. Children leave this nursery
well-prepared for school with all necessary knowledge and skills, which they are developing daily at the nursery, completing well thought out activities, tasks, games and educational milestones.

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

Thank you so much for leaving a 5-star review - we really appreciate it!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to nursery over six months now and he really loves all the activities and all the members of staff. Everyone is lovely and they genuinely care about the best for our kids. On a daily basis they do really lovely educational and fun activities and the facilities are clean and really
nice. I want to say an extra thank you and congratulations to the manager and the management team for always trying to help out our family and for always addressing any needs we might have. Thank you all, you are amazing!

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

Hi, It is always so nice to hear words like kind, warm and friendly used to describe our staff. Thank you for choosing our nursery and leaving us your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Guildford 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.897 for Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (377 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 417 Ratings = 4.897

  • 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 Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 35 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 35 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Loading...

Loading

Loading
Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Loading

Meet the Team (2)

Becka

Becka

Job Title: Nursery Manager

With over 18 years of experience in childcare, Becka began their career in 2000 after completing three years of study at Godalming College, earning a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education and an NVQ Level 3.


Her career path includes six years at Active Learning Dorking and three wonderful years at Guildford University Nursery. For the past 12 years, she has been a dedicated member of the Bright Horizons team, initially starting as a Nursery Nurse in the baby room before being promoted to Baby Room Manager.


Driven by a passion for continuous learning, Becka pursued and completed a Foundation Degree in Early Years at Guildford College. This accomplishment paved the way for further growth, including promotions to Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and eventually Nursery Manager at Starfish Nursery, Guildford in 2014.


Having always known they wanted to work with children, she continues to find joy in seeing children arrive with beaming smiles and witnessing their growth and learning each day.


Claudia

Claudia

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have worked in Bright Horizons now for 4 years and I am really enjoying my role. I currently work part-time, as I care for my son who will be 1 next year. I am really creative and enjoy creating enabling environments for all of the children. In my spare time, I enjoy days out with my husband and son and spending time with my extended family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:30, Wednesday 08:00-18:30, Thursday 08:00-18:30, Friday 08:00-18:30.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

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

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