Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

142 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4JD
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9.9 76 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, Hove
Located in the heart of Hove, Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool welcomes and supports children aged 6 months to 5 years. Conveniently situated for both local families and commuters, the nursery is a short walk from Portslade and Aldrington train stations, offering easy access to Brighton City Centre. The nursery's gated garden opens directly onto Wish Park, and its proximity to the local beach provides additional opportunities for outdoor adventures.

The nursery accommodates children in three primary rooms, specifically designed for babies, Two’s, and Pre-schoolers. Separate creative rooms for the Two’s and Pre-schoolers further enhance their learning experiences. The Two’s creative room features a captivating marine fish tank, showcasing creatures like Nemo, Dory, and a starfish with an uncanny resemblance to an octopus.

Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed to inspire and engage. Babies and Two’s enjoy access to their own sensory room, while the Summer House serves as an innovative outdoor classroom for pre-schoolers. The garden includes safe, dedicated areas for babies to explore, featuring a playhouse, storytelling corner, sand and water play, and toys that encourage developmental growth.

The garden also offers a variety of activities aimed at fostering creativity and physical development, including a mud kitchen, sand and water play, climbing equipment, and a playhouse. A hands-on growing area introduces children to planting and caring for fruits and vegetables, encouraging a connection with nature and an appreciation for healthy eating. These experiences not only provide entertainment but also teach valuable life skills.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Bronwyn (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 only

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (76)

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Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has 76 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant and caring staff, everyone has been so supportive during the initial settling process, as well as the recent transition to the next stage. My son absolutely loves going to nursery and his journey so far has been very positive.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our caring staff have supported your son during his settling-in and transition. It's fantastic that he loves coming to nursery and is having such a positive journey with our nursery team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't fault the nursery. Everyone is so lovely, always happy and easy to speak to. My little girl settled in straight away and adores them all, feel completely safe leaving her with them as she is very well looked after.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter settled in so quickly and feels safe and well cared for with our team. Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and professional staff always welcome my child with big smiles. My child enjoyed her time there with improving her communication skills, language learning and the most important is my child is very happy every day when she is back home from the nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your child is enjoying her time with us and making great progress in her communication and language skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Five star, the staff here are incredible, we feel so comfortable as parents leaving our 1-year-old here.
She loves it, they do great activities with the babies and really mix it up. The food they provide is to a really high standard. They give regular updates which is great. Highly highly recommend.

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

Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you feel so comfortable leaving your child with us and that she loves it here. It's great to know you appreciate the activities, high-quality food, and regular updates. Your high recommendation means a lot to us thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool in June and has come on leaps and bounds since joining. The team are excellent with supporting my son and any queries we have regarding his time spent at nursery. He absolutely loves being there and is always so excited to get
started. I highly recommend this nursery, it's brilliant.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear your son is thriving and enjoys his time at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove. It's great to know our team has been supportive and we appreciate your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl enjoys every time in the Bright Horizons Wish Park Nursery. Amazing personal, family atmosphere, and professionally. My child feels comfortable and confident, developing new skills, and sometimes doesn't want to leave a nursery. I appreciate all that you are doing for our kids to make
them so happy every time! Happy that I found this nursery and feel that it is our place.

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

We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Bright Horizons Wish Park Nursery! It's wonderful to know that she's developing new skills and feels so happy with us. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Has lots of fun, always comes back happy and tells us about her day all the time. The staff always seem to be really happy and always give a good handover at the end of the day. Always plenty of activities for children to do.

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

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been really happy with the nursery. The staff are all so kind and caring and so supportive towards our child’s development. They are very flexible if needed to help out covering extra needed days.
We were recommended the nursery and could not have been happier.
Great selection of meals prepared on-site.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the nursery setting for our child. The key workers have been wonderful and helped our child with incredible support to gain confidence and build abilities to thrive in the nursery, build friendships and the ability to play brilliantly with peers and progress brilliantly
through developmental milestones. We have enjoyed the open days and family days meeting other parents and seeing the children interact together as they would on their normal days. Would very much recommend.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thrilled with our choice of Bright Horizons at Wish Park. Our son is 3 and this is the first time he has been to nursery full time so we were worried about how he would settle in but after a few weeks of some tears because he ‘missed us’ he now tells us constantly that he ‘loves school’ and ‘school
is fun’ and often asks if he has ‘school today’ on the weekend! It makes us so happy to know that he is enjoying this nursery this much and it’s a credit to the management and staff here for making him feel welcome and helping him settle so quickly! Thank you all!

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

We're thrilled to hear about your son's positive experience at Bright Horizons at Wish Park! We look forward to continuing to support his growth and development!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has blossomed since joining in 2021. She has grown in confidence and learned a lot during her time there. She looks forward to each day, has made wonderful friendships, and enjoys strong connections with the staff.
The nursery has excelled in catering to her dietary needs and handling
her allergy with utmost care. Moreover, when she encountered an accident outside of the nursery, I was impressed by how promptly and effectively the staff modified her environment, ensuring her continued participation and comfort throughout the day. I instantly felt positive during our first visit, and I'm thrilled with my decision to choose this nursery.

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

We're delighted to hear about your daughter's positive experience at our nursery! It's wonderful to know that she has blossomed in confidence and learning. Thank you for your five-star review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had three kids in Nursery over the years, in South East London and now in Brighton and I can honestly say this is the nicest nursery any of them have ever been to. My son is really happy going in (he was often a bit sad going into his old nursery), the updates on the Family app are regular and
nice to see, and the staff are all lovely, friendly, and super engaged with the kids. I would recommend it!

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving my child from another nursery I can't find fault with this nursery at all. My Son has made lots of new friends, children and staff included and is always happy and chatting about what happened during his day. The nursery is very clean and welcoming with events included for parents. They
always keep you up to date through the app with goings-on with pictures and comments about activities concerning your child. Would totally recommend this nursery for prospective parents.

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

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your child has settled in well and is enjoying their time at our nursery. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing and enriching experience for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at the nursery in January and since day one, the staff have been amazing, caring, kind and always smiling. The nursery feels so homely and my child enjoys attending every session. I would definitely recommend this nursery to everyone I know. I can’t speak highly enough of the nursery
setting and staff.

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

We're thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us and for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wish Park is a great nursery, our daughter loves it and can’t wait to get there each day! The food supplied is healthy and nutritious. The staff are attentive and always quick to let us know what is going on.

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

We're thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us, and for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Faultless!
My son didn’t eat a great deal or sleep independently when starting nursery and quickly began eating all his meals and napping comfortably. The staff have been great with accommodating to his food allergies. Regular updates on the app are very comforting and a joy to see my son enjoying
his days! I couldn’t recommend this nursery more, the staff are lovely, events for parents to get involved and the building is well kept, I could go on!

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

We're delighted to hear about your son's progress and how well he's adjusted to nursery life. Thank you for your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving my son to this nursery, they have done so much to help him develop, can’t fault the service we have received.
They always have fun activities planned and have a huge range of healthy meals each week.

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

Hello, your 5-star review is greatly appreciated! We're delighted that your child is loving their time at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both of our children (ages 4 and 1) have been attending Bright Horizons Wish Park. Now with a steady team in place after the change of management (twice) and staff shortages a while back, we are overall quite satisfied with the nursery. The reason for the 4 stars is mainly because of the lack of outdoor
trips. Our eldest has been with the nursery from the age of 10 months until school and did approximately 8/9 trips in that whole period. Our almost 2-year-old has been with the nursery for 15 months now and has only done 1 trip out with the nursery with no other trips in sight. This is something the nursery hasn’t been great with in comparison to some of the other nurseries that do trips to the park daily. We would really like to see an improvement on this. The other reason is due to the lack of updates on the app, One time I didn’t receive a personal update for 2 weeks. The nursery used to be better at this.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've only been sending our son for a few months, but he seems really happy at Wish Park. He smiles when he goes in and comes out happy too, which is all we can ask for! The staff are very friendly and seem to care lots. Our son always seems happy and delighted whenever he sees a video or picture on
the app. He also eats every single thing he is given so the food must be delicious!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove 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

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has been absolutely fantastic. My daughter has been there around a year so far and I cannot fault it. The staff are lovely, the facilities are brilliant, communication is good and my daughter comes home really happy every time I pick her up. Highly
recommend this nursery.

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

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


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.894)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.894 for Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (287 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.894

  • 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 Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 26 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 26 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)

Bronwyn

Bronwyn

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2011

Hi, my name is Bronwyn and I am the manager of Wish Park Day Nursery and Pre-School. I began my journey as an apprentice 6 years ago, completing my qualifications and then working my way up, becoming a room leader and then a deputy manager before landing this manager role. I have a real passion for childcare and child development, ensuring that every child has the best quality teaching and environments for them to thrive in.


In my spare time, I am a part of a dance school, where I train alongside others in dance, drama and singing; spending time with my friends and family and baking cakes and goodies.


Maxine

Maxine

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hi Everyone, I'm Maxine and I am the deputy manager here at Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool.


I started my journey with the company in October 2014 starting as an apprentice, completing my qualifications in childcare and in leadership. Progressing within the company through different leadership roles, being a SENCO and now landing the role of deputy manager.


I am passionate about ensuring children have the best start in education and progressing onto their next milestones to their full potential. In my spare time, I like cycling, walking along the beach and spending time with family and friends.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove 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 Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Wish Park Hove Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Hove?

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