Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

319 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0WG
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  • Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool, Cambridge
AN INSPIRING AND NURTURING NURSERY IN CAMBRIDGE

Discover the modern, purpose-built Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool, designed to inspire your child and support their development, from the age of 3 months to 5 years.
With five spacious, open-plan rooms your child will have plenty of space to explore, with age-tailored resources and imaginative learning environments. Each room has free-flow access to its own garden and they also have a communal courtyard with a large built-in sandpit where the children are able to feel the sand between their toes and imagine they’re exploring the seaside.

The Team pride themselves on providing a safe, exciting and enjoyable nursery where children thrive as they learn. They provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well-established Boogie Mites and the unique Growing Enhancement programmes. These ‘Growing’ programmes give your child the inspiration and knowledge to navigate subjects such as mathematics, art, reading and writing. They also encourage vocational subjects such as art, gardening and cooking, helping to lay the foundations for future academic and creative achievements. The qualified teacher, who runs the preschool room, further supports the children with getting ready for school.
                                                                
The dedicated nursery team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you everything the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Natasha (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 148
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
  • Parking
  • They have a dedicated parking space.


Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (81)

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Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.092) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool has 81 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a friendly, supportive nursery that has helped our son thrive and be ready for school in September. The staff are welcoming and know the children very well resulting in a happy environment. It is well led and we definitely recommend it!

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our supportive environment has helped your son thrive and prepare for school. It's wonderful to know our welcoming staff and leadership have made a positive impact. We appreciate your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with our experience at this nursery. The spacious rooms and individual outdoor play areas for each group create a comfortable and safe environment for the children. The staff are friendly and professional and the management is simply excellent. They always strive to understand and
address any issues that arise, making collaboration with them very pleasant.
There are plenty of creative activities and developmental games for the children, fostering their overall development. Communication with parents is top-notch: all important messages and notifications are promptly sent via email.
I highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a warm, caring and stimulating environment for their child.

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you're pleased with our spacious rooms, individual play areas and the overall environment we provide. It's wonderful to know that you find our staff friendly and professional and that our management's approach to addressing issues has been pleasant. We're glad you appreciate the creative activities and effective communication. Your high recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really value this nursery for our son. It has friendly, engaged and caring staff, purpose-built facilities, excellent management with great communication to parents and carers. Our son has had consistent key workers which has really helped him settle and when moving rooms. He really loves going in
and playing with all the toys and his friends. He also loves the food.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has settled extremely well at Bright Horizons. The staff genuinely show love and care for the children. She has learned lots of new skills from interacting with the other children. She has developed a routine and is so happy to take get her shoes and coat to go to Bright Horizons!

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear your daughter is settling in and thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elder daughter was at Bright Horizons from age one until she started school, and my younger one is about to leave to start school. It's indeed a bittersweet moment for us, marking the end of an era. We are grateful for the exceptional care provided to both my daughters during their time at Cambridge
Science Park Nursery.
Thank you for Bright Horizons' dedication and support in nurturing our daughters' growth and development.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We wish your daughters all the best as they embark on their next chapter, and please know that our doors are always open if you ever need us in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the nursery and all the staff. It's a lovely, well-designed, safe space and the staff are great with the kids, really friendly and very welcoming. They seem to enjoy their time with the children and look after them diligently. The management team were very accommodating at short notice,
well organised and always available. Thanks!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park 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

My eldest child was at Bright Horizons from age one until he started school, and my youngest is just about to leave to start school himself. The nursery have been such a huge part of our life, we will be very sad to say goodbye! The staff are wonderful, both my children have formed great bonds with
them and talk about them all the time at home. They make everyday fun, put so much effort into activities and pay attention to the children's interests. They have helped so much in our lives, from feeding, toilet training, naps, behaviour, how to navigate friendships, all of which has helped prepare them for school. All the staff are kind, friendly and caring - the kitchens do a fantastic job making lovely home-cooked food and the management are so efficient and helpful. It has been so lovely to know our children are somewhere safe, being well looked after and having fun, thank you to everyone who has looked after them over the years - we will miss you!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, we are so pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons, Science Park for over 1 year. The nursery is amazing, the children are very well looked after, they have plenty of activities and resources and the staff is lovely. The management is also great and approachable. Children are happy and thriving, the food is
good and the opening hours are very good for working parents. They offer support and care for children on an individual basis and tailor activities based on children’s needs. The staff is friendly and lovely. I am very happy with this nursery.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended the nursery for around two years and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He was well looked after at the nursery. We have seen him grow and learn new things in the supportive environment of the incredibly dedicated staff. The feedback sessions we have had with the staff, and the open
line of communication with them, always made us part of his everyday journey. We thank you for all your hard work. Best wishes!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, 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

It was a wonderful experience overall. We heard about them from one of our friends and heard everything good about this nursery. Communication with the staff was prompt and easy. The staff were very kind and supportive throughout. Definitely, I could see my son learning new activities and exploring
new things there. All of my son's key workers were very patient and mentioned everything that happened on a daily basis. I would like to thank all the staff and management at Bright Horizons for their amazing work. You all are making a difference for sure. Wish you all the best!

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience - we are delighted that you had such a positive experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park for just over a year from when he turned 1. He had a fantastic time at the nursery and made a number of friends that he would talk about at home. He is very energetic and exuberant and the staff were really great with him, turning his energy into
fun activities and opportunities for learning. We enjoyed being able to see what he was up to through the Famly app and know what he had eaten and when he had slept during the day. We are moving away from Cambridge so are reluctantly taking him to a new nursery. We would have been extremely happy for him to attend until he went to school, and leaving this nursery is one of the biggest regrets of our move! We will miss all the excellent staff who have been so good with our son and we certainly highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy attended the nursery for nearly 2 years and we couldn't recommend it enough! If it wasn't for the fact we were moving out of the area we would be keeping him there until he went to school. He absolutely loved it and was always happy to go in, he made lots of friends and would always talk
about what he did in the day. The staff are amazing and so so caring. The nursery has an app so you can monitor what the little one has done throughout the day and get shown pictures of some of the activities. Definitely highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff! My daughter always has a great day - the staff treat the kids like they're their own. They update parents every day on the app, so you know how they're doing. Such a wonderful experience. This is the go-to place if you want your child to be happy and develop skills.
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Clean and Hygienic.
Outdoor area to play.
Food is prepared freshly and in-house.
Fantastic staff.
Good value for money.
Con's -none.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is going to Reception soon and I can't believe he's leaving nursery - Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park has just been wonderful for our family. The staff are caring and attentive and know him so well - they have helped us immeasurably. I have gone to them for advice regarding everything
from potty training to learning his second language and they have always been so patient and kind. I am especially pleased with the food, as my now four year old happily eats everything and clearly has had relaxed, positive mealtimes at nursery. I would be sad to say goodbye but our one year old is starting in September!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just wanted to send a quick note of appreciation for you and your team. My daughter absolutely loves and enjoys her time at the nursery. You really have a wonderful and professional staff. I’m grateful how empathetic you all are and understand her needs. Definitely a massive thank you to one member
of staff, in particular, she’s absolutely, absolutely incredible. I personally feel she puts in lots of effort to support my daughter. She cares for her, which means a lot to us. They both share a special bond, which is great to see. She’s an angel in my daughter's life. She’s a star. Appreciate you all supporting my child and helping her build her confidence. You guys are just wonderful and doing an absolutely amazing job. Kudos to you and your team!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and the baby room team are incredible, I can't thank them enough for the care they have given to my little boy. The rooms are light and bright, and there is plenty for him to play and explore - which is super important for an active child! We love getting updates through the app, which keeps
us in touch throughout the day. Overall, the best place for him to be. He grins when we drop him off.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been with Science Park, Bright Horizon since 2019 for my older daughter and this year for my younger baby. I have really loved the culture, the room layout, the hygiene, the management, the staff and how well it works all together. The way that the staff and management act on your concerns, comments
and feedback is great and I have always benefitted from their solutions and open discussions. Honestly, I have always felt that we are like a family and I have had peace of mind at work as my kids were in good hands. Big thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All members of staff are very helpful and have the best interests in mind. They take great care of my baby. We trust them with our precious baby every day and I believe this speaks for itself. My baby's key person is amazing and I can see how much my baby feels happy and secure with her and in the nursery
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery for just under a year and the care has been outstanding! The staff were very caring and considerate when settling him in. The staff share photos of my child playing and engaging in such a wide variety of activities. The outdoor space is great, as each room have their
own private garden, they have some lovely tricycles that my child absolutely loves. The Staff and management are always happy to answer any questions that me and my wife have. The nursery always seems clean and inviting and activities are always set up, ready for my child to play with when arriving. Me and my wife are very happy to have chosen this nursery to send our son to. He absolutely loves it there and all the staff too. He has come on leaps and bounds with his development since starting. Would highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Outside space very dirty and uninviting, one garden completely overgrown.
Staff seemed overstretched, unable to give reasonable attention to individual children.
Seldom saw any original activities on settling in sessions - just routine play with toys.
Staff variable, some excellent, some seemed uninterested.
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seemed good, cooked fresh each day, and interesting menu options.
Management are responsive to concerns but made crucial mistakes with regards to child starting.
Reasonably clean inside but by no means sparkling.
Children seemed to frequently have accidents during settling-in sessions - staff spent a lot of time completing accident forms.
Toys are well worn - some books ripped and unreadable, most toys chipped/worn/damaged.
Each child has their own learning plan on paper but saw no reference to this during day-to-day care.
Just increased prices despite the above - expensive compared to other nurseries.
Based on the above, decided not to proceed to send our child to this nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.092)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.092) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 9 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 4.888 for Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (96 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.888

  • 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 4.204 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 148 number of registered child places is 29.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.6 = 0.304

  • 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)

Natasha

Natasha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have been working in the childcare, within Bright Horizons for 13 years.


I hold a Level 5 in Management and Leadership. within early years. I have a true passion for working in childcare and strive for excellence in each and every day within our nursery.


I enjoy supporting and mentoring my team and creating a home from home environment for the children. I have a young son who I absolutely adore and love spending time with, we love taking trips to the seaside and the park!


Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

I have worked within the childcare industry since 2009 and have immensely enjoyed every minute of it! I joined our Bright Horizons family in 2012 where I have continued to grow and developed within the company and gained my NVQ Level 3 qualification.


I have enjoyed the experience with all ages but even more so with the younger children due to being a room leader in a baby room for 7 years. My passion is to thrive
in exceptional parent and partnership, maintaining a good relationship with all parents and potential clients to ensure parents know they can approach me when necessary. I have a son who makes me proud every single day as he grows and develops with all the new skills he's learning. I am a bubbly, outgoing character who loves animals, especially horses as I was brought up around them. This gives me a great excuse to explore the countryside with my family at the weekends. My son keeps me busy and enjoys visiting the zoo and farms in our spare time too!


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 148 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Cambridge?

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