Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool

Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
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9.9 97 Reviews
A welcoming and inspiring nursery in Great Cornard.

Situated in a purpose-built building and located close to Thomas Gainsborough School, off the Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool supports and cares for children from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Each spacious and homely room has been designed to inspire learning at every opportunity. Children enjoy using the building blocks, painting in the art area, discovering how the world works with science experiments, using the indoor climbing frames, reading in the book corner and playing exciting word and number games. There is a sensory room for use by all ages, where children can relax while learning about different sounds and textures. Every feature is designed to inspire children’s natural curiosity and use their interests as the basis for learning.

Outdoors, Great Cornard nursery features separate age-appropriate gardens with space for the children to play and develop their gross motor skills. Favourites include the slide, balance equipment and the covered outdoor seating area.

Bright Horizons unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well-established Boogie Mites active music-making programmes.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour and answer any questions you may have.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Joanne (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 83
  • 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 Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (97)

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Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool has 97 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children are very happy at nursery. They are both so eager to enter their rooms in the morning that it is clear that they are well taken care of. The staff often organise activities to cater for their specific learning needs and development. Information about their day/ learning is communicated effectively
through the app. Detailed handovers from staff often reveal a sense of their attention and care. Overall, I am very happy with the care my children are receiving.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear your children are happy and eager to come to nursery. It's great to know you appreciate the tailored activities, communication and care from our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started here in September at 10 months old. I was so worried about leaving him whilst I was at work but the staff in the baby room are absolutely amazing. We did a few settling in sessions so he could get used to his key person and the other staff.
The nursery manager and admin team
are really helpful and were flexible when booking settling in sessions. They can help with navigating the government funding too.
My little boy started off as a vegetarian and the nursery was able to accommodate that but now he has a huge range of foods and always tries new things.
The app is brilliant and I love being able to see what he has been up to during the day, the photos are wonderful to see too.
I honestly am so happy we chose to send our son here, staff are caring, cheerful, professional and knowledgeable ( most have worked there a long time) and I know my son has the best time here!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad your little one has settled in well and that you love the app updates. It's great to hear our team made the transition smooth and that he's enjoying new foods.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby joined Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool last month and I am so pleased with how well he has settled in such a short space of time. The staff are kind and nurturing and I can tell that they genuinely care for the children they look after, which is a massive relief as it's
not just a huge transition for my son starting nursery, but for myself as well. I know that I can leave him in their care knowing he is thoroughly looked after. The activities they offer are age appropriate and I have already received several observations that have been carried out tracking his development. Thank you Panda room!

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy your little one has settled in well and that you feel reassured. Our Panda Room team loves caring for him and we look forward to supporting his journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool at 7 months old and has always been happy at the nursery. His key person and him have a great bond and he's always smiley going into and leaving nursery. The meals are very healthy and they have lots of activities to keep them entertained
throughout the day.

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

Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son has been in the baby room Pandas at Bright Horizons in Great Cornard since he was 7 months old and is 16 months and now about to start his journey to the second room, Penguins. He has loved being in the baby room, from the start of his nursery journey, all the staff are so caring and really help
you and your baby transition into nursery life and their new routine. He goes in every morning excited and happy and has really bonded with all the nursery staff in the Pandas room. My son has really developed skills from being at this nursery, from sitting, and crawling to walking, eating and drinking on his own and loves the food, to learning words and chatting. My son has made friendships and loves all the fun activities they do throughout each day. My son always comes out of nursery happy with a big smile on his face. You can really tell all the staff in the Panda Room love their jobs and really care about your child. You could not ask for a better nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's amazing to hear how much your son has grown and thrived in the Panda Room. The team are excited for his next adventure in Penguins!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started at Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool in the baby room and I am so pleased I chose this nursery. The staff are absolutely wonderful. The team in the baby room and my son's key person are so sweet and caring. They really went the extra mile to make sure his
transition into childcare was as smooth and comfortable as possible, with regular updates along the way. The app is great, I always enjoy seeing my son smiling and playing in the pictures. You can tell the children really enjoy it there - my son always has a smile on his face when I pick him up. Would highly recommend this nursery!

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your son's transition to Bright Horizons Great Cornard has been smooth and that you're pleased with the care and updates from our team. It's wonderful to know he enjoys his time with us and that the app helps you stay connected. We appreciate your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had two children attend Bright Horizon, the eldest has now left and was only in the oldest class. Amazing experience for her, the staff were brilliant with her and made her transition feel really comfortable. Our 2nd child is currently still at Bright Horizon and has gone through various different classes.
Again, all transitions throughout the different classes have been so smooth. The staff have always kept us updated with some really detailed reports and conversations during pick-ups. All staff at Bright Horizon are amazing; it's not just speaking to our child's key worker when doing pick-ups, all staff members have a chat, which makes it feel more like a family-run nursery. We originally chose Bright Horizon due to the convenience of location, but if I'd known what I know now about it, it wouldn't matter if I was driving miles to go here, as it's a brilliant nursery all-round!

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

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Bright Horizons Great Cornard! We're delighted to hear that both of your children have had smooth transitions and positive experiences across different classes. Thank you for choosing and recommending Bright Horizons!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been amazing and we really cannot fault it. They made the transition for our little one with such ease and he loves it! You can tell by the updates and the pictures on the app how happy he is, making new friends and learning all different skills. The staff are always so lovely and friendly
and have been open to answering my questions/giving advice. Which as a first-time mum is always gratefully received. So glad we found such a great nursery.

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

Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has had a fantastic experience at the nursery. We have always had a fantastic experience and our son has really flourished under the care of all those involved in supporting his development.

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

We're delighted to hear about your son's fantastic experience at our nursery! It's wonderful to know that he has flourished under the care of our dedicated team. Thank you for entrusting us with his development and for sharing your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for seven months now and is absolutely smashing her milestones.
From the very first day, she has gone in every time with huge smiles on her face and open arms for all the staff. As a first-time parent, this is the biggest reassurance and exactly what I needed
returning back to work.
I love the daily updates whilst she's at nursery and also the work and observations that her key worker does with her on her learning journey.
I was a little hesitant about getting my daughter onto solids and different foods, but with the amazing food that is given to her and the helpful staff, they have made it so easy to follow at home, and my daughter is now a fantastic eater.
I have nothing but praise for this nursery and am excited to watch my daughter grow and achieve more life skills whilst in their care.

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

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving and you feel reassured.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child’s room leader and team are such a friendly bunch; they treat mine like their own. There is structure to their day, always full of learning, even when they are playing.
Top marks to elephants.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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

My son has been going to Bright Horizons since November 2023 and settled in quickly thanks to the friendly staff making him feel at ease. The staff have maintained his routine well and keep in touch via the app, this has been very reassuring for me, it is also a great tool for keeping track of his personal
progress. The activities vary daily with a great mix of books/sensory toys as well as a secure outdoor space to explore in. I have and will continue to recommend this nursery to my friends and colleagues. Thank you for making my transition back to work as easy as possible.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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

The nursery is brilliant and cannot fault it. My daughter loves going there. She has such a good relationship with her key worker and is always happy to see her. Finally, my daughter always eats their food, so it must be tasty.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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

In January 2023 my children began attending Bright Horizons, our experience with the nursery and its staff has been fantastic! Here are a few reasons why we love Bright Horizons: the staff are nurturing, kind, caring, supportive and helpful, which has been consistently evident in every interaction.
The app offers great peace of mind by providing insights into their daily activities. They excel at encouraging my picky eaters to try new foods. They offer a diverse range of engaging activities, often customised to my children's interests, showcasing their dedication to each child's happiness and development. Bright Horizons has played a vital role in shaping my children's growth and I am grateful to each and every staff member. I wholeheartedly recommend Bright Horizons to any parent seeking exceptional care and a nurturing environment for their child's early years.

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

Hello, thank you for your heartfelt feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your children's growth and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel my child is safe and happy and so grateful.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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

Very positive. Staff are very supportive and enable lots of development. Mostly happy to discuss matters (appreciate is chaotic). Children love coming in.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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

My son started nursery when he was only 3 months old. As a first-time mum putting my son into nursery so young was a worry but the nursery has been so supportive. The team really put my mind at ease and has been so helpful. My son has been there for 6 months now and he has developed so much. He is such
a happy sociable boy. He loves the team and has such a smile on his face when I pick him up. The updates on the app are so reassuring.

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

Hello, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad your son thrives with us and we've provided reassurance. Our team is dedicated to nurturing him, and we're happy to see his development. Thank you for entrusting us with his care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is always happy and excited to be going to nursery in the morning. The nursery staff are very friendly and supportive and have built a lovely bond with my child. I'm always pleased to see the activities he's been up to, there's often lots of variation between play, education and creativity.
Altogether I've had a really positive experience with the nursery and will happily sing its praises to anyone looking for daycare for their child.

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

Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that your child enjoys coming to the nursery and has built a lovely bond with our staff. It's great to know that you appreciate the varied activities we offer and that you've had a positive experience overall. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to have your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Great Cornard for just over two years. The nursery is fantastic, the staff are friendly and really care about the children they look after. They have educational toys in every room as well as an outside play area for every room too. The app they use is great,
you can view what your child has had to eat that day and how much, pictures from the day and observations. Both on the app and in person you get so much detail from the staff of what your child has been up to. It’s been so lovely watching my daughter develop and enjoy spending time with the other children and the staff. The staff work with the children so much to help get them ready for primary school and are happy to talk about the areas that your child excels in as well as the ones they need more help with. Highly recommend.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this setting and she asks me every night if she is going to nursery tomorrow. She is able to express her thoughts and ideas at nursery and the practitioners enhance these by creating activities based around her interests. The nursery has a fantastic sensory room for children to relax
and explore and high-quality chefs on-site that create healthy, wholesome meals for the children. My daughter tells me she only likes nursery crumble. Everyone is very welcoming and the managers made the signing-up process easy. Thank you Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool.

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

Hi, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool. It's heartwarming to know that she eagerly looks forward to attending each day and feels comfortable expressing herself there.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.895 for Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.895

  • 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 Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 24 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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6, which has been reached with 24 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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Joanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I am the Nursery Manager for Great Cornard Bright Horizons and I have been working in childcare since 1998.

Prior to working here, I worked at another nursery in the baby room and then I worked at a private school, running the baby unit. My career here started as a Room Leader working in a baby room. I was promoted to Nursery Manager after having my second child. I have been working at Bright Horizons Great Cornard since 2003, becoming manager in 2008. I have a Level 4 Qualification in Early Years Practice and have completed my Customer Services NVQ 2 qualification. I am passionate about my 3 children and my weekends consist of taking the boys to football and rugby. I enjoy socialising and meals out with friends and family.

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Lauren

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

I am the Nursery Deputy Manager for Great Cornard Bright Horizons. I have been working in childcare since 2014 and started my journey here at Great Cornard Bright Horizons in 2020 as a Nursery Nurse.

After 8 months I was promoted to Room Leader, then after 2 years in 2022 I was promoted to Deputy Manager. I have a Level 3 in Children’s Play, Learning and Development, and a Level 4 qualification in Early Years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Great Cornard 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 Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Great Cornard Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Sudbury?

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