Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

105 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 9LY
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9.9 70 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool, Poole
An exceptional Montessori nursery bridging the gap between Poole and Bournemouth.

With their long standing team, the nursery provides loving care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years.

The Bright Horizons Poole Montessori nursery is conveniently situated halfway between Poole and Bournemouth, in a residential area with lots of green space. Just a short distance from Branksome station, the nursery is ideally located for commuting parents.

The team regularly arrange walks to the local park so that children can get to know their local community better, and the nursery benefits from a garden for all ages so children can play and explore outdoors.

They follow the Montessori philosophy, culture and ethos within the nursery and members of the team hold formal Montessori certification. They also practice Growing Enhancements – a programme unique to Bright Horizons focusing on reading, writing and mathematics, as well as creative skills, to support your child in their transition from nursery to school. The Bright Horizons Poole nursery fees include a nutritious breakfast, snacks and high tea in the afternoon. Branded nappies and formula milk are also included for babies.

The team would love to meet you and your child, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Kerry (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 42
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (70)

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Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool has 70 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Bright Horizon nursery last September and she enjoys her days there. She is welcomed with kindness and a smile by all the staff. She has wonderful key workers and all the staff are kind, caring, professional and supportive. But I have been reassured as I see my daughter happy, she
is building her confidence to be around people and communicate with everyone. She is supported with gaining independence and the staff have been very helpful with potty training. I find the nursery app very useful and I particularly enjoy the photos of her participating in the activities. The staff are very communicative on a daily basis and I feel there is a professional/ mother relationship. She also enjoys the food and there's a wide variety of food served. The management team are always very easy to access by email/ phone and always keen to help. I'm very happy of the chosen nursery and my newborn will be joining her sister in the coming September at Bright horizons too.

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

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so happy to hear your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. It's great that you find the communication and app helpful.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Bright Horizons Poole and both the children absolutely love their time at nursery. As parents we could not be more complimentary about the fantastic level of care and service that we have received over the last 4 years.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with the nursery over the past years when both our children have attended has been excellent. The care and attention they have given to our son and daughter has been wonderful. We find our son has developed so much within this time here and his confidence in trying new things and new
foods has blossomed.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Poole Montessori 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 4.0 out of 5

Children get to use the outside space as much as possible which is great. Food is fantastic variety and healthy. Opportunity to form great friendships. Staff are caring and helpful. My child has a good bond with not only her key worker but all members of staff.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words, and hearing from our parents reminds us why we do what we do.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is a wonderful nursery. They provide a really warm and caring environment for our children and we are very happy to have chosen it. They have helped both my children build their confidence and independence and have been really supportive through
the transition to the local school. The food is excellent, varied and interesting and that’s a credit to the chef. We’ll be sad to leave the staff when my son goes to school in September.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! It's great to hear that your children have thrived in our caring environment and that we've supported their confidence and independence. We're glad you appreciate our excellent food. We'll miss your family when your son moves on to school in September. Thank you for choosing our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for one year now, starting at only 9 months old when I returned to work. She absolutely loves it and often says the names of the nursery workers and her friends as she is excited to see them! We are kept up to date with her progress when she is there and she is well
looked after. All the nursery staff are extremely friendly and caring. Highly recommended!

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

Thank you for sharing your daughter's positive experience at our nursery! We're delighted to hear that she loves it and eagerly looks forward to seeing her friends and our nursery team. Thank you for recommending us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery, the staff really care about the children and their development, with lots of interesting activities for them each week. The app is also very handy, and it's lovely to see photos and very detailed updates of how your little one is getting on throughout the day.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words, and hearing from our parents reminds us why we do what we do.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just started nursery and absolutely loves it here. All of the staff are incredibly caring and professional, my son is always excited to see them. The communication is excellent, lots of updates throughout the day on the app and I love seeing pictures of what he’s been up to.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Poole Montessori 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 two children love it there. Staff are friendly and professional. The building is clean, light and welcoming. The food is devoured by my children which speaks volumes! We've had our boys there for 3.5 years total and no complaints at all.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very professional staff and taking really good care of my son. My son is extremely happy and developed a lot since attending the nursery. All the staff are engaged and caring, getting involved in my son's development.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son is happy and thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, our child has settled in really well and staff go above and beyond. The food is really nutritious and wide variety of food. Mum is very happy with child's experience.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that your child has settled in well and that you're pleased with their experience at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with attentive staff who treat each child like family. The nursery offers a good variety of activities that focus on the children’s development as well as, pursuing individual interests. The nursery staff document the children’s day well on the app so that parents can see what their children
are up to, what they have eaten, when they have napped etc. A very nurturing and home-from-home feel nursery that I would recommend.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is a fantastic nursery. We are continually impressed with the care they provide for our daughter since she started.
- Staff are caring, kind and professional. They go above and beyond to provide a vast range of learning experiences for the
children.
- The parent app allows you to receive updates on daily events, pictures and developmental progress.
- The pebbles baby room feels very homely. The outdoor roof garden is a fantastic recent addition, allowing children plenty of outdoor fresh air.
- Meals and snacks are nutritious, balanced and varied. The menu is very impressive.
- The children have enjoyed a number of trips out of the nursery to explore the outdoors - e.g. the woods, the pet shop.
We are so pleased we chose Bright Horizons Poole for our daughter.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review of Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool! We're thrilled that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been with the nursery for over two years now, with two kids in Pebbles and Stepping Stones. The team have been fantastic at every step of the journey. The level of care and the range of learning activities continue to impress us and the kids love going there.

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

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you've had a positive experience with Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery for over two years. Thank you for trusting us with your children's care and for your continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot rate Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool and the staff highly enough. Our son has been attending the nursery since he was 7 months old and all the team involved in his care have been incredibly helpful and supportive every step of the way. The settling-in period was
seamless and he has thrived ever since. I particularly like the app and how we receive regular updates on how our son is doing throughout the day, including all the fun activities that he has enjoyed.
Recently, I was impressed to see the team had set up an activity based on a specific area of interest of our son. The individual child-centred approach is excellent.

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

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool. Thank you for choosing our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been incredibly impressed by Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool since my little boy's first day. They have been so supportive during what I found a tricky transition from full-time parenting to part-time work. My little boy really wasn’t into eating when he started and
his first day, didn’t eat a thing but the staff were always really reassuring and we’ve now got a son who won’t stop eating! My little boy absolutely loves going to nursery and doesn’t stop talking about the ladies and his friends there, he does amazing activities; loads of artwork, spends every day outside, come rain or shine. I only ever have wonderful things to say about this nursery and would recommend it to anyone I speak to. It truly feels like a family. Thank you for all the work you do, you’re wonderful.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you've had such a positive experience with Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery. We're glad we could support you during the transition to part-time work, and it's heartwarming to hear that your son now loves nursery. Thank you for your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool since 2023. I feel choosing the right childcare provider is one of the most important decisions that a parent can ever make. It lays the foundations and is the first step in a child’s education. Therefore, choosing
a nursery school was hugely important with many factors to consider. I cannot express how thankful I am to have found Poole Montessori. From the initial parent tour, I was overwhelmed with the extensive knowledge about the early years and the Montessori approach. The setting was calm, full of happy, smiling children, friendly and supportive staff and was beautiful with lovely resources. My son loves attending and comes home happy every day with a new story to tell.
I believe that Poole Montessori provides the best start to a child’s education. My son is happy, safe and thriving in their care. The staff go above and beyond and our son loves seeing them and I know they will show love and care to him which is all any parent wants.

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

Thank you for your heartfelt review! It's wonderful to hear your son loves attending and comes home happy every day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1 and 4 year old attend this nursery, and I can’t say enough good things about it. The environment is extremely nurturing and child-led and both my daughters have thrived here. The staff are attentive, kind and engaged and show a real interest in child development and well-being and my daughters
have developed really strong bonds with their key workers and support staff. My eldest has progressed through each of the rooms and loved every stage. The food is prepared onsite and the menus sound better than the food I cook at home! Most importantly, both girls love going into nursery and come out full of smiles which is a joy to see.

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that both of your daughters are thriving at Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool. We're glad you appreciate our nurturing environment and that your daughters have strong bonds with our staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased we picked this nursery to be trusted with our little girl's first experience of being away from us. She has had the best start in pebbles and loves each and every one of the ladies who have gone the extra mile to build wonderful and trusting relationships. We have seen our daughter's
development go from strength to strength with her confidence-building, speech, emotional intelligence and general learning. She is always happy to go in and can’t wait to share the things she has made with us. The app is a great tool to feel you aren’t away from your child and get to see what she is eating and the activities she is taking part in. We visited other nurseries before sending our daughter to Bright Horizons, Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool. We knew instantly pebbles was for her. We had such a warm welcome and sensed the environment and culture were perfect. Other nurseries just weren’t the same and felt false. All of the staff here genuinely want the best for our children. Thank you!

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery! The attention to detail with the children’s learning is superb. Such a caring and nurturing environment too. The Montessori approach really suits my son, he is absolutely thriving here and that’s down to the staff and the support they provide. Would highly recommend Bright Horizons.

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

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We will share your review with the team.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Poole Montessori 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.907 for Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.907

  • 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 Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 18 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 18 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)

Kerrie

Kerrie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2000

I have been at the nursery since 2000 and I thoroughly enjoy my time at our busy nursery, watching the children grow and develop into independent little people ready for school. I have a true passion for Montessori and completed my Montessori certificate in 2015.


Together we strive daily to provide an outstanding home-from-home environment for all our staff, children and families, which was recognised by OFSTED in both 2012 and February 2018. Our staff team are one of the biggest assets with long-standing and dedicated individuals who pride themselves on understanding your children's individual needs.


My hobbies include spending time on the water with my husband and children and exploring the world around us.


Carly

Carly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

I have been working at Poole Montessori for 8 years. I started as an apprentice and have worked my way up to Room Leader and Third in Charge. I am based in the Baby and Toddler Room and enjoy providing a home-from-home experience and helping the children grow and develop through learning experiences and messy play such as sand, water and paint.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori 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 Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

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

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

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