Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

105 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 9LY
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  • 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.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool and can't wait to see her friends and teachers. She has two fantastic preschool teachers who she talks about all the time. She has learned so much from being at the nursery and has always had fantastic key workers
who tend to her individual needs. She has made such lovely special bonds with the children and they all seem to get on so well. The nursery has a lovely homely feel. I would say the only downside is the high tea as I feel that it is not enough, however the nursery are going to have a chef soon which will be fantastic.

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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started at this nursery when he was about nine months old and settled in better than I could have hoped for. He has been there over a year and is so happy to arrive everyday to see his friends and the wonderful staff. It is a smaller nursery compared to others I viewed and a bit more expensive
but when we first visited we could tell it would be worth it for the close bonds with the staff and the level of attention the children get. In such a difficult year, where he has missed out on spending time with family, the care and kindness of the staff have enriched his development and developed his social skills immensely. Communication with the nursery is great and nothing is too much trouble to ensure we are reassured and my child is treated as an individual. Highly recommend.

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Review from Tamsin H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is about to start school after being here since he was 1. He has loved his time- 2 days a week for 3 1/2 years- and I've loved feeling confident that he is going to such great care. The excellent support and teaching methods really prepared him for the next stage of his life and will make the
transition to 'big school' as straight forward as it could be. The fees are slightly more than others in the area, but this is the price you pay for a smaller more personal nursery experience, with staff who stay, feel cared for and passionate about their work. I'd rather pay a bit more, rather than make a small saving and chuck him into a massive faceless nursery where the staff are constantly changing, and he has no consistency. I couldn't have asked for more from a nursery. In short, the management and team are just fabulous- the girls are all so sweet and really care for the kids and enjoy working with them. It's a pleasure to chat with them on pick up and drop off and I will miss them.

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend this small, personable nursery more highly. We spent a lot of time selecting a nursery, and Bright Horizons in Penn Hill really stood out against the others we saw. The manager and her team are excellent and really do care about each individual child as if they were their own. My
child has grown in confidence over the time they have been attending and really enjoys seeing the team and the friends they have made.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

An all-round good nursery. A feeling of the nursery being understaffed is felt most days at pick up. Deputy managers seem to come and go very quickly making it hard to form relationships with. However, my daughter has had an amazing time and enjoyed herself, never worries about safeguarding. Do feel
the nursery is overpriced compared to similar priced nurseries with larger outside facilities in the area.

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Review from Sanrda G (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandson always looks forward to attending Poole Montessori. He comes home an extremely happy boy wanting to tell me all about the things he has learnt during the day!

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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Montessori are welcoming, kind and happy. My daughter loves going to nursery, trotts off with a smile on her face and comes home still smiling! (And tired - means she's been kept occupied) They do lots of activities and really do care for the children! So much so it's like your child
is their's in the way they are cared for. I have complete faith leaving my child at Montessori it will be a sad day when she leaves in a year.

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Review from Megan J (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery. All the staff are very welcoming and keep me updated on my daughter's progress and how she has been that day. My daughter is very happy to go into nursery each day.
The nursery is always clean and tidy. My daughter really enjoys playing with the toys in the garden
and can do so with the help from the gazebo whatever the weather.

Reply from Katherine O'Brien, Online Marketing at Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review your feedback is much appreciated.


Kind Regards,


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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a wonderful experience at Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff are all so kind and nurturing. Activities are varied and exciting and I feel that my son has come on leaps and bounds since he started.


He always comes home with artwork and has made lots

of lovely friends. We will all miss the nursery and the lovely staff that work there!

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Review from Sonia (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find this nursery to be very effective in teaching, playing and all round aspects of nurturing a child. My daughter has excelled in so many ways since joining here including in her speech and confidence which has grown immensely.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending nursery. He is always greeted with a friendly hello by one of the staff when he arrives. He also gets a big hug when he wants one, he is an affectionate boy.
It's nice to know he is cared for and that his needs are met. His unique interests are encouraged, he loves to learn.
His social skills are developing all the time and nursery definitely helps improve daily activities, such as sitting at the table to eat and potty training. My son is always happy going to and coming from nursery which is a comfort to me.

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Review from Penny (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used Bright Horizons Poole for roughly three years, firstly with my son, and now with his younger sister. What I like about the nursery is the low rate of staff turnover. Most of the nursery workers have been there for a number of years and show genuine care and compassion for the children that
they look after. They are an experienced team and effectively embed the Montessori approach into the children’s general activities. Both of my children have always been well cared for at the nursery and have always really enjoyed their time there.

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Review from Charlotte (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this nursery highly! The staff are all so welcoming and friendly. My child had so many new opportunities here and has made lots of new friends. She runs through the door without a look back! They have dancing classes and sports classes every week and they play outside lots. My daughter
always brings lots of artwork home and always has lots to tell me about her day!

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Review from ECC (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has attended Pebbles for the last 6 months and has received excellent personalised care from the word go. The staff communicate well with me and each other. My child settles well each day and likewise always seems very happy at the end of the day.

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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little family love Stepping Stones and Pebbles Nursery. All of the staff are super friendly and it is a really welcoming environment to play and learn. Our son has a great time, he particularly likes the visitors that come in to teach dancing and playing bikes in the garden. The communication between
nursery and home is fantastic. The nursery keep a 'learning journey' of all key developments for each child which they invite you in to review. My husband and I enjoy seeing what he's been up to while we are at work and its great to see the many activities they do (that the children cannot tell you about). We are really happy with our choice of nursery and would highly recommend to others.

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Review from Katherine T (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter goes to Pebbles nursery and loves it. The staff do everything they can to help. They do lots of different activities with the children and have a nice outside space. They also take them out of the nursery to the woods or the pet shop which is lovely. The staff take the time to give you feedback
each session verbally and written down. We are very pleased with it.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Stepping Stones could not have been more supportive to us as a family while settling my daughter into the nursery. They have done it with love, care and a smile.

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Review from Stacey K (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved to the area in Feb 2015 and needed a place for both of my sons and Stepping Stones has such a good reputation that I knew this was the place for them to go. Stepping Stones in all aspects is second to none! The standard of education is simply amazing and perfect for my two little sponges! The
staff are so friendly, feedback each day is fantastic, the environment is clean, educational and always happy. My children have been given the best start to their education before school. I honestly couldn't be happier and have recommended to many friends who's children now attend the nursery.

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Review from Lauran M (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery, all staff are fully supportive and welcoming. My daughter always enjoys each day and comes home with lots of fun pictures. They were very good with her lactose intolerance when she was younger!

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Review from Marcus W (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The development and support for our child was excellent. I think as she is now approaching 4 years old her learning and further development has now become limited. I cannot fault the staff/team over the first 3 years of my child's time. Stimulation/learning skills need to be further encouraged with
more feedback to parents especially with school on the horizon.

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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.


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