Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fernbarrow, Wallisdown, Poole BH12 5BB
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9.8 97 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool, Poole
Welcome to Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool. A purpose-built nursey set in the grounds of Wallisdown campus. Your child can explore four separate free flow gardens where they can learn how to grow vegetables and plants, and the Forest School sessions encourage a love of the outside world.

A highly-trained and experienced team of childcare professionals works closely with parents helping children to flourish and reach their full potential.

A balanced curriculum has been designed to support each child throughout their early learning journey, preparing them for their transition into school.

The nursery is committed to serving healthy, balanced and nutritious foods that provide each child with the energy they need for a busy day of play, learning and development. Menus are carefully planned and freshly prepared by the on-site chefs, in consultation with nutritionists.

The team would love to welcome you to Talbot Woods. The setting is located on the Ground Floor of Talbot House on Talbot Campus. From there, go through the main entrance and the courtyard to the nursery, passing through the double doors.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Ele (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 57
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • 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
  • Parking
  • Please park in the drop off bays outside the nursery.


Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (97)

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Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool has 97 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't fault this nursery, all the staff are so friendly and helpful. My child has been there since they were 9 months old and every different key worker they've had has played a positive role in their life. Management are always so helpful with my questions and sorting anything out that I need to know.
My child has had a wonderful time at nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your child has had a great experience with us. Our team loves supporting their journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Talbot Woods has been a truly amazing part of my children's lives, caring for three of them from tiny babies through to preschool. The team has been very supportive, especially in helping one of my children secure an EHCP, which is so important for his future. The daily journal with photos and descriptions
of their activities show that they're always engaged in fun, enriching activities. The caregivers are exceptional, kind, attentive, and truly invested in the children. I couldn't have asked for a better nursery experience!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We appreciate your feedback about our caregivers and enriching activities - it's been a pleasure to provide such a positive experience for your family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery and pre-school, both my sons have gone here and they both enjoyed it.
The staff are very caring and warm and the updates given on what your child has been doing during the day are always detailed.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a place for their child.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that both of your sons enjoyed their time with us. It's wonderful to know that the staff and daily updates have made such a positive impact. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. I recently moved house and had to enrol my daughter and son into Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery. The staff are so warm and welcoming. They go above and beyond to make sure the kids settled in nicely. They give great feedback about how your child is doing during the day ensuring
you feel they are being well looked after. 10/10! I would 100% recommend to anyone in the area. Keep doing what your doing Talbot Day Nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that your children have settled in well and that our team has made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool is still my life-changing nursery. My little one has been over a year now there and she just loves it. All the staff are beyond caring and lovely people. The site is always immaculately clean and everything is in order! Considering that they are
dealing with all ages, is great to see how is all well-organised. On top of that, all the staff are super lovely with the little ones, even if they are not in their rooms which creates an amazing and good environment for everyone.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted your little one loves it here and that you value our caring team and well-organised environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and pre-school. My daughter has enjoyed going here and the staff have always been so friendly and welcoming and facilities are lovely. She has learnt so much and we have seen a great advancement in her, since attending preschool, as they help to prepare the kids for primary school with
phonics, writing and reading all in a lovely fun and entertaining manner. Would always recommend this nursery as we have had a great experience with them.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods 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 that your daughter loves her nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery takes feedback positively and seeks to make considerable changes. Everything I complained about were resolved without having to ask the second time. My son is now fond of his caregivers in Bumblebees.
Also I like the fact they have a platform to check-in with you during the day. Fantastic
team at Talbot woods. Keep it up.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled your concerns were quickly resolved and that your son loves his caregivers. It's great to hear you value the check-in platform too. We'll share your feedback with the Talbot Woods team, they'll be delighted!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been amazing with Bumblebees as my baby boy's key worker has been so patient with him as he gets upset a lot and he's starting to get better and showing and talking about nursery and the stuff and staff in there have really helped to get him better and wanting to go to nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that your baby is feeling more comfortable and enjoying nursery. Thank you for choosing Bright Horizons Talbot Woods.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is almost six-plus months my son has been attending the nursery and enjoying the same. Last week he moved to the toddler room from baby room. He enjoyed the time he had with his primary caregiver a lot. From the very beginning, his caregiver has demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect with children,
creating a nurturing and supportive environment that has greatly benefitted my child. The positive impact it has had on my child's development and well-being is immeasurable. My son has thrived under her care, showing significant progress in social skills, creativity, confidence, friendship and many more. Now, that my son has moved to the toddler room, he will surely miss his caregiver however we are looking forward to him settling with his new caregiver.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has enjoyed his time at the nursery and made such great progress with his key carer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children that attend Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool. Both of them have flourished with socialising with other adults and children and are growing into confident young people. They are always having a great time when we pick them up at the end of the day. I love the
photo updates we receive and most importantly, the care the staff provide meets all expectations and more.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback and we're thrilled to hear your child is settling in and thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for some time and he loves it. The staff are lovely and very helpful and really know the children.
He started in the baby room which was great with lots of resources for the children. He moved to the next room and loved being outside and playing with the toys.
The only concern I have is we were told there was a chef on sight preparing food. This has never been the case and I find the menu is a bit random and uninspiring. However, my son eats well so he must like it.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that your son enjoys his time at the nursery and that the staff's care and resources have made a positive impact. We appreciate your input regarding the menu which changes four times a year. We're glad he's eating well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have thrived at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool. The team are so kind, supportive and patient and always go the extra mile to make sure their individual needs, personalities and interests are looked after right through from the baby room all the way to
preschool.
We couldn't be more happy with the hard work, care and attention provided and we would recommend this nursery setting to all!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that all three of your children have thrived at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are fantastic. They have helped our child settle in with a personalised, compassionate approach. There are lots of activities and toys on offer and our child is clearly entertained all day.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our staff's personalised and compassionate approach has helped your child settle in. It's great to know they're enjoying the activities and toys. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to be part of your child's days.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool since July and she has settled in really well. The staff have been great and I love getting updates on the app about her day.
We definitely made the right choice in enrolling her at this nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear your daughter has settled in well and that you're enjoying the updates on the app. We look forward to watching her continue to thrive!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery. Since my son moved to the Ladybird room he seems a lot happier and loves playing out in the garden. He has also made a few close friends which is great to see. We would like to give our thanks to the key workers who are doing a great job and are always smiling even
after a busy/tiring day at work.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods 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

I think very highly of the team at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool. My daughter is very happy there and well looked after. At pick up she often doesn't want to leave! She has made excellent friends and loves the staff who are very caring and good fun.

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

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback and we're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff are hard-working and have all taken real time to understand my son and his likes and dislikes. Lovely room setting and all kids seem genuinely happy to be there which speaks volumes.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Talbot Woods 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

Talbot Woods is a great nursery. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds since starting back in February. They have taught him so much already and continue to progress his development. We get regular updates on how his day is going and lots of pictures which is great. The staff are so lovely and
are always happy to have a chat about anything. They care a lot and it really shows. I cannot thank this nursery enough for the care and attention they give to my little boy. Thank you so much for everything.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your son's progress and that you appreciate the updates and care from our staff. Your support means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Talbot Woods!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son feels confident and happy when I drop him off at Nursery. This is a clear sign that the Talbot Woods Nursery is a safe and wonderful place for him. Kids learn lots of things through different activities and games which is the best way, learning must be fun!
My husband and I are truly grateful
to the staff for their support in our child's development.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son feels confident and happy at Talbot Woods Nursery. It's great to know he's enjoying the fun and engaging activities we offer. We're grateful for your kind words and are pleased to support his development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It has been really challenging for us to leave our son in someone else's care but hand on my heart if I can fault them. Any issues or queries that we had were sorted and there has been nothing that our son did that we were not aware of. It's always lovely to see the photos posted and the activities
that all of them are doing. So thank you to all of you who help to create these little human characters and for looking after them with all your love.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We understand how challenging it can be to leave your child in someone else's care, and we're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our updates and photos have been reassuring and that you appreciate the love and attention we give to all the children. Thank you for your support!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.825 for Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (432 Excellents x 5) + (76 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 515 Ratings = 4.825

  • 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 Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 43 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2, which has been reached with 43 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 (3)

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Ele

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I started with Bright Horizons in Talbot Woods in 2018, and have worked in childcare since 2012. I gained my Early Years Teacher status in 2015, and have worked in nurseries as an Early Years Lead ever since. I have worked with every age group as a keyworker from 0-5 and gained experience in key stage one. In January 2021 I was appointed manager of Talbot Woods and I am excited to take on a new challenge, with a team I know and appreciate.


Caroline

Caroline

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2008

Hi, my name is Caz. I work part-time at Talbot Woods Nursery. I have worked at the nursery for 9 years now and have a foundation degree in early years. I am proud to work for Bright Horizons.


Jasmine

Jasmine

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Hi, I'm Jas. I gained my Cache level 3 in 2011. I have been working for Bright Horizons for 8 years. I really enjoy working for Bright Horizons and find my job really rewarding.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Talbot Woods 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 Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

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

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