Bright Kids Crabbs Cross

The Limes, Evesham Road, Crabbs Cross, Redditch B97 5JA
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  • Bright Kids Crabbs Cross, Redditch
Bright Kids Crabbs Cross in Redditch Worcestershire has been based in the heart of the community since September 2001. They provide a spacious play environment for children aged from birth to eleven years all on one site.

Youngsters all have their own age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play areas. Facilities include, but are not limited to, extensive garden, friendship hut, adventure climbing area, and a Forest School area. In 2020 the nursery went through a refurbishment when it bought the adjoining house and developed it into further indoor space for the children, moving the office and creating a baby garden.

Bright Kids has a philosophy of learning through play, children work and play together in small groups to develop skills and knowledge to become independent learners for life. They stimulate children's curiosity with their unique authentic resources which absorb and intrigue them.

Care Provided by Bright Kids Crabbs Cross

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Paula Cooper (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Bright Kids Crabbs Cross

  • From £68 per day or £42 per part day.


  • All snacks, drinks and hot lunches are included in our price. You may bring or we can supply a packed lunch if preferred.


  • Parking
  • There is a large free car park directly opposite the nursery.


Bright Kids Crabbs Cross Reviews (110)

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Bright Kids Crabbs Cross has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Kids Crabbs Cross has 110 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy my son is at this nursery. The staff are very enthusiastic. I strongly believe that my son has been given a wonderful, enjoyable and caring start to his nursery and school life in the future and are confident this will reflect on his progression into his next class at the nursery.
Thank you all very much for all the support and kindness you have shown and given to my son and us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Kids Crabbs Cross brilliant nursery, I would definitely recommend them. Lovely staff. Lovely surroundings. Children all seem happy every time I pick and collect. Very good quality of toys for all ages. The equipment is all in good condition. Always felt welcome at Bright Kids. Always felt comfortable
having my child in this caring place of safety and pleased with my sons learning skills. He has really come on whilst being at Bright Kids. Will miss them a lot.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery and equally as amazing staff. My very shy girl has come on so much since moving nurseries to Bright Kids and loves coming here. I feel safe and comfortable leaving her with the ladies.
The activities are just brilliant and the fact they can use the garden anytime is always
a winner.
Very sad to be leaving to head off to big school.


Thank you for everything


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with this setting, I have only been using them for a short period of time due to the fact that I started to have problems with my previous nursery and was in the best interest to move settings. They were very welcoming when attending the setting for a visit and answered all questions
with out hesitation. All staff are very pleasant and interact with the children and work with their interests. I have no issues with this nursery and they are now working with my child to get him ready for school. The monthly cost is higher than I previously paid but for what is provided for the children I do not mind, The children get breakfast, morning snack, lunch and then tea at no extra cost. They also offer a holiday club which I have registered my child for as he his already familiar with the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Kids is like a second home for my children. They are more than happy to attend and have a fab time when they are there. My children have developed great relationships with their key person/carer which is wonderful to see.
The nursery is really flexible and are great at communicating with you
via email and the telephone.
My daughter is starting school in September and is already great with numbers and letters thanks to Bright Kids.


Thank you for making childcare so worry-free.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very polite and helpful staff for my son who may have autism. Very patient and friendly and always willing to go extra mile to provide best experience for my son. My son has amazing relationships with staff and is always excited to attend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery that my step-son has been attending, he has really enjoyed himself every time he's gone. The staff are lovely people who always put his needs first, and since he has started he has been thriving mentally, verbally and socially, and the new skills he learns, he brings home
with him and it's a joy to see him grow and develop. He is always clean and tidy, well-fed, and extremely happy when I and his father pick him up. This truly is an excellent nursery and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for supporting and helping him with his suspected autism.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my kids love going to nursery and come out happy.
My son is 4 and starting school in September. He's great with his letters and numbers thanks to Bright Kids and is looking forward to school.
My daughter loves the staff and runs in happily every morning to see them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff seem to be great with my daughter. It is a shame we still can’t go in to pick her up and see them playing etc but they always come out with a list of what she’s been up to. Being born early in the school year I think that mainly thanks to nursery she could go to school comfortably this
year but unfortunately has to wait another year. I’m sure they’re used to this and provide some more challenging activities for her next year. Would also be nice to see more regular updates on tapestry. On the whole it seems a great nursery, would just love to know/see a bit more about what she gets up to.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love all the staff and enjoy their time while there. I'm looking forward to being able to experience more when the restrictions are lifted.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Bright Kids at Crabbs Cross since he was 14 months old, he has learnt so much, and done so many exciting things. I fully trust the lovely caring staff there and would highly recommend Bright Kids nurseries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although I have chosen the month December my review reflects Bright Kids all year round, my daughter has been going here for the past 2 years and in that time I have changed my job role within my company several times, the staff have been nothing but supportive and managing to swap and change my daughter's
days/times round without any issues. My daughter is well looked after by all the staff, they really do go above and beyond for the children and parents. The management team are very hands-on (as a manager myself I know how hard that can be at times). I'm also trying to get my daughter into a school close to Bright Kids so she can continue to go to club, come September this year.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very well trained staff, good food and good activities programme. It could more clean especially for little children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son attends after school club twice a week and he loves it. The nursery staff are easy to deal with and are really friendly and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As I have started working full time my son has been going to Bright Kids after school. The staff are so friendly and lovely, offering to help with reading and homework and collect him straight from school, even if he has after school club. It has a large outdoor space and loads for the children to do.
I will be using Bright Kids in half-term holidays and as of next month breakfast club. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly no matter when you see them. Always willing to chat and communicate about the children when you need to.
They encourage the children to read their school books and like them to go outside when possible.
Snacks are done differently where children don't have to sit, and the
food and quantity are now not compromising a proper meal in the evening.
Good pull up and drive off system, but plenty of space in the car park opposite if needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the nursery. It's the best nursery in the region. All aspects are refined. Our daughter is excited every day when going to nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Kids at Crabbs Cross has been part of my son's life for two years and is amazing. My son has Autism spectrum disorder and his needs are met every session. He has his box labelled just for him and has had his sensory corner. Staff are fab. It is a clean and friendly environment and I will recommend
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming, clearly very passionate about childcare. Our son always seems to have a great time, comes home very tired after a day of play, progressing very quickly with all the input he's receiving.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery. Her development has come on leaps and bounds since starting. The range of activities is excellent and the outdoor area is wonderful.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Bright Kids Crabbs Cross 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.882 for Bright Kids Crabbs Cross is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 Kids Crabbs Cross is based on 20 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 20 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)

Paula

Paula Cooper

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2020

I have been at Bright Kids since May 2020. Previously I have been a manager of an outstanding nursery for 10 years. I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and also a level 5 qualification in leadership and management.


I have experience not only in management but also working as a practitioner through all early years age groups. I have a wealth of experience and passion for special educational needs in Early years. I look forward to putting all of my experience into practice at Crabbs Cross.


Lorraine

Lorraine Ashford

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2000

I have worked for Bright Kids for over 20 years now. I started work as a nursery assistant with a Childcare Diploma. I have progressed to become a Deputy/Manager holding a Level 5 in Management also level 4 in Early Years. Childcare has always been a passion and after having two children of my own I believe in allowing children to develop and learn to their highest potential.


I am also a Designated Senior Lead. I have seen lots of children flourish during their time at the setting and now some return with their own children.