Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool

463 Stretford Road, Manchester M16 9AB
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9.9 109 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool, Manchester
AN OUTSTANDING, DIVERSE NURSERY IN TRAFFORD

You and your child will love this outstanding nursery in Trafford, specifically designed to support your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.
Set in a vibrant borough of Manchester, the nursery boasts a large garden with plenty of themed spaces for children to improve their motor skills and expand their curiosity. Particular favourites include the mud kitchen, the maths and literacy shed and the sandpit. Each age group also has freeflow access to their own outdoor decking space, encouraging independent exploration.
They give preschoolers extra support and enrichment in subjects such as mathematics, art, reading and writing through an enriching Ready for School programme. This gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Trafford nursery is a culturally diverse setting with staff who speak a variety of home languages alongside English.
Children enjoy learning about the wider world and the traditions and cultures of their friends. They work closely with Trafford SENAS to foster a spirit of inclusion for all children, and hold a Trafford ‘Giving Voice’ award for their work in speech and language.
Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is easily accessible from local bus routes. They have an onsite car park and buggy storage area to aid with drop-off and pick-up times.
The commitment to extraordinary childcare has been recognised locally, with parents giving them a 5/5 star rating on Google reviews.
They 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 Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Emma (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 43
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • 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 & New Year

Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (109)

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Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool has 109 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery when she was 4 months old has now left to go to school (she is going to be 5 in December). This nursery has been fantastic and the staff hard working. My daughter has turned from a 4-month-old who could just lift her head to a confident, polite and social child. She
has all her basic skills for school and is currently doing really well in her learning to read. This is all due to the hard work of the staff and the fact they have worked with me and my daughter always. I would very highly recommend the nursery to other parents. This to the nursery that cares for everyone- thanks.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have had a very positive experience so far with Bright Horizons. All the staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. I felt very reassured when I left my son with them for the first time and feel comfortable leaving him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are amazing and settled my child in really well. The facilities and outside space are brilliant and plenty to keep the children busy. My son's confidence has come on so much since starting this nursery. No issues with this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in very well and has gained lots of development. She enjoys her time at the nursery and comes home and implements her learning. Since she has joined nursery she has matured and understands various things. Therefore I would most definitely recommend this nursery to other parents
as I can see she has developed into her own.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is happy and always has been at this nursery. My other son will be starting in a week. I am happy with the care they get.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have has 2 children in this nursery and I like the service and care provided here. I kept my daughter here while I was on maternity leave as they have a wonderful range of activities and great outdoor space. We also suffer from obscure allergies/eczema triggers and the cook has been wonderfully accommodating
about this and my daughter never missed out food wise. Now she's in school I really miss their services as she now has to have a packed lunch as the school can't cope with her requirements.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Bright Horizons nursery, my son started in explorers and is now in the "big room" which he really enjoys.
I know that I can leave my child with the staff and know that he is being cared for and his development is growing.
When needed I can have a meeting with his key person who my son has
a very strong bond with as he comes home and talks about her.
When I collect him he is always clean and his bag looks like he's had lots of fun.
Bright Horizons is a place for your child too.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nursery staff are very informative regarding my child's day. He has been encouraged to join in group activities and try new things.

Reply from Marketa, Bright Horizons Team at Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you very much for your review. We really value your feedback. Please, can I encourage you to share your comments with the nursery team. It's important to us that they are addressed and you’re totally happy with the high level of care we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters go here. One of the children is in Explorers and the other is a Discoverer. I love the time and attention they give both girls especially the littlest one, who started there drinking milk and is now eating meals with the other children. She even was drinking from a cup which has
all been done with the support of the staff there.
My eldest started in this room and has now moved into the 'big' room. The staff in this room have supported her with potty training and I love that there is a male assistant.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Trafford Nursery is brilliant. I feel safe knowing I can drop off my daughter and she will have a fantastic day. Filled with lots of fun activities.
All the staff are lovely and helpful. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter (now 2 and half) joined the nursery at 6 months old I have always felt supported and kept up to date by the key workers and management.
I feel confident my daughter is safe, eating healthy and supported, developed and genuinely cared for.
Wouldn't look anywhere else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good, been really happy with the service. Would recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous and caring nursery. Very friendly and well-informed staff who make us feel very happy our children attend this nursery. Leaving your children in care is hard enough but knowing they are well-provided for, loved and their emotional, social and learning welfare is extremely well taken care
of make this a lot of easier. Thank you Bright Horizons.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with Bright Horizons has been great. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and my child always comes home with a smile on his face which is great to see. All in all i think Bright Horizons is a great and safe place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery, the staff are excellent and engage well with both parents and children. My daughter loves it here in the discovery room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have got a good experience at Bright Horizons, my daughter started the nursery and was taken very good care of. She was also potty trained before she started school, and now my son is here When he started he was almost a year old and couldn't walk, one evening I came to pick him up and he was walking.
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kids love it here at Bright Horizons and so do we, all the staff are very friendly and kind.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. My youngest left this nursery in 2015 and was so very happy here and now my youngest has just started and has settled in perfectly. The staff in the room are so friendly and helpful. they make me feel at ease knowing she is in a safe and happy environment. Thank
you, especially for making the transition so easy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery. Friendly staff really reassure you your child is being looked after properly. Excellent food for kids and my child is very happy here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it at nursery, he is always talking about the staff and his friends there. There are always staff engaged with the children and activities going on, even at the end of the day. I like how his interests are explored and extended at the setting and I can see the progress he is making academically
and socially. The food is of a high standard and my son enjoys it, the menu is varied and changes with the seasons.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Bright Horizons since 5 months old. From her settle in sessions through to now it has been great! All staff are really helpful and friendly and do all they can to support parents when their child has first joined. My daughter enjoys her time at the nursery. I love that she is
always learning new things and trying new foods. I would definitely recommend this nursery to everybody I know. Thank you to you all staff, especially in explorers!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Trafford 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.859 for Bright Horizons Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.859

  • 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 Trafford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 19 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 19 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)

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Laura holds a Level 6 qualification in Childhood Studies and a master’s degree in Psychology, reflecting her deep passion for education and child development. With over 24 years of experience in childcare, she has not only gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise but has also developed a warm and nurturing approach to supporting children and their families.


Recently, Laura joined Trafford Nursery, where she is excited to share her extensive experience and bring fresh ideas to the team. She is committed to creating a loving and supportive environment where children can thrive and parents feel confident and reassured. Laura believes in fostering strong relationships with families and understands the importance of working in partnership to ensure every child reaches their full potential.


Outside of work, Laura cherishes quality time with her husband and family, who are her greatest source of joy. She also finds inspiration in reading, which helps her continue learning and growing, both personally and professionally.


Karima

Karima

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Karima began her journey at Bright Horizons as a maternity cover and later transitioned to support the preschool room as a Room Leader. She then progressed to the role of Third in Charge and is now the Deputy Manager.


Over the past 11 years with the Bright Horizons family, Karima has been fortunate to receive support in completing her Childhood Studies qualification, further enriching her skills and knowledge.


Karima has developed a strong passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), which inspired her to pursue additional SEN training and take on the role of Nursery SENCo. She is deeply committed to her role, enjoying the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families and provide the children with the tailored support they need to thrive.


What Karima loves most about Bright Horizons Trafford is that every day brings something new and exciting.


Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Third in Charge

Chloe has been working in early years since leaving high school and has been part of the Bright Horizons family for a total of five years. She began her journey as an apprentice, progressing to Room Leader and is now proud to be the Third in Charge at Trafford.


She is a Level 4 qualified practitioner and also holds additional qualifications in supporting children with SEND and safeguarding. During her role as Baby Room Leader, she has had the opportunity to extend her knowledge through various training courses. She is Trafford's ‘Communication Champion’ and ‘Nurture Approach Champion.’ She is passionate about providing a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive.


Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She also has a passion for cooking and baking and enjoys trying out new recipes to share with her loved ones.