Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool

139A Barlowmoor Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DY
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9.7 107 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool, Manchester
A welcoming and 'Outstanding' rated Ofsted nursery in Didsbury.

The Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is situated just off Barlow Moor Road and is an ideal location for parents commuting to and from Manchester. Providing quality childcare and education, supporting every child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Following a recent refurbishment, the nursery has excellent facilities and six qualified teachers working in the nursery. All age groups have access to the outdoors where the garden allows them to be outside on a daily basis. The nursery holds regular activities and events for families throughout the year, including an annual Graduation Ceremony for children leaving the nursery for ‘big School’.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (February 2017).

The team at Didsbury would love to meet you and your little one, 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 Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angelica (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 45
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (107)

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Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.714) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has 107 reviews.

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Review from Heather W (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Bright Horizons when he was nearly two years old. I was worried that he might not settle quickly given that he was a bit older, but the staff were so kind with him and he settled in very quickly. He has allergies so I worried about his food choices, but the staff have been careful
and considerate at every step. He eats a really wide variety of food and the chef makes him special dishes that are dairy-free. They even have his oat milk ready for him each morning, so he can have cereal with the other children. He loves going into nursery every day and he always talks about the staff in his room. He was even asking for his room leader when he was on holiday! I am so glad I picked Bright Horizons for him They really are a brilliant nursery.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Bright Horizons, Didsbury from the baby room, through the toddler room and now to preschool. She continues to thrive and amazes us every day with what she has learnt. I have no doubt she is so ready for school in September and this is due to the curriculum at Bright Horizons.
The staff are friendly and approachable and all seem to genuinely care so much, going above and beyond each day. I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to others, especially for key workers like us who cannot take the usual holidays off at Christmas, etc.

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Review from Adeline C (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff. Transitions between rooms are well managed. The app is really useful to keep an eye on the little one during the day. Our little one is always happy to go in the morning and happy when we pick her up.

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Review from Jeni I (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Bright Horizons when he was 2.5 years old. I was concerned that being a late starter at nursery (and an only child), would have a negative impact on his personal and social skills, but the nursery and staff have been wonderful at helping him to settle in and flourish. The staff are
warm and caring and are supportive of all the children and any concerns the parents may have. I love that they have some outdoor space to run around in and the app is great for keeping parents and guardians updated with their child’s activities and schedule. It’s a great nursery and we’re hoping to increase our son’s number of days there, in the near future.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending for over a year now, starting in Baby Two and now in Toddler One. All the staff from his key worker to the nursery manager are invested in him and his journey. Every child is different and they treat each child as an individual and invest in their development. They work with
us, as his parents, on areas of further development and encouragement. My son's time so far at Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool has been full of fun and laughs. Seeing his face light up each morning and run into his room to meet his friends is heart warming and we know we’ve made the right decision choosing Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool.

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Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children love attending Bright Horizons. All the staff know all the kids and they are kind, caring and I feel confident knowing they will come home happy every day. They think of all sorts of interesting activities for the children to take part in. We have loads of confidence in the management,
particularly the manager, who is amazing. They are super flexible and we’ve always been able to pick up an extra day if we need one on top of our regular pattern. They have a great app, where they share pictures and updates about the kids learning too. The children spend lots of time outside in their garden and they’ve recently planted flowers in wellies. If there’s one thing I’d make even better about the nursery it would be to make the outdoor space a bit less astroturf and a bit more mud-filled, but it’s a very minor complaint and I’d recommend it to anyone.

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Review from S F (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the nursery and is currently in the Toddler 2 room. He is very happy and I am happy with the care and education he receives. His key person is a qualified teacher, so I am assured he is learning lots in preparation for preschool. He has made lots of friends and I get regular updates on
the family app.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Bright Horizons from age 1 through to pre-school. She has always been happy there making friends and loving the staff and all the activities. She came on so much at the pre-school even came home speaking Spanish. The food has always been excellent and my daughter eats a wide variety
of food. My son will be starting in February, I wouldn’t dream of sending him anywhere else.

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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Didsbury for almost a year. In that time she has settled in well, made lots of friends and really enjoys her days at Nursery. The staff are kind, patient and attentive. I would highly recommend this Nursery.

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Review from David E (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery. My three-year-old was in one of the toddler rooms and is now in pre-school, and my baby is due to start soon. Quite aside from the high standard of the building and facilities (especially the outside space), Bright Horizons Didsbury is
noteworthy for its exceptional staff and management. Having experienced two other nurseries, I can safely say that this one stands out not only in terms of the levels of care provided but also the levels of professionalism. My child is thriving and happy in this environment, and I never have concerns about leaving him. It's worth noting that all staff that I have encountered across both rooms are excellent. The standard of learning and development is exceptional, and it is a real bonus to have a toddler who can now speak better Spanish than me. Communications are first rate and management are incredibly responsive. There are, of course, cheaper nurseries but Bright Horizons Didsbury is worth every penny and then some.

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Review from Elif N (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this nursery to everyone, without any doubt. Lovely staff, very nice facilities and a wide range of food options. Everyone is very cheerful, caring, and professional. Happy Son, happy Mum.

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Review from Claudia A (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier at Bright Horizons. The commitment and professionalism is outstanding. The team at the Didsbury branch is very passionate about what they do with the highest level of engagement in the children's development.

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Review from Keely J (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Didsbury since she was 1 year old, she is now 4. The staff are so dedicated, positive and approachable and my daughter is so happy attending 3 days a week.
I really feel her nursery and preschool experience has increased her confidence and her abilities
and I feel that she will be extremely well prepared for starting school this year.
I love that she learns Spanish whilst there and have nothing negative to say about her time there.

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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Top-quality caring staff that care for your children as if they are their own. Our 2 girls have learned so much including Spanish! They both waltz in during the morning and are always happy when they leave. We have found their medical care and communication around the same to be impeccable and their
teaching is top quality. You see with the other kids leaving with their key workers at night that our 2 haven't struck lucky - everyone seems to be cared for equally well.

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Review from Mel J (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Bright Horizons Didsbury.
She has an amazing relationship with her key worker as well as all the other staff in the nursery. I get great updates from the staff about what she has been up to as well as a comprehensive report about her development.
The nursery has gone over and above
to help us with potty training, and we wouldn't have got to where we have without their involvement.
Highly recommend.

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Review from Kate L (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery since about 6 months old and every stage has been fantastic and he loves it. All the staff are so welcoming. More specifically throughout the pandemic, they have been outstanding in their support for parents, children and their resilience. They must have acted
with the utmost level of caution and cleanliness as minimal disruption or covid cases. Yet keeping a friendly and social environment for kids to help with some level of normality in these awful times. Along with the updates and understanding emotionally and financially for parents. We can't thank you enough.

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Review from Tania S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very grateful for the brilliant staff of Bright Horizons Didsbury nursery and pre-school for looking after my child since she was 1.5 years old. The staff are so caring, gentle and engaging that every morning I feel very happy to take my child there. My husband and I are very appreciative to all
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been using the nursery for 3 years and currently use the baby 2 room and preschool. We are so impressed with the standard of care and education our children are continuing to receive despite the current circumstances. We love that they learn Spanish and are encouraged to learn and play in a safe
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started nursery in August 2020, so we weren’t able to settle her in the room and had to drop her at the door. The staff were so wonderful with her, it made a difficult situation easy as it was clear that my daughter was comfortable and happy to see the staff. The staff were really supportive
and understanding for us as parents too.
The staff are always really friendly and knowledgeable about the day - from what she’s eaten to how long she’s slept to whether she’s been grumpy or had a dance! I’ve seen her walking come on loads and her social skills have been great! She is also sleeping much better through the night which is priceless!
In terms of Covid, we have been getting regular written communication of any updates. The staff clearly take the situation seriously with PPE and social distancing. It has been so reassuring to know we are in safe hands. I’ve been so impressed and would recommend to any of my friends or family.

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Review from Harriet T (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery for both our daughters. They both have made lots of friends and always came home very happy. The staff are all experienced, positive and enthusiastic. They have loved it - very reassuring!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.714)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.714) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 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 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 4.714 for Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.714

  • 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 Didsbury 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, 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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Angelica

Angelica

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Angelica has worked in childcare for over nine years, with eight of those years spent at Bright Horizons. She is qualified with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childhood Studies, a BA (Hons) in Early Years Leadership and Management, and is currently completing her dissertation for an MBA in Business Administration (Human Resources). Angelica loves working in the childcare sector and is committed to providing the best start in life for all children in their care. Providing high-quality care and education is her number one priority.


Originally from Venezuela, Angelica has been living in the UK for 11 years. She is married and has three beautiful children. Much of her weekends are filled with the children's clubs, walks, and family meals.


Ada

Ada

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Ada graduated from university in 2019 with a degree in Business and Management, and since then, she has been working in childcare—a field she has always been passionate about.


She finds great joy in watching children grow and develop, which led her to join Bright Horizons in 2022. Since then, she has had the opportunity to work in several of their nurseries, each offering unique experiences that have helped her develop new skills.


Ada holds a Level 3 qualification in childcare, as well as a Level 3 Early Years SENCO qualification, and she has recently begun pursuing a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is deeply committed to providing children with high-quality education and diverse opportunities every day.


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