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 Holly J (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons has been fantastic for my daughter. She has been going there since she was six months old, and is only going to leave it now that she is due to start school. Every member of staff is always bright, cheerful, friendly and very helpful. They create a wonderful family atmosphere at the
nursery and I have loved seeing my daughter flourish during her time there. They have helped her to learn to write, and she has even learned some Spanish during her time there. She has made some great friends and loves her time there. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from Andy B (Father of Child) published on 13 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery, always felt very happy leaving my children there. My son has attended for 2 years and my daughter has recently started. My son is very confident and interacts well with others which a big part we put down to his time at nursery. He has learnt things he would never have done at home (such
as speaking Spanish). The car park is very tight so getting in and out at busy times can be a bit tricky but that is a small negative. Overall, have had a very positive experience with the nursery and staff who are generally all very friendly and diverse which is great.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons in Didsbury has exceeded all my expectations from a nursery and provided exemplary care of my son for the last 18 months. His development has been significant and I am delighted with his progress. The primary reason for my writing the review is to highlight the effort, care and love
that all the staff have shown our family and not just those who have looked after my son directly. He has made lots of friends and has become a curious, kind and confident little boy.

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Review from Catherine Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We had a really bad experience. From the settling in process, through to daily care. We found the staff to be disappointing. The baby room has no natural light. They say that they will respect your routine but not much effort is made to do this. Random naps, missing walks to get fresh air, basic care
sometimes lapse “because they’re busy”. After a month we chose to move nurseries.

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Review from Ann-Marie H (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are excellent in Didsbury, refreshments for parents on arrival, happy place for the children, forms are in place for any conflict between the children and parents are made aware of the issues, this is extremely thorough and something which should be in place in schools to make parents aware of
bullying, the building is a good size with a variety of rooms for the children to play, the staff are consistent at Didsbury which shows the staff are happy to work there.

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Review from Adam H (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I are thoroughly happy with this nursery and our children love attending. They are always engaged, learning and well looked after but, more importantly, every day all the staff make a fuss of our children and we get the sense they are really loved here.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is very professional, welcoming and very well managed. It is very clean and tidy and my child is so happy there. The daily forms aren't always fully completed, if I am picking up in a rush and don't have time to chat or they are busy, I don't always know what they have done in the day.

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Review from Dashy R (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loved going to Bright Horizons Didsbury Branch. We never had a day when we needed to coax her to get there. She loved the teachers, food and activities which increased her self confidence during her time there.

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Review from Vicky F (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I are very happy with Bright Horizons - the staff take a personal interest in my child and have gone out of their way to help him feel settled. My child has a lot of allergies and the team have been brilliant at managing these. They have taken the time to discuss his diet with me to gain
a better understanding of what he is able to eat. My child seems to really enjoy himself at Bright Horizons and loves the team!

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Review from Zara T (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been amazing. It's like a family. The staff have been lovely - they make us feel at ease when we are at work. My children feel this is their second home. All the staff are professional and friendly and I would recommend Bright Horizons to any worried parent that wants to return back
to work.

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Review from Lara dlc (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had children in Bright Horizons for just over 4 years and will continue to have our youngest there until she is ready for reception.
The nursery is really excellent. The staff have always been great. The managers are fabulous and ensure the children are well looked after and always are available
for parents when ever needed. The meals that are prepared for the children are delicious and nutritious with a great variety.
There is a special room with tea/coffee/hot chocolates/biscuits/water/fresh flavoured water/juices for parents in the morning and evening where there are delicious samples of the home baking that goes on in the nursery.
I have only had very positive experiences at this nursery and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safe, friendly, caring, clean environment for their child/children.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Didsbury has looked after my daughter since she was 7months old and she could not be in better hands.
The staff and management are amazing. I would rate this nursery as excellent in every category.
If you want to leave your child with a nursery that treats your little one like family
then this is the place.
Well run by the management team.

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Review from Nicola D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff. Very clean. Good facilities.

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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with the personal touches they give to every child and family and the time they take to make everyone feel at ease and welcome. I was dreading my son's transition into childcare as he's always been so attached to me but every member of staff, from childcare to management have
made it as easy and stress-free for us as possible. From the regular feedback on his day to the extra settling-in sessions offered we feel as if they really care about making sure all our needs are accounted for. He eats really appetising sounding meals and they are very accommodating of special diets. We cannot fault the nursery and I am so grateful that I know he is in a safe, friendly and stimulating environment now I've returned to work.

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Review from Nicole O (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is now 16 months old and has joined the nursery since August 2016. As a mother, I'm very grateful to all the staff who work very hard in looking after my daughter. Since my daughter joined, I have noticed she is much happier, has learnt a lot socially and developmentally. Every time I come
to pick her up, she refuses to leave, knowing how much she enjoyed being in the nursery. She's a very confident and independent baby since she started.

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Review from Barbara F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are new to the Nursery and are so happy my son settled in great with the help and care of the friendly staff. His teachers are wonderful and made him feel comfortable although he doesn't speak much English. Food is great. He loves his teachers and already has made some friends. We are really happy!!

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Review from Will B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Bright Horizons since 2015, starting in the baby room and is now in toddlers. I have found the service and support here to be first-rate. The staff members really work hard to provide a friendly place for children to develop and play. I really appreciate the detailed level of
feedback that is provided for daily activities and how my child is progressing. The team have always been happy to make extra time available to discuss development issues. My son needed some extra support to encourage verbal communication and I received nothing but support through detailed feedback on how they were encouraging communication. I found this very reassuring and my son is now comfortable talking and I know a big part of this is a result of the excellent work provided by the entire team. The environment is always clean to a high standard and the meal provision is excellent. My son is always is happy to go to the nursery and clearly loves the staff as he always happy to see them.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff at the nursery go out of their way to provide an all round positive experience for children and parents. An example of this is the refreshment station - being able to grab a drink and a snack on busy mornings or hectic afternoon makes a real difference.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is new to the nursery (May '16) and I have been blown away by my experience so far. The staff are so friendly and professional and the food is amazing. My child goes outside daily in the garden or for a walk. The settle session before she started really put my mind at rest. the management team
are friendly, helpful and supportive. The nursery has very high standards.

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Review from D J (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons is an amazing nursery, all my 3 children have attended. I cannot fault it in any way, the staff are amazing. The chef is amazing, the food is nutritious and a credit by the children's food trust.
Management lead by example, such a warm friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone,
what a fantastic nursery and team!

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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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