Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

338-340 Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall, Leeds LS4 2DS
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  • Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool, Leeds
Step into Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool. A nursery that offers exceptional care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located near the city centre and Leeds train station, it’s perfect for commuting parents.

In their age-specific rooms, Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool provides an outstanding foundation for early education with the enriching and wellbeing-centred Bright Beginnings Curriculum, crafted by their Early Years experts. This comprehensive yet individualised approach nurtures each child and ensures they receive the support they need.

The team includes qualified teachers and an Early Years Professional to ensure children receive the best support. The nursery provides age-specific rooms and diverse activities such as story time, role play, messy play, singing, and outdoor learning.

Children enjoy Boogie Mites music sessions and outdoor activities in the garden, which features trikes, a mud kitchen, a sensory garden, and a gardening area. Nutritious meals are prepared by the onsite chef, and the nursery supplies nappies, wipes, formula, and creams. Additional amenities include an onsite car park and buggy park.

Parents can stay connected with their child's day through the Bright Horizons Family app.

To see more of what the nursery in Leeds has to offer, book a visit today.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Leeds 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
  • Katy (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 69
  • 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 Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (117)

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Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has 117 reviews.

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Review from Nettie B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had our daughter attend this nursery from 6 months old and I honestly cannot fault them. They are caring and passionate about what they do and will go above and beyond for you and your child. They update you often and their are lots of pictures and information about what your child has done during
the day. Thank you to all of the team for taking such great care of our baby and making it such a positive experience.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so grateful for your kind words and delighted that your experience has been so positive.


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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding!
My son has been at Bright Horizons Leeds since he was 9 months old, he is now 4 and will be leaving to go to school.
The care, the staff, the activities, the attention to detail, the passion, the love, the support, the friendships, the hours of fun my little boy has had in his years
at nursery, the nurturing. The reasons I would recommend sending your child to this nursery, the list is endless.
Throughout all the rooms at the nursery he has loved all his key workers and equally all the staff, the bonds have been amazing to see. My son was under speech and language due to delays, and the support he received from his key worker was great, he had intervention times where they could help him one-to-one and now he doesn't stop talking.
I cannot praise and recommend this nursery enough! It's clear to see the management of the nursery is amazing and all the staff are so welcoming and friendly.

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

Thank you for your outstanding review! We're thrilled to hear about the wonderful experience your son has had at Bright Horizons Leeds. From the care and support to the strong bonds with staff, it's been a joy to watch him grow. We're especially glad to hear how our team supported his speech development. Your praise means the world to us and we're so grateful for your recommendation. Thank you!


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Review from Tulika M (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool for just over a year now and she has thoroughly enjoyed her time here. We have seen her grow into a happy and confident girl under the support and care of the nursery staff. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking
for a nursery in this area.

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

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Celine F (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you’re looking for the perfect nursery, don’t look elsewhere. Our son had a fantastic experience there. He’s my first child and as a mum, I wanted him to be safe, in good hands, in a nursery that will care about him and his needs. The team is so great with kids, they are caring, attentive and very
supportive. My son learnt so much there, I can see him growing so fast. He’s always happy to go, with a nice smile on his face. He was only 3 months when he started and as I’m not British, I was very scared of choosing a nursery. But the team reassured me and provided the best support ever. We needed to leave because we moved far away from there but I would recommend this nursery without a doubt!

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

Thank you for your glowing recommendation! We're thrilled your son had such a fantastic experience with us! Knowing he felt happy and supported means the world to us.


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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since September 2023. She has settled in so well and I can tell she enjoys going as when we get out of the car she gets giddy. The staff are brilliant and communication from the nursery is top-notch. I was going to take her out of the nursery due to being offered
a new job but I just couldn’t bear the thought of taking my baby out. Me, being her mum, I love how confident I feel knowing she is in safe hands and with amazing staff.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is loving her time at the nursery and we appreciate your continued choice in us.


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Review from Jakub C (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the past 1.5 years, our two daughters have been attending Bright Horizons in Kirkstall, and we are thrilled to share our experience. Every aspect of this nursery, from the dedicated staff to the exceptional facilities, has exceeded our expectations.
We cannot overstate our gratitude to the wonderful
team at Bright Horizons in Kirkstall for the exceptional care they've provided to our daughters. If it weren't for our recent relocation, we would have undoubtedly continued with this nursery until both girls reached school age. Having explored 10 other nurseries in our area, we can confidently say that none even come close to matching the quality and excellence offered by Bright Horizons.
If you prioritize your children's education and well-being above all else, we wholeheartedly recommend Bright Horizons in Kirkstall as the premier nursery in Leeds.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been with the nursery for just sort of a year now. Within this time he has had two key workers both of whom made such great efforts to ensure my child is happy, settled and genuinely cared for. With this being my first child, sending him to nursery straight after maternity at 9 months old
was a difficult transition for myself but the staff in the under 2s unit couldn’t have made me feel more comfortable and confident that my little boy would be genuinely cared for by them.
My child absolutely loves nursery and has made amazing progress in his development over the year. We can really see how he is developing into a sweet, clever, caring little boy with the help from nursery.
The nursery has an on-site chef so meals are prepared fresh, my little boy loves the food served and always eats well, he has also made a friend in the chef and often speaks of him and other staff at home.
We couldn’t thank the staff enough for all they have done for us and our little boy!

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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool since September 2020. I can honestly say, I couldn’t have chose a better nursery for her to go to. The staff, have been so reassuring, welcoming, polite and friendly. They have built such a good relationship with my daughter,
and I can’t fault them in any way. Brilliant nursery with a lovely environment and my daughter has come such a long way when it comes to her development. Thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons!

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here for the past two years. The teachers and nursery staff have been outstanding and I have seen so many positive changes in my daughter. The teachers really care for the children and they put in a lot of effort to engage children and teach them important skills and preparing
for “big” school. They also keep parents up to date regarding child’s meals and activities throughout the day which has been great as a first time anxious mum. Highly recommended nursery.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, we are so pleased to hear that you are happy with our nursery. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.


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Review from Aree S (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very friendly and attentive and always keep us updated about our child’s development that they have observed closely.
Foods are nice and yummy and my child develops so much and gets to try new nice cuisines which helps him to be less picky when it comes to foods at home.
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incorporate our cultural background into activities at the nursery which is very impressive.
Overall, we feel safe for our child to be here and happy to know that he is well looked after and got all the support he needs to develop his growing skills.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review. We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.


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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two children have benefitted enormously from the fun and nurturing environment at Bright Horizons, Leeds. They both love their nursery days and have formed strong bonds with their key workers. They really consider their key workers as an extension of our family and it means everything to us to know
our children feel so safe, secure and valued.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear your children are thriving at our nursery.


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Review from Callam G (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons is the perfect setting for our boys. The management team and nursery staff are brilliant and always on hand to help with any queries we might have. Recently we attended a presentation regarding the transition from nursery to school, covering all the items we needed to be thinking about
in the lead-up to September and advise on how to prepare our son, which as young first-time parents that really helped us and we're grateful for that. It was amazing to hear of the lengths that the nursery are willing to go to for the children that are going to be transitioning.
Overall, we're extremely happy with the care and compassion that is shown to our boys daily when they attend. They always come out of nursery so happy and excited to go back, which puts our minds at ease knowing they're being so well looked after!

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely pleased with the nursery since my son started there in August 2022. The team work hard to create a caring and educational environment for young people. My son adores his nursery days and sometimes doesn’t want to leave when I go to pick him up.
Unfortunately due to changes in
staffing my son has had several key workers since August, however, this has been well managed to make the transitions as smooth as possible.
My son has dietary requirements and I am extremely pleased with the measures in place to support and manage this and trust that all staff are aware of these requirements and adhere to them.
Thank you to everyone at Bright Horizons.

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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery for my twin boys! They’re so happy and settled there and look forward to the array of activities they have waiting for them every morning.
They have a great connection with their key workers, and I’ve had so much support to help develop their speech.
Would highly recommend it to
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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great setting! My little one has been going there for over a year and a half now, and she is flourishing. The attention to detail from the members of staff is amazing, and I appreciate the fact that they are prepared to accommodate all dietary requirements as well as support you at every development
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Review from Brendan F (Father of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons Kirkstall for over a year and the standard of care and attention he has received in that time has been excellent. The staff/key persons always take the time to discuss my son’s progress with myself and my wife when collecting/dropping off. All the staff are
very approachable and do a great job filling in when my son’s key person is on leave. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who requires childcare.

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Review from Amber T (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery for so many reasons. My daughter had a bumpy start with only going to nursery one day a week, but they made the whole experience so much easier. I feel totally comfortable leaving my child with any of the staff. They really go above and beyond to make sure both parent and
child feel safe. They keep parents updated via their app and there is a full handover every pick up which I love hearing about. The food they cook is always a healthy nutrient-filled meal, the activities/learning they set up is amazing. My daughter has learnt so many new skills since being there, I can’t say enough about how amazing it is!

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, both my children have attended and have always received a high quality of care. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. Staff are happy to listen to any concerns about the children and give advice and support.

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Review from Zhujun S (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our daughter started nursery, she has been eating better and showing development in her general mobility and fine movement. The staff are always kind and friendly and they always listen to our needs and respond accordingly. Our daughter has formed valuable bonds with her key person and other staff
members. Generally, the experience has been fantastic! (p.s more fresh fruit would push the food score to excellent)

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our child receives at Bright Horizons. It's a pleasure to be sent pictures of them learning new practical and social skills. Most of all, it's so comforting to know they are in safe hands and enjoying themselves. Choosing a childcare provider was a
worrying process, but we were confident we made the right choice. Thank you!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.963)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.963 for Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.963

  • 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 Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 18 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 18 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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Katy

Katy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Katy is the Nursery Manager at Bright Horizons. Childcare has always been her passion, and she has been dedicated to the field since leaving school. Joining Bright Horizons in 2010, she has grown from a Room Supervisor to her current leadership role as Nursery Manager.


In 2020, Katy embraced motherhood for the first time, with her child now attending the nursery. Watching him thrive and settle seamlessly into nursery life, supported by the caring and attentive staff, has deepened her understanding of the importance of individualised care.


Katy finds joy and inspiration in observing the children's learning journeys throughout the nursery. She looks forward to welcoming new families and helping children flourish during their early years.


Leah

Leah

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2006

Leah has been part of the Bright Horizons Leeds team since January 2020, initially joining as a Room Leader before progressing to Deputy Manager in January 2021. She is passionate about maintaining the nursery's outstanding care. With a teacher training qualification, Leah brings valuable expertise to the setting, guiding her staff to deliver inspiring and challenging teaching and learning experiences for the children.


In addition to her leadership role, Leah is the nursery SENDCO, supporting staff, children, and families to thrive and reach their full potential through inclusive care and education.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Leeds?

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

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