Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet EN4 8LL
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  • Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool, Barnet
Meet the wonderful team at East Barnet nursery.

Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years with longer opening times from 7.30am – 6.30pm.

The nursery has plenty of space for children to learn and explore, with four bright and airy age-specific rooms and is close to Monkfrith Primary school and not too far from Oak Hill Park.

The nursery has its own chef on site and with all nutritious meals and delicious, healthy snacks are sourced from trusted suppliers and cooked by the chef with menus changing seasonally. The nursery's kitchen holds a 5*EHO rating for food and hygiene (December 2022).

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 team at East Barnet is excited to be part of your child’s journey and look forward to meeting you and your little one soon. Book a personal tour with the nursery today.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gemma (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (111)

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Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool has 111 reviews.

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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic place for my son to spend his days. The whole preschool team, including 4 staff members in particular, and everybody else dedicate so much time and attention to him. The little man is always so excited to go to nursery and it is a reflection of the hard-working and talented team there.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your son loves his time with us and that our dedicated team has made such a positive impact.


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Review from Stefan M (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with staff that genuinely care. Have a great alternating program every week and my son loves the food there too! It wasn't our closest nursery but glad we opted for quality, especially in such fundamentally influential times in our sons life. We couldn't be happier, especially with our
sons key worker!

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad your son enjoys his time with us and we're thrilled his key worker has made such a positive impact.


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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been with the nursery since the age of 1. The nursery have always provided a safe, nurturing, happy environment. All the kids always appear so happy and cared for. All the staff are amazing and work really hard to ensure the kids have the best time. My child is very happy and thoroughly
enjoys going to nursery special thanks to everybody in pre school.

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

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


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Review from H W (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in preschool at Bright Horizons East Barnet. She has been there since she was 1. My daughter enjoys going every day and is happy when I pick her up. There are always lots of interesting activities. The staff are great, kind and caring, which is the most important thing. Special mention
goes out to her key workers who do a great job and keep my girl happy.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your daughter enjoys her time at Bright Horizons East Barnet. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff and key workers!


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Review from Aynel H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise this nursery enough! Our little one loves going to preschool every day and we are confident that he is in the best possible hands. The warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff make this nursery truly special. The staff are amazing and genuinely care about the children. They go
above and beyond to ensure every child feels safe, happy, and engaged. They are patient and kind and encourage learning through play, always coming up with creative and exciting activities. We are always greeted with a smile at the end of the day and they take the time to update us on how his day has been.
Special mention to the member of staff who has supported us with applying for extra support. She has worked above and beyond to achieve the best for our little one and we cannot thank her enough. She is also a great photographer which meant we got some lovely professional Christmas photos! They really are a wonderful team that wants the best for the children. Highly recommended.

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

Thank you for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear how much your little one enjoys their time with us and that our team has made such a positive impact.


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Preschool is brilliant, our little girl loves her teachers and runs in without saying bye to us most days!
The staff are so friendly and genuinely care about the children, updating us on our daughter's day, how she's eaten, etc.
The chefs also cater so well for my daughter who is
Coeliac.
We will miss the team when Olivia moves schools.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter loves her time with us. The team will miss her too, but we're excited for her next adventure.


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Review from Greg A (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic nursery with wonderful staff! My family have been connected to the nursery for over 4 years. My eldest started at 9 months and we still have children attending. The staff have always been so welcoming and our boys have a great bond across all levels. Great start and finish times for
busy working parents and we get regular updates with the Bright Horizon app.
I can't recommend this place enough and friends have moved their children to be part of the Bright Horizon East Barnet family.

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

Thank you for your amazing review! Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had a wonderful experience at this nursery! The staff are incredibly caring and dedicated, making sure each child feels comfortable and happy. Three ladies, in particular, have been amazing-always so patient, kind, and attentive. They go above and beyond to create a warm and nurturing environment.
I've seen so much growth and confidence in my daughter since joining and I appreciate all the effort the team puts in.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has grown and thrived with us.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children here with the team and though my daughter has since moved on to school, my son is still here. The team is wonderful, with the brilliant management bringing together the most enthusiastic and kind individuals to form a highly effective team. The preschool room has been wonderful
and I have seen so many positive changes not only in how things are run but in my son himself. The staff have known both my children and they are still so well-loved in my home! There are so many team members who we are so fond of - I can't recommend them enough!

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

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're so happy to hear how positive your family's experience has been over the years. We're grateful to have been part of your children's journey!


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Review from Kitti P (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and I love to go to the nursery. We love his teachers, they are always very helpful, polite, and kind. He loves all the activities, every day they have different exercises and activities such as painting, cooking, yoga, etc. It's lovely they have a garden, when the weather is nice they can have
a picnic or just play outside every day. The staff and management are always very open and helpful with any questions and they always tell me how my son's day was. They care about him and other children a lot. They learn all the cultures, science, and everything about life. They have "parties" where the parents can go and play/dance and do different activities with the children and the teachers to have some fun together. I highly recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear how much you and your son enjoy the nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizon is such a great nursery. My daughter has learnt so much and also gained a lot of friends. Such a welcoming and loving environment. The staff at Bright Horizon are amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure the kids have a great time and engage in a lot of fun activities. They're always
giving feedback to make sure us the parents are up to date with our child's progress, which I appreciate. If I had to recommend a nursery to someone it would be Bright Horizons. Thank you for your hard work.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear how much your daughter has learned and enjoyed her time at her nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Tina S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely the best nursery! Putting your child into nursery is a scary and big decision so finding the right place can be daunting (especially with young children that don't yet speak). From day one, we've had a great service from this team! My son initially had difficulty with us leaving him and there
was a lot of tears but within weeks, things improved and he now loves going into nursery. The app they have is great for letting us know what and how much he ate, how long he napped, and fun photos from the day. My son has been attending for nearly a year and I can't recommend this place enough. Big thank you to the whole team, as they eased our son into getting comfortable and settling in. The nursery also does great activities and seasonal events, the team is so creative. I think the nursery and the team definitely deserve to be classified as outstanding, having visited many outstanding nurseries before joining this one, this one is by far better in every way.

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

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy to hear that your son has settled in well and is enjoying his time at the nursery. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child recently joined the nursery in December 2024 and I was worried at first but the staff and management team made me and my daughter feel extremely comfortable and made her days as perfect as they could, they also kept in contact with me throughout the day to let me know how she was getting on.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that both you and your daughter felt comfortable from the very start. Our team is always here to support and keep you informed and we're thrilled to know your daughter is enjoying her time at our nursery.


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Review from Ikelda B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at this nursery since September when she was 1 years old. Since then, she has developed so many skills and is learning so many new things! We are so happy with her progress and the amazing relationship she has built with the babies team! Staff are so loving and attentive to our
daughter's needs and I leave her at the nursery with full trust in the staff. I am not worried about anything, they have become our second family! Cannot recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons East Barnet 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 Erina S (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been there for over a year and she's really happy. I feel she receives lots of attention. They always tell me if a fall or fight or something has happened which I appreciate. They are able to advise with any struggles. They have lots of activities, including baking, which my child loves.
The girls are friendly. Clean. The best. Management is very helpful when help is needed.

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

Thank you for your five-star review and positive feedback; we truly appreciate your kind words about the team.


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Review from Claire M (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise the nursery highly enough for their dedication and professionalism with my grandson, with the help and support of the whole team he is coming on leaps and bounds.
The activities the children are given each day are always fun and educational, I have always been impressed with how all
the children are included and supported and encouraged to interact with each other.
I am very happy my grandson is at Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool.

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

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback and we're thrilled to hear your grandson is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from Sara B (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love it! Moved from a different nursery and has thrived here. Great level of care and interesting activities! We love baking Tuesdays the most! My son has made lifelong friends and is prepared for school.

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

We could not be more grateful for all the staff at Bright Horizons, East Barnet. They have done so much to support our son and have developed the most wonderful bonds with him, which is so lovely to see. The activities are really well thought out and relevant to things going on in the world, for example
international space week using moon, sand and light up pebbles as well as Christmas themed activities involving tree decorating and sensory play with ice and cornflour with the arctic animals. Communication between staff and parents is exceptional and any queries are responded to very quickly. We love how involved the nursery is with the community and how they encourage the children to participate with donating food to the local food bank and raising money for charitable causes. We had our first parents evening this month which included wine and cheese! This was much appreciated after a long day at work and another thoughtful gesture from members of staff.

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Review from Helen L (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always extremely welcoming on arrival. They always greet my granddaughter by her name as they do all the other children. It is lovely to see the care they have for the children but the care, time and support given to parents and carers of the children is lovely. I trust that my granddaughter
is in safe hands and is getting the best start in life. On pick up, I am always given a detailed run down of her day, which is lovely to be made a part of.

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

East Barnet nursery is fantastic, they do an amazing job looking after my son. They are caring, supportive and fun, everything you want for your child to grow and develop. The nursery facilities are great, the garden is wonderful with lots of stimulation and toys for the children to enjoy. Management
have also made a huge effort in 2022 to decorate all of the rooms and to hold extra activities for parents and children. Thank you for taking such care in what you do, it makes me feel happy about leaving my child in your care when I've got a busy job.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Bright Horizons East Barnet 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.911 for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.911

  • 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 4.988 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 17 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.988

  • 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)

Gemma

Gemma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gemma, the Nursery Manager, has been working in Early Years Education for twelve years. She first obtained a Level 3 qualification in childcare before advancing to university, where she earned a degree in Education Studies.


Her passion lies in providing the best possible outcomes for the next generation. She finds great fulfilment in helping children develop through their learning journeys and supporting them in their next steps. Gemma joined Bright Horizons at the beginning of 2017 as a Room Leader and progressed through various managerial roles before being promoted to Nursery Manager.


She looks forward to welcoming families to the nursery and supporting them throughout their experience.


Charlene

Charlene

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Charlene is the deputy manager at East Barnet.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

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

Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

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

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

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