Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

311b Chase Road, London N14 6JD
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9.9 106 Reviews
Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly Bright Horizons Active Learning Southgate) opened in 2011 and is a stunning purpose-designed facility.

The nursery occupies a fabulous fully refurbished traditional building where great emphasis is placed upon big windows to maximise the feeling of light and space within the building, the aim to bring the outdoors in!

The nursery offers extracurricular Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes, and unusually for a London nursery, it has a large garden at the rear where children can play sports and enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities.

The nursery was proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted in August 2022.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Alyson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • 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 & Christmas

Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (106)

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Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool has 106 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience my son has had in Bright Horizons Southgate. The activities and educational programs are engaging and I love receiving regular updates on his progress and seeing him participating in activities.
I would highly recommend it any parent looking for
a warm, caring, and enriching environment for their little one.
Thank you to the entire team for making this such a positive experience for our family!

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy your son is thriving and that you've had such a positive experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery, its structure and setup, the activities the kids take part in are fun and interesting.
The staff are caring and kind. Everyone knows everyone.
The hours are perfect for drop offs and pickups.
It is a safe and secure environment. If I had a second child they would attend here
as well.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that you love the nursery and the activities, as well as the caring and supportive staff. It's great to know you feel confident in the environment and that the hours work well for you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old settled in so quickly, thanks to the caring and supportive staff. He absolutely loves his teachers, excitedly re-enacts his nursery day at home, and can't stop raving about the delicious food. The nurturing environment, fun activities, and warm atmosphere have made such a difference. It's
wonderful to see him so happy and engaged every day. A fantastic nursery-I highly recommend it!

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that your 4-year-old has settled in so well and is enjoying his time at nursery. It's great to know the staff, activities, and food have made such a positive impact. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't sing the praises of all staff
From the management, who dot and the "I"s and cross all "t"s to make sure both of my children are safe especially as they had severe allergies. Extremely professional but also with a caring and loving touch.
To the girls in all rooms from babies to pre schoolers.
Helping raise my children up from babies in sicknesses and life challenges. They have become like family and I Thankyou all for all you do you are appreciated.
The chiefs/cooks who deserves 10/10 for cooking on site and fresh meals with having allergies challenges they have always gone above and beyond and my children always love the food and speak daily on what they have eaten and love it.
As I've said two of my children who have been with this nursery from 9 months old till 4 and I cant recommend anyone higher

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that our team has made such a positive impact on your children's care. We appreciate your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing the right nursery is a huge gamble. That nursery may have all the recommendations and is a household name but it's still a gamble. I can tell you that Bright Horizons Southgate is one of the best gambles I've made. I took a leap of faith and it paid off. My husband and I couldn't be happier
with the attention, encouragement and a variety of opportunities the nursery has given our toddler. The practitioners are nurturing and empathetic and make the transition from my arms to theirs seamless.
It's a relief leaving drop offs with the feeling that our toddler will have a great day and the best experience with her friends. Management have been great. The nursery manager, greets us all and knows all the names of the children which is heartwarming and accommodating. We get to see what the children are doing throughout the day by logging onto an app and regular photos of the activities being delivered. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that Bright Horizons Southgate has been a great fit for your family. We appreciate your recommendation!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nurturing, kind and committed to the development of the children. We really feel heard and listened to by all members of staff and really appreciate all the love and care given to our little one! Thank you for all that you do!

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you feel supported and that your little one is thriving.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Bright Horizons Nursery highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we felt welcomed and supported by the caring staff. The nurturing environment fosters both learning and play, allowing children to thrive.
The curriculum is engaging and well-structured, promoting creativity
and social skills. Our daughter has developed so much since starting, and it's heartwarming to see her excitement every morning as she looks forward to her day.
The communication from the staff is excellent; we receive regular updates and insights into her progress. The facilities are clean and safe, which gives us peace of mind.
Overall, Bright Horizons has been a wonderful experience for our family. We are grateful for the love and attention our daughter receives every day. Thank you, Bright Horizons staff, for making her early years so special!

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. It's wonderful to hear that you feel supported and that her development is progressing well. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have the best time in the nursery. The staff are super friendly and supportive.
Our youngest is graduating this year and we will really miss everyone!
We can see the progress in their development and they always speak at home about their experiences: reading, playing, garden time, etc
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absolutely love the food too! My eldest graduated 2 years ago and he still speaks about the nursery food, warning my youngest that it won't be the same at school!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad both of your children have had such positive experiences with us, and it's great to hear they've enjoyed the food too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

BH Southgate is a nurturing, happy and warm environment for my little one. The staff are outstanding and management ensure that the nursery is run flawlessly.
The greatest trust you will instill in someone is looking after your child. Whenever I drop him off I know he is happy, stimulated, loved and
very well fed. Highly recommend.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear your little one is happy, stimulated and well cared for. Your trust and recommendation mean a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have been here a year and very happy. Staff all friendly, food is lovely, plenty of outdoor time and space, variety of activities, long hours, parking, clean, strict safety policies. Very reassured leaving my child here.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you feel reassured and appreciate our staff, activities, and safety measures.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attended Bright Horizons in Southgate over the last 7 years and sadly our journey there has come to an end as my youngest has now gone to school. Both my kids started the nursery at 10 months of age and had wonderful starts to their lives due to the excellent, kind and nurturing staff
in each and every class they were in. They have thrived and it prepared them both for their next stage at school. My oldest who left 3 years ago still remembers her nursery years very fondly. Both my children went through with the same key workers showing that the nursery retains their staff very well. Last but by no means least, I will miss the management the most! The team are wonderful, positive and so caring. They always went out of their way to support us and ensure our needs were met regarding our children. Myself and my family will miss them greatly.

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

Thank you for your review! It's been a pleasure to be part of your family's journey over the last seven years. We're glad to hear both of your children had great experiences and fond memories. Our team will miss you and we wish your children all the best in school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 10 months old. The staff in both the baby room and toddler room have been so wonderful and caring. They always look forward to seeing our daughter and she is always excited when she arrives at nursery and greets everyone with lots of smiles!
The manager and her entire team have been really welcoming and are always on hand to support any questions. The transition to bringing our daughter to nursery has been made as easy as possible thanks to the Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool team. We have seen her development and growth in only just a few months thanks to the attentiveness of all of the team.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience at Bright Horizons Southgate. The team are here to support your family every step of the way!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional nursery that has provided a safe and nurturing environment for my child. The staff are warm, polite and friendly. Joining the nursery at the beginning of the month, the staff have gone the extra mile to ensure that my child feels
happy and safe.
I'm so impressed with the level of cleanliness and the variety of food offered. It's lovely knowing that my child is sleeping and eating well, which has been communicated well through the app. They offer a calm, stimulating environment for young babies to explore and flourish in. I was over the moon with the little photo family book which they made for my child during the settling-in period. Thank you! It's always nice coming to pick my child up, knowing he's had a great day.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled that Bright Horizons Southgate has provided a safe and nurturing environment for your child. We appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness and the photo family book!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely recommend this nursery. I have two kids attending: one in preschool and one in baby room. First off, the front office is amazing! They are very helpful and understanding. The carers are just as great. With both kids, we have seen the immediate positive impact of joining the baby room in
terms of their physical and social development. Our eldest will go to reception next year and I know that he will be ready for this new milestone thanks to the amazing support of the carers and all the learning that he has already done there. All in all, we cannot recommend them enough!

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

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact Bright Horizons has had on both your children in the preschool and baby room. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery that both my children have attended. I would recommend it without question. The staff and management are outstanding. They create such a warm and loving environment and really get to know the individual needs of the children. It’s clear they are also invested in the development
of the children and celebrate the milestones that are reached and provide encouragement and opportunities to try activities they wouldn’t get to at home. My most recent experience of the baby room has been exemplary and it really feels like my child has been treated like extended family.

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

We're delighted to hear about your positive experiences at our nursery! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the care at Bright Horizons Southgate. The staff are friendly and caring and know our boys well. They have their best interests at heart. Both our boys are very happy.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've has a great experience so far. Couldn't be happier to know our son is in caring hands.

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

Thank you for your five star review and positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff who are wonderfully supportive and caring about the children. The curriculum and activities the children are provided with are brilliant. My children are super happy going to this nursery and as a parent, I wouldn’t want or expect anything more!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boys have been at Bright Horizons Southgate for the past 3.5 years, the staff are always super friendly and always willing to help. This week I was late to collect my boys because of train issues and the staff were absolutely incredible! They were really really understanding when I called to explain
I would be late, and when I finally arrived (in a completely exhausted and sweaty state) they went out of their way to help me calm down, take a breath and get my boys home safely. It’s times like this when the incredible staff really go out of their way to help! Thanks to all the staff at this amazing nursery, you are all very very appreciated.

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

Hello, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys absolutely love this nursery (Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool), as soon as we arrive each morning they storm inside the school as they can't wait to meet their teachers and friends and each afternoon when they are picked up they look happy and fulfilled. They have thrived,
and developed so many skills thanks to the amazing teaching staff. Moreover, the management is second to none - they are extremely organised, immediately respond to any queries parents have (however minor or urgent), they take all issues seriously and they respect parents' wishes and concerns. They respond to emails and telephone calls immediately and one can easily tell that this nursery is run very efficiently. I have not encountered this in our previous nurseries and I have been consistently impressed by the Southgate team. The staff always smile and know everyone's names, there is no sense of chaos and we are so so grateful to have this nursery in our lives!
(my boys also love the food at the school!)

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your positive feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.865)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Southgate 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.865 for Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.865

  • 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 Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 29 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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8, which has been reached with 29 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)

Alyson

Alyson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

I have been working for Bright Horizons for over 20 years, and I have been in a managerial role for over 10 years.

I am a very highly motivated Nursery Manager who is passionate about Early Years and children’s development and learning. I love working as part of a team and together achieving and delivering high-quality care and education for every child.

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Hasina

Hasina

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

I am very passionate about my job and proud to see our children grow and develop into young adults as they start new adventures at school.

I have been working in childcare for 11 years and have been a deputy manager for 5 years.

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Simran

Simran

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Simran is our second deputy in the nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Southgate 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 Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 99 Children.

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

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