Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool

163 Marsland Road, Sale M33 3WE
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9.5 98 Reviews
Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly known as kidsunlimited) is located less than a mile south of the centre of Sale and is close to Brooklands Metrolink station. The nursery offers secure and flexible childcare, focusing on early years learning and development. The Nursery is rated 'Outstanding' in all 4 areas by Ofsted, 2016.

Ofsted states " Staff are excellent role models and play alongside children to teach them the difference between right and wrong".

"Teaching across the nursery is outstanding and worthy of dissemination to other settings.The well-qualified staff use their expertise and knowledge of how children learn to providean exceptional range of learning opportunities"

The nursery provides a stimulating and reassuring environment for children from three-months, through toddler times to preschool. Spacious, well-resourced rooms and a fantastic outdoor area with a unique beach area and reading den which give children the freedom to learn and explore.

Every day includes a range of carefully planned activities from quiet story time to role play, messy activities, singing and outdoor learning. They offer extra-curricular, weekly Spanish lessons for preschool children. Bright Horizons' Growing Programme also includes Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians to help prepare children for their transition to school.

The nursery's all inclusive fees encompass all meals and snacks, nappies, nappy cream, bottles and baby formula.

Convenient parent parking means drop-off and pick-up is made as safe as possible.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Sale 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
  • Hannah (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 39
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • 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 Sale Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (98)

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Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool has 98 reviews.

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Review from Jessie T (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely amazing. The staff are so professional yet friendly and comforting. Best decision we ever made sending our daughter here. Her development since starting has been fantastic and her confidence is always improving. She’s so happy!

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Review from Penny C (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff that know each child by name and are easy to talk to. My child's key worker provides regular updates and observations. Staff adapt to the child's needs, especially when they are unsettled for any reason. They share stories of my daughter's day and have helped her settle in very quickly.
She now gets excited when she arrives and does not want to leave at the end of the day. She has learnt to 'talk' a lot more and at a greater rate than before attending the nursery.
Extremely good safeguarding measurements in place too; requiring photo and password for collection of a child.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our staff at Bright Horizons Sale. Ensuring the safety and security of all children is paramount to us and we're glad you appreciate the safeguarding measures we have in place.


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Review from Laurier A (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can honestly say that choosing Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool was one of the best decisions that we've made as parents. This is as close to a perfect nursery experience that I could imagine; I truly don't think that I could ask any more from the lovely team and great facilities.
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could rave about every facet: the nurturing environment, the stimulating activities, the kind, caring and knowledgeable staff, the variety of foods/catering to preferences, the strength of the curriculum, the attention to detail, the clear communication, the daily updates and the welcoming and inclusive attitude of the staff.
I have friends that often share their varied experiences with other childcare arrangements, so I know that not everyone is lucky enough to have an option like Bright Horizons. I feel so fortunate to have such a comfortable and secure place to send my child every day, where I know that not only is she getting a brilliant experience but that I trust them implicitly. It's such peace of mind.

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

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feedback and your five-star review! We're truly honoured that choosing Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool has been one of the best decisions for your family.


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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Bright Horizons Sale has been great. My daughter has been attending since October 2021 and I’ve just registered my unborn child to start next year. I could not imagine using another nursery. The staff are friendly, attentive and are always available to talk to me about my child’s development
and learning journey. Each day I look forward to seeing pictures on the app of what exciting activities the children have been doing. I could not recommend this nursery enough!

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted your experience at Bright Horizons Sale has been exceptional. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Initially, I was filled with anxiety about leaving my daughter in someone else's care, but the staff at Bright Horizons quickly dispelled my fears. The staff members are not only lovely but also incredibly helpful and supportive, making every day a positive experience for both my daughter and me. It's
heartwarming to see how much she has thrived under their care, and I attribute her growth and development to the dedication and nurturing she has received. The facilities at Bright Horizons are top-notch, providing a safe and stimulating environment for the children. I particularly appreciate the daily pictures and updates that allow me to stay connected with her activities and progress throughout the day. Bright Horizons has truly made our experience seamless and unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to the staff, your dedication and care have made a lasting impact on our family, and we will always cherish the memories of my daughter's time at the nursery.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're truly touched to hear about the positive impact Bright Horizons has had on you and your daughter. We understand how daunting it can be to leave your child in someone else's care, and we're glad we could ease your worries.


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Review from Helen W (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved down from Scotland in September 2022 with our then 2-year-old, so it was quite a big change for her, but the team at Bright Horizons were fantastic and helped her settle in quickly. Since then, she's grown so much in confidence, made so many new friends and the learning environment in preschool
has been great. I would highly recommend both the environment and the staff at Bright Horizons Sale.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our team at Bright Horizons Sale was able to support your daughter's transition and help her settle in quickly after such a big move. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Jade P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Bright Horizons Sale for the past 7/8 months. He enjoys most of the activities and adores the staff! I cannot thank the team for their continued support in helping my child thrive!

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son has been enjoying his time at Bright Horizons Sale.


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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly I couldn’t be happier with the team at Bright Horizons. My son currently goes and my daughter attended when she was younger. We looked round a whole bunch of nurseries in the area, and this was immediately the one that gave us the ‘you know it when you feel it’ feeling. The staff are incredible,
they go above and beyond and both of our children have loved going there. The manager is so lovely too which I think can be quite rare! They don’t have a huge staff turnover which says a lot, our daughter who attended 3 years ago had some of the same key workers as our son who now attends. We also still call on one of them to babysit now and again! I know some people don’t like ‘purpose-built’ nurseries, and prefer a ‘home from home’ setting, but what we found with converted home nurseries was that they were tired, lacked some function and logistically didn’t work even half as well as Bright Horizons. Despite being purpose-built BH has the most warm and welcoming atmosphere, we love it.

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

Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your positive feedback with us!


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Review from Chanelle O (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl's been at Bright Horizons for almost a year now and she’s come on leaps and bounds in that time! Such a lovely environment and all the staff are always so friendly and welcoming. Lots of stuff always going on and fab activities throughout the day, highly recommend!

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

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear about the progress your daughter has made during her time with us at Bright Horizons Sale. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to continuing to support your daughter's growth and development!


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Review from Peter S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started in September 2023. He was one at the time. We’ve been so pleased with the nursery and all the staff. He settled quickly and we’ve had great feedback from the staff about how he’s been doing. It’s also really good to see the processes in place and them being used to keep him safe.
He runs in to nursery each day which I think is the best way to describe how he likes it there.

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

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


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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have attended the nursery since August 2020. Staff are welcoming and friendly and all staff know the children well. Our children have always felt happy at nursery and we are supported in potty training/any behavioural issues that might be happening at home. The staff have almost become
part of the family and I’ll be very sad when my children finish nursery!

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

We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with us! Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for your children is our priority. It's heartwarming to hear that our staff have become like family to you. Thank you for sharing your kind words!


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Review from Sara A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have had an excellent experience at Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery. My son started there in January 2022. The staff are friendly and my son's key worker helped him to settle in when he needed to transfer to toddlers and helped with this. They have so many creative activities and communication is
good via their app.

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

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience - we are delighted that your son is having such a positive experience.


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Second child at the nursery - excellent experience for both over the past 4 years and ongoing!
Great care and wide variety of learning.
Staff always engaging and we have found both children have formed great relationships that has helped with further development.

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Review from Alex S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I currently have two children at the nursery, in the baby room and preschool and I can’t speak highly enough about it. The staff are all incredibly warm, supportive and really love the children. They go above and beyond to think of innovative and engaging activities for the children, support their development,
and are always tirelessly kind. My eldest started at the nursery during the pandemic, and because of lockdown she hadn’t been held by anyone but me and my husband for most of her life but the staff were so lovely with her that she settled really well and we felt completely reassured about leaving her.

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't rate this nursery high enough. They have exceptional staff who really do love the children and their job. I have been at a previous nursery where staff turnover was high and the complete opposite is true here. My eldest has also been through the nursery and now 3 years on the same people
are looking after my youngest. The food is excellent, they have an outstanding learning environment and are constantly stimulated in educational play/activities. The thing that really stands out is how much they really care for the children. Recently a member of staff who had their coat on and was in reception on her way home noted my son (who is potty training) needed the loo. Without a request or hesitation she dropped her bags, picked him took him. This is indicative of the type of people they have working there. They love the children, they care for them and as a mother it gives you complete comfort and confidence in them.

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Review from Gillian J (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool has been really positive. We have been really happy with the level of child care provided by the nursery staff. The building provides a nice, bright and clean environment and there is a good outdoor space. It’s easy to get in touch with
admin staff who are always friendly and helpful. The introduction of the app has made a big difference, it’s great to have an update and see photos during the day and also receive messages about things happening at the nursery.

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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter enjoys going into nursery. She has made new friends. The staff are lovely and helpful. The staff helped our daughter settle in really well when she first went in during the lockdown and despite the fact we could not go in for a visit due to Covid restrictions, there was a sense of calm
that she was in the right place. The environment is clean and lots for children to explore and structured learning. The family app is great, as it lets me check on her during the day.

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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had been to another nursery prior that he didn't settle into. We started him at Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery in January and he has settled in really well. He is doing better than any of us could have hoped. The staff are great with him and are proactive in meeting his needs. He enjoys going
to nursery now and his social skills are really improving compared to how he was before. I'm pleased we made the decision to try Bright Horizons.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy here. Staff are friendly and supportive, lots of fun activities and educational play opportunities. Fantastic nursery! Would happily recommend Bright Horizons Sale to anyone looking for a local nursery.

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Review from R B (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We decided to try our daughter in this particular nursery after her previously not taking to 2/3 other nursery’s at all. She took to this place like it was her home, and the staff are utterly amazing. Honestly would recommend this nursery to anyone, especially if your child hasn’t been able to settle
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.511)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Sale 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 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 4.955 for Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.955

  • 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 4.556 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 11 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. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.8 = 0.556

  • 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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Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2009

My name is Hannah I am the Nursery Manager here at Sale.

I have a BA Hons degree in childhood and youth studies and have Paediatric first aid. I have over 9 years of childcare experience and working in nursery settings. I am extremely passionate about ensuring the children enjoy their day at nursery and thrive to ensure they are provided with the highest standard of quality care.

The team here at Sale are enthusiastic and inspirational, they are always coming up with ideas to make the children’s experiences meaningful. They plan every activity based on the children’s developmental needs and enjoy sharing this with the parents during the evening collections. The team are passionate about making the children’s experiences come to life and always leaves at the end of the day with a smile on their face knowing they have made a difference to a child’s life.

I like to spend a lot of my time getting to know my family in the nursery and making their experience the very best it can be. I always make sure I am accessible to every family and will endeavour to meet the needs of every family the best way I can.

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Jenny

Jenny

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, I'm Jenny and I am the Deputy Manager here at Sale.

I have a BA Hons Degree in Early Childhood Studies and a level 3 CACHE Diploma.

I have recently had a little boy who is my first child, I am enjoying being a mum and spending all my spare time with him.

I enjoy spending my time getting to know the children and families in the nursery and building a strong relationship to provide the children with the highest quality and care of education.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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