Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool

University Parkway, Southampton Science Park, Southampton SO16 7PT
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  • Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool, Southampton
An inspiring purpose-built nursery in Chilworth

Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool provides exceptional quality childcare and education, supporting your child’s development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum.

The unique Ready for School programme fosters an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with the Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancements helping children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

The nursery features high quality educational resources to suit the age and stage of the children. There are role-play areas in every room to encourage cognitive development, as well as dedicated creative areas.
All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The nursery in Chilworth is located in the University Parkway Science Park in Southampton, close to local bus routes and with a safe drop-off area for those driving.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (July 2019).

The team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Charlotte (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (45)

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Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool has 45 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons for a little over a year. In the last few months (since walking) he has become a confident, happy boy. He now loves nursery and the team at Chilworth are fantastic. Reports and observations are always detailed and it is clear all staff have amazing relationships
with each child. We can't thank the Chilworth team enough for all they have done and continue to do.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear how your son has grown into a confident, happy boy. It's great to know the Chilworth team's support and strong relationships have made such a positive impact.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to preschool and always has a lovely time. She is excited to see the nursery nurses in particular two of them, and she talks about them at home. She has made great friends and over all has a good bond with everyone at Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery. I am happy
dropping her off knowing the staff treat her like they would their own and knowing they always have something fun planned. I love talking to everyone and feel like the staff are like extended family.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter enjoys preschool and has built such great bonds with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been very pleased since my daughter started at this nursery. The staff are always lovely and understanding. I feel that my child is safe and valued. As a parent, if I need help with my child, her key teacher is always ready to support me and my daughter. So grateful.

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

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in so quickly to babies. The staff there are so lovely and welcoming and listen to my thoughts. My child has so much fun and they are always doing lovely activities.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool since 1-year-old and I cannot recommend highly enough. The team have been fantastic - they are so friendly and caring. My son loves nursery and has learnt so much. 10/10!

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started this nursery just after Easter and I couldn't be more happier, all the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. He is currently in toddler room and I always feel well-informed by his key worker, she already knows my little boy so well and has planned
activities that he is really into, he has honestly come on in leaps and bounds. Also, the room lead has given the children so many lovely opportunities and activities to keep all their little imaginations going, she also knows my little boy so well and he is so excited to see them when he comes into nursery as he feels like it's home from home with the care that he receives is fantastic.
The manager and deputy have made me and my family feel so welcomed at Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool and nothing has been too much trouble, they really have accommodated us and have made me feel so relaxed and leaving my little boy with them. The care of the nursery is top-notch.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery in September 2023, toddler room and found difficulty settling. All staff were very supportive with this. My daughter now loves to attend nursery. Loves all staff members and mixes very well with the children. My overall experience has been very positive and very pleased we
made the choice to join Bright Horizons Chilworth.

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

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


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so glad we enrolled our grandson at this nursery. The nursery itself has everything and more, so much space inside and out. Perfect for my grandson, who loves to explore and loves the outside. There is so much to do here and they have gone to extreme efforts with Halloween. Displays in the nursery
and parties were arranged. Most importantly, the staff are so lovely and the manager gets involved with the children too. It is very clear they all love what they do and this is more than a job to them. I get excited for my grandson when he attends as I know he is going to have so much fun and be cared for extremely well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery and my son with special educational needs used to attend here. A lovely nursery. Staff have been amazing with both my little ones who took a long time to settle in to nursery. Also, the support I have received from the nursery staff about some personal issues that I
have spoken about with them has been amazing! Not only are they there for my children, but they are there for me too, always checking in on how I am doing. My daughter loves going to nursery and has progressed so much since being there, her confidence has grown so much! Thank you to all the staff and Bright Horizons Chilworth!

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

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback about our nursery. We are thrilled to hear your little ones are thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Chilworth is a fantastic nursery. All the staff know all the children and work hard to create a fun and positive environment for children to be in and learn. It is incredibly friendly, with excellent communication between the team and parents via the app. Our keyworker is great, as are
all the staff. Our child (in the baby room) loves it and is thriving.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at the nursery since they were 2 years old. The staff have always been very supportive, especially with difficult drop offs and changes to our family life. My child has strong bonds with the staff and other children.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 9 months old and she'll be going to school this year. She has had a wonderful time from day one and we have not had any cause for concern. The staff have been brilliant and supportive.

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

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had shown signs of lack of development and everything I had tried seemed not to be working I now bring him here 3 days a week for the last couple of months and he has lept and bound in his development I can't believe how far he has come in such a short time. He is always talking about the things
he has done that day, the staff there and his new friends he has made. 10/5 stars for this nursery and the amazing team they have there

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that your son is thriving in our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters both started in the baby room one year after the other, they are now in the nursery room and pre school. Initially they struggled with separation anxiety, however it didn’t take long for them to start loving their nursery days and waving me off. This is down to the wonderful staff at Chilworth,
they really cater to every individual child’s emotional needs and integrate them really well into the nursery surroundings and routine. I enjoy drop off and pick up as the staff always take time to give me a detailed account of the girls’ day. The girls learn so many new things from nursery and eat really well there, they only ever have good things to say. The staff have been very supportive through toilet training and also to personal circumstances such as family bereavement. I will miss the nursery and the staff once the girls start school.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful to hear that your daughter is thriving in our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended this nursery from 9 months till he started school in 2021. My daughter has also been here since 9 months and is due to start school in September. I can’t emphasise enough how pleased we are with their growth while they have been here. They have enjoyed every moment and learnt so much.
The team are great and plan so many fun and educational activities.

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

Hi, thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had my concerns with my son going to nursery as he has a dairy allergy, he has been going there now for over a year and all the staff really love him and he loves them to bits, I can leave him there knowing he is going to be well cared for while I am at work.

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

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback about our nursery. We are thrilled to hear your little one is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for the last seven months. I was really nervous about her starting and settling in and I shouldn't have been. She absolutely loves it. All of the staff are approachable, the communication generally and at pick up is fantastic and it's a really safe environment. We love the
app and being able to be kept up to date throughout the day is great, especially when there are posts showing the different activities they have been doing. The staff are always doing different activities with the kids to keep them stimulated. There is lots of outdoor time where weather permits and I really feel like the staff work so hard to help the children progress. The change in my daughter is unbelievable. Couldn't be happier with this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended the nursery for over two years now (from the baby room to the nursery room) and she has very clearly enjoyed her time there, building some brilliant relationships with staff and other children. The staff are always friendly and provide lots of information at pick up on how
our daughter's day has been. The nursery is well-managed, and the media communication is excellent. I strongly recommend it as a safe place for children to learn and thrive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for the last eight weeks and the nursery could not have been any more accommodating to meet my son's and family's needs. The nursery, my son's keyworker and the management have been amazing at supporting my son to settle in, including working with us to support
him to sleep whilst there. The whole team are very warm, friendly and approachable. They provide a high standard of care and the management are happy to get involved in supporting the staff and children. Highly recommend the nursery without a doubt.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children, aged 2-year-old and 3-year-old, started at Bright Horizons before their 1st birthday. I'm forever grateful that I can drop them off in the morning knowing they are in a happy, nurturing and safe environment. The staff are experienced, supportive and build great relationships with the children
and parents. I particularly love getting updates and photos on the Bright Horizons app, showing them doing an array of fun and stimulating activities. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication over the last couple of years. During a really challenging time, families were well-supported and the childcare continued to be of a high standard. They were my saviour throughout this period. My daughter is not due to start school until next September, however, I feel she is already very well prepared, thanks to her time here. She is sociable, confident and will be well equipped for the next step. Overall, we have had a very positive experience and truly believe it's an outstanding nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.677)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.677) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.818 for Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (108 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.818

  • 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 4.859 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Chilworth 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.859

  • 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)

Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have over ten years of childcare experience and am thrilled to now be leading and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding practice here at the Science Park. I spent six years of my career studying, starting with a foundation degree in childhood studies and then progressing onto a BA Hons in the early years.


The majority of my career has been working with children aged 3 - 5 years which is where my love for letters and sounds began! Letters and sounds have been a passion of mine since my first position as a preschool practitioner, as they naturally encourage 'school readiness. Throughout my career, I have supported many children with additional needs; another passion that was sparked early on in my career. I have been fortunate enough to be SENCO in a previous setting, which enabled me to enhance my practice further. I work closely with our nursery SENCO to ensure we are meeting the needs of all children within our care.


I am driven to provide a fun, safe and stimulating environment for all children who attend our setting and work closely with the team to ensure the children we care for have fun, exciting experiences. We aim to provide open-ended experiences for all ages here at Chilworth both indoors and outdoors! If you would like to know more please give us a call and we can book you for a personal tour.


Carly

Carly

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have been working in childcare since I gained my level 3 qualification in Childhood Studies in 2001. Over that time I have worked in most roles within the nursery setting from cover staff to room leader.


I started here at Chilworth in 2019 as Deputy Manager and have shared the vision of the nursery to deliver high-quality experiences for the children.


I have experience working with children of all ages and am passionate about supporting children with their development in all areas. I strive to support the staff team in creating awe and wonder in all rooms throughout the nursery, there is nothing more rewarding to me than hearing and seeing the children explore and learn beyond their own imagination.


Mandy

Mandy

Job Title: Third in Charge

Mandy is our Third in Charge.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

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

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