Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool

95 Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5BT
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  • Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool, Kingston upon Thames
Bright Horizons Kingston Day nursery and preschool is a charming, converted house that spans three floors. The nursery features spacious, well-lit rooms tailored to suit each age group. Conveniently situated just a five-minute walk from Kingston town centre, the bus station, and Kingston train station, the nursery offers a perfect and easily accessible location for families.

Children aged two and above can enjoy in-house Spanish lessons and explore the music and light box areas for exciting sensory experiences. Outside, there is a delightful play area where children can enhance their physical skills, while indoors, there is a well-equipped playroom for creative play and interactive learning. Additionally, the nursery offers all-inclusive care with an onsite chef providing nutritionally balanced meals, and the fees include snacks, nappies, wipes, formula, and creams.

Contact the team today to book your visit and learn more about the nursery!

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 73
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (62)

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Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool has 62 reviews.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter of 15 months has grown in confidence since being at Bright Horizons. She loves the food, staff and activities. I love the updates of her day and the photos. She is thriving in a happy environment. I'd like her to have more outdoor time.

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us.


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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children in the nursery and have been very impressed with all staff + management. Both children love the nursery and feel very safe. They have also progressed our children's education well at every stage.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear both of your children feel safe and are progressing well.


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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter settled into the nursery in 3 days which says a lot about how caring and welcoming the staff are that it made my daughter feel like her second home very quickly. I appreciate the structured learning environment of Bright Horizon. The nursery provides so many activities that I'm not able
to provide at home. I have seen incredible growth and development in my daughter and she truly enjoys going to nursery every day.

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

Thank you for your review praising our staff for helping your daughter settle in quickly. We're thrilled to hear that she enjoys the structured learning environment and that you've seen such positive growth and development. We're so glad she enjoys attending nursery every day!


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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 6-7 month old has settled in very well. All the staff have been very welcoming and supportive. They have taken on board what his needs are in view of his age. They are very caring. He is very smiley towards all the staff, even when we bump into them outside of nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Kingston 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 G I (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a great experience at this nursery! The staff are so caring and always make my child feel safe and happy. There's a really positive, fun atmosphere, and I've seen my child grow so much since starting here. Would definitely recommend!

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your child is thriving in our caring and positive environment. It's wonderful to know that you've seen such growth and we truly appreciate your recommendation!


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Review from Zaur J (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin boys have attended Bright Horizons for around 11 months. We loved the nursery and were always happy with their teachers, management and all other staff members. During 11 months my kids' English language and social skills have improved significantly. I would highly recommend Bright Horizons
Kingston Day Nursery to other parents when they are looking for a lovely and caring nursery for their kids.

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear about your twin boys' progress and that you've been happy with our team and facilities. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Aysegul E (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Bright Horizon Kingston Day Nursery has been exceptional. The staff is warm, caring, and dedicated to the well-being and development of the children. My son has thrived in this nurturing environment, learning new skills and making great memories. The communication is excellent, and
I always feel confident that my child is in safe hands. Highly recommended!

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your son has thrived at Bright Horizons Kingston and that you feel confident in our care. Your kind words about our staff and communication mean a lot to us. Thank you for your recommendation.


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

We could not be happier with the help our two children have been given to settle in. Our older child was quite anxious about moving but the atmosphere is so warm and the staff so kind that she has quickly become really confident about going in and happy to talk about new friends and the huge array of
activities on offer. Her key person has been very perceptive about her needs and got to know her really well. Each day's activities are creatively planned, and babies' needs are catered to equally thoughtfully so they have plenty of tummy time, work on fine motor skills, sensory play etc. The setting is clean and bright with a great garden. The staff come across as genuinely enthused by their work and happy to talk to you at pick-up time, and the app provides great photos and details about their day. I feel confident that my children are looked after with kindness and kept stimulated too, and feel grateful to the team for going above and beyond for us.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that your children have settled in well and that our warm atmosphere and caring staff have made a positive impact. It's great to know you appreciate the creative activities and thoughtful care.


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Review from D F (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my second child going through their nursery journey. It's great to see so many familiar faces. My daughter loves going to nursery and gets very excited seeing her teachers and little friends in the morning. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The garden spaces are creative, playful areas
packed with nature.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted that your second child is enjoying their nursery journey with us. It's heartwarming to hear that your daughter loves coming to nursery and looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends each morning.


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Review from Valeria B (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool for three years and both he and we loved every day of it. From his settle sessions, where the staff helped him settle very quickly, to the preschool room, where he is challenged and learning, he has been excited and eager
to go to nursery every day. The staff are incredibly gentle and caring, you can tell that they love children and give so much attention to them. Communication has always been great and we feel very comfortable and at ease leaving him there. He loves the food, telling us every day what he ate and asking to recreate the nursery recipes at home. The nursery is very clean and tidy, with a big garden where the kiddos spend a lot of time. Overall, we are very happy and feeling sad that our time with the nursery is coming to an end. We wholeheartedly recommend Bright Horizons! Special thanks to four members of staff, in particular, for making this time so special for our boy.

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

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool! We're thrilled to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us and has been eager to attend every day. We're sad to see your time with us is coming to an end but we're grateful for your recommendation.


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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have been going to Kingston Bright Horizons for over 2 years, they love it! The staff are all very invested in working with the parents to help the children grow. The daily activities have given our children confidence, inquisitive minds and a keenest to learn. They have also developed
solid friendship groups and there is a lovely social feel to the nursery.

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

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


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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers and staff are lovely. The nursery has good-sized classrooms and a very nice garden with lots of toys and activities, which make our son very happy to come in every day! Our eldest went here too and had all the foundations she needed when she started school. Overall, very happy!

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

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


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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely happy and impressed with the nursery. My son settled quickly and formed a brilliant bond with his key worker. Communication is excellent with clear updates on activities they do during the week as well as detailed updates on the day-to-day on the app. I have been impressed with
the trips out and the excellent sense of community the nursery has.
The food menu seems varied and substantial and most importantly the staff are all friendly, caring and professional creating a lovely environment to send a little one to.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons, Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool is a very good provider. Staff are dedicated and friendly. Taking very good care of children. I am overall very satisfied with their service and definitely recommend them. I feel that our little one is safe, stimulated and taken care of while I work.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Do let the nursery know if there is anything we can improve.


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for almost two years and has learned a huge amount in a great environment. Many members of staff have been with the nursery for a long time, so the friendly and familiar faces are a real comfort.

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

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback!


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Review from Sandeep T (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the way from nursery to preschool my son has shown consistent growth with all-around development and positive attitude. He looks forward to being at nursery and comes back happy. I have found his nursery and preschool team (room and admin) highly professional and loving. I wish them all the best
for their endeavours and a big thank you.

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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the nursery in November 2022 and has settled in very well. This is partly because the nursery has been amazing at arranging settling-in sessions to ease her in prior to her joining formally and, also to her key carer for creating a welcoming, warm and inclusive environment and developing
a strong bond with her. My daughter is always very happy and smiley from the moment we drop her off and pick her up from nursery. Her key carer and support staff have been outstanding in supporting and encouraging her to develop fine and gross motor skills. We get detailed updates on her progress at the end of each day and also on the Bright Horizons app. All in all, a very positive and happy start to life in nursery. Thank you to all the team!

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Review from Michael A (Father of Child) published on 9 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with how well our son has settled into life at nursery. The care he receives from his keyworker and support staff is obviously outstanding. This is clear from how happy he is to be dropped off and the thoughtful and detailed feedback we receive from his keyworker when we collect
him. The staff go above and beyond the call of duty and this is very reassuring in what can be an anxious process.

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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Bright Horizons, Kingston! My daughter has been extremely happy there and I have been delighted with her development, with the help from the great staff. The staff are fantastic and I feel they have the best interests of the children at heart. We were sad for my daughter to leave,
but she leaves confident and ready to start school. Thank you to the brilliant team.

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

We have always been thrilled with the nursery. Both our children have been and developed so well there. They have become confident, sociable, happy children and have developed a love of learning. They have always been encouraged and supported by all the staff. It's a very happy place to be, and as parents,
we couldn't ask for more.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.761)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Kingston 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.871 for Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.871

  • 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 4.89 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 13 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.6 = 0.89

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2019

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Top 10 Large Nursery Groups 2017

Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Date: Wednesday 01 Mar 2017 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Lytisha

Lytisha

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I'm Lytisha the nursery manager.


I bring over 10 years of childcare experience, supporting children's development from infancy to preschool, holding a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in children and young people's workforce.


Building strong relationships with both my staff and families, I stay updated on early years through regular training courses and webinars. My passion lies in applying this knowledge to uphold high childcare standards and supporting my team.


Balancing managerial duties with hands-on interactions with children, I aim to instil a warm family atmosphere in every nursery. I actively involve families in their children's learning, continuously training my staff to provide the best early years education. Witnessing children's growth and learning at Kingston is incredibly rewarding, and I am dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment that fosters their full potential.


Rebecca May

Rebecca May

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have been at Kingston Day Nursery for over 8 years and progressed through the nursery from Nursery nurse to Deputy manager. I have a foundation degree in Early years (level 5).


I have worked in all age groups but my speciality is under 2s as this is the age group I have worked with the most while being at the nursery. It's amazing to watch the children develop and grow throughout the nursery through a safe and stimulating environment, during my time at Kingston I have created relationships with all parents and staff.


I keep my knowledge up to date by researching current information and then embedding this into the nursery to ensure my team has sound knowledge.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

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

Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 73 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Kingston upon Thames?

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

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