Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

341-361 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET
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  • Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool, London
On Friday 27th June 2025 Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool will be closing its doors and therefore will no longer be conducting tours of the nursery or taking enquiries. Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road has been a part of the local community for many years, and they'd like to take this opportunity to thank all their families and colleagues, past and present, who have been part of the nursery’s story.

They do have availability at their sister nurseries in the area, including West Hamstead Day, West Hamstead Station & St Johns wood which are available for tours now.

They look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Bright Horizons.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road 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
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Between Christmas & New Year & 4 Jewish Holiday dates

Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (60)

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Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool has 60 reviews.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has now been at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool for a few months. She settled after a few weeks and it's clear to me she really enjoys being there. All my interactions with the staff have been great. They're all very kind natured and caring. I also enjoy getting
the updates throughout the day of what she is eating and receiving the weekly pictures.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and settling in well.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love the nursery. I think the management and staff are exceptional and I feel very comfortable to leave my little one for long hours, as I know she is in such good hands. When the nursery was closed for a few days, my daughter kept bringing her backpack and shoes to the front door and asking
to go. They are so creative and do so many activities. I could never replicate this from home. Further, the facilities of Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery are gorgeous and I feel safe from the embassy level security that they use. The carer's are so kind and compassionate. Everyone is diligent with communication. The pictures of the kids during the week really makes it easier to be away. I think the quality of service justifies the premium and I am grateful and happy that I am able to attend this nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you feel confident leaving your child with us and that she's excited to attend. We're so glad you appreciate our creative activities, communication and facilities.


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Review from Budhaditya D (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and the staff are really caring and our daughter is very happy here. Every day there are loads of activities and play. The staff puts in a lot of thought and effort to plan the days, engage with the kids etc.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear your child is settling in and thriving at our nursery.


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Review from Vik K (Father of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started thirteen months ago. The team and manager are brilliant. The manager is always available to speak to us and so is the team. The care of our child and the educational development she's made have been really amazing. We cannot recommend Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery
and Preschool highly enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us!


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

Great nursery, it's very clean and love the communication between parents and key workers about my child's daily activities. We are pleased with the level of care my child is experiencing at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool. He is happy and enjoying his time at the nursery.
He has plenty of learning opportunities through play.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! It's wonderful to know that your child is happy, enjoying their time at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool and benefiting from the learning opportunities provided through play.


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

My daughter attended Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool for just over a year. The nursery and staff are incredible. We only left as we moved out of the area. Our daughter absolutely loved it and we were incredibly sad to leave. The staff are fantastic. Incredibly caring and
helpful. Our daughter developed amazingly while she was at JW3 Bright Horizons. The nursery is always incredibly clean and the food offered is nutritious without being boring. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone looking for their child.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Thank you for recommending us.


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Review from K L (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I relocated abroad due to work but my children were so happy and well cared for at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool. The manager is approachable and knowledgeable as were my children's key people and all staff. The nursery site is very secure and my children made friends with
children from other backgrounds which developed their skills. Food is great, we are a vegan family so suited us well.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool! Thank you for sharing your feedback and we wish you all the best in your relocation.


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

The caregivers clearly love kids, the food is nutritious and there are daily updates. I’m really happy with my kid’s development and he seems very happy. I recommend Bright Horizons at JW3. My only tip is to be wary of peak drop-off times as it does get hectic.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for recommending us!


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

Our daughter had a brilliant experience at JW3 Bright Horizons from age 1 to 2. The staff are caring and kind and she thrived there. The team work really hard with the children and it's a very positive and happy environment.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

We're thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us, and for your positive feedback!


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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started with JW3 Bright Horizons when he was 8 months old and stayed until he was 16 months old. We only left because we moved out of the area. The Baby 1 and 2 team leaders are excellent. They get to know the children really well and go out of their way to make them feel comfortable and settled.
The team leader was particularly instrumental in helping my son to walk. The manager and deputy manager are brilliant and make themselves known and available to the parents. We have been really pleased with this nursery and were very sad to leave. We highly recommend it.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for recommending us!


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Review from Anne-Laure B (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter went to JW3 Bright Horizon. It has been a wonderful experience. She was in pre-school, and the teachers were super nice and really caring. Emotionally supporting the kids, encouraging them, and teaching are all the qualities we can look for at a nursery. Our daughter was so delighted to
go there. She was a bit delayed in her general development, and the great support she received there changed everything. Everything is great in this nursery, and the staff is very nice.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool from around 10 months old to 3.5 years and she absolutely loved JW3 and the staff there. They are such a wonderful nursery. Everyone is very nurturing and committed to the children's personal and social development and we
could really see she flourished under their care. You can tell that the key workers are really thoughtful about how to best support their children. There were almost daily updates and photos of what the class and my daughter were doing and regular updates on her development. In addition, the flexibility re. drop-off and pick-up were amazing, we never needed to worry about dropping her off earlier than usual or picking her up later.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing, they are very genuine in the way that they care for and about the children. My son wasn't in full-time but despite that, he settled in very well. He always came back with a smile on his face which says it all.

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Review from Cristina N (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were so happy at Bright Horizons, the team was very supportive all throughout the time my son was at the nursery. The staff is so caring, they are so sweet and my son seemed to always be happy to come in. I was always impressed by the food menu during the day, it was full of vegetables, and overall
great ingredients. I love that the classes are always small, and I could see that all the children were very cared for and had great attention.
Communication with staff was always easy, either by phone or email. I always got the support I needed. Furthermore, the app they use is very handy for us parents. It’s nice to know what the children have been doing during the day. How they ate, slept and what kind of activities they were up to. Overall, I would recommend the nursery and it was a very wonderful place for my son to be in.

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Review from Alexandra C (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This facility is truly amazing. My son was over-excited every morning joining the nursery. He learned a lot. When we arrived, he did not speak English and just in couple of months he become fluent, thanks to his attendance and nursery group activities. We are very happy with the nursery. Very warm attitude
and devoted staff, with great connection to the kid's needs and parents and great support to the overall child's development. You cannot ask for more. The only point I did like less, is the vegetarian food options as my son has eating issues (medical related). Even though, staff were very much aware and updated us all the time on his food preferences and how he was doing all the time and gave maximum effort in this direction, to expand his dietary choices and preferences day by day. I warmly recommend this incredible facility. I could work peacefully, not worrying at all about how my son is doing. On the last day we both had tears (we moved back to our home country). We will be missing you!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you for your five star feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We will miss you all too. Thank you for choosing our nursery.


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Review from F C (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our daughters have been here and overall we have been very pleased.
The staff is very caring and attentive, with great facilities and food.
Perfect flexibility in terms of drop-off and pickup time.
Overall highly recommended.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy in this well-organised nursery! The teachers are doing a great job, every day. A lot of different activities to stimulate the children. Also, the communication between the staff and us as parents is very clear.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

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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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are caring and attentive - it feels like they take a real interest in my son and are helping to develop his personality when he’s at daycare. I was apprehensive about him starting daycare full stop but my fears were eased when I met the staff at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery
and Preschool!

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Review from Georgina F (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter, who is nearly 2 years old, loves this nursery! The staff are all so kind and genuine. Management is very professional yet friendly. The place is clean, airy and bright. We highly recommend it.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

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


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

My daughter joined Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road six months ago and we could not be happier with our choice (visited 10+ places before deciding on the nursery).
Some points I found important:
- The personnel at the nursery is fantastic, everyone is highly qualified and totally passionate about
the kids and their wellbeing. From the head of the nursery to the teaching assistants, there is an enormous amount of energy and care involved in running this place.
- The environment is very nurturing but at the same time very oriented on the accumulation of age-specific knowledge, my one-and-a-half-year-old daughter is learning so many things every day, from vocabulary to games to skills such as hand grip; the daily activities are entertaining and we get updated every day through the app including lots of pictures.
- The facilities are very nice and very clean, with outdoor space and the food served is delicious (my daughter loves everything there) and the toys, games and rooms set-up are smartly constructed.
- Safeguarding is very effective.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.796)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10 for Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.796 for Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.796

  • 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 JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 86 number of registered child places is 17.2, which has been reached with 18 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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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)

Irmina

Irmina

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Irmina began her journey with Bright Horizons as a nursery nurse in 2006 and, after years of dedication, progressed to the role of Nursery Manager in 2014. With a bachelor’s degree in early years education and 30 years of hands-on experience in childcare, she is deeply passionate about nurturing the early development of every child.


She is committed to creating inclusive play and learning opportunities, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported in a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment. She approaches each day with the HEART principles—honesty, respect, accountability, and teamwork—working closely with her team to achieve excellence for both the children and the nursery.


Hayley

Hayley

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hayley has over 10 years of experience in childcare, she has held roles such as Room Leader, Deputy Manager, Nanny, and Children’s Entertainer, building extensive skills and creativity. Passionate about child development, she finds joy in engaging children through fun and imaginative activities, making her work deeply rewarding.


She is equally committed to leading teams, and prioritising staff wellbeing to create a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Excited to join another Bright Horizons nursery, she looks forward to building strong relationships with children, families, and her team and can’t wait to get started!


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road 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 JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons JW3 Finchley Road Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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

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