Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool

Vicarage Farm, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh SO50 7HD
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  • Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool, Eastleigh
A home from home environment to grow and flourish in Fair Oak.

Situated in a spacious purpose-built setting, the nursery offers a wide range of activities suitable for children ranging from 3 months to 5 years of age. Conveniently located near Winchester Road (B3354), it is an ideal choice for parents working in the area or commuting. All the practitioners are trained in First Aid and the nursery has specialist SEND staff for children with special educational needs. Additionally, a Family app is in place to keep parents updated throughout your child's day.

Within the nursery, each of the four rooms provides ample space for children to develop motor skills, coordination and engage in academic pursuits. There are also extracurricular activities, such as indoor physical activities like yoga.

The Fair Oak nursery boasts separate, soft gardens for both babies and toddlers, ensuring their safety during outdoor play. Older children have free access to a large outdoor space with room for bikes, plenty of play equipment and even a vegetable patch. An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

Children at this nursery early anticipate frequent excursions on the nursery's minibus. These outings include activities like picking their own pumpkins, visits to the library, the local garden centre, and Marwell, making them an integral part of the nursery's regular routine.

They are excited to be part of your child’s journey. Book your personal tour today.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Clare (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (112)

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Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool has 112 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the progress our child is making at the nursery. The staff are always very helpful and kind. We feel very confident that our child is happy while at nursery and we have no concerns about their care while they are there. Our child seems to love attending nursery.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear about the progress your child is making and that you feel confident in their care. It's wonderful that they enjoy attending nursery and we truly appreciate your trust and kind words about our staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team in the babies room were amazing and my little boy has developed so much thanks to their help! Amazing job! They are always welcoming and giving advice and the little one has made real connections with them making the whole process easier.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear your little boy has developed so much and formed great connections with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love going to nursery at a right Horizons Fair Oak. Our son just recently left baby room where he was so happy. The staff really were amazing settling him into nursery life. The team were always so warm, kind and very informative about how the day had been. He has transitioned into
toddlers really well and having a great time. My daughter is in pre school room too and loving it!

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad both your children love their time at Bright Horizons Fair Oak and that your son transitioned smoothly into the toddler room. It's wonderful to hear your daughter is thriving in preschool too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is brilliant, staff are friendly, very helpful and give great reports. My child is very happy at this nursery and so are we as parents. We've never had any issues and so pleased with all that our son has achieved here. Thank you all.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son is happy and thriving with us. It's wonderful to know that you're pleased with our friendly staff and the progress he's made.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has loved nursery since starting with Bright Horizons and we have seen her confidence and development grow. The baby room team are all so lovely and caring. We really enjoy getting updates about what our daughter has been doing. Thank you all and keep up the amazing work.

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that your daughter is thriving and growing in confidence. It's great to know the baby room team has made such a positive impact.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing caring staff. I can confidently go to work knowing my child is happy, developing and cared for. Thank you for all you do! I can ask any questions and the staff will happily help and give honest feedback.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Fair Oak 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

Love Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool! My son has the best time at the nursery and is wonderfully cared for by the staff there.
My son recently moved up from the toddler room to the next room and given his personality, we were worried he'd not like the change and cry at drop-off.
He did cry on the first day of drop-off but the staff have helped him settle in so well that he didn't cry again and now runs to the room each day!
His key worker is amazing, as are all the staff across the nursery. He experiences different things each day and the updates we get via the app are so gratefully received!

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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that your son is thriving at Bright Horizons Fair Oak. It's wonderful that our staff were able to support him during his transition to the new room and we're thrilled he now runs in with excitement!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (and indeed my daughter) have attended since they were 11 months old and as my son headed off this morning for his last day before heading off to start Primary school soon I have been reflecting on what an incredible nursery we have been fortunate enough to send our children to. Both children
have utterly loved their time there. From day one to this final day I only have positive words to say about Bright Horizons Fair Oak and the incredible team there. Despite having only just turned 4 as an August baby my son is so well equipped to start school with confidence due to the amazing care and activities he has had in the lead up.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that both your son and daughter have loved their time with us. It's great to know that our care and activities have helped prepare your son for school with confidence. We are so grateful for your positive feedback and wish him all the best on his new journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the preschool room in January 2024 in readiness to meet other children that she will eventually go to school with. Although she is only in one day a week, she has very quickly settled into her new setting with the help of the wonderful nursery staff who have made her feel welcome
and got to know her and her interests.
The preschool room is very spacious with lots of brilliant activities set out to support my daughter's development and needs. The outdoor space is fantastic with lots of room to run about and explore nature.
The Bright Horizons app is great for nursery staff to update us with what our daughter has done throughout the day, as well as what she's eaten (which are varied and delicious meals!) as well as her next steps of development. It is also easy to put in holiday/sick days or contact the manager or room lead who replies in good time.
My daughter is very happy here, thanks to the care of the nursery staff.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled that your daughter has settled into the preschool room and enjoys the activities and outdoor space. It's great to hear that the Bright Horizons app helps you stay updated on her day and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The gold standard for nurseries!
I couldn't possibly say a bad word about anyone or anything at this nursery. Every member of staff cares for your child and knows them by name, even if they have never been in their class. The children and their development and happiness are the most important things
for everyone and this does not falter from babies through to preschool. They take the time at handover to discuss your child's day with you and really do care about each child individually.
The management of the nursery is also outstanding. I'm sure they have their challenges at times but you would not know this as they maintain a caring and professional environment at all times. Our children absolutely love it there!

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to be considered the gold standard for nurseries. We're delighted your children love being here as much as we love having them! Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a new mother, I was very apprehensive about leaving my son at a nursery however Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool has made all my worries vanish! They have such amazing staff that take such care of my son. They've been very patient with him whilst he was learning to settle into a
new environment without his mummy and daddy being there, he's now settled so well and he continues to be the happy boy he always is whilst at nursery and we know this is all thanks to the staff at Bright Horizons. We honestly couldn't have picked a better nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Fair Oak 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

Just the loveliest nursery. We started our baby in the middle of his separation anxiety phase and the staff were patient and so loving. He's now past this stage and just loving it so much - he is very happy going to nursery and we feel like he's come on so much in the short time he has been there.
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staff are professional and just so lovely - we feel safe with our baby being in their hands.

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

Thank you for your heartwarming review! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons. Thank you for sharing your experience!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are absolutely amazing and excellent at communicating what my child gets up to when she goes. I love the posts with photos showing this. My child loves going and interacting with the other children. It also gives her the opportunity to make her own circle of friends who aren't her big sisters.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Fair Oak 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

Friendly staff and always helpful with our child. My child enjoys being here and has learnt a lot in his time and enjoys being outside and has become better socially. He is enjoying coming to pre-school.

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

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that your child has 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 daughter is always excited to go to nursery, she enjoys her time so much. My daughter is incredibly supported by all her nursery workers and her speech and her learning has come on so much. I am confident that sending my daughter to nursery has given her the best start in life and I am so grateful
for the support and love the nursery gives my daughter and to me. Thank you for being the best!

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is always excited to come to nursery and that she enjoys her time with us so much.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, I am extremely happy with the services that the preschool provides. My daughter absolutely loves going to preschool, there is a wide variety of activities offered within the setting which are both fun and educational. My daughter’s personal development has been fantastic, and I have been amazed
at her progress since starting at the preschool. All the staff are very approachable, friendly and helpful and I am always given an extensive handover when I pick my daughter up. Lots of information is also uploaded onto the preschool’s online portal. I would highly recommend the preschool to all family and friends.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're extremely happy with the services provided by our nursery. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your trust and support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent caring staff. Lovely learning environment. My child is always happy here. Staff go above and beyond. My child has created strong bonds with staff and other children. Thank you to all who work here.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent.

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

Thank you for your taking the time to leave your five-star review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started with Bright Horizons when she was 10 months and at first found it difficult to settle in but built some great connections with some of the staff and soon settled in to the routine. Throughout her time at the nursery she has progressed so well and learnt so much and loves the days
she spends at Bright Horizons! The whole team are fantastic with her and we love getting all the updates on how she has been getting on.

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

Thank you for sharing your daughter's journey with us! We're delighted to hear that she has settled into the routine and built great connections with our staff. It's heartwarming to know that she's progressing well and enjoying her time at Bright Horizons.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Preschool staff were absolutely wonderful with settling in our daughter back in October. She has learnt so much and we are very happy with the setting and she is also very happy. Also love that there is an on-site chef.

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

We're delighted to hear about your daughter's positive experience at our preschool and her evident growth. It's fantastic to know she's thriving and enjoying her time with us. We're also glad to hear you appreciate the convenience of having an on-site chef. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with us!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.881)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Fair Oak 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 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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 4.881 for Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (481 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 537 Ratings = 4.881

  • 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 Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 45 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, which has been reached with 45 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Clare

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Clare is passionate and committed to providing outstanding care and learning opportunities for all the children in a fun, safe, and stimulating environment. The nursery follows the children's interests, allowing them to learn, explore, and develop to their full potential.


Clare joined Bright Horizons as a Senior Nursery Nurse and was later promoted to Room Manager, then Deputy Manager. She then worked across the group in a support role. Clare loves music and often leads music sessions across all nurseries, delivering music to both the children and the team. Singing and dancing are her passions!


Alice

Alice

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Alice joined Bright Horizons as a newly qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse after finishing college. She began working in the Baby Room and quickly progressed to Senior Nursery Nurse. Seeking a new challenge, she moved to the Preschool room and became the Room Manager.


After several years in this role, Alice advanced to Deputy of the Nursery while continuing as the Preschool Room Leader. She enjoys coming to work each day, witnessing the children's development and how they grow into their unique personalities before heading off to school.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

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

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

How far is Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Eastleigh?

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