Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool

3 Wales Street, Winchester SO23 0ET
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9.9 64 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool, Winchester
Bright Horizons Winchester is a spacious nursery in a charming character building on Wales Street, Winchester. The team provides care for children aged 3 months to 5-years-old.

All the children will love the four inclusive, age-appropriate rooms offering a safe and stimulating environment for the children to explore and learn. With a dedicated team, that are warming, nurturing, and attentive individuals who prioritise the well-being and development of every child. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to encourage curiosity, to support children thrive, grow and develop essential skills, all while feeling loved and supported. Communication with the staff and management is seamless and transparent, with the parents regularly updated by their child’s key worker and with photos and updates shared by the nursery on their family app, giving parents a glimpse of their child's daily activities.

The nursery has onsite parking and a buggy park, allowing for a stress-free drop-off and pickup. With easy access from Junction 9 of the M3, the nursery is perfectly located for commuting parents and is less than a ten-minute walk from Winchester train station.

The nursery received an 'Outstanding' score from Ofsted in June 2022.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Katie (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (64)

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9.9

Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool has 64 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been a parent at Yellow Dot for four years now and couldn't be happier with my decision to send my children here.
The staff are warm, welcoming and more importantly have my children's development at heart.
They are supportive and create a happy space.
My children love it!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with how my daughter has settled into the nursery.
Excellent relationship with her key worker and nursery/ baby room manager.
I would recommend Yellow Dot to other parents looking for nursery provision.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely fantastic nursery.
All the staff are caring and considerate with the children and parents.
In 4 years of visiting the nursery it was never chaotic - instead always calm and organised.
The leadership has been exemplary.
Highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are incredibly welcoming. The facilities are well thought out, bright and colourful. My son is loving it. Thank you to all the staff for taking such great care of him.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.915)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.915) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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 4.982 for Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.982

  • 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 4.933 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 14 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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.933

  • 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)

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I am extremely passionate about each child thriving to their full potential. I am committed to providing outstanding care, education and opportunities for all children in an inclusive and stimulating environment.


I started with Bright Horizons in January 2021. I hold a B.A Honors Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Level 6) and Level 3 Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo).


These qualifications have supported my interests in children's development and teaching. Additionally, the importance of a strong parent partnership.


Georgina

Georgina

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have been working in a nursery setting for 8 years. I started as a holiday cover whilst at college completing my Level 3 qualification. I have worked with lots of wonderful practitioners and children who have helped me develop my practice along the way and become the Deputy Manager. I am very fortunate to be working in a nursery setting, as I love nothing more than providing opportunities and watching children develop.