Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool

Sandringham Court, Guildford Road, Woking GU22 7QL
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9.8 97 Reviews
Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery itself designed to be a fun and stimulating environment with a wide range of play equipment and activities that are age-specific and crucial for pre-school learning.

There is also a range of exciting extra-curricular activities including Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes, in addition to a 'Growing Enhancement' and 'Ready for School' programme unique to Bright Horizons.

The nursery offers skilled childcare professionals and a varied learning curriculum that helps children to develop and be well-prepared intellectually and emotionally for full-time education. A highly trained team pursue key EYFS goals and respect both children and parents.
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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bex (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (97)

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Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool has 97 reviews.

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Review from Cecile (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery, so is my daughter who's been going there since the nursery opened. She even told us the other day she preferred going to nursery than being with us!
The staff is attentive to our needs, they're always very friendly and approachable, happy to help in any way.
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manager has always responded extremely quickly to any problems in an appropriate and helpful manner.
I like the fact that they have a cook on site, the children always eat freshly made meals. They make sure to take the children out every day, for a least a short session, even with challenging weather. The nursery is also clean whenever I pop in.
The only real downside is the rather heavy price. However, when compared to other nurseries in Woking, they are open an extra hour per day than most and the closeness to the train station is ideal when both parents are commuters like we are. They also have been understanding whenever we got stuck on unreliable trains.
I would happily recommend!

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the nursery in the summer and I was very impressed with the efforts of the staff to help him settle in. They were extremely caring and also supported me in the transition by providing me with updates on his progress. I feel confident that he is safe and happy there and would definitely
recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons is very well organised and communication with parents is excellent (via weekly newsletters,
noticeboard and the daily information sheets). Staff are helpful and approachable. They have well-planned activities for kids all throughout the day. My child talks constantly about Nursery and
often role plays teacher at home with his little brother. He has made friends, he has picked up a lot in English and his vocabulary is having constant addition. With baking, painting, computing and daily play in the park, no wonder he wants to come to Nursery every day. They encourage the parents to fill out my Learning sticker so that they can understand a child more. Over the weekends also he does not want to be home and wants to go out or get involved in a lot of activities. He has lost interest in I-pad which is a major PLUS as a parent. I am very satisfied as a parent with the nursery. I am thankful to the nursery staff for playing a big part in my child's learning and development journey.

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Review from Neelam W (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are enthusiastic - they treat the children as individuals, not cattle. They are not stuck in their ways. Learning is taken seriously - lots of fresh ideas and new activities all the time. Manager has brilliant interpersonal skills - she responds to any queries promptly and is very much a 'yes'
person. This nursery likes to do things properly - no short cutting or TV days. Space is wonderful - everything is shiny and new and clean. Children who attend are very calm, they get on well as a group. Not as many illnesses as with other nurseries, due to excellent hygiene. The nursery values and supports diversity.
Our son's key worker has taken the initiative to go beyond his existing knowledge and training, to creatively adapt the EYFS to our son's individual learning style. He has carried out his own research and offered us ideas on how to stretch our son's development in a way that has inspired our imagination and increased our confidence to be more involved in our child's learning.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has thrived at Bright Horizons. He was used to having a nanny and lived overseas, so nursery was a very new experience. We need not have worried. The settling in plan was gentle and the staff have had our son's welfare at the core from the start. The settling in sessions were handled brilliantly
and at a pace that suited our son (and us) which was important. By the time he started properly, he was ready.


The staff are passionate about providing high-quality care and education in a nurturing environment. From the staff who welcome you at the door to the staff in the room, to the fabulous on-site chef and housekeeping, the children are all welcomed with a smile and happy attitude.


Bright Horizons hits every mark on the big issues but it's the little things where the team shines. We've been touched by the care that has been put into making our son feel comfortable and happy. It's a home from home and we couldn't have chosen anywhere better to begin his nursery adventures.


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Review from Bob (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with this nursery. Staff really take care about teaching the children instead of just keeping them busy for a few hours, as it happens in other nurseries.
Very clean and tidy, so you do not feel that your child is left in a messy place.

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Review from Noemi E (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so excited with this nursery; it is a shame that it wasn't built one year ago when I was searching a nursery for my daughter.
The nursery is beautiful, clean, organised. The classes have the resources the kids need to develop their skills. The staff is lovely and well prepared. The management
are very good as well.
My daughter has changed her mood since she is there: better organised, behaviour, she is enthusiastic about going to the nursery.
I love it, I am so happy and I recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Bright Horizons for some time now and they continue each and every day to exceed any parents expectations from a school. From the teachers to the facilities to the quality of education, this school really does go above and beyond.


My child is so happy and comes home with

so much knowledge that she is so excited to share with me. They make each and every day a great and fun experience for my child.


The teachers give 100% attention and have genuinely care for each child. They make the school such a happy place as they make each child feel special and they have such enthusiasm about teaching and learning.


Deciding on which school is the best for your child can be difficult but Bright Horizons Woking has made that decision so easy just knowing my child is so happy and excited to go to school each day.


Nothing is too big or too small for this school, they go out of their way to make every day a great experience for my child, they simply are the best.


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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This school continues to impress me each and every day! My daughter is attending Bright Horizons Woking full time and she absolutely loves it.


The teachers are phenomenal, they take the time to ensure each and every child is happy and learning great new things. Every teacher is passionate about

children and they make learning so much fun for the children.


The facilities are incredible and my daughter has learnt so much from being at this really great school. I really am impressed.


You know the school is the best when you child, after being at school all day, still wants to continue playing when it is time to go home. My daughter is so happy at this school and this gives me, as a mum, a happy heart just knowing that my child is happy at school and is learning so many new and wonderful things.


Thank you to Bright Horizons Woking for the excellent work and ensuring my daughter has a great experience every day she is at school. They really are the best.


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Review from Monika L (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with Bright Horizons Nursery in Woking. Our daughter looks happy and is becoming very independent, thanks to her teachers. The environment which has been created is very conducive to learning and developments. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Shatha (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moving to Woking with my only child and being a PhD student wasn't an easy experience. I spent 8 months looking for a good nursery for my daughter. Having a very bad experience with previous nurseries and babysitters, I decided that I should take care of my daughter myself and I should not trust anyone.
That was the case until this brand new nursery opened. It is only 3 minutes walk from my home. To be honest, I'm still impressed. I haven't even imagined that I would find such a great place for my little one. My daughter and I are really blessed to find a nursery of such high standards. I'm extremely satisfied with every single service provided. All members of the administration team are very welcoming, understanding, thoughtful, and helpful. All staff are very well-trained, trustful, patient, kind, and warmhearted. My daughter and I love them so much. I'm really thankful and I'm really speechless...

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Review from Colin A (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy indeed with our choice of nursery - it has really helped our son to thrive and become more sociable. He took a while to settle at the beginning, and staff were extremely patient and helpful in making him feel comfortable and well looked after. He now clearly loves going there each
day. The staff are highly professional, thoughtful and very friendly - nothing is too much trouble. Excellent facilities for the children and a convenient location for those in central Woking.

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Review from Alyssa C (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled well within the nursery, she loves the staff that look after her, I always know she is well cared for, they are fantastic and so caring, she loves all the messy play they do in the room. There are always many activities for her to do, and she adores the garden free flow which
for me is so important, she gets to spend a lot of time outside learning and playing.
I am so happy with the nursery and how she is developing there. The nursery are very good with dietary requirements and are so understanding.

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Review from Divya J (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery and the progress our son has made since he started in Bright Horizons. He is talking more English, stories and jokes.


Interactive lessons helped to improve his confidence. Staff have made my son feel friendly and very comfortable. He loves to go nursery.


Very satisfied

with staff and nursery. Everyone's a great support.


Excellent nursery!!


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Review from Uddin K (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We spent a good 3 months looking at nurseries for my son and it's not been easy. Things that mattered to us were (in no particular order):


- location
- cleanliness
- friendliness of staff
- management and infrastructure
- catering/special dietary requirements
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operational hours


I am pleased to say that Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery surpassed my expectations in every single area above, they stood head and shoulders above the rest.


But the deciding factor for us was how we and my son felt around the carers, and I'm pleased to say the team are fantastic! We felt a connection immediately, they just seemed to care more than any of the other carers we met, they were very friendly and we could just sense that it was in their nature to be caring, they had a real passion for their profession and performed their duties with pride.They were exactly the type of people I felt at ease leaving my son behind with.


If you live in Woking, it would be a crime not to meet them.


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Review from Rashmi S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

BrightHorizons Woking nursery is the best choice for my daughter. She absolutely loves it. I am really lucky to have chosen this, the staff are very cooperative and caring. She loves them and doesn't want to come back home at times. The food standard is nice and learning techniques are very innovative,
creative and supportive.

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Review from Naomi H (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

20 month old son has been at the nursery for about 6 weeks now - I have nothing but praise for the staff and facilities. The staff have all taken a real interest in him and know him so well already. They go above and beyond to keep him happy and entertained. Outdoor garden facilities are great and they've
been on a couple of outings to the park, library etc. Great location and as long as the staff keep up the good work, this will be an outstanding nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.808)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.808) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Woking 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.808 for Bright Horizons Woking Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (264 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.808

  • 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 Woking Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 27 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 27 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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Bex

Bex

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Bex has been working in the early years since 2004 and her commitment to the early years has led her to ascend to managerial roles over the last decade, supported by the attainment of five NVQs.

Now the Nursery Manager at Woking, she loves building outstanding relationships with her families at her nursery.

Understanding the unique personalities of each child, and appreciating her dedicated team that cares for them daily.

In her spare time, she is a mum to three wonderful children.

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Bea

Bea

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Bea has worked in early years for over 13 years and is passionate about ensuring each child has the best experience possible. Having mostly worked with 2-3s, Bea has experience teaching all ages and has been in a management team for about 2 years.

Passionate about health and safety, Bea ensures the safety of the children and the team at every opportunity.

She enjoys learning new things and keeping up to date with the latest developments in her early years.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, exploring new places and walking their dog.

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