Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool

135 Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, London N22 7UL
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8.9 42 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool, London
A HOME FROM HOME NURSERY IN MUSWELL HILL

The Chantry Hall nursery in Muswell Hill has been carefully designed with each age group in mind, to inspire and enhance your child’s learning and development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool is split across different floors, with dedicated rooms where children can enjoy age-appropriate facilities and resources and have plenty of space to play, explore and learn. Your child will also have access to the fantastic adventure garden, which is divided into three different areas.

The main garden is where the children engage and focus on their physical development, providing bikes, a climbing frame, beanbags, balls, hoops and more. There are areas to enjoy circle times, singing songs and reading books, and the messy play area is at the bottom of the garden. In this area your child can explore and get messy with the mud kitchen, practise some gardening or enjoy playing with the big blocks.

Together with the children, staff enjoy exploring technology, talking about ICT apparatus, supporting knowledge and understanding whilst ensuring they learn how to use technology safely.

In addition, the team practice a Growing Enhancement programme unique to Bright Horizons, which builds children's confidence in subjects like Maths, English and Writing all in preparation for school.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas, Easter & Summer Holidays
  • Parking

  • Ample parking at front of nursery and on road parking.


Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (42)

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Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.934) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool has 42 reviews.

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Review from Matt L (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (3) has been attending Bright Horizons Chantry hall since September 24. She settled really quickly. The staff here are really engaged in making sure that children feel welcomed when they first arrive for the day. They genuinely seem to enjoy what they do and i think you can see that in
how the children are at drop off and pick up.
Management are really friendly, approachable and communicate clearly.
I would definitely recommend sending you child here.
Only slight down side is the outsid space.

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

Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear your daughter settled in quickly and is enjoying her time with us. We appreciate your feedback and recommendation!


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy we chose this nursery for our son. We looked at a few others and liked this most of all for the relaxed, unpretentious, family-vibe it had.


I was a little sceptical of sending him to a nursery that was part of a chain but I shouldn't have worried because the staff are all so experienced,

having worked at multiple sites, and management are constantly tweaking things to improve or shake things up for the kids at this venue specifically.


All of the staff are so kind and caring (and totally unflappable).


The garden is small but it's in constant use (come rain or shine) and management have done a great job maximising every last bit of space. I don't think the kids notice its bijou size at all. Food is always varied and my son loves it. He almost never comes home with multiple outfit changes, unlike some friends' kids I know, which is appreciated.


Our son is absolutely thriving and we're looking forward to sending our youngest to the baby room in time.


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

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your son is thriving and that you appreciate the relaxed, family vibe, the staff's experience and our efforts to improve.


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Review from F F (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very satisfied with the gentle and caring approach of the nursery staff. Their kindness and patience create a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. The staff consistently take wonderful initiatives to engage and educate the little ones, making each day a fun and enriching
experience. Their genuine interest in the growth and development of the babies is evident in everything they do. Thank you for your dedication and love for our baby.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you feel confident in our care.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Bright Horizons Chantry Hall has always been great, however, since under new management the level of care and attention paid to our child has reached beyond our expectations. The nursery is now run to an excellent standard, in an efficient manner and with an abundance of love. There
have been both small and big changes made since under new management, all of which have had a hugely positive impact on my child and their happiness at the nursery. From improvements to the garden, and the use of the pre-school area to personalised book bags for home reading and nature projects. All of the staff are always so attentive to all the children even if they are based in a different room and are not their key workers. It really does feel like a family. Also a huge shout out to the chef for preparing such delicious food which always gets gobbled up by my little one! Thank you everyone for making my child feel safe and loved, and in particular to management for bringing it together!

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

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that the recent changes under new management have exceeded your expectations and positively impacted your child's experience. It's wonderful to know that the improvements, from the garden to personalised book bags, have made a difference. Thank you.


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Review from Daniel O (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We've been really pleased with how our little boy has settled into Bright Horizons
Chantry Hall. The new management are professional and the carers are fantastic which makes drop-offs easy when he is so pleased to see them. The app is also good for keeping us informed.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool since he was 9 months old. Chantry Hall was our obvious choice for him, even though we have multiple nursery options in Muswell Hill, as we had been so happy with the care our older child received from 2020-2022. The staff
are so kind and loving and our son has really thrived under their care. He runs in happily each morning and enjoys all the planned activities - water play, art - as well as the free-flow Montessori-inspired play areas. I thoroughly recommend Chantry Hall to any parent looking for a safe, reliable and loving nursery for their children.

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

Thank you for your review and for giving your nursery team five stars. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from Stephen M (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our kids have been going to this nursery for eight months, and they really enjoy it. The staff are dedicated and work very hard, and my kids love them. The facilities are extensive, and there is a fair amount of outdoor space. A new manager is in place and is making lots of improvements.

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

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


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Review from Stephanie R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chantry Hall Nursery is the perfect place for our son. He loves the classroom, the garden, the teachers, his little friends, the activities and the lunches. The full team is always here for the parents when we have questions or observations. The teachers have very creative ways to teach children social
skills, adapt to every child's level, encourage them and the activities are varied and different, every single day. Updates are sent throughout the day with our child's schedule and we have a full detailed report on our child's progression. Couldn't be happier for our son's first steps for school. Thank you for everything you do.

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Review from Marissa W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak more highly of the team at Chantry Hall nursery! My son has just left to start school and over the past 2 years that we've been attending, he has thrived in this setting. He wishes he could stay at the nursery forever and has formed such strong relationships with the staff and made lots
of great friends. As a parent it is all you can hope for - dropping off your child each day with them running in the door excited and picking them up and them telling you what a great day they had. The staff are very attuned and attentive to each child's needs, and encourage and develop their interests. They are also highly responsive to parent feedback. In one instance when my son had a period of feeling like he couldn't express how he was feeling, they developed some specific sessions to encourage the kids to identify and talk about their emotions. They use the garden as much as possible which is great, the food is always varied and healthy, and they run diverse extra classes like yoga!

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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Chantry Hall since she was 5 months. She has recently moved into the toddler room and I cannot thank all the staff enough for all the hard work and dedication which they have shown towards my child and other children. The communication from management has always been exceptional.
A very warm and humble management team. My daughter has since learnt so much and is coming home every day with new words and play. I would 100% recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Review from Helen U (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has settled in so well to Chantry Hall, thanks to the kindness, patience and dedication of the lovely staff. Because of the pandemic he had only ever really been with me and found it difficult to be apart from me. His kind key workers showed him such generosity and care as he found his
way. He has learned so much, become so much more independent, made friends and his language has come on enormously. He is given such lovely opportunities for learning and play and feels safe, loved and valued. I would absolutely recommend Chantry to any parent.

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Review from Matt R (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery that places the education and wellbeing of its children first and foremost. Extremely kind and professional staff who provide a real age-appropriate education. My eldest had a great experience when he was there, and my youngest is in his final year - both look forward to school every
day! Highly recommended.

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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is very well looked after, the staff is attentive, caring and kind. He goes to nursery every day with a smile. He clearly loves it at nursery which makes us think he must be very happy there.

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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, a great building, just wish the online app had been available sooner.
The staff have been great our son has really enjoyed himself and we are so appreciative of how you handled Covid. Thanks again

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Review from Serena H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Chantry Hall! They have taken such good care of our daughter and we will forever be grateful. She has learnt so much in the time she has been there and has developed loads. She loves her carers and we appreciate all the updates and communications from the school - it's nice to feel part of it
all. We will miss you!

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Review from Helen T (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Chantry from 6 months and my daughter from 10 months. The baby room is excellent, big enough to explore, small enough to be cosy. Separated from the bigger kids to be calm. My babies were both happy, ate well and formed very strong bonds. My son stayed with Chantry until 3 and my daughter
until 3.5. They both loved it there.
The staff are warm, friendly and encouraging.
I couldn’t have asked for more.


The garden is the only downside, it is small underinvested in.


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have loved their time at Chantry Hall. The staff are attentive and caring and they provide fun and stimulating activities for the children. We will be sad to say goodbye as we head off to school.

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Review from Artemis A (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our three-year-old son joined the nursery for seven months. We are very happy with the staff and the support they provided to make him feel comfortable at the beginning.
The staff really cares and loves what they are doing, so our little one is excited every day to go to the nursery.

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Review from Harmeet S (Father of Child) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had started Chantry Hall in February 2021, I had never imagined she would be so happy at a nursery. I highly recommend Chantry Hall Nursery as there is such a high level of professionalism and care. This nursery has given our daughter a home from home feeling. She had started at the age
of 6months and we can see so much development in her already. All staff in the rooms are very caring and enthusiastic. A very nurturing feeling is given from the staff. Our daughter's key worker has really put her 100% every day to help build her development. Another member of staff has also been very caring and always has a lovely welcoming face with a smile. The manager and Deputy Manager have always been very welcoming, professional approachable and attentive. If we have had anything to highlight, they have always prioritized it. Very good communication from management and staff.

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Review from K D (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our younger daughter started here in September 2020 and having been in lockdown for most of her early consciousness, we were apprehensive about how she would settle in. But the staff at the baby room, especially her key worker, were great at making her feel loved and happy from the first day and she
has enjoyed going to nursery, without a fuss ever since. As she moves out of baby room to the toddler room, we wanted to say a big thank you to the nursery and her key worker for all their help.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.934) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Chantry Hall 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 7 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 4.807 for Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.807

  • 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 4.127 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.427

  • 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)

Fiona

Fiona

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I’m Fiona, I am the Manager at Chantry Hall.


I have been a part of Bright Horizons since 2009 working in 4 different Nurseries, starting as a Unqualified Bank Staff and climbing the ladder along the way, reaching my Nursery Manager Role in May of 2022.


I love working with Children and I love to create nurturing environments with a holistic approach to learning and supporting each and every child to reach their fullest potential.


I look forward to welcoming you and your little one to our Nursery.


Natalie

Natalie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Natalie joined the Chantry Hall team in the spring of 2021 and has been in childcare for over 18 years and started off doing her Level 2 at the College of Northeast London.
Working her way through an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship as a nursery practitioner. , later going on to study for an early year’s foundation degree at Middlesex University.


After university Natalie joined Bright Horizons becoming a Room Leader for preschool, progressing into the Third in Charge position and now the Deputy Manager at Chantry Hall.


She is very enthusiastic about early years and working with children and their families supporting them through some of the most precious times of their life and inspiring their zest for learning!


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool

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

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

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

Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of London?

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

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