Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool

Wilkinson Way, Farnham GU9 9FA
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9.9 77 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool, Farnham
Bright Horizons Farnham Day is a beautiful nursey offering outstanding care to children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Located on Wilkinson Way, between David Lloyd Farnham and Farnham Rugby Club, the nursery offers on-site parking and a buggy storage area, ensuring drop-off and pick-up times are as safe and convenient as possible.

They have rooms that are dedicated to all ages, to support your child’s individual development.

The separate baby room for children up to 18 months old offers age-appropriate toys and their own baby garden to explore the outdoors in a safe and fun environment.

In their preschool room, the little explorers are encouraged to be independent while still being guided, and when the time comes for them to join the ready-for-school room, the children will be taught the skills to further support them and their parents with the important transition to school.

The nursery’s garden is a beautiful expansive outdoor area designed for all ages to play in a safe environment with a sheltered sandpit and a climbing frame. The nursery also boasts a cornered off area for their four chickens. The children love patting the friendly chickens and learning how to look after them.

At Bright Horizons they understand the importance of community enrichment and take the children on regular walks to enjoy and become familiar with their local surroundings. They also visit local nursing homes on a fortnightly basis, with youth and wisdom both benefiting and learning from each other.

The team would love to meet you and your family. Book your personal tour today.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Farnham 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
  • Tracy (Nursery Manager )
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • 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 and one week over Christmas

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (77)

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Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool has 77 reviews.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The last four months have absolutely been amazing for my daughter. From the time she started with the baby team in Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool, she has evolved significantly and has reached her milestone. The team are so accommodating and very involved and gives attention to details.
They look after my daughter so well she is always excited whenever she knows she’s going to nursery. The communication between myself and the team has been outstanding. They provide feedback which I follow up with my daughter allowing continuity and consistency of learning and development.
So far, Bright Horizons Farnham is worth all the outstanding credit they are given as they are such.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words and hearing from our parents reminds us why we do what we do.


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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Looking for a childcare setting for your most beloved and precious little baby can be extremely daunting. Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool settled that fear and anxiety I had around leaving my baby with someone else whilst I returned to work. From the moment I took my first steps through
their door on my tour, I knew that this was the setting I wanted my daughter to thrive in. The staff were very friendly and greeted myself and my baby in a caring manner and also ensured I followed the right safeguarding procedure upon entering (I am a school teacher so the fact they asked me to sign in and show a valid form of identification before allowing me to enter the building was a huge tick in that box - especially as I pictured my daughter being in that building when other prospective parents were being shown around knowing that she would be safeguarded in that way too). The manager and her staff ensured that upon starting, my baby had bespoke settling-in sessions to make her transition the best it could be.

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

Your review beautifully captures the peace of mind and trust you found at Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool. It's reassuring to hear about the caring welcome and thorough safeguarding measures that put your mind at ease. Thank you.


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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons is a fantastic nursery with amazing staff, management and a lovely building with plenty of outdoor space.
My toddler settled in with ease and always seemed to enjoy going. The team leader of her room and the key person were very caring and reliable; I always felt so confident leaving
her there. I’d highly recommend this nursery to any parents.

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

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


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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our children have been using Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool for almost six years. The facilities are excellent, the in-room staff are broadly very good and they really pay attention to the children as individuals. They offer excellent hours of coverage, unlike many nurseries in the
area.
They consistently let themselves down in two key areas. Staff turnover and branch-level management. The key two are clearly linked, although it appears they'd rather lose good staff rather than pay them enough to keep them. Add poor/inconsistent management and you will always have a revolving door of staff.

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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves nursery. His communication has come on leaps and bounds since going and he loves telling us about all the friends he has played with at nursery each day. He looks forward to going to nursery each day and we love the fact that we get regular updates on what he is up to throughout
the day and what he eats etc, on the parent portal, including photos. The menu is also really good. My only wish was I could also go there for my meals! Communication with the staff is also really good and the staff are quick to respond to any queries. I would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Review from James O (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Lovely group of people who are looking after our little boy incredibly well. Great balance of professionalism with a really personal approach. Would not hesitate to recommend to others looking for a great nursery in the Farnham area.

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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons has been great for our incredibly social daughter as there are always lots of activities and things to keep her occupied. The staff are always polite and engage with the children from the moment they walk through the front door, to the moment we pick them up. There is a great variety
of food offered and they can be really flexible for any other needs the child may have. Having a nursery that offers care all the way up to school age is definitely a huge bonus, so we do not have to do multiple drop-offs and pick-ups!

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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery and looks forward to the half and full days she spends there. The staff are fantastic, I think my daughter would probably swap me for one or two of them! Management also extremely helpful.

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Review from Jane C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at the nursery for two years. I can't recommend it enough to parents who are looking into childcare for their babies and toddlers. The staff are lovely and understanding of any concerns we raise and are super responsive. I can feel they care about the children and the work they do.
Our son has developed in leaps and bounds because of this and I am so glad we chose Farnham over other nurseries in the area.

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Review from Vanessa P (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with this nursery. They go above and beyond to teach and look after my daughter. When she first started, she would cling to the teachers and not join in with anything, now she's making new friends and joining in with group activities. Her speech has developed so much, as well as her
general skills, I couldn't be any happier! My daughter is also a very fussy eater and refused most food offered during the first couple of months. She has not only started eating some things at nursery, but also trying new foods there, which helps me out massively! I can't fault Bright Horizons Nursery at all. Thank you for everything you've done so far.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As my children get older, I can see amazing leaps in their development, particularly since my eldest moved into pre-school. I have no doubt they will prepare her brilliantly for big school. She absolutely loves it at pre-school and is supported to make some wonderful friendships.

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Review from Polly N (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the wonderful staff at my daughter's nursery. She has attended three days a week from eighteen months to four years of age. The staff have supported me and really helped her development through each stage.
It's such a lovely feeling to drop a very happy
little girl off in the morning, so excited to go in and see her friends and staff. She loves going to nursery! As a parent, I couldn't ask for more. In September she'll start school and although she's super excited and definitely ready, we'll miss nursery so much.
You're amazing thank you!

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Review from Maciej S (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! Nice staff and management! Happy to take my child there! Easy access to playgroups, lots of activities and equipment! Safe place! The staff are friendly and helpful! Good food! Thank you!

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Review from Richa A (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons Farnham has been an amazing place for my 15-month son, he has been going there since he was 6 months old. I have seen all the positive developments in him, staff are amazing and very helpful. They keep us updated with his progress at all times.


He loves it so much that he claps and

wants to open the car door as soon as he sees his nursery. What more do I need to say now.

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since returning back to nursery from lockdown, my son has transitioned into the discoveries room from explorers and has built an incredible relationship with his new key worker. She is absolutely fantastic at her role and my son is happy and content when being dropped off in the morning and when I pick
him up of an evening. Because of the current pandemic, parents drop off outside and the management get the children from the rooms of an evening. This is a smooth process that seems to work effectively and quickly! My son's keyworker makes sure that he comes home with a detailed day sheet of activities he’s done throughout the day. I can’t recommend this nursery enough, my little one loves it, and thanks to his keyworker, he is excelling at his primary development stages.

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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves going to this nursery on his days! The staff are so welcoming and friendly and keep me up to date with everything! We have always been made to feel welcome and involved and he’s made just great bonds and friendships.

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Review from Kristina A (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boys have attended this nursery since they were each 10-months-old, and they absolutely love it here. The facilities are amazing, and the outdoor space is unrivalled by any other local nursery I’ve seen, so if your children have lots of energy to burn, this is the place to be. The staff are so friendly,
professional and loving creating a nurturing environment, which has supported my boys every step of their development. It has been so lovely to see them grow and to see the bond the team creates with all the children. The team here as managed the restrictions around the pandemic brilliantly, helping our boys to understand what they need to do to stay safe and why, whilst also continuing to create a fun learning environment where they have continued to thrive. I couldn’t wish for a better start to their education.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our youngest daughter has recently started here and our eldest daughter, who was in her final months of Preschool around the time of the national lockdown, sadly had her last few months of nursery cut short. I say sadly because our eldest enjoyed her time at BH Farnham so much and still speaks fondly
of it now that she is at school. The Preschool team and manager are excellent.
Our youngest has settled in so well and is quickly becoming familiar and settled there which is a huge relief as she was at home for a lot longer than planned but the transition has gone really well. The staff are kind and caring and have adapted so well to a really tough situation and that the children still are so happy is testament to their knowledge and experience.

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Review from Leah L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team at Bright Horizons Farnham are fantastic. We love the purpose-built building and the play area. The staff genuinely care about the children they look after. Ready for school and preschool are particularly impressive. My child's teacher is perfect and we feel very happy with our experience.

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Review from Lee D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one joined Bright Horizons at the age of 1 yr old in Nov 19. After a well designed settle-in period he started a 2 day a week stay and seemed to instantly love it. Every handover felt really positive and his key worker gave me a rundown of the activities and developments each day. He thoroughly
enjoys his time there clearly. He went back on 1/6 at 18months after lockdown and is clearly loving it! He talks about friends he interacts with (says their names), his key workers, the food he eats and the songs he sings. He has clearly flourished at Bright Horizons I am sad I can't see him in his room when I pick him up (understandably) I am comforted that he is loving his time there and the key workers keep me up to date with daily sheets & keep him safe - Thank you

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Farnham 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.882 for Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (256 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.882

  • 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 Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 24 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 99 number of registered child places is 19.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Tracy

Tracy

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Tracy has been working in nurseries for over 20 years across various settings, ensuring that her nurseries operate to the highest standards.


Her passion lies in seeing children thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment. She is dedicated to supporting parents, providing them with all the information and support they need from their first personal tour at the nursery, and fostering a strong partnership between parents and the nursery from the very beginning. When in the nursery rooms, Tracy loves sharing her passion for reading books and music and enjoys teaching preschoolers new songs and rhymes.


Tracy has two grown-up children, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading and watching musicals.


Tracy

Tracy

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Tracy has been with Bright Horizons for over a year, bringing with her over 25 years of experience in childcare and an NNEB qualification. She has taken on various roles, from Nursery Nurse to Senior Manager, motivated by her strong belief in the significance of early years in children's lives and development. Her dedication to creating nurturing environments where children can thrive has been a key aspect of her career in early years education. She takes great joy in observing the developmental milestones children reach through carefully planned activities.


With a zest for life, Tracy firmly believes that childcare should be both fun and educational. Her true passion lies in outdoor activities, where she sees children gaining invaluable experiences from being in nature. Building relationships and supporting her team are among her strengths.


Outside of work, Tracy enjoys building items from reclaimed wood, gardening, cooking, and socialising with friends and family.


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