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 Ane B (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons in Farnham is fantastic. Both my boys (1y and 2y) are incredibly happy attending the nursery. The staff is exceptional in all criteria’s. My children and not only stimulated in an educational way but also loved by the staff which makes my day at work enjoyable knowing my boys are cared
for with great attention. The food is amazing and catered to my child’s needs. I get comprehensive feedback at the end of children’s day.

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Review from Sam M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter here, age 2, from another childcare setting and couldn’t have made a better decision. Despite a little reluctance at first from my daughter(!), the staff made the transition as smooth as possible and within a few weeks she was running in to nursery happy as anything and has continued
to do so ever since. Her speech and communication have progressed so much since she started and we are so pleased with how well she is getting on, how much she is getting out of the experience and more importantly how much she loves being there.

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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my son to this nursery last summer and I've had no problems. The staff are all great - very enthusiastic and caring about the children. They offer a great facility, a brilliant range of activities and experiences for the children and it is evolving all the time. I'm so impressed by the team's
constant efforts to do well and to do better. It's so easy for these places to become complacent when they are doing well but I don't see this here. I only wish they'd been open earlier.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is always extremely excited when he knows it's his day at Bright Horizons. He absolutely loves it here and shows on his face. All the girls are very welcoming and always have time to talk about the days activities. My son has a special bond with the deputy manager, which always makes me feel
relaxed knowing she is around when I'm not.
He loves the outside freedom that the centre offers, I have not known another setting to have this space or freedom to use.
Food is freshly made each day which is amazing !!
The center is spotless each day ready for the children to have more fun.
I wish Bright Horizons Farnham had opened many years ago so I would have stayed longer.

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Review from John N (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visited the Bright Horizons Nursery in Farnham for the launch day and met the manager and the rest of the team who were also supported by upper management showing clear, visible and demonstrable leadership.


Led by the manager, the team were extremely welcoming, patient, professional yet personable

and very keen to listen and respond to any question regardless how trivial.


Everything is perfectly organised, a considerable amount of resource has gone into the nursery and would be considered to be 'Best In Class'. A model and leading example for others to follow, from curriculum to the facilities. The kitchen for the children is absolutely fabulous, I can't wait to taste the cakes!


I'm really? excited about our daughter attending the nursery, it's so exciting and the wealth of experience, the passion and energy of every member of the team was overwhelming. If you could capture it, it would be priceless!


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Review from Sharon B (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery - the staff are fantastic, so welcoming, caring and extremely professional. The nursery itself is clean, spacious and has everything my children need to learn and play. The garden is also huge and creates the perfect outdoor area for more fun and games.

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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons since they opened and can be nervous in new environments but loves it there! The facilities are great and the staff are lovely and friendly and seem to really care about each child. I would highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Sergei K (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a very important part of the life of our daughter. She has built very good relationships with teachers and children. English is her second language and she was able to improve it since she started the nursery in July 2017, she gains more words every week. She likes to spend time there
and during weekends she asks when can I drive her to the nursery. We definitely see improvement in her knowledge and day to day life - she learns a lot - big thanks to the teachers of Farnham Day Nursery.

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Review from Oliver H (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our Daughter to Bright Horizons in Farnham, from her previous nursery, for her preschool year.
When we first visited the nursery over the Summer it was being furnished and being prepared for its opening.
Now in October and having experienced our first two months, I can honestly say that
we are all so happy.
Our Daughter is so happy and very proud to be at her new nursery.
She is very stimulated with the Bright Horizons programme. On top of this, the staff led by the manageress are so happy, friendly and caring - from the moment you step through the door. We are in very good hands.
It is a very positive and professional environment and our Daughter has met some lovely friends who are all so supportive towards each other.
It is really a very nice atmosphere and we are so pleased and happy with our decision. We couldn't speak highly enough of Bright Horizons Farnham and would recommend to any other family without hesitation.

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Review from Helen W (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Bright Horizons at the start of September 2017, and I am delighted with the decision we made for him to go there. We had previously used another Bright Horizons nursery so our expectations were high - everyone from the manager down has exceeded those expectations.
Being brand new,
the setting itself is amazing. The outside space is the best in the area by a long way. All the staff are so caring and really get to know the children as individuals. Our son has already built a strong bond with the staff in his room and is clearly happy to arrive there each morning.
The food is another real plus point. The chef at the nursery has really supported our son - being quite young, he can't always eat what the other children have, especially sandwiches or wraps, so he has an alternative pureed meal to make sure he's well fed.
Overall, we cannot recommend Bright Horizons highly enough and are very pleased that our son will remain there until he moves on to primary school.

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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be more pleased with Bright Horizons in Farnham. Our daughter has now been attending for six weeks and in that time she has settled in well and enjoyed all the great benefits of the nursery. The facilities are brand new and there is so much for the children to do. The freeflow doors in and
out of the playground is a great idea and the classrooms always feel fresh and airy. Our daughter was transitioning to BH from a previous nursery and the staff have all done everything they can to ensure a happy transition. She feels confident and always runs in with a smile on her face. The facilities are exemplary inside and out, including a mini kitchen! But the primary reason for recommending this nursery is the kindness and capabilities of the staff. Everyone is always friendly and helpful, and the administration has been very straightforward. The Head and Deputy are both clearly outstanding and all the staff we've met have been exemplary.

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Review from Lee J (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Facilities are brilliant and the staff are very attentive to my son.

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Review from Marina R (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's hard to express exactly how good this nursery is but, in short, it's really really good! From the moment you walk in the door there's a warm, face to face welcome and always a bright greeting (they know all the children and even siblings - by name). Great care is taken to look after not only the
children but the parents too. The team clearly know that most parents have already climbed a mountain by 7:30 am in getting their kids up, ready and out the door because when you arrive, they leap up to make your handover smooth and stress-free. Doors are opened for you, parents are supported in unloading cars and children, then off you skip feeling somehow better than when you arrived. On pickup, it's touching that each member of staff knows exactly what sort of day your child has had, and takes the time to share with you the little intricacies and anecdotes of what they've been up to - so you almost feel you were there. We're so pleased we moved our (now 1year old) daughter here and can't recommend it enough!

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at the nursery when it opened in June. From the start, all the staff really got to know my child and they fully understand her character. Everyone that has come to pick her up with me has commented on the fact that the staff all know her, which is brilliant. The staff are always pleased
to see her.
The facilities are brilliant - loads of space, inside and out. I love the communication between myself and the key workers, it is nice to know they are teaching them manners and developing her language which has improved so much since she started in June.
My biggest concern when starting nursery was her eating but I have no concerns now as the staff have so much patience with her that she seems to eat everything now which has helped with eating at home.
I am glad that we chose to come here as it is getting my daughter the best start in her life skills and education.

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Review from Freya C (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery. They have been looking after my 1-year-old twin daughters since they opened in June and the girls absolutely love it there and have really blossomed into confident happy young toddlers. The key workers have quickly been able to tell the
difference and have grasped their different personalities - and I can tell that they really care about them. No two days are the same in terms of activities and a good mix of indoor and outdoor play. The food is healthy and balanced plus they are teaching the girls to be independent with eating.


The team have also been incredibly supportive to me and go that extra mile to help me carry one of them to and from the car to save me lugging my double buggy in and out. I also love the fact that on pick up no matter how busy they are, I get a debrief of what each girl has been up to.


I saw a number of local nurseries before I chose Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool and this knocks spots off the others!


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Review from Stephanie I (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 8-month-old daughter recently started to attend Bright Horizons Farnham for morning sessions Monday to Friday, working up to full time later on this year. I was naturally quite nervous about starting this process, especially given that this is my first child. I shouldn't have worried though, as my
daughter has settled into her new routine so easily and I can genuinely see that she looks forward to attending each morning. The entire team are so warm and friendly and go above and beyond to accommodate the individual needs of each child. The facilities are brand new and far above anything else I toured in the surrounding areas. There is a huge outdoor space with sandpits, climbing frames and soft play materials. For me, the best thing about this nursery is that it feels like a home away from home. My daughter is happy, playing with new exciting things, socialising with other children and enjoying tasty healthy meals. I cannot speak highly enough of Bright Horizons Farnham.

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Review from Diane B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Put quite simply- I cannot recommend Bright Horizons Farnham highly enough.
My son has recently been diagnosed with ASD, so needs some extra individual attention with his targets. Nothing has been too much trouble for the team there, they are so accepting of his little quirks.


Having recently moved

from another local nursery the positive difference in my son is marked. I particularly like that they impress upon the children good manners and clearing up after themselves after meals. The parent communication is also fantastic and the facilities speak for themselves.
Whilst this may not be the cheapest nursery in the area, I wholeheartedly believe with nurseries you get what you pay for in these vital early years, my son gets so much out of his days there.

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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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