Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

44 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ
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Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin Day Nursery and Preschool offers high quality care and education fro babies from 3 months to children aged 5.

The nursery has a fantastic outdoor play area allowing children to extend their learning outdoors which has had a new AstroTurf flooring making the area safe and secure for the children.

Inside, the nursery has had new flooring throughout with a refresh in the decorating to keep the nursery light and airy for the children.

The team of enthusiastic childcare professionals create a warm and welcoming environment and help support children on the transition from home to nursery.

The nursery's own chef prepares nutritionally balanced menus for the children using fresh ingredients.

To find out how they can support your childcare needs please visit the website and book your personal tour today.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

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9.9

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin has 105 reviews.

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have attended the infant room at 44. We have been delighted with our experience. 44 is such a happy and fun place. The children are so well cared for. No day is ever the same as they are kept busy with countless activities. The staff are so attentive and are always happy to chat through
any questions we have. There is a very low turnover of staff which has offered excellent stability and continuity. They have a huge variety of resources within the nursery and they take advantage of the large number of facilities nearby in the local community. Our children love when they have days out at the local park and library. Highly recommend this very happy and warm nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear your children are enjoying their time at at our nursery. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently in her last year of the pre-school room having attended 44 St Swithin since she was a baby. (Her older brother also attended from baby room to pre-school).
The staff and management at the nursery are amazing! They are kind and caring, while being knowledgeable and professional.
The care and education my daughter has received has been first class. She has grown in confidence over the years and is now more than ready for school. The communication with the nursery is excellent and the family app is a great way to see what my daughter has been up to, what she has been learning, and also what she has eaten! I would not hesitate in recommending 44 St Swithin to other families.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that both your children have had such positive experiences at 44 St Swithin. Thank you for recommending us!


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The baby room at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin has provided fantastic care for my son. From the staff being smiley and welcoming first thing in the morning to the exciting activities and attentive care, we have had complete peace of mind that he is in the best hands. Even better is the fact he has
adored going to nursery since he started at 9 months old.
Communication is also wonderful with regular updates on daily activities and meals, it's lovely to see an insight into his day. Extremely pleased we chose this nursery and would highly recommend it to others.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your son is thriving in the baby room. It's great to know the staff's welcoming nature and engaging activities have provided you with peace of mind. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin is by far the best nursery I've ever used. My baby has learned so much from attending and his social skills are blooming. He trusts the staff and it's evident that they take good care of him. He will happily walk himself into the nursery and there are no tears when we
leave. I love that we can follow his day through the app and that even the small details are made known. It's reassuring. The nursery is always clean and feels safe. Can't praise the staff enough!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your baby's social skills are blooming and that he feels happy and comfortable with us. It's great to know the app and our clean, safe environment provide reassurance. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff.


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Review from Zhilan Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 18-month-old boy has been in Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin since the beginning of July and we couldn't be happier. The staff are all super friendly. From day one, our boy settled in straight away. He's been surrounded by kind and caring staff, and established a great bond with his key worker.
44 St Swithin provided a brilliant learning environment for his development too, both socially and emotionally. We can see the difference and growth in our happy little boy. We get regular updates from the staff and can see what he's up to during the day through the app. As parents, we appreciate the good communication and how well-organised it is. The most important thing is that I can totally trust them to look after our kid. Thank you 44 St Swithin.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your son has settled in so well and is thriving in our care. It's great to know you appreciate the staff's kindness, the learning environment, and the regular updates through the app.


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Review from Holly P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son spent over a year in the baby room and has loved it since the beginning! All the staff are lovely and I could tell how much my son loved spending time with them. He learnt so much in the baby room, from songs and dancing to eating independently and his speech. He had just started in the infant
room and the transition of moving rooms couldn't have gone better, it's been so easy and my son has made new relationships with his new teachers. The food offered varies from many cuisines and he always eats it all so it must be good. The staff are also so good and keeping the app updated so I always know what my child has been up to throughout the day.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your review! We're delighted that your son loved the baby room and transitioned smoothly to the infant room. It's great to hear he's thriving, enjoying the food, and benefiting from the app updates. Thanks for your kind words about our staff!


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Review from Julian W (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and professional team. My daughter settled in nicely from day one and always excited to go to nursery. I am also very impressed with the fun, messy, learning activities that my daughter is exposed to and how interested the staff are in aiding her development.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter settled in well and enjoys the nursery activities. It's wonderful to know that our team's dedication to her development has made a positive impact. Thanks for your kind words!


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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started 44 St Swithin in October and settled straight away, he formed a strong bond with the baby room team, especially his key worker. The team already know him so well and caters to his likes, dislikes and interests. He has allergies and eczema and the team always goes above and beyond to
make sure his needs are met. Thank you baby room team!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hello, thank you for your five star review and for taking the time to share your experience.


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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really glad we chose Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin Nursery for our baby. We were nervous leaving our young child at first but the staff really put us at ease straight away. All the staff are very professional, and caring and really show interest in developing the children in their care. It’s great to
see our son so happy when we pick him up and he tells us about all the activities he has been doing that day. The nursery uses a great app which keeps us updated throughout the day including photos and what meals have been eaten etc. Would highly recommend it.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hello, We're delighted to hear that you're really glad you chose Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin Nursery for your baby. We understand that leaving a young child can be nerve-wracking, and we're thrilled that our staff were able to put you at ease right away. Thank you for recommending us; we truly appreciate your positive feedback and are honoured to be a part of your child's early learning journey at Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin Nursery.


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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons 44 St Swithin since the summer of 2023. The staff are so supportive, the baby room is fantastic with lots of activities including messy play, water play, painting and many more. I can’t thank the staff enough for helping us all transition to starting nursery
and during my daughter’s time there. The communication is great, the staff are loving and caring and it’s been a great experience for us all. My daughter loves it and I know she is being very well cared for and having fun. Thank you for everything!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hello, we're thrilled to hear about the positive experience your daughter has had at Bright Horizons 44 St. Swithin since the summer of 2023. We take pride in our communication efforts and are delighted that it has been effective for your family. Thank you for entrusting us with her care.


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Review from Ailey S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with our experience in the babies' room. The communication is excellent and the environment and the care are excellent.

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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was feeling pretty nervous about my son starting nursery - it's obviously a hge thing entrusting the care of your baby to someone else! The staff at 44 St Swithin have truly been exceptional throughout the settling in process really taking the time to get to know him and make it as easy as possible.
I can't recommend them enough! I've been particularly taken by their caring and thoughful nature - you can tell they genuinely care and enjoy working with the children.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled your little one has now settled into the nursery and is thriving.


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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son had never been away from me for longer than a couple of hours before starting nursery so I knew that he would probably take a while to adjust. However, this happened much quicker than I hoped and I think it was because the lovely staff went above and beyond to help him settle in. I love seeing
the frequent updates with him and the other babies having a great time! The activities that they do with the kids are more than I could do at home and the interaction with the other children is so important too so it's comforting to know he is stimulated and socialising while I can't be with him. Thank you to all the team.

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Review from Shona C (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team have worked so hard with my child to improve/progress his social and communication skills. They also have a very strong bond with my child which means he enjoys his days at nursery and feels very comfortable. We as parents receive a lot of feedback from the staff on how our child is getting
on via the app (which is fantastic!), phone calls or at drop-off/pick-up. We have also got great feedback from the speech therapist that has visited the nursery to observe my child - the staff have taken the suggestions and put them into practice effectively. We are very happy and impressed by the team - they've provided us with all the support we've required.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi Shona, Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear your little one is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently joined 44 St Swithin St and has come on leaps and bounds. He struggled with separation at the start but soon settled in. All thanks to the nursery and staff who have shown great care and nurtured him through his transition. The team really prioritise getting to know him and is keen
on encouraging his learning and curiosities. The staff are friendly and are always available to listen and have open communication with us directly or through the app, which they update regularly. I always look forward to receiving notifications to get updates on his progress. We are pleased with our decision to put him in this nursery. He is happy and very well cared for.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are thrilled to hear your little one is thriving at our nursery.


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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Horizon team are excellent and very professional. I would love to name everyone here at 44 as they make you feel cared for. I know I can trust the team and I'm sure my two little ones are very loved here. Strongly recommend 44 St Swithin to all my family and friends.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We are so pleased to hear you and your children are loving 44 St Swithin.


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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on leaps and bounds in terms of confidence in the time he has been at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin. He is as happy to be dropped off as he is to be picked up. We are so happy with his development with you guys. You give him the safety and care needed for him to be who he wants to
be.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi David, thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback!


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Review from Stephanie F (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very enthusiastic and create a wonderful and diverse learning environment for the children.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi Stephanie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!


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Review from Franky S (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with the nursery and the girls in the baby room. We have seen so many amazing improvements in our child since joining.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Hi Franky, thank you for your review. We're really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.


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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for 2 years now and we have nothing but praise. The staff are always so attentive and supportive and our daughter is very happy here.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.949 for Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.949

  • 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 at 44 St Swithin is based on 13 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 13 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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Meet the Team (2)

Kenzie

Kenzie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2005

Kenzie has been working at 44 St Swithin since 2012 and completed her Level 4 in Children's Care Learning and Development in 2018. She is currently studying for the PDA in Childhood Practice at NESCOL.


Kenzie has always been passionate about childcare and strives to support children and families within the nursery in partnership. She endeavours to ensure children learn through fun and exciting experiences at nursery, which helps them develop and build on their knowledge and skills from the world around them.


Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Acting Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Lucy became an early-year qualified practitioner in 2018 and joined the 44 St Swithin team in 2019.


Passionate about children's development and Bright Horizon's unique Nurture Approach, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, she prides herself on the bonds she has made with the families at 44 St Swithin.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin accepts?

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin Open?

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin is open: Monday 07:45-17:45, Tuesday 07:45-17:45, Wednesday 07:45-17:45, Thursday 07:45-17:45, Friday 07:45-17:45.

How many Children does Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin have capacity for?

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin to the centre of Aberdeen?

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

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