Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin

44 St Swithin Street, Aberdeen AB10 6XJ
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9.9 105 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin, Aberdeen
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

Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin Reviews (105)

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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 Norma D (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my grandsons have gone to 44 St Swithin Street, which says in itself how very satisfied we are with the experiences both boys have had during their time there. The younger child is currently in the "baby section" and will shortly be moving to "toddlers". He loves the days he goes to nursery. It
is obvious he feels safe, secure and happy and we are delighted with the progress he has made over the last few months. The staff are caring and very professional. I would highly recommend 44 St Swithin Street to anyone looking for childcare.

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Review from Simon S (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended 44 St Swithin since the age of 12 months (now 2 years 4 months) and we could not be happier with the level of care and support provided by the whole team at the nursery. From starting in the babies' room, transitioning and now being established with the infants' everything has been
excellent and the staff are a fantastic credit to the organisation. Staff are kind, knowledgeable, attentive and thoroughly professional and the relationship that our son has built with each of them shines through in both his eagerness to attend and the enthusiasm that he shows on his return. His time at nursery and the efforts of the staff have contributed significantly to his development and we would have no hesitation in highly recommending this nursery.

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Review from Ana T (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started attending nursery in the baby room at 10 months and we have always been extremely happy with the care, love and safety provided. Since then, she has transitioned into infants and most recently to pre-school. 2020 has been a challenging year for us all, but the team in the nursery
have been brilliant in keeping kids safe, happy and entertained at the same time as keeping parents informed and involved. Even in these tough times, we feel reassured every day our daughter attends nursery. I could not recommend it highly enough. Best nursery and our daughter loves it.

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Review from Jamie W (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent, the prospect of entrusting the daytime care of your child to someone else can be daunting, but we couldn't possibly be happier with the care and attention provided to our daughter by the Infant Team at 44 St Swithin Street, Bright Horizons.
They have established a very strong relationship
with our child and us as parents, and provide a fun, secure and supportive environment in which she can play, learn and develop.
The ability to adapt their policies and procedures in the post-COVID world means we continue to feel that our daughter is receiving the very best care, and we couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough. They are a great team!

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery when she was 11 months old and was the biggest clingy mummies girl. I didn't think it would go well! But the ladies in the babies room were so good with her she took no time to settle at all! They went out of their way to try and help me with her poor napping and were
willing to try anything to get her sleep longer for me. I can't recommend them enough!

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. Our 2 year old started when she was 9 months old and has had a wonderful experience there every day. The staff are so caring, warm, and friendly. The communication between parents and staff is excellent. Our daughter loves going to nursery every day and
has readjusted easily after being taken out for holidays. The new garden facility is fantastic. The staff are always looking for new ways to be innovative and I really like that they take them out into the community to libraries, parks etc. Our daughter is making excellent progress in all areas thanks to the wonderful staff.

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Review from Macarena N (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eleven-month-old daughter started nursery in January. Like every parent, we want the best for our child, and I can say that I have made the best choice for her. She has been very happy from the first day, not crying for even a second. I also appreciate that the staff are so nice with her and with
the rest of the children, taking care of every detail. I also appreciate that the kid's room is always clean.

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Review from NR (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended St Swithin from the age of 11months and is now 3. She loves going to nursery and now the pre-school. The staff are brilliant, work well as a team and communicate effectively. Regular informal and formal updates of how your child is doing.

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Review from Francesca M (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with the care our son has received so far. He is such a happy little boy and I'm so glad he's settled in so well. It's great to see him reach out to the girls as soon as we arrive in the mornings and he's never upset which is a huge comfort to me and my husband. Nursery
has helped to really socialise our son and he is progressing so quickly. The staff are incredible and so nice and friendly. We are so happy we chose to send him to this nursery and can't wait to see him continue to progress.

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Review from Deborah H (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has recently progressed to preschool and has come on leaps and bounds since moving up. She comes home eager to tell us about her day and what she and her friends have been doing. The girls let our daughter help prepare snacks and activities. They also spend time helping her recognise her
letters and finding things starting with that letter. They also spend a good amount of time outside with the children on a wide range of activities. We certainly cannot recommend 44 St Swithin highly enough. Keep up the good work!

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

44 St Swithin is a wonderful nursery. They have cared for both of my children and I cannot fault them. The staff are so kind and friendly and very approachable. My daughters have both loved the girls there. Their day to day activities and learning are great, with a range of things to do from baking
to reading, walking to the library to playing with toys.
The girls have always been well fed with a great range of different foods for them to try (often eating more than at home!) and the children are involved with the preparation of snacks and ideas on what to eat.
I enjoy telling people about 44 St Swithin and will always recommend them after our experiences with them.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have spent a few hours with my son in the nursery. I enjoyed the activities. It was fun. I really like how the staff take care of the children and pay them excellent attention.

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Review from Julie (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery, both my kids have come here (one is currently there). The staff are great, they genuinely care about the kids.


The kids get a good educational background before starting school as they have a primary school teacher which is a big plus for me.


They get well

fed, get lots of outdoor and indoor play and do lots of fun activities.

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Review from Rachael A (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so grateful for the excellent level of care that our two children have had during their time at St. Swithin’s nursery. Our eldest, who is now in P2, was with the nursery all the way from the Babies department and each transition to the next stage has been seamless. Our youngest (now in the pre-school
level) has been cared for so well. Both children have benefited from the nursery environment, not only from the activities and overall set-up that they have but more importantly from the way in which the staff interact and engage with the children on a daily basis. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery and are so appreciative to all of the team at the nursery who work so hard to create such a nurturing and stimulating environment.

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Review from Nishan F (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff. My daughter has developed significantly since starting here. The regular reviews that they have carried out have also been accurate and relevant to her development.

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Review from Ilona S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at preschool for a month now and came from a Bright Horizons nursery at a different building which was a big change for him but he has settled in extremely well due to the staff there helping him to settle in. With them being very approachable to my child and in only a month his
development has been wonderful from better manners to drawing skills.

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Review from Dawn A (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending 44 St Swithin since July and we are extremely happy with the care offered. The staff are excellent in terms of their approach to supporting and caring for the children, which has been very reassuring for us as parents. In addition, the nursery offers those ‘extra touches’
such as family tea parties which is an excellent way to recognise the importance of family relationships.

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Review from Megan U (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very grateful to all the staff in the pre-school department and also the manager who have been there for my son during a difficult time and they are doing their best to ensure he has the right support. He has learnt so much since joining them this time last year and he loves attending! They are
all very caring and understanding and go the extra mile to ensure that things are up to standard! Keep up the good work girls!

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Review from D V (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, always willing to go the extra mile, open to learning and positive staff.

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Review from Emily Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have personally found it very difficult leaving my son and have felt very guilty about putting him into nursery. Leaving him at 44 St Swithin street has been made so much easier knowing that he is being so well looked after and we are so so so impressed by the care he receives. We love the photos
that get sent through and are both delighted that he always looks like he is having such a fabulous time.


The nursery is always so inviting, the place is kept clean, and there are lots of toys and activities for the children to involve themselves in.


We can’t recommend the nursery or it’s staff highly enough.


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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.


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