Bright Little Stars Watford

80 Sheepcot Lane, Watford WD25 0EA
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  • Bright Little Stars Watford, Watford
Rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED in May 2018, Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford is a purpose-built nursery located in the Watford area. The gated building has a castle theme, and is housed in a safe and secure environment, surrounded by a coloured fence.

There are three air-conditioned rooms designed for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The building has natural light where possible and there is a special nurserycam to enable parents to be part of their child's learning day.

The broad-based curriculum is designed to make learning fun within the Early Years Foundation framework.

Key Features:

* Brand-new, purpose-built property featuring fantastic outdoor gardens and car parking

* Safe & Secure: Latest security system using CCTV

* NurseryCam: Login and see your little one enjoying nursery

* Competitive all-inclusive fees include extra-curricular clubs, milk (excluding formula), meals & snacks freshly prepared by their on-site chef

* Unique BLS Learning Programme

* Programme of events for parents focusing on teething, sleeping and toilet training, as well as teaching your child mathematics, literacy and phonics.

* Four specially designed bright learning rooms with natural light, modern facilities, dual air conditioning/heating systems with direct access to outdoor space

* Baby Room features a separate sleep section, their own milk kitchen and outdoor area

* Key Person approach to support every child's wellbeing

* Staff have enhanced DBS check and are recruited based on their qualifications/experience

* Awards: Winner for 'Best Website' and Finalist for 'Best Staff Development' at The National Nursery Recognition Awards 2020. Winner of ‘The Teresa Graham CBE People Award’ at the LEA Awards of Excellence 2017.

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Care Provided by Bright Little Stars Watford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Smith (Manager & Area Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 & Spring Break

Funding & Fees Guide for Bright Little Stars Watford

  • Prices start from £32.97 per session based on a full week

  • Their fees include a range of extra-curricular clubs, freshly prepared meals and snacks cooked by their on-site chef and milk (excluding formula milk). Menus are designed by a qualified nutritionist. They offer 10% siblings discount to the eldest child.

Bright Little Stars Watford Reviews (49)

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9.7

Bright Little Stars Watford has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Little Stars Watford has 49 reviews.

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Review from Roxana C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery in November and although she had a really hard start, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and understanding and always going the extra mile to make my little one feel welcomed and comfortable. All the activities they do, the way they interact with the children, the feedback
they give you on a daily basis regarding your child’s day, it’s just amazing! It was the best decision to bring my little one here and we are so grateful for them having us!

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Review from Mark B (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bright is probably the best adjective to describe this nursery… not only is the ambiance positive and modern, but the food is also nutritional, the support for our boy goes beyond normal and we love that. The fact they provide extracurricular activities as standard removes any concerns about the fact
they care about my child

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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in the setting since he was 9 months old, he is now 3 and thriving because of this place! He loves going so much that he gets upset on days that he doesn’t go in. He has always loved the extracurricular activities and the random themed days that they do. Dressing up for certain occasions
etc. We have both made so many friends there, parents, children and all the staff are so lovely. Some of the staff there have now been there for 5 years! I highly recommend it to all new parents looking for a nursery, being able to log into the camera helped me so much because I could see that he was fine throughout the day!

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Review from Abi (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Bright Little Stars at 9 months old and I can see he is thriving in their care. I love receiving photos of his day and seeing how going to nursery has made such a positive impact on his development. He happily goes into the nursery, putting his hands out to his carers. He eats and sleeps
well at nursery and I know he has truly settled in so well, with the help of this key person and other nursery staff. The nursery has excellent facilities and incredible resources. My son really enjoys the messy play activities as well as the special events such as sports days and dress-up days. He also loves his outdoor area where he is given the opportunity to climb safely on the equipment. The nursery has been amazing providing two types of food for him at meals, mushy for his nutrition (so he actually eats) and normal food to practise the next stage of weaning. The nursery staff are always welcoming, happy to help and reassuring, which is greatly appreciated as a first-time mum.

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

To describe Bright Little Stars Watford in 1 word = faultless! All the staff are absolutely incredible, they always go above and beyond to make sure my son's needs are met. He has been attending the nursery for 18 months now since he was 1 yrs old and he just loves it. He has developed in ways I couldn't
imagine, his confidence, his speech, everything. The team are constantly finding ways to improve, no wonder they achieved Ofsted Outstanding! Big shout out to the most attentive key person's my son could ever have. Thank you thank you thank you!!

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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been a parent who is quite strict on routine and diet for my children and Bright Little Stars have always made me feel completely at ease when it comes to this. I always feel like my child is getting the best care, and is treated like an individual rather than a number. Any worries or
concerns I have or new routines are well communicated throughout the team and I feel like as a result Nursery has become a home from home environment for my children which provides me with so much reassurance that they are completely happy.

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Review from Steven A (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has been at Bright Little Stars he has loved going in and has thrived and grown so much. He has developed massively in all areas and it is all thanks to the hard work of the Staff at Bright Little Stars Watford. Thank you

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Bright Little Stars since he was 1. We have seen him progress and develop wonderfully over the last few years. The staff are helpful and understanding and he loves attending nursery. The extracurricular activities are brilliant and the food menu is very varied. He really enjoys the
outdoor play area and we feel very confident each morning knowing we are leaving him in a safe and caring environment. It’s also very comforting to know that we can log into the classroom camera and see our son happily getting on with his day.

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Review from Ade (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery and very helpful staff, especially during the Covid period very supportive and they keep you well informed. Both of my children attend and they love it. The only fault is I wish they had more parking spaces.

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

I started sending my son to Bright Little Stars Watford when he just turned 10-months, and it was the best decision we made. So much so, that my second son will be joining at 10-months too.
He enjoys his time there, learns so much while having fun, and I’ve always felt at ease leaving him there.
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the staff are exceptional, the facilities are great, and I especially love the variety of food on the menu for the children. The extra classes they have are fantastic too.
This year has been a tough one with Covid, but I’ve been very happy with the steps they have put in to be Covid secure and how they have helped the children adapt to such a strange time and helped the parents feel comfortable with sending their babies into nursery still.

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Review from Sheena M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most distinguishing feature of Bright Little Stars Watford is the staff - each and every one puts 100% into everything that they do, and show their commitment through how well they look after the children.
The facilities are outstanding - from the great food menu that allows exploration of different
textures and flavours, to the activities that stimulate both mind and body. My son's development grows each day - he has learnt how to express himself, think of others and interact well with other children and adults.
He has genuinely formed strong bonds with many of the carers and looks forward to going to nursery each and every day.
From the day we dropped him off to his first settle session to a year later - the nursery has been a second home to him and I look forward to spending a few more years here!

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Bright Little Stars Watford since July, and it has been nothing short of a fantastic experience. The staff are so caring, and you get an answer nearly instantly if you email a query. They have been so supportive of accommodating additional sessions and are always pleasant
and personable. Our daughter adores her nursery, she settled in very quickly largely down to the nature of the staff and the effort they go to to make it an enjoyable and safe environment.
Two ladies have been particularly key to our child's easy settling and have no idea of the difference it makes as a mother leaving your little one with people who are so loving and on the ball as they are.
I truly believe that this nursery is the best in the area, and my daughters smiling face and testimonials over her bedtime bath about what a nice day she has had, support this belief. Her development has come along leaps and bounds.
Can't speak highly enough of Bright Little Stars Watford!

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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Whilst searching for a nursery for my son in 2017, having looked at in excess of 7 nurseries, Bright Little Stars Watford was the only one that ticked all of my boxes!
The staff and management team are absolutely fantastic, the facilities are clean and the extracurricular activities really help to
stretch the children (my son came home some days telling me new Spanish words he had learnt that day!).
Standards have continued to remain a cut above the rest - my younger son has also started Bright Little Stars in 2020 and the staff truly nurture and develop him. I feel at ease and so confident leaving him in their care.
The nursery manager absolutely adores all of the children and this positive tone at the top is then reflected through an ever so caring nursery culture.
I would certainly recommend Bright Little Stars Watford as they have been my rock over the past 3 years, helping me to continue to work knowing that my children are in safe hands.

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Review from Ushma C (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent, who has had my eldest child at numerous nurseries, I can honestly say that Bright Little Stars Watford is the best I have seen. From the regular photo updates, newsletters, diary updates and learning bulletins, the curriculum, to the all-round care and diligence that is put in by the teachers,
catering staff and the management, I can definitely see it benefitted my eldest when she was in nursery and now my little one. My girl's confidence has gone leaps and bounds. The team are incredibly strong, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.


Thank you for the amazing work Bright Little Stars Watford!


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Review from Becky W (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with BLS since April 2016 and absolutely loves it there. The staff are excellent and take extreme care with allergies. (My daughter is allergic to dairy, eggs and nuts). They are caring and friendly and work really hard to develop the children's individuality. I am going to really
miss the comfort of knowing she is in safe hands when she leaves.

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Review from Ekta S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Little Stars is an excellent nursery, both our boys attend full time (everyday/all day). All rooms have helped with every stage of development. The care is second to none and you can leave your child there with complete peace of mind. The food they receive is nutritious and varied, and our boys
always seem to have seconds, cannot thank the staff enough.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not speak highly enough of Bright Little Stars Watford. We have watched our little boy grow and flourish under their care. The staff are truly wonderful. Their patience, love and affection for the children is evident. We have always felt confident about leaving their child in their care, knowing
that he is being looked after and his growth and development is a top priority for the whole team. I wish he could continue his whole education with them.

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Review from Megan K (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son hs loved coming to nursery. All the staff have been welcoming and supportive of the big changes that have happened. The activities he has been involved in he has enjoyed and speaks fondly of his key person. As a parent, I am happy as long as my child is happy. At times I think the organisation
and sending of important dates could improve.

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Review from Dorota S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been in the Supernova room since May 2018. She is very happy there and absolutely loves her key person. She is very familiar with all of the carers and the support staff. She finds her sessions very stimulating and enjoyable. She is encouraged to progress in her learning journey but
in a fun way without unnecessary pressure. Her key person is the most kind, gentle and cheerful person I've known and they have a very special bond. The teachers will go the extra mile if needed. The room supervisor is superb and days are very well structured and organised. The nursery accommodates for children's diets and food is freshly made.
The nursery management treats children's safety very seriously.
I am being kept updated with my daughter's progress and I get a lot of emails with information about what she's learnt and some ideas on how I can support her with home learning.

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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at the Milky way room in March 2019. Along the way, my child fell ill and the nursery was extremely supportive and very kind. My child’s key worker, the two nursery managers as well as the nursery administrator would call twice a week to find out how my child was doing.


I was really

glad to know how genuinely concerned the nursery was about my child. The nursery went out of their way to help my child settle back in and my child has settled in nicely since then.


From my experience, Bright Little Stars Nursery Watford team are really caring and very supportive, and ready to help, the Milky way team are truly exceptional, I’m kept abreast of all my child’s progress via the app and via daily emails, and my child’s key worker and other team members always have a few minutes chat with me about my child’s progress for the day when I pick him up.


I am really glad we choose the nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.670)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10 for Bright Little Stars Watford 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.813 for Bright Little Stars Watford is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.813

  • 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 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Little Stars Watford is based on 12 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.857

  • 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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Emily

Emily Hudson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

Emily has been a part of the Watford team since it opened in March 2016, contributing towards the Ofsted 'Outstanding' grading in 2018. Emily has a Cache Level 3 qualification in children and young people’s workforce, using her knowledge and passion to develop her career and achieve several promotions starting as Senior Nursery Educator and progressing to her current role as Nursery Manager.


With over 12 years' experience in various childcare settings and 4 years in a managerial position, Emily prides herself on her role modelling skills; incorporating a child focused approach to support her team and keep morale high to provide a fun, warm and nurturing environment for all children to learn and grow.


Emily has strong motivation and dedication to succeed in all that she sets out to achieve, empowering and inspiring her team to achieve high standards of quality care for all children that attend Bright Little Stars.


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