Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

48 Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5UD
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  • Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool, Shoreham-by-Sea
The nursery caters for children aged from six months to five years old.

They are designed to suit the needs of each child, with large, bright, colourful play rooms and outdoor play areas, complete with modern equipment and a variety of age-appropriate toys that children love.

The setting offers a child-centred approach promoting the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of nursery care.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea 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
  • Nikki (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • 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

Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (31)

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Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool has 31 reviews.

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Review from D N (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I've used Bright Horizons for 5 years, my experiences of the nursery has always been good, from the permanent staff working there.
The staffs energy, the environment and teaching methods are great. The manager's work integrating with the local care home has been amazing and drives a great sense of
community. Facilities are spacious and clean.
Food is good, alternate offerings can be poor ('boring') with dietary requirements.
The issue I have with it is that it has always been heavily profit driven by the previous owners and now Bright Horizons. Although they are making a huge return on the nursery, they without fail continue to put their prices up over and beyond a reasonable amount. The high turnover of staff suggest that the fees are going straight into the owners pockets and not the staff's which is the reason the parents go here.
Management has to deal with high staff turnover meaning that children and parents will often see new faces.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback and for being part of Bright Horizons for the past five years. We're pleased to hear that you've had positive experiences with our staff, teaching methods and the sense of community we've built, particularly with the local care home. We understand your concerns about price increases and staff turnover and we take this feedback seriously. We are committed to maintaining a supportive environment for both children and staff and we will continue to focus on improving the experience for all families. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.


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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot speak highly enough of Bright Horizons. The staff have created an incredibly nurturing and stimulating environment where my daughter has thrived. Each team member clearly adores their role which shows in the exceptional care they provide and the genuine connections they have formed with my
daughter and all children.
The nursery is spotless and inviting, with a fantastic garden for outdoor play. The food menu is varied and freshly cooked on-site. There is an impressive range of activities, and detailed progress reports offer invaluable insights into my daughter's development with suggestions on how to continue outside of nursery. Communication on the app is hassle-free, and pictures are regularly uploaded so I am always kept in the loop.
The staff have all been incredibly welcoming and also taken time to get to know my son who comes along before school. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking exceptional childcare.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter has thrived in our care. It's wonderful that you appreciate our environment, activities, and freshly prepared meals. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but positive things to say about Bright Horizons Nursery! They have been amazing the whole time my daughter has been there and settled in so well. The app they have is a great feature as you can keep in touch if need to and they send you lovely updates throughout the day and they have
fresh food cooked on site for their meals.
The staff are lovely and so friendly, would recommend to anyone!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for the kind words! We're delighted to hear your daughter is thriving and that you appreciate the updates and fresh meals. Thank you for your recommendation!


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Review from N S (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having browsed and visited several nurseries, we decided to go with this Bright Horizon Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool and has been a great choice for us. Our kid is learning new things every day and the staff have been amazing from day one. Great outdoor space and a chef on site.
Would
highly recommend in enrolling your kid here.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for the great review! We're glad to hear your child is thriving and enjoying our nursery. We appreciate your recommendation.


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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier to have chosen this nursery for my daughter! The staff are so lovely and friendly and my daughter is obviously extremely happy and well looked after here. She settled in so quickly thanks to the amazing settling-in structure. The app is great and is updated regularly throughout the
day which I love to keep up with! The nursery is always extremely clean and they feed the children well with fresh cooked food. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting and enjoys herself every day! We’ve moved further away and wouldn’t even dream of changing nurseries. My mum who has put 3 children through nursery always even comments on how great this nursery is to me after she’s picked my daughter up and they include such thoughtful details to make cards and presents for family members without you having to ask. Very grateful to all the staff who look after my baby so well!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery for your daughter. It's touching to hear that your daughter enjoys herself every day and that you've chosen to stay with us despite moving further away. Thank you.


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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 children at this nursery and I cannot recommend enough.
They have both attended since they were around 1 year old and they both thrived in the environment.
They have both such a strong bond with the staff and have made such lovely friends.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery for 8 months now. She absolutely loves it, she picks up her bag every morning so excited to go. She has lots of fun there and all the staff are so kind.
All the facilities are great.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

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


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great care for our little boy who started here aged 11 months. He settled quickly and has formed a strong bond with his key worker.
All the staff are so friendly and know all the children well.
The app gives lots of information throughout their day and is really easy to use.
Would recommend to any
friends and family.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for recommending us!


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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Bright Horizons for just over 2.5 years. She has always been happy ensuring they have a safe, fun environment. The premises are kept to a high standard and they have the luxury of a fabulous outdoor play area. The food is cooked on-site to a high standard (it would be better
if they had rotated the menu like they used to). Overall, I am very satisfied with the care that is provided and feel very positive for my son joining next month.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello! Your thoughtful feedback about our nursery is greatly appreciated. Thank you.


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Review from Ryan B (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve taken 2 children through this nursery and have been very happy with the overall care and attention paid to both of our children. The staff have been extremely attentive to the kids needs and have nurtured expected milestones very well while keeping us informed along the way. The staff are second
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Review from Sam H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is very happy at nursery and enjoys his time at Bright Horizons. The deputy manager and one other staff member, in particular, are great and always keep us informed with how he is getting on. My son talks about the friends he makes and the activities he takes part in. His favourite part of nursery
is the garden.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a really positive experience with our daughter changing nurseries and starting here. She loves going to nursery and her days are always full of fun. The staff are all really lovely and give daily updates.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.


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

Our daughter loves it so much, and can’t wait to go back. They learn something new every day. Her speech improved a lot since going to nursery. Nice variety of meals, even though she is a fussy eater there is always something for her to eat with every meal.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

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


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Review from Claire E (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so thrilled with our experience of the Shoreham by Sea, Bright Horizons. The staff are so kind, caring and attentive to our baby's needs. The communication on drop off and pick up is so helpful and being able to see what she has been up to on the app is ideal. The manager is wonderful and personable
and we feel reassured sending our baby in.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Staff are really great with the kids. My child has a great time every day. The outdoor space is amazing so being able to run around all day is ideal for my now pre-schooler. Good balance between lovely activities for the kids and just letting them play with their friends.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a lovely nursery. Really personal and dedicated care for the kids. My child has major food intolerance issues and needs a highly specialised diet, which I worried would be difficult when sending him to nursery. But the whole team have been so helpful and supportive, cooking him his own
individual meals. Can't thank them enough.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful to hear that your son is thriving in our nursery.


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Review from Alice C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is exceptional, I'm so happy I chose Happysaurus for my daughter, having attended from 10 months old she's learned so much and always looks happy at pick up, babbling about her day. The cameras that can give me a peek into her day are a lovely idea - although I trust her keyworker entirely.
It's always so lovely to see her having fun and playing with friends. Thank you Happysaurus.

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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happysaurus Nursery is a wonderfully bright, warm and nurturing environment where my son is learning beautifully. There are many different wonderfully prepared activities, a variety of learning measures to support his learning. The staff are incredibly welcoming and supportive and my son thoroughly
enjoys attending nursery here.

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Review from Angela B (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter have attended the Saurus group of nurseries with my daughter being at Happy since she was 18 months old. Staff are amazing, dedicated, nurturing and go above and beyond to ensure the safety and emotional well being of both child and parents at times! Continuously improving and
adding to their impressive garden and play area and do some interesting creative work too. Healthy and innovative freshly prepared food. Could not recommend them high enough, facilities are amazing but it’s the staff that sets this place apart from all its competition in Shoreham.

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September at 9 months and my husband and I are so pleased with the care and attention she receives. We love that she will be in the baby room until she is 2 and can really establish herself there. There is so much space (3 rooms for the babies alone) and she gets to do so many
exciting things while she is there. We also love that we get a record sheet of her day so we can easily refer to this. Thank you to everyone for making her transition to nursery so easy and for all the love and care you give her!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.786)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.786 for Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.786

  • 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 Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 15 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 15 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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Nikki

Nikki

Job Title: Nursery Manager

With over 13 years of dedicated experience in early years education, Nikki has risen through the ranks from an apprentice to a manager. She is deeply passionate about early childhood development and takes great joy in witnessing children learn and progress through the various stages of their lives. Her comprehensive understanding of how children's brains develop has been further enriched by raising her own daughter, who also attends the setting with her.


Throughout her journey, Nikki has held positions as a team leader, assistant manager and now a manager. Her hands-on experience and commitment to fostering a nurturing environment have been instrumental in creating positive and enriching experiences for children. She believes in supporting parents by providing them with the reassurance that their babies are in capable and caring hands. Her goal is to ensure that every child's experience is not only safe but also filled with opportunities for growth and learning.


Rachel

Rachel

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Rachel began her career in the childcare sector in May 2012. In the early stages of her career, she completed her Level 3 apprenticeship qualification. This role allowed her to develop her understanding and knowledge of children and young people, focusing on how they learn and develop, and what childcare practitioners can do to provide an enabling environment. The goal is to stretch and challenge the children in her care to reach their full potential while ensuring their safety and meeting their care needs.


She is a strong believer in helping children and her team develop a growth mindset, encouraging each child to think independently and critically while building the resilience to persevere in all they do. A wide range of early years theories are used to support children's learning through play. Alongside this, she helps children develop school readiness by fostering independence within the setting so that by the time they leave, they are prepared for their new journey in school.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool is open: 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.

How many Children does Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea?

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

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