Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA
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8.9 30 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool, Cambridge
An inspiring purpose-built nursery in Eddington, Cambridge

Situated just off Eddington Avenue, Madingley Road and the M11, the nursery offers high quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery primarily cares for staff and students children attending University of Cambridge but welcomes all families in the area.

The brand new nursery offers a range of activities that will support all children in a home-from-home environment. With four rooms beautiful decorated room, each resourced and tailored to the children’s different age groups.

The well-qualified team of highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced staff work together to provide a well-balanced programme of fun activities and learning experiences, within a carefully planned curriculum with Bright Horizons unique Ready for School programme. Fostering an enjoyment of early literacy and maths, with Growing Readers, Writers and Mathematicians Enhancement, helping children to recognise letters, words and numbers in their environment.

All-inclusive fees mean that you have less to pack on a busy morning, with everything from healthy lunches and snacks to branded nappies and wipes included.

The team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and they will show you all the nursery has to offer during your own personal tour.

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Care Provided by Bright Horizons Eddington 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
  • Tamara (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 125
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (30)

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Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.908) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool has 30 reviews.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons attended Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool and we'll forever be grateful for the support and care we received from the incredible nursery staff over these past years (2019-2024). One of our sons was diagnosed with developmental and health challenges and the staff approached
these with exceptional dedication, putting special development and health plans in place, reviewing them regularly and leading the applications for additional support. Their commitment was unwavering. Both of our boys loved their time at the nursery, made wonderful progress and formed deep bonds with their key caregivers. As parents, we always felt confident that they were safe and surrounded by people who genuinely cared about them.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so grateful for your trust over the years and honoured to have supported your sons' growth and development.


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Review from J O (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our daughters attended Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool, with our eldest being part of the first cohort when the nursery initially opened. Our youngest daughter graduated in July 2024 and has now settled into reception wonderfully. It's been so encouraging to hear positive
feedback from her teachers.
The staff and management team at Eddington Nursery have been fantastic, not only with our children but also in their support of us, as parents. Both of our daughters thoroughly enjoyed their time there and we are truly grateful for the care they received.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that both of your daughters had positive experiences at Bright Horizons Eddington. It's fantastic to know that your youngest has settled into reception so well and that the staff supported both your children and your family throughout this journey.


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Review from B J (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy for this nursery for taking care of my child very well. Teachers are very kind and supportive. I am happy with the mobile app where we can see what our child is doing and also very good to see posts from the nursery about our child's learning progress.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear your child is settling in and thriving at our nursery.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children who went to Eddington really enjoyed their time there.
They received excellent care, learned a lot and bonded well with their key people.
We, as a family, felt supported by management as well; they were always helpful and on top of their jobs.

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Review from David S (Father of Child) published on 22 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended the nursery from May 2019 until July 2023. It has been a great source of comfort to us to know that he has been so well looked after and cared for. The staff have been excellent and provided a safe and caring environment which, for us, is the fundamental pillar of childcare. They have
been open to feedback and have responded positively to our requests. We are extremely grateful to them for their efforts.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words. The opportunity to hear from our parents and be reminded of why we do what we do is so valuable.


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

The staff at Eddington Nursery are truly one of a kind. I leave my son every day knowing he’s in the best hands and care. The nursery itself is beautiful, safe with risk assessments in place, and managed well. Communication is outstanding, and we as parents are always in the loop about updates and feedback.
We can’t rank this nursery high enough and thank the wonderful team at the Eddington Nursery!

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Eddington Nursery since August 2022 in the explorer's room (0-1). Above all, we have been very impressed with the staff at Bright Horizons and the level of care and the attention they give to our child's development and health has been very high. We are satisfied with the facilities
and space for our son to be active indoors and outdoors (he is very active!), the creative activities the team organises for his development, the level of communication with us as parents both at the door and on the app and the personal touch and kindness that our child receives from his keyworker. Our son is very happy at Eddington, Bright Horizons and we are as well.

Reply from Amanda, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Hi, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We are so pleased your son is loving his nursery.


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Review from K Q (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have been at the nursery for a total of three years now. We are impressed with the great communication with any changes or extra support our children have needed. Always friendly when we arrive. Our kids have been thriving under Eddington’s care.

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Review from Alisa Z (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has been in Eddington nursery since 2019. We have been mostly satisfied with the services provided. The child is most of the time happy to come to the nursery and has formed meaningful connections with other children and staff. However, one of my concerns in the past half a year was a high
frequency of permanent staff changing, including the key person changes in the same room for four times. Because of that, we have noticed a higher number of temporary agency workers covering for those roles. And there was some period of time when my child may have experienced unsettling feelings that could have affected their behaviour, including more frequent wee accidents whilst well potty trained. Also, bear in mind that facilities are great and rooms are spacious so they fit quite a large number of children, which I believe can increase the infections transmission rates and frequency of your child becoming ill, compared to say a smaller nursery group. Though I do prefer spaciousness.

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Review from Dougall N (Father of Child) published on 22 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been here for the last 2 years since she was 9 months old. She has had a few different key workers as she progressed through the rooms, has always spoken positively and frequently about each of them, and is always eager to go. From the managerial staff to the practitioners, they seem
to be a kind and genuinely caring nursery. They provide a wealth of information about the activities the kids are doing, continual detailed and meaningful progress reports, and at home activities you as a parent can do to assist your child's development. We have seen them handle covid, and the response to a fire alarm effectively. This is the only nursery our child has been to, and whilst we don't have anything to compare against, we don't think there's much, if anything, lacking at all.

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Review from Y D (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It's difficult to properly evaluate the nursery due to the Covid-19 situation. I feel often the management 'looks' more helpful than it really is. Often emails get unanswered or answered unsatisfactorily and with delay. We think the key worker is really good, but again, it's difficult to judge when
we've not even seen the room our son is in. Additionally, things we'd consider common sense aren't always so - putting a short sleeve on when it's hot etc.

Reply from Katherine O'Brien, Online Marketing at Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

We are sorry to read of your concerns. I will ensure your comments are fed back to the Nursery Team.


We are launching our parent app very shortly which will aid all communication. We also hope to welcome parents back into the setting in late June, when safe to do so.


Kind Regards


Bright Horizons


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Review from Cath T (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eddington Bright Horizons is simply the best nursery we’ve encountered in our eight years of having our kids in childcare.


Over the last year, the team have dealt calmly with the unprecedented circumstances of Covid whilst always delivering an amazing service and a high degree of professionalism.

I’ve been so impressed with the staff who are always enthusiastic to see my daughter in the morning and from her stories put so much effort into making sure nursery is a safe, exciting and enriching place. They’ve handled changing circumstances and procedures seamlessly and have provided my daughter with a lovely dose of normality during Covid.
The facilities are second to none including the on-site kitchen which produces super food for the kids.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery.

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Review from Aniko P (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is very happy at the nursery. He likes playing with his friends and has a strong bond with the key person and other staff. Nursery provides a lot of great activities which are important for the development.
The nursery building is great with large and light rooms. The nursery has an onsite
chef who cooks fresh food every day with the allergies instruction for each child.
The management is very friendly and easily approachable with any questions and queries, big and small.
Huge thanks to the nursery manager and all staff who keeps the nursery a great place for our children to be happy, safe, well developed and loved!

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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Picking a nursery during a pandemic when you can't even look around is quite challenging. I had heard excellent reviews of Eddington and knew the manager had achieved good Ofsted reports in the past. When I called up I was immediately put at ease. My son started and was clearly one of the youngest but
his key worker was and is fantastic, he gets excited to see her every morning and I know picking Eddington was right for him and me.

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Review from Pablo K (Father of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Bright Horizons Eddington in 2021, and so far, we have had a very positive experience overall. The facilities are excellent, and the nursery staff have been very welcoming, helping our daughter to settle in record time (within a couple of days). Despite the COVID-19 limitations,
during the last few months, the managers have been clearly communicating with us via weekly emails, our daughter's key person provided regular developmental updates and was available for discussion whenever we needed. During winter, we were very impressed by the strict infection prevention protocols. Recently, more work was done to connect parents from children within the same room, via WhatsApp groups, which is really helpful to get to know other families. One of the challenges for this nursery is the long community waiting list, and we hope that in the future they will be able to accommodate more families settling within Eddington/close to the nursery.

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Review from Arzu C (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter likes going to this nursery very much. She loves her teachers and friends. It is obvious that they took good care of her and they create a wonderful environment for her to learn and thrive.

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery led by competent knowledgeable and friendly managers. Good provision of vegan options specially prepared by an in house chef. The staff put a lot of effort into planning activities for the kids and communicating with parents. My son enjoys going to nursery each day and we have lovely
discussions about his day in the evenings. I particularly enjoy the photos and notes that are sometimes sent home. Helps me to feel included.

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Review from Y N (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is really enjoying coming to this nursery.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two children have been very settled from the very first day. They have bonded well with the staff, who always seem genuinely enthusiastic about their development and happiness. We trust them to do everything for our children (and the others at nursery, too) and always know that they will have a
fantastic time. Any queries have always been dealt with efficiently and communication has been excellent. They have coped wonderfully with the challenges of the pandemic and should be congratulated for their professionalism, hard work and kindness.

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Review from Angelica A (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at the nursery. She made many friends, her vocabulary has improved so much and she feels safe. Any parent is happy as long as their child is happy!
The staff are helpful and communication is very good. The nursery has a good system in place for Covid-19 measures.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.908) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.928 for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (77 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 83 Ratings = 4.928

  • 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 3.98 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 125 number of registered child places is 25. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 25 = 0.28

  • 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)

Tamara

Tamara

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

I have been with the company since 2009 and the nursery manager since 2013. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching.


I enjoy working with staff to create safe, supportive and stimulating environments in which all children can flourish.


Donna

Donna

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2010

I started the company in 2010, where I joined the team as a nursery assistant. I completed my childcare L3 qualification At LongRoad Kids Unlimited which was later acquired by Bright Horizons.


I enhanced my career in childcare by being promoted to Room Leader of the Toddlers. After a year I wanted to expand my knowledge further to gain more experience as the Preschool Room Leader.


I have enhanced my skill set and knowledge of child development by working alongside families to provide their children with an enriched learning environment.


I am a designated lead in SEND and Child protection.


I was appointed the Third in charge position at LongRoad in 2016 and then pursued my career as a Deputy Manager in 2018 at Eddington.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Eddington 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 Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 125 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Cambridge?

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

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