Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool

All the staff are so thoughtful, warm and attentive in every single aspect, you can see that they care. Also, lovely facilities, clean and safe environment. Positive impression all round, highly recommended!

My daughter has been going to Bright Horizons Portswood since she was 9 months old (she’s 2.5 now) and absolutely loves it. She clearly finds the environment stimulating and I am always taken aback by all the new things she has learned such as; counting, the alphabet and the words to lots of songs. I was a bit apprehensive about sending her to nursery so young, but having done so I have no regrets and since it has helped nurture her to become a very confident and sociable little lady. The managers and the team run the nursery impeccably and have coped outstandingly during the pandemic.

I really enjoy interacting with the staff and I can tell that my children are well looked after and fed, and they are learning social and communication skills by being in this environment. Plenty of activities and space to play outside.

Amazing nursery, really helpful to us as parents and really good with my little boy. Great activities for both learning and play, with amazing staff and management. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bright Horizons to anyone.

My three children go to Bright Horizons Portswood. The support and care that they receive is 2nd to none. All of the staff work tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of each and every child. When problems have arisen I have been contacted and informed of how they will be prevented or managed going forward. The management team knows each child’s individual needs and are always willing to discuss matters. It is a friendly and nourishing environment, where children are seen as individuals. The nursery has been fundamental in helping my children to gain confidence before they transition into primary school.

Amazing nursery/pre school! My daughter has become the most intelligent social butterfly. Honestly cant fault them, so many different variety of foods, the staff are so patient and understanding and all just a breath of fresh air. My daughter will miss going as she has now started school.

My daughter has gone to Bright Horizons, Portswood since she was 11 months old and transitioned through babies, toddlers, nursery and preschool. Each phase has been handled brilliantly by the staff and they have provided a caring, nurturing and stimulating environment. The staff have supported her social and academic development, ensuring that a relevant pace is set for her and that she is safe and happy when she goes to preschool. They have provided a truly amazing level of care and I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to anyone.

My son was in the setting from 9 months to 5 years. As he spent most of his week at the setting, it’s been an important part of his life and development. The team had great success helping him develop and grow. It was difficult to take part, due to work. However, the team ensured I was informed and involved at all times. They have gone above and beyond my expectations and I felt safe knowing that he would be cared for and nourished both physically and mentally. The nursery had a great impact on his life and this shows even through school. The only negative is he’s now at school as he dearly misses the team and setting, they were like an extended family but always professional. If ever a problem did arise the management team dealt with it in great detail, carefully and never gave me cause for concern. Overall a fantastic team led by quality management with an honest concern for his welfare and educational journey, I will always be grateful for his amazing time at Bright Horizons Portswood.

Our 2-year-old has been attending the nursery for a little over a year now and we feel that we can say with some confidence that the level of care and attention provided at the nursery is exceptional. The carers are all extremely attentive, loving and supportive with staff making an effort to learn the names of all the children across the nursery. When starting, the level of information conveyed over the app really helped settle our nerves, building trust and comfort that our child was safe and well. The management are very adaptable and transparent and make every effort to adapt to parent’s schedules. Working at a University there is a discounted Uni daycare however we do not wish to switch as we are that impressed with the level of service and care regardless of the discounted rate. Being an only child we think the nursery is an invaluable tool to teach the importance of playing and sharing with others and his development has accelerated thanks to being around other children.

Our boy enjoys going to Portswood Day Nursery; he goes in happily in the morning and comes out happy in the afternoon, and that’s what matters to me and his daddy the most. He started in Toddler’s room and has been in Pre-school room now for about 9 months. The gardens are amazing. Make me wish to be a child again. Lots of space and different equipment and play things, perfect for letting a child explore and experiment and learn. Staff are nice and friendly and kind. I happen to have asked my son yesterday which carer is the kindest and he said “all of them are kind”. I enjoy reading about different activities planned each day (besides plenty of free play time) in the app. The management team are easy to communicate with and always respond quickly and helpfully. On the whole, we are very happy with our choice of daycare.