Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number033 0057 2813
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Details
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Group/OwnerBright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
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Person in ChargeMandy Simmons (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff45
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children143
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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VisitingThere is an easy parking area for drop-off and pick up, as well as buggy shed for your convenience. Conveniently situated just off Spring Lane near the A2050.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Amber S
March 5, 2020 at 12:00 amThe staff members are all brilliant with the children. They make an effort to know all the children rather than just the ones in their class.
My child has developed well due to the staff, activities, resources and creating learning/achievement goals during parents evening.
I would recommend this nursery to other parents.
Kirsty W
March 23, 2020 at 12:00 amBright horizons Canterbury always tries to be so accommodating. I had multiple training days in February, some being organised last minute. The staff managed to accommodate my daughter for the extra half days. The one day my mum picked my daughter up, they took my daughter to the front door as my Mum is disabled. Lovely staff, great preschool!
Ian H
March 27, 2020 at 12:00 amBright Horizons is such a happy, supportive place. Our daughter has flourished here and she looks forward to going every day to play with her friends. We are very grateful to you. Thank you.
B M
December 1, 2020 at 12:00 amMy child has been attending Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool, five mornings a week, since October. He has been moved to the preschool group and he absolutely loves it. He has bonded very well with the nursery staff. He has made such lovely friends as well. I have noticed that his learning development is going great, as every day he surprises me with new things he has learned at nursery. I would 100% recommend the nursery to friends.
Birat D
December 15, 2020 at 12:00 amMy 3-year-old loves the nursery, and we are also happy that she enjoys her time there. Bright Horizon family has been very supportive and helpful on her progress. The way they have settled her, and the staff looking after her and other children have done an excellent job. Couldn’t ask for more.
Jo B
December 16, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son started at Bright Horizons earlier this year. I have been so happy with the care provided, the handover of information at the end of the day, keeping us informed of covid updates, and most especially, with the bond he’s formed with his keyworker. I don’t need to worry about him at all when I’m at work, and I’m so grateful to all the staff, especially his key worker!
Catarina D
December 17, 2020 at 12:00 amI am overall satisfied with the service the nursery offers. My child is extremely happy in this provision, and has built some good bonds with the nursery workers and has made friendships with other children, both of which, I feel are very important for her development. She goes in skipping and with a big smile and tells me all about her day and her peers when I collect her.
There has recently been a change in the deputy manager, and I feel that this has made a big difference in terms of staff’s presentation, communication and relationships that they build with parents and in my child’s learning. These members of staff have been very proactive in changing things that were not working as well and have made necessary changes that have increased my satisfaction levels.
Areas of development- improve the link between nursery and parents, pictures and videos of children, use of maybe the tapestry, learning that is more tailored to each child- developing their interests and learning at their stage.
H F
March 4, 2021 at 12:00 amSince my daughter started when she was 13 months, in August 2020, I could not have been happier with our experience. During such difficult and different times, all the staff have gone above and beyond to protect our children, whilst providing excellent care. I was so anxious starting my daughter here but that feeling soon disappeared. My daughter has grown and developed so much and has such lovely relationships with the staff. She is so happy here and I know she will continue to be through the next few years.
A A
October 17, 2022 at 12:00 amEvery time I drop off, the staff are always on hand to guide my little girl into the room and when I’ve picked her up in the evening, the staff are always more than happy to give me feedback on my little girl’s day and how she’s been. Very happy with the care my little girl is currently receiving.
C S
December 28, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter is settling into Canterbury really well, the staff have been extremely supportive and have shown great care for myself and my daughter. The staff have been extremely welcoming and I look forward to seeing my daughter progress.
M P
March 6, 2023 at 12:00 amI will recommend this place.
The staff are very lovely, so I’m very happy.
Giosepina V
March 13, 2023 at 12:00 amMy experience has been amazing. My daughter attended from 10 months old until it was time to go to big school, and my son is still currently in attendance and will remain there until it’s time for big school too.
It is 100% worth the money, the management team are so full of life and engages with the children as they come in, and the staff are beautiful inside and out. I don’t even want to begin to name the staff we’ve loved and still love because there are just too many!
My daughter is vastly different to my son, and they have adapted to both of their needs, and I cannot thank them enough for what they’ve done and what they continue to do. Cannot recommend enough!
T D
March 13, 2023 at 12:00 amOur son started nursery at 8 months old, and it’s been wonderful seeing him grow and develop in such a warm and friendly atmosphere. From the start, the staff were attentive and proactive in forming a caring bond with our son. This has made him confident, inquisitive and sociable. They enjoy lots of crafts, music, dancing and story time. The daily menu always looks appetising, and the staff are approachable, communicative and supportive.
Lauren S
March 14, 2023 at 12:00 amOur son has settled in really well at this nursery and is excited when he arrives. The staff in both the baby and toddler rooms are friendly and take good care of him. They are always happy to discuss what he’s been doing that day, and we look forward to the photos and updates we get about him on the app.
N W
March 20, 2023 at 12:00 amThe ladies and gentlemen at this nursery are amazing, always on hand to tell you what you need to know. My little boy came here until he went to school and they helped him so much with his needs. My little girl now attends and loves them so much, she enjoys her time there.
K S
April 6, 2023 at 12:00 amThis nursery at the Canterbury branch have been nothing but lovely and helpful. As a single parent and university student, life can sometimes be hard to juggle and they have been helpful in building structure and routine into our day, as well as helping my daughter eat more kinds of food. The only issue I have had with the finance aspect, but again they have been understanding and helpful in navigating the complicated road of student finances. The staff are so gentle, kind and have built a lovely nursery.
Dora V
April 10, 2023 at 12:00 amI’m really happy with how the staff is taking care of my sons. They were crying in the beginning but they made them feel comfortable and they settled in really well. They also gave me updates in the beginning so I didn’t have to worry about them. I’m happy we chose this nursery and I will definitely recommend them.
Mary C
August 16, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter and I are both delighted with Bright Horizons Canterbury! The staff go above and beyond to make the environment welcoming, friendly, stimulating, safe and fun for the children who attend. There’s plenty of space, lots of great activities for the kids, amazing meals every day and the chance to keep track of how your little one is doing throughout the day via an app.
All the staff who work at Bright Horizons are so kind and thoughtful. They seem to really care for our daughter, and she really loves them too.
I was nervous about leaving my child at nursery four days a week, but it turns out she loves it! A huge thank you to the Bright Horizons team for making the nursery a really positive experience for us all.
Adam M
August 16, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has become a very happy and confident girl from being at Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool. The staff have built strong bonds with her and know her personality well. I would send future children to this nursery without hesitation.
Nicky S
August 22, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son has been attending Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool throughout preschool and it has been lovely to see him develop in confidence and hear his excitement when he talks about his day. If he has ever been unsettled in the morning, the staff have taken time to comfort him and get him involved in fun activities. He particularly loves the mud garden – it’s great that so much outdoor play is encouraged!
Making gingerbread, hatching ducklings and releasing butterflies have all been favourites too! And we all loved a brilliant preschool graduation party recently – thank you to all of the staff for their efforts and time.