Bright Horizons wins Mumsnet Rated

Sending your child to nursery for the first time can be a daunting experience, for both parent and child. It may be the first time that you have left them so you want to be sure that they are being cared for in a safe and nurturing environment as well as having fun.

Mumsnet users put childcare provider Bright Horizons to the test. The results are in with 82% saying they would buy Bright Horizons’ services again, while 85% say they would recommend Bright Horizons, which is why they have been awarded Mumsnet Rated.

By Mumsnet HQ | Last updated Apr 17, 2024

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What is Bright Horizons?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is one of the UKs leading childcare providers. With a portfolio of over 300 nurseries and preschools and a 30 year history, many families have entrusted them to provide exceptional care and education for their children.

At Bright Horizons each child is nurtured through their unique qualities and potential as well as each parent being supported through strong partnerships. Bright Horizons’ unique Growing Enhancements and Enrichments enable children to actively explore all areas of development as well as preparing them for school with their Ready for School Programme. They also receive a foundation in key curriculum areas, so they're well prepared when they go to school.

What do Mumsnet users think?

Staff are friendly, attentive and caring and my daughter absolutely loves it there. I have been really happy with the attention and guidance she has received while also being given the freedom to explore and learn on her own. The atmosphere is happy and the team are hands-on and helpful. Having looked at different nurseries, I couldn't be happier we chose Bright Horizons.

I've got a three-and-a-half-year-old son at Bright Horizons and I highly recommend it. He gets plenty of attention and stimulus. He's also formed strong attachments to his teachers and the other children.

My daughter goes to a Bright Horizons nursery. She is very happy there and the staff are brilliant. They are very active in planning the curriculum etc as well as encouraging child-orientated development.

My son is at a Bright Horizons nursery in Sutton which is great. He loves it there and they seem a well-organised company.

What Bright Horizons say

Lydia Hopper, general manager at Bright Horizons: “We are really pleased to have been awarded the coveted Mumsnet Rated accreditation. This stamp of approval is a significant achievement for Bright Horizons and is the result of satisfied parents speaking out about their customer experience.”

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