Bright Horizons Dulwich Nursery

[Polly D]

My son will be starting at Bright Horizons Dulwich Nursery in September when he'll be 2.5.

I was wondering whether there are any others in the same boat, or anyone whose child already goes there and is a similar age who might be willing to meet up now and then for playdates so he/they don't feel too lost when he/they start/s!

[Kimmy1080]

Aww, bless. I teach music there on a Wednesday morning, I'm sure he will get along great. The children are so friendly and lovely every time I go there.

Good luck, I hope he settles in really well.

Kim

[Loren]

Hello Polly D

Has your son started nursery yet and is he enjoying it? I am starting to look at nurseries for my daughter. I am only due end December but I hear there are long waiting lists. I have to say that we are a bit put off with the building of Bright Horizons on the Sainsbury car park but they seem to have good reviews and an outstanding Offsted report. His you son happy there and would you recommend this nursery? Many thanks for your comments. Loren

[jollybaby]

Don't be put off by the exterior of a nursery. My daughter's nursery is also in a car park and not too aesthetically pleasing from the outside ie a modern block. However as it is purpose built rather than a conversion all of the rooms are really spacious with large food prep and changing areas. It's also really convenient having parking outside to do drop offs - rather than finding a space on a busy street.

[prickle]

Agree with jollybaby.

My children went to Dulwich Nursery many moons ago. The interior is very nice with a little play area and all purpose built. It's location is fantastic, with parking but also v. close to ED station and Sainsburys.

[Polly D]

Hi Loren

He loves it! We're all so happy with it. I would put your daughter down on the list for sure. I don't know if you can do it until the baby is born but yes, the waiting list is long so do it ASAP.

The staff are just lovely: so considerate, friendly and involved. I really feel like they're making a difference to his development, in a good way. He's still a little shy and clingy at drop off but if his favourite helpers are there, he's okay, and they all seem to want to help him to be happy. And then when I pick him up he's always charging around having a great time.

He's always bringing home paintings or things he's made, he's learned loads of new songs which he's taught us! The cook is lovely and they always have good food 3 times/day plus snacks.

We couldn't be happier with this nursery. Great toys, imaginative activities, lots of good outdoor space, and yes I agree it feels a little odd that the building is in the car park but once you're inside, or even in the garden, you really have no idea. Plus it's handy for picking up supper on the way home!

Do PM me if you'd like to know more. Good luck!

P

[Polly D]

Only thing to add that is currently a bit annoying: you can't park there all day. Bright Horizons is in discussion with Sainsbury's over this but for now you have to park elsewhere. We're going on the bus at the mo which is sometimes a struggle with the buggy at 8am but that's about the only negative thing I could say about it!

[lillyanginger]

Hi Polly,

I am so pleased to hear the nursery is still lovely and going strong. Both my sons went there...a long time ago. But they both remember the nursery and the lovely time they had there.

[yummy mummy]

Hi I'm looking for a nursery place for my daughter do u. have the phne number please?