# Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Unit 1 Western Neighbourhood Centre, Rainbird Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2AF, in Bishop's Stortford North, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 108 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bishops-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788197  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1 Western Neighbourhood Centre, Rainbird Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2AF
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 01279 217900
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/bishop-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2788197

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 26 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788197

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2788197). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788197)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788197)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788197)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1 Western Neighbourhood Centre, Rainbird Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.879376,0.141770

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barrells Down Road Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Stortford Fields Play Area, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Coopers Grange Childrens' Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bishop's Stortford College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hillmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710031) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds & Night Owls](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-and-night-owls-2710034) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sycamore-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey460413) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Pre-School at St Joe's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pre-school-at-st-joes-ltd-2709007) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710027) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-appletree-pre-school-2710033) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 26 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01279 217900 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788197)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bishops+Stortford+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJEd9qB1SF2EcRWK2jn4ZATFo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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