# Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Spring Lane, CANTERBURY, CT1 1SW, in St Martin's, Kent. It is registered for 148 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 20 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey307211  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Spring Lane, CANTERBURY, CT1 1SW
- Registered places: 148
- Phone: 01227 206240
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/canterbury-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY307211

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307211

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY307211). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307211)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307211)
- Registered places: 148 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307211)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1523746)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Spring Lane, CANTERBURY, CT1 1SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.274187,1.100299

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Memorial Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barton allotment field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Legacy Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Nicholas' School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nursery At Canterbury College](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-at-canterbury-college-2503414) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bovan Creek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bovan-creek-2725661) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Canterbury Day Nursery, Holiday Playscheme and ASC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-day-nursery-holiday-playscheme-and-asc-127078) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-127645) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-day-nursery-ey449585) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lilliput Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey398179) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 148 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool?

Canterbury East is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01227 206240 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY307211)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Canterbury+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJG1Hxrj7K3kcR8iN7i8HPX9c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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