# Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at University Parkway, Southampton Science Park, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7PT, in Chilworth Old Village, Hampshire. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chilworth-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey417465  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University Parkway, Southampton Science Park, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7PT
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 023 8001 9087
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/chilworth-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY417465

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 July 2024, 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/EY417465

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY417465). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417465)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417465)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417465)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/439438)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University Parkway, Southampton Science Park, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 7PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.962509,-1.424527

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chilworth Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Chilworth Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| North Baddesley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Vermont School |  | 5–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (June 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Rosewood Free School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hollytree Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollytree-community-pre-school-110120) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bracken Place Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bracken-place-day-nursery-511326) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-north-baddesley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey320254) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Lordswood Community Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lordswood-community-centre-pre-school-131542) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Mulberry Corner Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-corner-nursery-and-preschool-2873586) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-clubs-ey561363) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 023 8001 9087 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417465)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Chilworth+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJiwuNUfV0dEgR6auX4SDRUCs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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