# Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford

Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford is a full-day nursery at University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XU, in Park Barn, Surrey. It is registered for 89 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-day-nursery-and-preschool-guildford-ey331522  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XU
- Registered places: 89
- Phone: 01483 617710
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/guildford-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY331522

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 March 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/EY331522

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2006 (Reference EY331522). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY331522)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY331522)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY331522)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: University of Surrey, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.239443,-0.605542

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bannister's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Onslow Arboretum, 0.4 miles
- Park: Derby Road Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Kings College, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Onslow Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queen Eleanor's Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wey Valley College |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rydes Hill Preparatory School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wood Street Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-guildford-119968) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps First Guildford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-first-guildford-2884670) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wilderness Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wilderness-pre-school-ey299152) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Westborough Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westborough-pre-school-ey479476) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Camp England Guildford County School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camp-england-guildford-county-school-2744033) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Stoughton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoughton-preschool-ey435511) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford Good at its inspection on 11 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Horizons Day Nursery and Preschool Guildford is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

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

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

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

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

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

You can call 01483 617710 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY331522)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Guildford+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ5zTvcRzRdUgRxo2Ahn5vlcc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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