# Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8LL, in Osidge, Barnet. It is registered for 87 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490890 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8LL - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 87 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3780 3041 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY490890 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 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/EY490890 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490890). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490890) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490890) - Registered places: 87 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490890) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/758443) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 87 Brookside South, East Barnet, Barnet, EN4 8LL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.635404,-0.146436 - Station: Southgate, 0.8 miles - Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.9 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Oak Hill Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Brunswick Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Brunswick Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Zip Wire, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Barnet there are about 3.4 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 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Food - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) | | under 0.1 miles | | Hampden Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Salcombe Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Pekes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pekes-2784705) | | | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Active London Brunswick Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-london-brunswick-park-2596710) | Met | | | 0.3 miles | | [The Hollies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollies-nursery-ey255877) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-2901085) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [De Bohun Wraparound and Holiday Camp](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/de-bohun-wraparound-and-holiday-camp-2849993) | | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Blue Planet Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-planet-montessori-nursery-school-135255) | Outstanding | £52 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 19 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 87 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool. ### Who runs Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What approach does Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool follow? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme. ### Does Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool? Southgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 020 3780 3041 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490890) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+East+Barnet+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ_Yq_XakZdkgRuOLirq54xmo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.