# Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN, in Coopersale, Essex. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epping-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490794  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01992 662985
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/epping-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490794

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 February 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/EY490794

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490794). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490794)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490794)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490794)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.704300,0.123957

- Station: Epping, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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 Essex 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Epping Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Coopersale Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Epping St John's Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sunbeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-ey554996) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Epping Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epping-montessori-nursery-ltd-2701529) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ellies nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellies-nursery-2786983) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chrysalis at the Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-church-2824837) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [North Weald Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-weald-village-pre-school-ltd-2590514) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [The Red School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-red-school-2662674) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Epping is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01992 662985 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490794)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Epping+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJVcD_auuY2EcRdplG-mIX28o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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