# Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Merrymeade Coach House & Cottages, Merrymeade Chase, BRENTWOOD, CM15 9BG, in Brentwood, Essex. It is registered for 130 children. It opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-phoenix-day-nursery-and-preschool-2584586  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merrymeade Coach House & Cottages, Merrymeade Chase, BRENTWOOD, CM15 9BG
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 130
- Phone: 01277 289435
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/phoenix-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2584586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2584586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2584586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2584586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2584586)
- Registered places: 130 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2584586)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/915505)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–17:45

## Getting there

Address: Merrymeade Coach House & Cottages, Merrymeade Chase, BRENTWOOD, CM15 9BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.625449,0.309567

- Station: Brentwood, 0.9 miles
- Station: Shenfield, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Road 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Larchwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brentwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brentwood-day-nursery-2804898) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Faces kids club (Brentwood) ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faces-kids-club-brentwood-ltd-ey398694) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Helens Pre School (Brentwood) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-helens-pre-school-brentwood-ltd-2758698) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Shenfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shenfield-day-nursery-ey481915) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Shenfield Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shenfield-village-pre-school-ltd-2682791) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Munchkins Daycare (Brentwood) LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-daycare-brentwood-ltd-2847701) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 21 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 130 children at any one time.

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

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

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

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

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

You can call 01277 289435 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2584586)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Phoenix+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJeUb3guy-2EcRzFeWRvfhyME)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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