# Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0RD, in Southborough, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southborough-springfield-road-day-nursery-ey488324  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0RD
- Registered places: 40
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY488324

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 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/EY488324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY488324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488324)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488324)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/875236)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Springfield Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.157555,0.258039

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southborough CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Rose Hill School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holden Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holden-park-pre-school-ey307672) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Learning Tree Preschool - Southborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learning-tree-preschool-southborough-2693464) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Harlequin Out of School Clubs - Tunbridge Wells](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-out-of-school-clubs-tunbridge-wells-ey486142) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pennington Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennington-park-pre-school-ey499419) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southborough-woodlands-preschool-ey283891) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey489061) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery take?

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery?

Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery?

High Brooms is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488324)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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