# Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 70 Marlborough Hill, LONDON, NW8 0NH, in St John's Wood, Westminster. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement; safeguarding standards not met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-st-johns-wood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey368138  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 70 Marlborough Hill, LONDON, NW8 0NH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3780 3027
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY368138

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 29 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
| Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement |
| Behaviour and routines | Urgent improvement |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Urgent improvement |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |

Safeguarding standards not met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY368138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368138)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368138)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 70 Marlborough Hill, LONDON, NW8 0NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538404,-0.177092

- Station: South Hampstead, 0.3 miles
- Station: St. John's Wood, 0.3 miles
- Station: Swiss Cottage, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Meadow, 0.2 miles
- Park: Swiss Cottage Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Primrose Hill, 0.4 miles
- Park: Violet Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground 5, 0.2 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 Westminster 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The American School in London |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Arnold House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Broadhurst School |  | 2–5 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trevor-Roberts School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [READY STEADY GO St John's Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-st-johns-wood-2672858) | Outstanding |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Let's Leap @ Arnold House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-leap-arnold-house-school-2860369) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindergarten in the Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-in-the-wood-135095) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckett-house-montessori-abbey-road-2893397) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Anglo-Russian Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anglo-russian-pre-school-ltd-ey474032) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Swiss Cottage Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swiss-cottage-nursery-ey483360) | Good |  | 09:00–21:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 29 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Urgent improvement, curriculum and teaching Urgent improvement, achievement Urgent improvement, behaviour and routines Urgent improvement, children's welfare and well-being Urgent improvement and leadership and governance Urgent improvement. Safeguarding standards not met.

### How many children can Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool.

### Who runs Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What approach does Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool follow?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.

### Does Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?

Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool?

South Hampstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 020 3780 3027 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY368138)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/st-johns-wood-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+St+John%27s+Wood+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJy_PtMpgadkgRsDAl7wrNVq0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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