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Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool

3 Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HR

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Daily rateFrom £83.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity106 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2023-05-10

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About this Watford Nursery

Description

Welcome to Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool, dedicated to giving children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nursery has excellent transport links, located close to Watford Junction and Watford Overground stations and with flexible opening times we are perfect for working families.

Across our age-focused rooms, we offer an exceptional start to schooling life through our enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum, designed by our own Early Years specialists. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's wellbeing, development, and progress, whether that involves transitioning between rooms or preparing for school.

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Last inspected 10 May 2023

Inspection ID 10287389

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool.

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool costs from £83 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,060 per month or £12,717 per year. This is lower than the Watford average of £89 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £23, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £550 per month or £6,595 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Watford. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£575 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,906.£733 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,790.£912 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,948.£1,092 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,106.£1,272 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,264.£1,452 / monthIndicative yearly: £17,422.£1,632 / monthIndicative yearly: £19,580.
9-11m£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£262 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,142.£406 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,868.£550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,595.£700 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,401.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,559.£1,060 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,717.
1y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£262 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,142.£406 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,868.£550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,595.£700 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,401.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,559.£1,060 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,717.
2y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£262 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,142.£406 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,868.£550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,595.£700 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,401.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,559.£1,060 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,717.
3y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£262 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,142.£406 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,868.£550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,595.£700 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,401.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,559.£1,060 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,717.
4y+£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£262 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,142.£406 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,868.£550 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,595.£700 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,401.£880 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,559.£1,060 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,717.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected by Ofsted on 10 May 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool is registered for up to 106 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
You can book a tour to visit Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool using the online booking system.
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On average, nursery costs £89 per day in Watford, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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