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Epping Day Nursery and Preschool
WHY CHOOSE BRIGHT HORIZONS
In a Mumsnet survey of 131 users of Bright Horizons Nurseries: 82% would buy again and 85% would recommend
A place to grow
Bright Horizons Epping is located in the grounds of St Margaret’s Hospital, making it ideally situated for employees and local residents.
Our nursery team support the growth from 3 months to 5 years starting from sensory Play and physical skills for babies progressing on to our Growing Programmes, Growing Scientists, Growing Mathematicians and Growing Writers to prepare little ones for school.
Our unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.
The modern, purpose-built nursery is situated in beautiful surroundings, with a specially-designed garden. Our friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour at a time to suit you.
Carole Byrne
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Nutrition
Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is changed regularly to encourage a varied diet and is approved by Action for Children. Here is an example of a typical menu.
Breakfast
Lunch
Tea
Supporting and Learning
Growing Mathematicians
1-2-3-4-5! Mathematics is embedded in everything that we do and experience in our day-to-day lives and our Growing Mathematicians programme has been created to help your child understand the purpose and importance of mathematics.
Growing Readers
Growing Readers brings together home and nursery life, providing parents with some of the theory behind developing children’s reading skills, and also providing handy Hints & Tips, recommended reading lists and suggested activities for parents and children to explore together.
Growing Writers
Our Growing Writer’s approach supports the complex magical journey from making a mark, to emergent writing, to confident writer, laying the foundational skills that enable each child to flourish with the confidence and capability to succeed at school.
Fees & Availability
Where possible we look to offer flexible booking patterns and a range of funding options, including the government's 30 hours funded childcare* provision. To request pricing and availability, please request a call back by clicking the button below.
*Terms and conditions apply to 30 hours funding. Click here for more information.
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Meet the Team
Carole Byrne
I have been at Bright Horizons in Epping since 2011. I progressed from Nursery Nurse to Room Leader. I took up the position of Deputy Manager in 2013 and then in 2014 became Nursery Manager.
Prior to my nursery career I worked in Primary School Education mostly in reception and Key Stage 1. I have attended University and took my B.A. in Education and went on to to gain my Early Year’s Teacher Status.
I am passionate about passing on my knowledge and training to help develop and upskill my staff, who in turn, I aim to inspire a love of using play to help children learn.
Donna Shoat
I have worked for Bright Horizons, Epping since 2008 whilst studying for my Level 3 Diploma in Child Development at Harlow College.
I started as a Student and worked during my holidays to support the team. Once I completed my Level 3 qualification, I became a permanent Nursery Nurse in Preschool. From this, I progressed to Room Supervisor, to Third in Charge and then promoted to Deputy Manager. I am extremely interested in furthering my career and I have recently passed my Level 2 Mental Health Awareness qualification. I thrive on being successful, achieving goals and supporting and promoting my employees wellbeing.
My passion lies in ensuring that the children in our care develop and flourish to their best abilities, whilst supporting our families through strong partnership. Also, making sure everyone is feeling happy and confident in a safe and secure environment.
Candy Floss
Hi, my name is Candy Floss, I joined Bright Horizons in March 2010 as the ‘Super Safety Hero’ to help nursery children stay safe and manage risks. My role as a Health and Safety Super Hero is unique to Bright Horizons and I’m in every nursery, 365 days a year.
Back in 2010, I saw a job advert for a Zebra Super Safety Hero – I was very excited, applied and was invited for an interview with several other zebras. We were interviewed by all the children who then voted on which of us would be their Super Safety Hero. It was hoof biting but I was thrilled when they told me I was the most voted for by the children who all loved me because of my cape and bag. My bag is very special, if something fits inside, it’s a choking hazard. You might be wondering how I got my name. The children in our nurseries chose five names and voted for their favourite. I love it as it’s unique, I mean have you ever heard of a zebra called Candy Floss? Exactly!
Why Bright Horizons
The Bright Horizons passion and enthusiasm for providing high-quality care isn’t just common knowledge within our own business – we’ve also gained some impressive accolades from external sources for excellence as both a childcare provider, and as an employer. We are the only childcare company to have been listed for the last 11 years as one of the country’s top 50 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute.
