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Mount Vernon 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
Grow, learn and discover at Mount Vernon
Set across two buildings, Mount Vernon Day Nursery and Preschool is an enriching environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our Ofsted 'Good' rated nursery in Northwood features additional specialist rooms and a wonderful 'forest school', ensuring your child has the very best nursery experience.
Creating a Love of Learning
Our baby room is the perfect place for your little one to relax and play while enjoying a stimulating environment.
Toddlers love having direct access to the garden in their room, as well as getting busy in the construction zone.
Preschoolers have their own breakout rooms where they can focus on reading and gentle lessons to prepare them for school. Children from 3 to 5 are even given a 'uniform' of polo tops and sweatshirts to help them get excited about school.
Little bookworms will love spending time in our library, where we follow a reading scheme to encourage your child's love of reading.
A 'Bright Beginning' for Every Child
Designed by our Early Years specialists, your little one will get the very best start through our enriching and wellbeing-focused Bright Beginnings Curriculum.
Building on the foundations of the government's EYFS curriculum, it combines a wide range of activities to nurture and develop the skills your child needs to flourish and reach their full potential. This holistic yet personal approach supports each child's development and progress - whether that's moving rooms or preparing them for school.
Our Ready For School Programme - we introduce your child to maths, reading, writing, and art, and focus on growing the skills and knowledge they'll need to be prepared for school and beyond.
Follow their progress via the Bright Horizons Family app and learn what keeps them engaged throughout the day.
Lots to Explore in the Gardens
Your little explorer will love making exciting discoveries in our extensive, landscaped gardens. Our outdoor area is split so every age group can get the most from the outdoor space. We also have an exciting Forest School area, where your child can build dens and make bug hotels.
Additional Specialist Rooms
Our Northwood nursery has several specialist rooms for your child to enjoy. These include a sensory room specially designed for children with additional needs, an indoor soft-play room and a dedicated parents' room where you can relax as your child settles in.
All-Inclusive Nursery
So you don't have to worry about bringing the extras, we include all the daily essentials such as healthy and nutritious meals, snacks, formula, nappies, wipes, nappy cream and sun cream.
Ideal Location for Commuters
Our nursery in Northwood is close to Northwood station, and has an onsite car park, making it ideal for commuting parents.
Your Personal Tour
We can't wait to welcome you and your family to our bright and spacious Northwood nursery. Get in touch to arrange your personal tour, and we'll show you everything we have to offer.
Hayleigh Newman
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager
Nutrition
Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is changed regularly to encourage a varied diet. Here is an example of a typical menu.
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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.
Virtual Tour
Bright Horizons Family App
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the NEW Bright Horizons Family App. The app will offer a variety of features that will give you the ability to get more information on your child's day than ever before, as well as being able to notify the nursery of any changes to your planned pick-up or absences, as well as booking extra sessions.
More Information
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
Hayleigh Newman
Hayleigh joined Mount Vernon nursery in 2017 after starting her childcare career in 2010 at our Bright Horizons nursery, The Park, in Watford.
Hayleigh grew through the roles at the nursery to become a manager which is a role she is thoroughly enjoying. She has worked with all of the age groups and especially loves to see the children's characters develop when they are toddlers. Hayleigh strives to ensure the children are supported through a loving and caring environment at all times.
Bindi Kotecha
Bindi joined Mount Vernon Nursery in 1995 and has been working in childcare for 30 years. Bindi holds an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare as well as an NVQ Assessor Award. Bindi also holds First Aid At Work and Enhanced Safeguarding certifications.
Bindi is motivated by the ability to be a part of introducing the concept of education to a wide spectrum of children. Helping to ensure our families receive excellent care each and every day is key to her role.
Victoria Marques
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.
