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In a Mumsnet survey of 131 users of Bright Horizons Nurseries: 82% would buy again and 85% would recommend
A place to grow
Salcombe Day Nursery & Preschool in Southgate, North London has been established for over 20 years with our must-see amazing adventure garden that makes our outdoor space an extra special place of imagination and discovery.
We have a selection of Growing Enhancement programs to support our children in their development ranging from Growing Athletes, Growing Readers, and Growing Writers and more.
Our unique Healthy Hearts and Minds activities provide inspirational and engaging learning experiences using the innovative and well established Boogie Mites and myHappymind programmes.
An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.We will be delighted to welcome you to our day nursery in Southgate. Our friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour at a time to suit you.
Penny Ainge
Nursery Manager
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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
Penny Ainge
Lucia Prestage
I have started at Salcombe in 2007 as a supply staff member. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare. From the first moment I knew, that this nursery is a great environment for children as well as an amazing place to work at. As the time went on I have been promoted to Room Leader and then eventually Third in charge. This role has given me an insight to management role and I have enjoyed the extra responsibilities. In 2014 I have been promoted to a Deputy manager and working along my manager Libby has been a great experience. My role enables me to work closely with the staff and supporting them in enhancing children’s development. I thrive on meeting new parents and children, showcasing our lovely nursery and guiding them through the their nursery experience.
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.
