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Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool

"Our experience with Chelmsford Nursery has been nothing short of amazing! From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we felt welcomed and reassured by the warm and attentive staff. The team is incredibly caring, always ensuring that each child feels safe, happy, and engaged in a nurturing environment."
(Alex, Parent - Daynurseries.co.uk)
Chelmsford Day Nursery & Preschool51 Centenary Way, Springfield. Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6AU

Watch your Child Flourish and Thrive at Chelmsford

Welcome to Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery and Preschool where you child will love spending their days in our bright and spacious nursery. With four spacious rooms, each with their own outdoor space, there’s plenty for your child to discover and explore with us.

Our passionate team of dedicated practitioners provide care for all children ages 3 months to 5 years and is ideal for commuting parents. To make the nursery run as easy as possible, we have onsite parking and a buggy park.

You will begin your journey with us by attending settling in sessions, these commence before your child starts and will be tailored to both yours and your child’s needs. We averagely offer 3 settle sessions, which are designed to increase each day as well as include an addition part of the routine each time, such as lunch or sleep time. This encourages a smoother transition into their new space and offers time to build on relationships and trust, helping them to become confident and feel safe.

Our nursery offers 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.

Our baby room has two sides, for our youngest babies we have a beautiful ‘home from home’ approach room. This is specially designed to help with transitions and settling in as we like to think we are mirroring your homes, where of course your babies feel the most safe and secure. As we move over to our older babies, they begin to introduce more of a nursery equipped room where there is plenty of resources to enhance their individual developmental needs.

In our toddler room, your child's curious mind will be encouraged to follow their own interests and independence. Your child will love having freeflow access to our bright and exciting garden, which they can explore at their own pace.

Our preschool room is a large base room spread over two sides where we meet all needs of each child, putting their interests at the heart of each day. The room also welcomes a large outdoor space which we utilise as an extended classroom, this is home to our very own ‘forest’ schooling area and look out tower where we benefit from practising mindfulness and yoga.

Your child will love all there is to discover in our large outdoor gardens. These fun spaces have been designed for each age group and are used to provide opportunities to extend your child’s learning and development. At our nursery in Chelmsford, children aged 3-5 have their own outdoor classroom; and while your child is busy exploring and having fun, we can keep you updated via our Family app. Available for all Bright Horizons parents, this will keep you connected with your child's day-to-day experiences and up to date as they develop during their time with us.

We understand every child is unique and has their own way of doing things. This is why we'll work with you to make sure your child's individual needs are always met.

We would love to meet you and your child at our Chelmsford nursery. Book your tour today.

Hatch End Nursery Managers
Meggie
Nursery Manager
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51 Centenary Way, Springfield. Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6AU
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Chelmsford has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Quiet Space 

Quiet
Area

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Water Play 

Water
Play
 

Roof Terrace 

Baby
Terrace

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

Boogie Mites 

Boogie
Mites

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

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In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01245 204077, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "Our son has been at Bright Horizons since he turned one, and has moved up through the baby rooms and into toddlers. Every step of the way, the nursery has exceeded our expectations. The staff is caring, both for parents and the children - they listen to parents, they encourage learning and fun for the children and our son has developed so much from being there."

    Charlie C, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and very helpful with any queries. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the children always look like they have had a great day. My son is quite shy but the staff have really helped him to come out of his shell, and we have seen great improvements in his speech and his willingness to try different foods!"

    Natalie S, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "The staff at Bright Horizons are all incredibly welcoming and I have extreme confidence that they look after the wellbeing of my child with the same love and due diligence as I would! My child is extremely happy and comfortable there!"

    Sophie A, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Hatch End Nursery Managers
    MeggieNursery Manager
  • Epping nursery manager
    DonnaDeputy Manager
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