About Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery and preschool setting located on Lonsdale Road in Barnes, SW13, welcoming children from nine months of age. Part of the national Bright Horizons group, it provides structured early years care and learning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces. Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, the nursery offers extended hours suited to working families. Staff are noted for their attentiveness and genuine knowledge of individual children, and the premises are fully wheelchair accessible.
Local area
Lonsdale Road sits comfortably within the residential heart of Barnes, a short distance from the village pond and the common. Barnes has long attracted families who value community and a quieter pace, and the presence of a well-regarded nursery on a neighbourhood street fits that character well. With Barnes and Barnes Bridge stations both offering regular services into Waterloo, the nursery’s early opening time of 7:30 AM makes it a practical choice for commuting parents. It is part of a borough — Richmond upon Thames — that consistently places high value on quality education from the earliest years.
Why choose Bright Horizons Barnes Day Nursery and Preschool
With an 11-hour weekday window from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Bright Horizons Barnes is genuinely built around the realities of modern working life. Children are accepted from nine months, meaning families need not look further afield as their child grows from baby room through to preschool age. The setting is wheelchair accessible, reflecting a commitment to being welcoming to all. Reviewers consistently highlight staff who know each child as an individual — a quality that matters enormously to parents entrusting their youngest family members to a setting each day.
Services
- Day nursery care for babies and toddlers
- Preschool education
- Extended hours childcare
- Outdoor learning environments
- Early years development programmes
- Flexible childcare arrangements
Ideal for: Parents of babies from nine months, Families with toddlers and preschool-age children, Working parents requiring full-day childcare, Local Barnes and SW13 families, Parents seeking wheelchair-accessible nursery provision.
Frequently asked questions
What age does the nursery accept children from?
The nursery welcomes children from nine months of age.
What are the opening hours at Bright Horizons Barnes?
The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Is the nursery accessible for families with pushchairs or wheelchair users?
Yes, the setting is described as wheelchair accessible, making it welcoming for all families.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Barnes to enquire about a place?
You can call the nursery on 0333 920 3092 or visit the Bright Horizons website for the Barnes nursery directly.
Does the nursery have outdoor space for children?
Yes, the setting includes both indoor and outdoor environments that are described as spacious and thoughtfully designed.
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