Bright Little Stars Reviews

4.7

88% would recommend to a friend

(48 total reviews)

Mandy Guttadauro | Amol Devani

95% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Bright Little Stars has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 48 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Bright Little Stars employee rating is 26% above average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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48 reviews
1.0
7 Sept 2024

Avoid at all cost

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Pros

The children and not having to work there on the weekend.

Cons

Bright Little Stars Barnet pitch a working environment that will foster positivity, creativity, collaboration and family. ‘Well being’ Wednesdays are spearheaded by the management team, where they promise to provide a safe space for all staff members. This is all a farce, a scam, an illusion for incoming parents who believe they are placing their children in a positive environment. Very ironic that it’s ran by the same management who foster a toxic working space and bullying culture. Bright Little Stars Barnet is riddled with staff who don’t care for the children, but individuals who prefer to spend 10 hours of their working day to undermine, bully and gossip about those who don’t and won’t fit into their respective cliques. Veteran staff absolve themselves from any responsibility and manage to pin the blame on newcomers with no repercussions. Safeguarding issues is a huge issue amongst this establishment and no parent should ever put their child in their care. Staff turnover is insanely high as morale is low and they rely on monetary incentives to replace those who have left. Bright Little Stars Barnet would hire anyone to ensure that they manage to keep staff numbers up. Rooms are overcrowded with not enough qualified staff to keep up with the ratio. A car crash. Run as fast as you can.

2.0
19 June 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Lovely colleagues there, everyone is easy to get along with, lunch provided majority of the time

Cons

Bad salary, too many expectations, a lot of pressure but the pay is not enough at all. Only 3 rooms but very packed with children, no consideration of work load for staff or lack of space for children. Management like to undermine what you do by stating that the activities are not “engaging enough” or that the “children are bored”, but don’t like to take responsibility for not thinking about the room’s capacity. Plenty of seniors have crumbled under the pressure but management turn a blind eye. So many better opportunities at other places for sure!

5.0
22 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Bright Little Stars continues to be an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation genuinely values its people and is deeply committed to high-quality early years education and staff development. As a Careers Academy Lead, I feel trusted, supported, and encouraged to innovate, which has enabled me to make a meaningful impact on training, leadership development, and practice across the nurseries. The culture is positive, collaborative, and child-centred, with strong leadership and a clear vision for continuous improvement. There are excellent opportunities for professional growth, and staff wellbeing and development are taken seriously. It is inspiring to work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to giving children the best possible start in life. Overall, Bright Little Stars remains a fantastic place to work for anyone seeking purpose, progression, and a supportive team environment.

Cons

I do not have any cons. BLS is an exceptional organisation to work for. It creates a supportive and inspiring environment where you can take pride in your work, feel truly valued, and be part of a team that genuinely prioritises people and the highest standards of education and care.

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