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Bridge Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2007)
·Ashford School, East Hill, ASHFORD, TN24 8PB · Kent
Number of places
88 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2007
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Bridge Nursery is dedicated to fostering the development of young children, aiming to equip them with the confidence and independence needed for their future. They emphasise a nurturing and playful learning environment, believing that strong connections and care allow every child to thrive.

The nursery prides itself on building a community that values each individual child, staff member, and family. Their team consists of experienced childcare professionals who are committed to this child-centred approach.

The nursery encourages prospective families to visit their learning spaces and meet the team to experience their environment firsthand. Having opened in April 2024, the nursery strives to be a foundational part of children's journeys, guiding them through exciting, challenging, and loving experiences.

Our ethos

The Bridge Nursery is dedicated to fostering development, aiming to equip children with confidence and independence. They emphasise a nurturing and playful learning environment, believing that strong connections and care allow children to thrive. The nursery is committed to a child-centred approach, valuing each individual child, staff member, and family.

What it's like

Bridge House and First Steps Nursery, registered since 2006, operates from two separate buildings of Ashford School, catering for children aged three months to three years. The nursery serves the local and surrounding area, offering various sessions (sessional, full-time, or flexible) all year round, and supports children with learning difficulties and those who speak English as an additional language.

Child-centred careCommunity-minded approachExperienced team

Pricing & funding

  • Holiday Club Full Day£35.00 / day
  • Holiday Club Half Day£20.00 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30 all year round

Session types

Full day (8.30am to 5.30pm), Half day (8.30am to 1:00pm OR 1:00pm to 5.30pm)

Age range

0 to 5

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bridge Nursery

Last inspected 20 September 2007 · Mary Van De Peer

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Bridge House and First Steps Nursery, registered since 2006, operates from two separate buildings of Ashford School, catering for children aged three months to three years. The nursery serves the local and surrounding area, offering various sessions (sessional, full-time, or flexible) all year round, and supports children with learning difficulties and those who speak English as an additional language.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are learning about self-care and participating in effective personal hygiene procedures.
  • Children are cared for in bright, clean and safe areas where hazards have been minimised.
  • Children really enjoy their time at the nursery and pre-school, in an environment that is fun, educational, homely, and friendly.
  • Children learn about people from other cultures and with disabilities through a wide range of activities and resources.
  • The nursery is well organised with well-planned indoor and outdoor space, and benefits from well-qualified and experienced staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase the opportunities for children to further develop their independence and make their own decisions
  • 2consider increasing use of numbers, for example, counting and simple problem-solving, in children's everyday play.
Inspection #EY344143 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery is able to support children with learning difficulties. The individual needs of all children who attend are well met, and the setting has effective arrangements to care for children with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Outdoor space

Both facilities have their own outside play areas and additional access to the school playing fields and playgrounds. The outside play areas are available for children to use every day, and risk assessments carried out daily mean that children can play safely.

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