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Bridges Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(8 parent reviews)
·1-2 Franks Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Ashford, TN27 9SX · Kent
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Bridges Day Nursery, situated in the heart of Headcorn, offers exceptional childcare for children from 6 months up to school age. The nursery operates with a focus on building strong foundations for children's futures, providing nurturing care in a supportive environment.

They understand the demands of modern family life and aim to offer services that ease parents' routines while ensuring a high-quality experience for children. The nursery is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering both full-day and half-day sessions.

Safety and safeguarding are paramount, with secure entrances and carefully designed room layouts. The management team is experienced and dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and communication.

Bridges Day Nursery also utilises a secure nursery app to foster strong partnerships between home and nursery. They provide essential items like nappies, wipes, and sun cream for children on a 52-week place, helping to simplify parents' mornings.

The nursery also offers flexible session options, including government-funded places, and strives to make the funding process as straightforward as possible for families.

Flexible sessionsGovernment-funded placesSecure nursery appEssentials included

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am–6:00pm

Age range

6 months to school age

Session types

Full-day, Half-day

Parent Reviews of Bridges Day Nursery

5.0
(8)
Chloe Wilson
3 months ago

Bridges is a fantastic nursery and we are delighted we have been able to secure our son a place here. As soon as the signs went up, we reached out to check availability and from then on, Craig has been so accommodating and helpful. We started late in 2025 when the doors opened and we haven't looked back. Communication is always brilliant, and our son loves being there. Alix, Craig and all the team are so kind. I would recommend Bridges to anyone needing a safe, nurturing and friendly nursery.

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C Jones
5 months ago

We have been one of the lucky ones!! Our son was one of the first to join Bridges nursery and what a find it was. We had viewed a few and were left unimpressed to be honest. From the moment we walked into Bridges Craig and the team made us feel welcome and more importantly that our son was the most important thing in the world. As a parent that is exactly what you want. They spent time talking to him as they did with us. I never felt it was about anything else than making sure he felt comfortable. He has already grown since joining as a little person. He loves his days there and that makes us very happy with our choice. Thanks to all the team at Bridges Nursery.

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laura jones
3 months ago

Lovely nursery. Staff are great! Would recommend. My little girl is always happy being there and they’re very good at updating throughout the day. Really pleased with how my daughter’s getting on. Xx

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Kelly Causton
3 weeks ago

We’ve had a positive experience with this nursery and would happily recommend it to other parents. The staff are warm, approachable, and genuinely care about the children’s wellbeing. The manager is responsive, and this clearly filters down to the whole team, creating a well-run and supportive environment. We especially love our children’s key workers (Annie and Angela), who consistently go above and beyond to support them and make them feel secure and valued. Both of our children settled in quickly, which really reflects how nurturing and attentive the setting is. The nursery provides a great balance of structured activities and free play, helping children develop in a well-rounded way. We’ve seen a noticeable improvement in our son’s communication skills—his confidence in expressing himself has grown significantly since starting here. Likewise, our daughter’s physical abilities have really come on; her coordination, balance, and overall confidence in movement have improved so much. We especially appreciate the level of parental involvement the nursery encourages. Events and activities such as Mother’s Day celebrations, growing their own sunflowers, and recognising different festivals throughout the year make it feel like a real community and allow us to be part of our children’s experiences. Communication with parents is strong, with regular updates on daily activities and progress and we are able to input into this as well. The facilities are clean, safe, and well-organised, and there’s a wide range of engaging resources available. We are really happy with the Nursery setting and look forward to seeing our children flourish even more.

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Ed Radford
a month ago

Our son really enjoys Bridges, Craig and the Team do a fantastic job and i cant recommend them highly enough!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 May 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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