Opening hours
8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout most of the year
Bright Start Day Care, co-owned by Harriet and Ethan D'Cruz, operates as an independent early years setting committed to a child-centred approach. With over 17 years in operation, and Harriet's four decades of childcare expertise, the nursery focuses on hands-on learning, allowing children to develop autonomy, confidence, independence, and resilience through play and exploration.
The environment is designed to be nurturing and stimulating, fostering creativity and discovery. The dedicated staff, many of whom have been personally trained by Harriet, work collaboratively with parents to meet each child's unique needs, offering age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts, music, storytime, and outdoor play to enhance cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
The nursery prioritises diversity within its team, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere where every child can feel valued and understood.
Our ethos
Bright Start Day Care is committed to a child-centred approach, focusing on hands-on learning that fosters autonomy, confidence, independence, and resilience through play and exploration. They aim to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages creativity and discovery, while valuing diversity and inclusivity.
What it's like
Children develop secure bonds with the attentive and caring staff. They are happy and excited on arrival and separate easily from their parents. Children develop good levels of independence in preparation for starting school, such as hand washing and eating independently.
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8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout most of the year
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 5 October 2023
What it's like to attend
Children develop secure bonds with the attentive and caring staff. They are happy and excited on arrival and separate easily from their parents. Children develop good levels of independence in preparation for starting school, such as hand washing and eating independently.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment on how much their children enjoy attending and say that they speak affectionately about staff at home.
They describe the openness and integrity of the manager and staff, which reassures them that their children are safe and well cared for.
Parents appreciate the detailed feedback they receive on their children's learning and experiences in the setting.
They say that their children make good progress, particularly with their language and social skills.
Inclusion & environment
Staff identify where children need additional help and provide targeted support. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals, to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve all that they can.
Children thoroughly enjoy being active and participate in sports sessions and physical games with great enthusiasm.
Date: February 2018
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