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Bright Start Day Care (Stanmore)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
·Stanmore College, Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4BQ · Harrow
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

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.

Child-centred learningExperienced staffHolistic developmentPlay-based curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout most of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Start Day Care (Stanmore)

Last inspected 5 October 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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

  • Children develop secure bonds with staff and settle easily.
  • The manager has clear plans for development and supports staff well.
  • Children benefit from a balanced curriculum and make good progress.
  • Staff provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, promoting diversity.
  • Children learn and play in a positive and supportive environment, leading to consistently good behaviour.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to use what they know about children effectively, to plan and implement group activities which cater for all children's needs.
Inspection #10305513 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

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

How they support every child

SEND provision

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.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy being active and participate in sports sessions and physical games with great enthusiasm.

Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • October 2023Good
  • February 2018Outstanding

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