--- title: "Bright Start Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-day-nursery-se18-3ax-2578981 description: "Bright Start Day Nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bright Start Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 4.0 (4 Google reviews) · 69 Plumstead Common Road, London, SE18 3AX · Greenwich Number of places 100 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Greenwich ## About this day nursery Bright Start Day Nursery in Plumstead, South East London, is dedicated to fostering an environment where children aged 2 months to 5 years can flourish and develop confidence. The nursery also extends its nurturing care to children up to 8 years old with wraparound services, supporting them through their initial school years. Their educational philosophy centres on learning through play, aiming to unlock each child's full potential. The nursery celebrates curiosity and encourages children to explore the world using their imaginations, preparing them for future adventures. Bright Start Day Nursery is committed to improving children's speech, social awareness, problem-solving skills, and other developmental areas through engaging and fun activities, always promoting an inclusive atmosphere with equal opportunities for all. They also focus on developing social skills in a fun setting, ensuring a safe environment with rigorous security measures and highly qualified, passionate staff. Our ethos Bright Start Day Nursery's educational philosophy centres on learning through play, aiming to unlock each child's full potential. They celebrate curiosity and encourage children to explore the world using their imaginations. The nursery is committed to improving children's speech, social awareness, and problem-solving skills through engaging and fun activities, while promoting an inclusive atmosphere. What it's like Children are happy and relaxed in the calm atmosphere created by staff, who effectively support their emotional security and individual needs through strong key-person systems. Staff engage in thoughtful conversations, making children feel valued and fostering a strong sense of belonging, leading to their enjoyment of nursery. The curriculum is fun and challenging, building on existing knowledge and encouraging curiosity, concentration, and resilience in activities. Learning Through Play Wraparound Care Equal Opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://brightstartdaynursery.co.uk/funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: 7.00am-7.00pm (except Easter and Christmas holidays); Breakfast club: 7.00am-8:30am; After School club: 3:30pm-7:00pm Age range 2 months to 5 years for nursery; up to 8 years for wraparound care Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Start Day Nursery Last inspected 16 July 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff support children in developing healthy lifestyle habits, including daily supervised toothbrushing and understanding good oral hygiene. - Children actively engage in outdoor play, promoting balance, coordination, and large muscle development by climbing and using equipment. - Staff communicate high expectations for children's behaviour, leading to children patiently lining up, taking turns, sharing, and resolving minor conflicts quickly. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff seeking advice from the SENCo and collaborating with the local authority to ensure good outcomes. - Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive, describing the setting as preparing children well for school and appreciating staff updates and guidance. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff support for children's self-care skills so all children master aspects of their independence to their fullest ability - 2 enhance the curriculum for children's personal development so they have opportunities to learn about online safety. Inspection #10310940 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255135) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > a place that prepares children well to move to school Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff seek advice from the nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) when they identify children who are making less than expected progress. Managers work alongside the local authority, to help to acquire any support that children need. Children with SEND achieve good outcomes. Outdoor space Staff make the most of outdoor play times to promote children's balance, coordination and large muscle development. Children actively climb up, down and across equipment. They enjoy playing on the swings and confidently steer and pedal trikes. ## Google Reviews of Bright Start Day Nursery 4.0 (4 Google reviews) Archer Hook 3 years ago In my opinion, I felt my child never played outside during his stay. In my opinion unusual amount of staff had their child attending the nursery which I feel gave unfair advantage. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1aDduQ2N3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a9c15bd09845:0x6390b0e00d9bda74) Opara Onyiuke Phina Ifeoma a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuZ2E3RjB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a9c15bd09845:0x6390b0e00d9bda74) Kayes Ahmed 2 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaOXJYVElREAE!2m1!1s0x47d8a9c15bd09845:0x6390b0e00d9bda74) Abi Orebiyi 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlcjVldmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8a9c15bd09845:0x6390b0e00d9bda74) Reviews from Google for Bright Start Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7174428682748680820&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: November 2022 - July 2024 Good - September 2023 Requires improvement - November 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Bright Start Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Bright Start Day Nursery offer? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### From what age does Bright Start Day Nursery accept children? ### When is Bright Start Day Nursery open? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=bright-start-day-nursery-se18-3ax-2578981) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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