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Nothing but love and care for my children. I lost all faith in nurseries due to previous experiences however Stacey, Jodie, Marc and the team have completely changed my perspective. My children absolutely love going to nursery. Having now just put my 3rd baby with them. They are so extremely accommodating and nothing is too much.\nThey learn yet have so much fun.\nI couldn’t recommend a nursery more.", "datePublished": "2024-07-17T21:09:30.460756Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "natasha turner" }, "reviewBody": "I was very impressed with the staff who appeared very genuine and knowledgeable. The staff I met appeared very loving and caring and my son seemed very confident being there. Staff are very observant with the children at all times and listened intently to my child’s routine. I feel 100 percent confident that I have picked the perfect nursery for my little boy.... keep smashing it guys .... ur doing amazing xxx", "datePublished": "2018-09-01T02:49:32.276103Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kaz Brannigan" }, "reviewBody": "The whole staff are amazing with all the children and very polite", "datePublished": "2019-02-04T09:16:37.468800120Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Bright Start Ramsgate", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What stands out about Bright Start Ramsgate?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children and their families are placed at the centre of the setting, and staff build strong partnerships with parents. 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Bright Start Ramsgate # Bright Start Ramsgate Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · United Reform Church, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT · Kent Number of places 82 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Start Nurseries, established in 2012, operates as a family-run group, offering high-quality, affordable, and flexible childcare across three locations. The day nursery aims to address common barriers to accessing childcare, such as registration fees, deposits, and rigid session schedules, by eliminating these requirements. They focus on creating a small, cosy, home-like atmosphere, particularly for infants, with a limited number of babies per setting. The approach emphasises individualised care, adapting to children's routines, hunger, and dietary needs. The nurseries are committed to providing flexible arrangements to accommodate varying parent schedules and fostering a supportive community environment. Our ethos Bright Start Nurseries aims to provide high-quality, affordable, and flexible childcare by removing traditional barriers like registration fees and deposits. They foster a cosy, home-like atmosphere with individualised care that adapts to each child's routines and needs, prioritising community and accommodating diverse parent schedules. What it's like Staff are dedicated to working closely with children and their families, with effective settling-in procedures helping children to feel safe and form close relationships with staff. Children know daily routines and are becoming independent learners, supported by staff as they move within the nursery and on to school. Children's behaviour is appropriate to their development stage, showing kindness to friends and developing social skills through interactions with staff. No Registration Fees No Deposits Flexible Sessions Family-Run ## Pricing & funding 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://claire8991.wixsite.com/mysite-3/admissions) ## Key facts Food Children are fed according to their hunger, schedule and diet. Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:45am - 6pm Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Start Ramsgate Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Sara Garrity 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 Staff are dedicated to working closely with children and their families, with effective settling-in procedures helping children to feel safe and form close relationships with staff. Children know daily routines and are becoming independent learners, supported by staff as they move within the nursery and on to school. Children's behaviour is appropriate to their development stage, showing kindness to friends and developing social skills through interactions with staff. Inspector highlights - Children and their families are at the heart of this nursery. - They have established exceptional partnerships with parents. - The management team are devoted to providing high-quality opportunities for all babies and children. - Communication and language development are a high priority at the nursery. - Staff provide children with a good range of adult-led and child-focused activities. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the staff's understanding of how to focus the curriculum so that teaching has a clear impact on children's learning - 2 make better use of group activities to make sure children are engaged and involved. Inspection #10351093 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255098) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Start Ramsgate Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10351093 Lead inspector Sara Garrity Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255098)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538994) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](http://www.brightstartnurseries.co.uk) United Reform Church, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT ## Explore day nurseries near Ramsgate - [Day nurseries in Ramsgate](/search?q=Ramsgate) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-start-ramsgate-ct11-9rt-ey538994) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents comment on how they value the support they receive from the staff at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works very closely with parents, staff, and other professionals to ensure those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language receive the support they need. For example, they have implemented focused activities to help support children's concentration and social skills, which enables staff to act quickly to close any identified gaps in children's learning. Outdoor space Staff offer children a multitude of experiences to develop and practise their physical skills. They take the children on outings to the forest school to play and explore in the woods, providing opportunities for managed risks and physical development. ## Google Reviews of Bright Start Ramsgate 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUq_YHNXpaMYVH7JNs4zpUU4Trk-VZClavtYJmyXfjBcpUBb5UX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) louise rubens a year ago The nursery is a home from home. Nothing but love and care for my children. I lost all faith in nurseries due to previous experiences however Stacey, Jodie, Marc and the team have completely changed my perspective. My children absolutely love going to nursery. Having now just put my 3rd baby with them. They are so extremely accommodating and nothing is too much. They learn yet have so much fun. I couldn’t recommend a nursery more. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURydnBQemh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47deacabb54b341b:0x70cf74a2fc254b34) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLqutahWT1pGyNpM5Nd7vMbv3xezhhYJvUjSqaKGf87y7hFdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) natasha turner 7 years ago I was very impressed with the staff who appeared very genuine and knowledgeable. The staff I met appeared very loving and caring and my son seemed very confident being there. Staff are very observant with the children at all times and listened intently to my child’s routine. I feel 100 percent confident that I have picked the perfect nursery for my little boy.... keep smashing it guys .... ur doing amazing xxx [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnOU1PZzBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deacabb54b341b:0x70cf74a2fc254b34) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCRHqAvbtpOIlyHAxkEwxVm-fJkp6n3ijOkbjsh7Qxjb4Kjw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kaz Brannigan 7 years ago The whole staff are amazing with all the children and very polite [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvMkplVFBREAE!2m1!1s0x47deacabb54b341b:0x70cf74a2fc254b34) Reviews from Google for Bright Start Ramsgate. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8128844095790861108&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 October 2018 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50033863) ## Frequently asked about Bright Start Ramsgate ### What stands out about Bright Start Ramsgate? ### What are the fees at Bright Start Ramsgate? ### How many places does Bright Start Ramsgate have? ### How does Bright Start Ramsgate support children with SEND? ### Is Bright Start Ramsgate Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ramsgate Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Start Ramsgate. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Explorers Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 9SQ ](/nursery/explorers-nursery-ct11-9sq-ey410681) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Mother Goose Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 8LB ](/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-ct11-8lb-127392) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### The Grange Montessori Kent · CT11 9LJ 4.8(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ct11-9lj-ey413013) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Playwise Childcare Ramsgate · CT11 7JX ](/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-ct11-7jx-2801235) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Fledgelings Day Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 0BS 5.0(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-ct11-0bs-2497261) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hand in Hand Nursery Ramsgate · CT11 7AJ ](/nursery/hand-in-hand-nursery-ct11-7aj-ey336529) [See all nurseries in Ramsgate →](/search?q=Ramsgate) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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