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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Brightstart Day Nursery # Brightstart Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Selby College, Abbots Road, SELBY, YO8 8AT · North Yorkshire Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Brightstart Day Nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 4th March 2022, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, staff ensure that all children, including babies, settle with ease and build trusting relationships. A clear, interest-led curriculum is in place, with staff planning exciting learning experiences both indoors and outdoors. For example, children showing an interest in farms might get to grow, harvest, and cook their own vegetables, while babies engage in sensory play with various produce to expand their vocabulary. The nursery places a strong emphasis on continuous development, supporting children in developing small-muscle control and problem-solving skills. Leaders are committed to ensuring all children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have full access to their early education entitlement. The dedicated SENCo works extremely effectively with children requiring additional support, sometimes through one-to-one assistance, to help them make good progress. There is a strong focus on literacy, with children showing a great interest in books and staff supporting language and reading skills. Partnerships with parents are strong, with daily discussions and support offered for continuing learning at home, leading to parents describing the nursery as 'amazing'. What it's like Staff provide a warm, nurturing environment for children, who settle with ease and build trusting relationships. Children follow a clear curriculum based on their interests, with staff planning exciting learning experiences. They develop small-muscle control and problem-solving skills. Warm, nurturing environment Interest-led curriculum Strong SEND provision Good literacy support Strong parent partnerships Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Brightstart Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10218671 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181068)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346144) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brightstart-day-nursery-yo8-8at-ey346144) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Brightstart Day Nursery Last inspected 4 March 2022 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 provide a warm, nurturing environment for children, who settle with ease and build trusting relationships. Children follow a clear curriculum based on their interests, with staff planning exciting learning experiences. They develop small-muscle control and problem-solving skills. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a warm, nurturing environment and show genuine care for children's well-being. - Staff have high expectations for all children and know them very well. - Children show a great interest in books and concentrate well during stories, with staff supporting language and literacy skills. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and staff update parents through daily discussions. - Leaders ensure all children, particularly those with SEND, have full access to early education. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should use what is known about children's abilities to plan group activities more precisely in order to maintain all children's engagement. - 2 The provider should build on children's understanding of learning how to keep themselves safe and caring for their play spaces. Inspection #10218671 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181068) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe the nursery as 'amazing'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure that all children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have full access to their full entitlement to early education. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works extremely effectively with children who require additional support, with some children receiving one-to-one support to help them make good progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Brightstart Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVkMP-gugZqnxrkcyRFh24mtO6JRajpHXQYiM5FcLgQ_Ao3eKY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sandy Fargus 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJaHVQb25nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48793d1e486cd9d9:0x295a55c49bd2fc1c) Reviews from Google for Brightstart Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2979788406375250972&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2011 - March 2022 Good - August 2016 Good - October 2012 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Brightstart Day Nursery ### What stands out in Brightstart Day Nursery's care and learning? ### How does Brightstart Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Brightstart Day Nursery take babies? ### What is Brightstart Day Nursery working to develop? ### Which funded childcare hours does Brightstart Day Nursery accept? ### Is Brightstart Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### How many children are on roll at Brightstart Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in SELBY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Brightstart Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Boo Boo's Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8AW ](/nursery/boo-boo-s-day-nursery-yo8-8aw-2590843) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Jellytots Nursery Selby Selby · YO8 8LZ ](/nursery/jelly-tots-nursery-goole-ltd-yo8-8lz-2718166) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Butterflys Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8LZ ](/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-yo8-8lz-ey302657) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Sparkles Day Nursery Selby · YO8 4EA ](/nursery/sparkles-day-nursery-yo8-4ea-2718092) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Blossoms Day Nursery Selby · YO8 8LA ](/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-yo8-8la-2683686) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Thorpe Willoughby Childcare Centre Selby · YO8 9NX ](/nursery/thorpe-willoughby-childcare-centre-yo8-9nx-400302) [See all nurseries in SELBY →](/search?q=SELBY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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