# Bridges Day Nursery Limited

Bridges Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at 1-2 Franks Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9SX, in Headcorn, Kent. It is registered for 48 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bridges-day-nursery-limited-2863818  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1-2 Franks Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9SX
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01622 391858
- Website: https://www.bridgesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2863818

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 8 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863818

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2863818). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863818)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863818)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863818)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893357)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1-2 Franks Bridge Cottages, Smarden Road, Headcorn, Ashford, TN27 9SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.166163,0.633804

- Station: Headcorn, 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sharps Field, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headcorn Preschool-Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-day-nursery-2885672) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Headcorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-2644699) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Frittenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frittenden-pre-school-127200) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Poppys Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-day-nursery-ltd-ey373346) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [ELS at Under 5's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/els-at-under-5s-preschool-2781460) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-127693) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bridges Day Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?

Bridges Day Nursery Limited was inspected on 8 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Bridges Day Nursery Limited take?

Bridges Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bridges Day Nursery Limited?

Headcorn is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bridges Day Nursery Limited?

You can call 01622 391858 and visit www.bridgesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863818)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bridges+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJfUitWnMl30cRYkReaikTRqI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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