# Bright Beginners Daycare Bright Beginners Daycare is a full-day nursery at 49 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0PS, in Tufnell Park, Islington. It is registered for 29 children and takes children aged 3 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 9 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginners-daycare-2813428 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 49 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0PS - Ages: 3 months to 4 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 29 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07727 419820 - Website: https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2813428 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2813428). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813428) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813428) - Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813428) - Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 19 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1790577) ## Fees - Deposit: £550 Funded hours: From 9 months. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 4 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 49 Tufnell Park Road, London, N7 0PS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557745,-0.125997 - Station: Upper Holloway, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: Tufnell Park, 0.5 miles - Station: Holloway Road, 0.6 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Chambers Road Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Whittington Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Foxham Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Royal Northern Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Landseer Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Islington there are about 2.6 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses forest school, in-the-moment planning, a school readiness programme and early phonics, and names an inclusive setting as its support. Its website also lists music classes, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and cooking activities. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/about-us) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/admission-and-fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-nursery) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/under-2s) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/admission-and-fees) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/admission-and-fees) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/family-hub) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/our-curriculum) ### Getting a place Its website says parents can book a viewing by completing the form or calling the nursery, then complete a registration form after the viewing. A £550 registration deposit is payable on registration. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tufnell Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Yerbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Grafton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Pakeman Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Eleanor Palmer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-tufnell-park-ey412485) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Willow Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childrens-centre-131749) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Fatiha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fatiha-nursery-2515642) | Good | | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Leaping Lizards Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-lizards-day-nursery-ltd-ey365093) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Capital City College Holloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capital-city-college-holloway-nursery-ey314149) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Bennett Court Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bennett-court-community-playgroup-2498477) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bright Beginners Daycare offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Bright Beginners Daycare offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Bright Beginners Daycare's opening hours? Bright Beginners Daycare opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Bright Beginners Daycare open all year? Yes, Bright Beginners Daycare is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Bright Beginners Daycare take? Bright Beginners Daycare takes children aged 3 months to 4 years. ### How many children can Bright Beginners Daycare take? Bright Beginners Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Bright Beginners Daycare? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Beginners Daycare. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bright Beginners Daycare? Yes. Bright Beginners Daycare lists a deposit of £550. ### What approach does Bright Beginners Daycare follow? Bright Beginners Daycare's website describes its approach as: Forest school, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does Bright Beginners Daycare have outdoor space? Bright Beginners Daycare lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Bright Beginners Daycare support children with SEND? Bright Beginners Daycare lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Beginners Daycare? Upper Holloway is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Beginners Daycare? You can call 07727 419820 and visit brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813428) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://brightbeginnersdaycare.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Beginners+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJWUwiQDcbdkgRg-wtecRQPwA) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.