# Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings is a full-day nursery at Dering Way, Gravesend, DA12 2JJ, in Denton, Kent. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by North Kent College Governing Body.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-126993  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dering Way, Gravesend, DA12 2JJ
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 01322 629641
- Website: http://www.northkent.ac.uk/open-to-the-public/bright-beginnings.aspx
- Run by: [North Kent College Governing Body](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/north-kent-college-governing-body)
- Ofsted URN: 126993

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126993

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1997 (Reference 126993). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126993)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126993)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126993)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/60236)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dering Way, Gravesend, DA12 2JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.433331,0.395595

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tymberwood Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chantry Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Whitehill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The Riverview Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2021) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Kindergarten Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-kindergarten-riverside-ey470680) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2683858) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chalk Village Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chalk-village-preschool-ey348777) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Aidans Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-aidans-nursery-127571) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play Pavilion Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-pavilion-pre-school-2824548) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Christ Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-pre-school-127105) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Beginnings's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Beginnings Good at its inspection on 6 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Beginnings take?

Bright Beginnings is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Beginnings?

Bright Beginnings is run by North Kent College Governing Body, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Beginnings?

Gravesend is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Beginnings?

You can call 01322 629641 and visit www.northkent.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/126993)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Beginnings+Nursery+Gravesend&query_place_id=ChIJiR3NS_TJ2EcRlo5gacpjipI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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