# Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings is a full-day nursery at Caretakers Bungalow, Bedale High School, Fitzalan Road, BEDALE, DL8 2DU, in Bedale, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginnings-ey359478  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Caretakers Bungalow, Bedale High School, Fitzalan Road, BEDALE, DL8 2DU
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01677 422941
- Ofsted URN: EY359478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY359478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359478)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359478)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1850864)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Caretakers Bungalow, Bedale High School, Fitzalan Road, BEDALE, DL8 2DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.284105,-1.587312

- Station: Bedale (Wensleydale Railway), 0.3 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mowbray Academy |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Leeming St. John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Bedale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Handy Helpers Holiday Club at Bedale Scout Hut](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/handy-helpers-holiday-club-at-bedale-scout-hut-2883170) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Aiskew Under Fives Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aiskew-under-fives-preschool-ey479864) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Incy Wincy's Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incy-wincys-limited-ey357260) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bedale Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bedale-day-nursery-ltd-ey481775) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Seedlings Montessori Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seedlings-montessori-childcare-ltd-ey488084) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rafa-kidz-raf-leeming-2670641) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Beginnings Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, 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 38 children at any one time.

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

Bedale (Wensleydale Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Beginnings?

You can call 01677 422941.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY359478)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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