# Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre

Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Tarner Childrens Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE, in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 50 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in December 2022, without a quality grade. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-at-tarner-childrens-centre-2595561  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tarner Childrens Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01273 291570
- Run by: [Brighton & Hove City Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brighton-and-hove-city-council)
- Ofsted URN: 2595561

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 7 December 2022, without a quality grade.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2595561). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Tarner Childrens Centre, Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.826289,-0.133891

- Station: Brighton, 0.4 miles
- Station: London Road (Brighton), 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grand Parade Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tarner Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Pelham Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Level, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Tarnerland Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Royal Spa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puffin Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffin-community-nursery-ey484162) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Tarnerland Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tarnerland-nursery-school-ey279045) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-130705) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wrap Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrap-nursery-2830966) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey499591) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-ey546064) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre was last inspected by Ofsted on 7 December 2022, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre take?

Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre?

Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre is run by Brighton & Hove City Council, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre?

Brighton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre?

You can call 01273 291570.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2595561)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJbca0_5-FdUgRXiFB5M3gJsI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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