# Bright Start Cliftonville

Bright Start Cliftonville is a full-day nursery at Unit B 240-242 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QD, in Cliftonville, Kent. It is registered for 84 children. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Thanetchildcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-cliftonville-2821249  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit B 240-242 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QD
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 01843 447272
- Run by: [Thanetchildcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thanetchildcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2821249

## 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 December 2024 (Reference 2821249). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821249)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821249)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821249)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit B 240-242 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.387152,1.398479

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dane Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Oval Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dane Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Northdown Park Road Play area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dalby Square Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Play Park, 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.

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: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Northdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Palm Bay Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cocoon in Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cocoon-in-margate-2749008) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-127184) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Avenues Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenues-montessori-ey413016) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori Nurseries @ Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-nurseries-margate-ey450900) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [My Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-nursery-ey293734) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Oaks Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-margate-ey455548) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Bright Start Cliftonville take?

Bright Start Cliftonville is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Start Cliftonville?

Bright Start Cliftonville is run by Thanetchildcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start Cliftonville?

Margate is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Cliftonville?

You can call 01843 447272.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821249)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+cliftonville&query_place_id=ChIJvbiNM-pT2UcRXs0_xVXx5Bg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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