# Bright Start Day Care Limited

Bright Start Day Care Limited is a full-day nursery at Scout Association, 1a Walton Road, Harrow, HA1 4UX, in Wealdstone, Harrow. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-day-care-limited-2883768  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout Association, 1a Walton Road, Harrow, HA1 4UX
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07377 711103
- Website: https://www.brightstart.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2883768

## 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 January 2026 (Reference 2883768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883768)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883768)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883768)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1937589)

## Fees

- Deposit: £160
- Registration fee: £30

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association, 1a Walton Road, Harrow, HA1 4UX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.592157,-0.344008

- Station: Harrow & Wealdstone, 0.4 miles
- Station: Headstone Lane, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- Station: North Harrow, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Headstone Manor Play Area, 0.5 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 Harrow there are about 3.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning and a nature-based approach.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/learning)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/learning)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/faqs)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/faqs)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart.org.uk/faqs)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents should contact the nursery to arrange a visit and check availability. To secure a place, a £160 deposit is payable, which includes a £30 non-refundable registration fee. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alpha Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pinner Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Belmont School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Kids Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-kids-nurseries-ey562363) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [KidsUniverse Montessori & Day Nursery (Harrow)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsuniverse-montessori-and-day-nursery-harrow-ey499187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-childrens-nursery-limited-ey412884) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Harrow Day Nursery and Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrow-day-nursery-and-montessori-2684692) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blue Nest Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-nest-montessori-school-ey485805) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [First Years Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-years-pre-school-ltd-2699448) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Bright Start Day Care Limited offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bright Start Day Care Limited offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bright Start Day Care Limited's opening hours?

Bright Start Day Care Limited opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bright Start Day Care Limited open all year?

Yes, Bright Start Day Care Limited is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Bright Start Day Care Limited take?

Bright Start Day Care Limited takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Bright Start Day Care Limited take?

Bright Start Day Care Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Bright Start Day Care Limited accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Bright Start Day Care Limited accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bright Start Day Care Limited?

Yes. Bright Start Day Care Limited lists a deposit of £160 and a registration fee of £30.

### What approach does Bright Start Day Care Limited follow?

Bright Start Day Care Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Start Day Care Limited?

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

### How do I contact Bright Start Day Care Limited?

You can call 07377 711103 and visit www.brightstart.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883768)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightstart.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightstart.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+Day+Care&query_place_id=ChIJHSY-ZGwUdkgRPfLKQkAmnao)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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