# Bright Start Early Years

Bright Start Early Years is a full-day nursery at Bright Start Early Years, Hawks House, The Farthings,Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4AZ, in Chivenor, Devon. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Start Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ey490201  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bright Start Early Years, Hawks House, The Farthings,Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4AZ
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01271 857728
- Website: http://www.brightstartearlyyears.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bright Start Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-start-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY490201

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 9 March 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 15 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY490201). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bright Start Early Years, Hawks House, The Farthings,Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.093071,-4.141369

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Caen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Fremington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Braunton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Start Early Years Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-2837062) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Beach Buddies Braunton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-2602659) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-2673587) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-2581730) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Westhill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-nursery-106394) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-2660858) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Start Early Years's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Start Early Years Good at its inspection on 9 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Start Early Years take?

Bright Start Early Years is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Start Early Years?

Bright Start Early Years is run by Bright Start Early Years Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Bright Start Early Years?

You can call 01271 857728 and visit www.brightstartearlyyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490201)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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