# Bright Start Early Years Ltd

Bright Start Early Years Ltd is a full-day nursery at Bright Start Early Years, 629 The Farthings, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BA, in Chivenor, Devon. It is registered for 35 children. It is run by Bright Start Early Years Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ltd-2837062  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bright Start Early Years, 629 The Farthings, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BA
- Registered places: 35
- Run by: [Bright Start Early Years Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-start-early-years-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2837062

## 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 March 2025 (Reference 2837062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837062)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837062)
- 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/16/2837062)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1910504)

## 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, 629 The Farthings, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.091269,-4.138144

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 | 1.1 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 | 1.5 miles |
| Caen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Braunton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Start Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-early-years-ey490201) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [EarlyBirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-day-nursery-2581730) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-butterflies-day-nursery-ltd-2660858) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Beach Buddies Braunton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-buddies-braunton-2602659) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Fishes Pre-school and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-and-nursery-2673587) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Westhill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westhill-nursery-106394) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Who runs Bright Start Early Years Ltd?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837062)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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