# Bright Start Nursery Bright Start Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Royal Wharf Walk, London, E16 2SQ, in Silvertown, Newham. It is registered for 67 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £92.50 to £103.61 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-nursery-2891378 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1 Royal Wharf Walk, London, E16 2SQ - Ages: from 6 months - Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 52 a year - Registered places: 67 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07446 663461 - Website: https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2891378 ## 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 May 2026 (Reference 2891378). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891378) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891378) - Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891378) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Per month | |---|---|---| | Under 2s | £103.61 (£9.64 an hour) | £863.31 | | 2-year-olds | £96.50 (£8.98 an hour) | £801.64 | | 3 and over | £96.50 (£8.98 an hour) | £801.64 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £17 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £6.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £5.14 (full day) - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £300 Source: nursery website (https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/admissions/fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:30 - Ages: from 6 months - Weeks open: 52 a year - Sessions: full day ## Getting there Address: 1 Royal Wharf Walk, London, E16 2SQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.499196,0.030870 - Station: Pontoon Dock, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: West Silvertown, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Prince Regent, 0.7 miles, step-free access - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Thames Barrier Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Corinthian Square, 0.1 miles - Park: Royal Wharf Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Lyle Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Britannia Village Green, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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 ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery names Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, play-based EYFS curriculum, school readiness programme and early phonics approaches. It also lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, cooking activities and STEM activities, and names inclusive setting as its support. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/forest-school?Page_ID=233487&id=1298451) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) - Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, halal meals, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/admissions/key-terms-and-conditions/inclusive-fees?Page_ID=212889&id=1222867) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/freshly-cooked-meals) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/parent-app) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/admissions/fees) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/extended-opening-hours) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/admissions/fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/admissions/key-terms-and-conditions/inclusive-fees?Page_ID=212889&id=1222867) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/diversity-and-inclusion) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/parent-app) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/music-and-movement?Page_ID=233487&id=1298448) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/yoga-and-wellness?Page_ID=233487&id=1298447) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/spanish?Page_ID=233487&id=1298449) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/mixed-sports-with-royal-wharf-football-club?Page_ID=233487&id=1298450) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/curriculum-extras/cookery?Page_ID=233487&id=1298446) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/bright-start-difference/bright-start-learning) ### Getting a place Its website says families complete the registration form and parent contract form to secure a place, then pay a £100 registration fee and a refundable £300 deposit at booking, which is deducted from the first invoice. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Royal Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Britannia Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Windrush Charlton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | | | 0.7 miles | | Drew Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Millennium Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Pound Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Thorntree Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Nest Marco Polo](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-marco-polo-2749219) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Nest Royal Wharf](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nest-royal-wharf-2565263) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-school-baby-unit-ey539114) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [The Alphabet House Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-schools-ey498058) | Good | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Tiny Town Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-town-daycare-ltd-ey417589) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [New Birth Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-birth-day-nursery-2614944) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Bright Start Nursery cost? Bright Start Nursery publishes these fees: full day £103.61 for under 2s, full day £99.61 for under 2s, per month £863.31 for under 2s, per month £1,294.96 for under 2s, per month £1,726.61 for under 2s, per month £2,158.26 for under 2s, full day £96.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £92.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £801.64 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,202.46 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,603.28 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,004.10 for 2-year-olds, full day £96.50 for 3 and over, full day £92.50 for 3 and over, per month £801.64 for 3 and over, per month £1,202.46 for 3 and over, per month £1,603.28 for 3 and over and per month £2,004.10 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Bright Start Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Bright Start Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £17 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Bright Start Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Bright Start Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Bright Start Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Bright Start Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Bright Start Nursery's opening hours? Bright Start Nursery opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Bright Start Nursery open all year? Yes, Bright Start Nursery is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Bright Start Nursery take? Bright Start Nursery takes children aged from 6 months. ### How many children can Bright Start Nursery take? Bright Start Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Bright Start Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Start Nursery. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bright Start Nursery? Yes. Bright Start Nursery lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £300. ### What approach does Bright Start Nursery follow? Bright Start Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does Bright Start Nursery support children with SEND? Bright Start Nursery lists: Inclusive setting. ### How do I contact Bright Start Nursery? You can call 07446 663461 and visit www.brightstart-nursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2891378) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightstart-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightstart-nursery.com/) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.