# Bright Start Nursery

Bright Start Nursery is a full-day nursery at Mortimer House, 24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, CT9 5QT, in Westbrook, Kent. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thanetchildcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-nursery-ey452173  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mortimer House, 24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, CT9 5QT
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01843 228014
- Run by: [Thanetchildcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thanetchildcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY452173

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452173

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY452173). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452173)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452173)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452173)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/637758)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mortimer House, 24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, CT9 5QT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.381973,1.367865

- Station: Margate, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hartsdown Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: George Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tivoli Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hartsdown Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Garlinge Recreation Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlinge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Salmestone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 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) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Drapers Mills Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Crispin's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Cliftonville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor House Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-nursery-school-limited-ey550991) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [My Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/my-nursery-ey293734) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori Nurseries @ Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-nurseries-margate-ey450900) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-127184) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Oaks Margate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-margate-ey455548) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Wonders Westgate Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-westgate-ltd-2832632) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Start Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Start Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Start Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Start Nursery?

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

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

Margate is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Nursery?

You can call 01843 228014.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452173)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Start+Margate&query_place_id=ChIJq3ZR8FVS2UcRNfJNPK40gC0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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