# Bright Start Ramsgate

Bright Start Ramsgate is a full-day nursery at United Reform Church, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT, in Ramsgate, Kent. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Thanetchildcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-ramsgate-ey538994  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: United Reform Church, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01843 446606
- Run by: [Thanetchildcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/thanetchildcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY538994

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, 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/EY538994

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538994). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538994)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538994)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538994)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: United Reform Church, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.334694,1.416034

- Station: Ramsgate, 0.6 miles
- Station: Dumpton Park, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Vale Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ellington Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Ellington Park 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ellington Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Lawrence College Junior School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-nursery-ey410681) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Mother Goose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-127392) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Grange Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grange-montessori-ey413013) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playwise Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playwise-childcare-limited-2801235) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-ltd-2497261) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Hand in Hand Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hand-in-hand-nursery-ey336529) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Bright Start Ramsgate Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Bright Start Ramsgate is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Start Ramsgate?

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

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

Ramsgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Start Ramsgate?

You can call 01843 446606.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538994)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brightstart+Ramsgate&query_place_id=ChIJGzRLtaus3kcRNEsl_KJ0z3A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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