# Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield

Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield is a full-day nursery at 8 Moss Lane, Whitefield, M45 8DY, in Whitefield, Bury. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-starts-day-nursery-whitefield-ey552408  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Moss Lane, Whitefield, M45 8DY
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 0161 766 2630
- Website: http://www.brightstartsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY552408

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 October 2021, 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/EY552408

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY552408). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552408)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552408)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552408)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Moss Lane, Whitefield, M45 8DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.550006,-2.287344

- Station: Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), 0.3 miles
- Station: Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitefield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park (Besses), 0.3 miles
- Park: Hamilton Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fusiliers Memorial Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bury there are about 3.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2019) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2021) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Higher Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Unsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddlers Children's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-childrens-nursery-limited-2623881) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-whitefield-ey415329) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Prestwich Baby House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-prestwich-baby-house-2845034) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet - Prestwich](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-prestwich-ey444375) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Olive Tree Jewish Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-jewish-nursery-2806112) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Thrive Prestwich Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thrive-prestwich-village-ey370888) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield Good at its inspection on 22 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield take?

Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield?

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield?

You can call 0161 766 2630 and visit www.brightstartsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552408)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Starts+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJV7Dip1ule0gRpoRO8zq3LGA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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