# Brighter Beginnings Nursery

Brighter Beginnings Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD, in Fitton Hill, Oldham. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-nursery-ey496342  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0161 624 0278
- Website: https://www.brighterbeginnings.co.uk/
- Run by: [Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brighter-beginnings-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY496342

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496342

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496342). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496342)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496342)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496342)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/944662)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.520126,-2.100755

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oldham there are about 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Medlock Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alexandra Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Broadfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Alt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lyndhurst Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Holden Clough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Simon House Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simon-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2602519) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-511719) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kidz Matter Nursery (Oldham Arc Satellite)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-matter-nursery-oldham-arc-satellite-ey492264) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Golden Petals Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-petals-pre-school-ltd-2678453) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ALEXANDRA PRESCHOOL](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-preschool-2823680) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Medlock Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/medlock-day-nursery-2768661) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Brighter Beginnings Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Brighter Beginnings Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Brighter Beginnings Nursery take?

Brighter Beginnings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Brighter Beginnings Nursery?

Brighter Beginnings Nursery is run by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Limited, which runs 9 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Brighter Beginnings Nursery?

Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brighter Beginnings Nursery?

You can call 0161 624 0278 and visit www.brighterbeginnings.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496342)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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