Bright Start Pre-school LTD

Fun. Creative. Stimulating

Bright Start is an independent Pre-school located in the heart of the village of

Borough Green in Kent.  

We offer a fun, creative and stimulating environment in safe and comfortable surroundings from the term before your child turns 2 years old or 20 months whichever falls earlier until they begin primary school. 

General Info

Owner: Nicky Thompson

Ages: From the term before your child turns 2 (or 20 months) till their  5th birthday

Government Funding: 

15 & 30 hours funding for 3 + years 

15 hour funding for 2 year olds for working parents

Free For Two funding for 2 year olds

Please contact us for further information.

Registration and Enrolment

Now taking bookings for January 2024

We are extremely busy already now for the next school year (September 2024). Spaces are limited on certain sessions.

If you are interested in arranging a viewing or would like to speak to someone for further information please call 07858 188867 or email brightstartbg@hotmail.co.uk

Viewings are held during morning session times, so please call to book a time slot, and we will be delighted to show you around .

 

 

Forest School Sessions

Our experienced Forest School leaders go ‘exploring’ with between 6- 8 children each week.

Children get to go out with two members of staff for a couple of hours each week for a term to explore the local environment and develop and extend their learning experiences. Parental consent is gained prior to any child being signed up.

Our Upstairs play area

The children continue to enjoy the play space upstairs.

Different exciting and fun resources are provided covering the EYFS’s seven areas of learning and development, in a calm and relaxing environment.

The outside area

We would like to share with you our  fantastic garden which the children absolutely loving spending time in

Latest Ofsted Inspection

Our Latest inspection from Ofsted was carried out in June 2023 where we were award a “Good” status

Please copy and paste the link to read the full report

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639361

About Us

Bright Start is an independent Pre-school located in the heart of the village of Borough Green in Kent. We have excellent working relationships with all the local Primary Schools. The term before your child turns 2 years+ we can offer a fun, creative and stimulating environment in safe and comfortable surroundings.

About Us

We believe that all children are special, some just need some extra help. We provide a caring environment which recognises the importance of each child as an individual and always consider how we are able to meet the special educational needs of each and every child and their family.

Our Principles

Communication with parents is vital and at the heart of our ethos. We believe in an “open door policy” – Parents and carers are welcomed into the setting at drop-off and pick up time. This is treated as a time for informal discussion and a time for us to get to know the family as a whole.

During the pandemic we used a variety of online media to inform parents.  Due to the positive impact of these we will continue to use ‘Seesaw’ and ‘Whatsapp’ to inform all parents about their child’s day and keeping them up to date with events and information.  We do still hold an open door policy for any parents wishing to discuss specific matters.

Our Mission & Vision

We provide a welcoming, friendly and caring environment which recognises the importance of treating each and every child as an individual, always considering how we are able to meet the needs of all children and families.  We advocate ‘Learning through Play’, helping children to learn whilst enjoying themselves by providing fun and exciting activities and opportunities, whilst encouraging them to achieve their full potential in all areas of their development.   We encourage our children to become responsible in their actions and help them develop into competent, confident and independent individuals which gives them a good foundation for future challenges.

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Limited spaces available for this current year

We are getting busy now and have only a few spaces remaining available on certain days.

If you are interested in arranging a viewing or would like to speak to someone for further information please call 07858 188867 or email brightstartbg@hotmail.co.uk

Viewings are held during morning session times, so please call to book a time slot, and we will be delighted to show you around .

 

 

Forest School Sessions

We are undertaking Forest School training this term and are planning to start forest school sessions after half term.

Children will get to go out with two members of staff for a couple of hours each week for a term to explore the local environment and develop and extend their learning experiences. Parental consent is gained prior to any child being signed up.

Our Upstairs play area

We are delighted to say that the children are loving the play area.

Different exciting and fun resources are provided covering the EYFS’s seven areas of learning and development, in a calm and relaxing environment.

The outside area

We would like to share with you our  fantastic garden which the children absolutely loving spending time in

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Friday 30th September

Parents are invited into the setting to purchase cakes, share a cuppa and have a chat.  Monies received will be sent to support this amazing cause.

 

School Photos

School photos will take place from Wednesday 5th October until Friday 7th October.

These will be edited and printed in time ready for any one wanting christmas presents.

Rising 5 Christmas Nativity

Parents are invited into the setting to watch their children in the Christmas Nativity

Monday 5th November

Tea/Coffee and mince pies after

times to be confirmed

Red and Green Day

Children are invited to come dressed in red/green

 

Christmas Dressing Up/PJ day

Children are invited to come dressed up in Christmas outfits or in their Christmas PJS

There is a donation fee of £1 per child which will go towards the Christmas party

 

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas lunch with all the trimmings will be open for all children on Wednesday 14th December.

Cost £2.50

Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Party

Childrens Christmas Party on 21st December

Timings to be confirmed closer to the time.

About Us

Bright Start is an independent Pre-school located in the heart of the village of Borough Green in Kent. We have excellent working relationships with all the local Primary Schools. The term before your child turns 2 years+ we can offer a fun, creative and stimulating environment in safe and comfortable surroundings.

About Us

We believe that all children are special, some just need some extra help. We provide a caring environment which recognises the importance of each child as an individual and always consider how we are able to meet the special educational needs of each and every child and their family.

Our Principles

Communication with parents is vital and at the heart of our ethos. We believe in an “open door policy” – Parents and carers are welcomed into the setting at drop-off and pick up time. This is treated as a time for informal discussion and a time for us to get to know the family as a whole.

During the pandemic we used a variety of online media to inform parents.  Due to the positive impact of these we will continue to use ‘Seesaw’ and ‘Whatsapp’ to inform all parents about their child’s day and keeping them up to date with events and information.  We do still hold an open door policy for any parents wishing to discuss specific matters.

Our Mission & Vision

We provide a welcoming, friendly and caring environment which recognises the importance of treating each and every child as an individual, always considering how we are able to meet the needs of all children and families.  We advocate ‘Learning through Play’, helping children to learn whilst enjoying themselves by providing fun and exciting activities and opportunities, whilst encouraging them to achieve their full potential in all areas of their development.   We encourage our children to become responsible in their actions and help them develop into competent, confident and independent individuals which gives them a good foundation for future challenges.

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Location

Bright Start Pre-school Ltd
Parish Hall
25 Quarry Hill Road
Borough Green
Kent
TN15 8RQ

School Hours

Monday – Friday : 7.45am – 5pm
Weekends: Closed

Phone & Email

Ofsted Report

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639361

Our Owner

Nicky Thompson BA(Hons), Senco, DSL

Owner, Bright Start Preschool Ltd

Calendar

1st Day of Term 3

Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Last day of Term3

Friday 9th February 2024

 

First Day of Term 4

Monday 19th February 2024

Brightstart Preschool "Ourschools App"

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We are Ofsted Approved

We are Ofsted Approved. Our unique Ofsted reference number is EY559717.

ALL Staff DBS Checked

Bright Start are proud to say that all their staff are scrutinised under the DBS Update service.  This is an Ofsted requirement for all staff working within preschool to have a recent DBS.

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Testimonials

What Parents are Saying

“Thank you Brightstart for building my confidence, taking good care of me and for all the fun I’ve had at nursery”

“To Nicky and all at Brightstart, Thank you so much for looking after me so well.  I’ve enjoyed every minute. You truly are the best!” 

“Thank you for being such a fantastic influence on Jess. She has absolutely blossomed and I am incredibly grateful to you all for looking after her.  I have no doubt that Poppy is going to have a wonderful journey with you next!  Lots of love”

Preschoolers

Team Members

Years Established

Get In Touch

Location:

Bright Start Pre-school

Parish Hall

25 Quarry Hill Road

Borough Green

Kent

TN15 8RQ

Telephone: 07858 188867

Email: brightstartbg@hotmail.co.uk

School Hours: Monday - Friday: 7.45am - 5pm