Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9QW
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  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham
Brighter Beginnings Chadderton is a spacious and welcoming nursery, offering high-quality childcare in a light, airy setting with a large outdoor play area. Last inspected by Ofsted on 20th March 2019, the nursery was awarded a "Good" rating, reflecting the dedication and care that staff provide. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm, home-from-home environment with natural materials, cosy fairy lights, and soft lighting to make children feel comfortable and secure.

At Brighter Beginnings Chadderton, staff develop strong relationships with the children, taking the time to get to know them and tailoring activities to their interests. Practitioners focus on delivering a well-rounded curriculum for babies and 2-year-olds, ensuring that each child progresses in their development while enjoying opportunities to play and explore in a nurturing atmosphere.

Working parents, including many teachers, appreciate the year-round, full-day care that supports their children right up to statutory school age. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to create a calm and secure environment, providing children with an exceptional start to their early education. At Brighter Beginnings Chadderton, children are not only well cared for but also encouraged to thrive in a setting that values both learning and play.

Care Provided by Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Ashleigh Ord (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

  • Full day 8.00am till 5.30pm £67.71
    Morning 8.00am till 1.00pm £44.40
    Afternoon 1.00pm till 5.30pm £42.18


  • Parking
  • There is very easy access from the main road and a big nursery car park.


Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton Reviews (82)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton has 82 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending Brighter Beginnings for the last 6 months. She absolutely loves her days there - she runs straight in without looking back. The children are well looked after and kept entertained / educated through different activities each day. My little girl has definitely progressed
and reached many more milestones since attending this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent and they do so much with the children- filling them with invaluable experiences! My little boys loves going into nursery and I love seeing what he's done and him telling me about his day. Couldn't recommend enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good with kids good at interacting with the kids always taking the kids to park and on adventures, my daughter always enjoys playing in the garden with friends and enjoys going to the park and playing with her friends and sharing toys with the other kids in her classroom

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been nothing but amazing for our 2 year old. She started this nursery because we had to relocate to the area. I was very worried about my 2 year old as she is a very shy toddler and took 4-5 months to adjust at her previous child minder. The manager and the staff were very supportive
throughout, they were reassuring and made sure our little one was adjusted gradually in to the system. They were very accommodating of all our requests. They even delayed up grading our little one to the next room because of how she she was and how long it took for her to settle in the first place. I cannot recomment the nursery enough. The building seems to be purpose built, catering children's needs. The staff are very professional yet more like friends which just makes it so much easier to trust them with our little ones. Cannot praise them enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in November 2024, his speech and confidence have come on amazingly; he started using his manners after a few weeks! His teachers are supportive of him and have really helped his transition into nursery. The food provided has really helped with him trying new food he wouldn't have at home.
I was hesitant about going back to work but this nursery and the staff have been so welcoming and informative that I'm completely at ease with leaving my son here. Thank you so much for all that you do!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 Daughters who are 2 and 3 started at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery Chadderton at the start of January 2025.
I chose Brighter Beginnings because of their exploratory approach to children's learning and the care, compassion and person centred approach all of the staff demonstrated when we visited
and continue to demonstrate today.
My youngest (2 years old) settled almost immediately.
Her key worker is fantastic, she's put her time and effort into making sure my baby feels comfortable and able to express herself at nursery. She's only been attending 2 weeks and already loves nursery!
My eldest (3 years old) has taken a little longer to settle however, no fault of the nursery, Her key worker is amazing, unlike my youngest, she just needs to grow a little more confidence and the staff at Brighter Beginnings are pulling out all the stops to make that happen.
I know leaving your babies with other people can be daunting but honestly you couldn't choose a better place!
Thank you to all the staff!

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you've had a positive experience with us. Watching your little ones grow and thrive is truly our greatest joy. We look forward to continuing to support your child's learning and development in the future!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was looking for a nursery for my child and as soon as I walked into Brighter Beginnings, I knew it was the nursery for us.
All the staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They have been incredible at settling my child into a nursery which is a brand new experience for us all.
Since
starting, we have received frequent emails about exciting events and other bits of information, this is great communication from the nursery.
Thank you to all your wonderful staff for making it a warm welcome for my child.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are so happy to hear that you're pleased with our nursery. It's a joy to be part of your child's early years and we look forward to many more happy moments together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so pleased with Brighter Beginnings in Chadderton. My daughter has just turned 1 and attends full-time. She has settled very quickly and I am certain that is because of the staff, they are fantastic. The nursery itself is beautiful and calming but full of wonderful toys and activities for the children
to fill their day. We are a vegan family and they provide all of her meals fully aligned with our wishes. I would recommend this nursery to a friend in a heartbeat.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It means the world to us to know that you're happy with our nursery. We're committed to providing a warm, nurturing and fun environment for your little one and we look forward to many more wonderful experiences ahead!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has only just started his normal hours at Brighter Beginnings and I cannot believe how he has settled and that is down to the staff. His settling-in period was faultless! It allowed him the opportunity to be introduced to the environment on gradual terms and it has been so beneficial. The home
visit prior to him starting was wonderful too.
The space is calm and welcoming and has facilities (including a large outdoor area) to entertain whilst allowing children to explore and thrive.
The app is a fantastic way for parents to be kept up to date with their child's day and helped me to feel comfortable in leaving him. The communication between staff and parents is also brilliant and they seem to genuinely care for each child and make the effort to get to know them. I was nervous about my son being in the care of someone else, but I can wholeheartedly say, I have no regrets and long may that continue! Thank you for making my son feel so comfortable and me as his mum.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

We truly appreciate your kind words! It's wonderful to hear that you've had a positive experience with our nursery. Watching your child learn and grow brings us so much joy, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Brighter Beginnings Chadderton for our son. From the very start, the team has been exceptional in supporting his transition into nursery life, even though he found settling in a little challenging. Their patience and care have made all the difference.
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staff in his room are incredibly attentive, providing the reassurance and encouragement he needs to feel more comfortable each day. Their consistent communication keeps us informed and confident about his progress, which is so important as parents. The manager has also been outstanding. She is always available at the end of an email, ready to answer any questions. Her dedication and approachable nature reflect the overall quality of the nursery.
We're truly so pleased we chose Brighter Beginnings Chadderton for our son and would wholeheartedly recommend it to other families. It's a nurturing, supportive and professional environment that we're grateful to be part of.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're happy, and we can't wait to support your child's progress every step of the way. We look forward to this exciting journey together!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was one year old, and I couldn't be happier with the experience we've had. She only goes for two days a week, but in that time, I've noticed such incredible growth in her development.
The staff and the manager are truly wonderful - so helpful and
supportive. It's clear that they genuinely care about the children and work hard to create a nurturing, fun, and stimulating environment. My daughter loves going in and looks forward to seeing her key workers, who she's formed such lovely bonds with.
One of the most amazing things is seeing her create special friendships with the other children, which I know will be such a valuable foundation for her transition to school. I'm so grateful to the team for all the effort they put into making the nursery a place where she feels happy, safe, and excited to learn.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent!

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your kind review! I am so happy that we are helping your child get the best start in life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son, who currently goes to Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton, and my daughter also went there. I do not have any bad words to say other than good, they have always been amazing with my boy, he has grown so much in many ways but his personality and his speech have been thanks to his nursery.
He's built good relationships with staff and has learnt a lot being there which he comes home and adapts the learning skills at home too.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your kind review! It truly means a lot to us. We are delighted to be a part of your child's journey and to provide them with the best possible start in life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Chadderton Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery enough! From my child's first day, we have felt welcomed, cared for and supported. My child runs into nursery with a big smile and on collection is sad to leave after a great day of fun and messy activities. All the staff and management
are very helpful and the home-cooked meals daily are great. Would highly recommend it to any parent looking for childcare in the area.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you for your lovely review. I am glad you are happy with everything and cant wait to see your child develop with us in all playrooms before he goes to school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with the nursery since 18 months old and has been supported by all members off staff throughout. I have kept him here as I feel that the nursery has helped my son develop. I would have loved more parent evenings to see where he was up to through the early years stages.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter took a while to settle in at nursery and the staff were so patient with her. She has really taken to her key worker, who has done her best to make my daughter feel so comfortable and build up her confidence in a nursery setting. My daughter has finally settled after 3 months of hard work
from the staff and she is beginning to enjoy her time at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery. As a mum, the staff reassured me and my husband keeping us updated on how she was doing on the app. Thank you so much to all the staff and I look forward to my daughters future at brighter beginnings.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! We can't wait to see your child progress more in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience so far, my child has settled in nicely. Welcoming environment and his needs are catered for. There's a range of things for him to do whilst he's at the nursery. He comes back exhausted which means he's had a busy day.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for your review we can't wait to see your child develop with us more in the near future!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been a wonderful experience for my child since she started brighter beginnings day nursery. All members of staff have been wonderful, supportive and caring and I could not ask for more. My little one has improved a lot in so many ways since she started brighter beginnings day nursery. The communication
between the nursery and parents is exceptional as our questions and queries are always answered swiftly and with care!

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you so much for the review, I am pleased to hear how much we have made a contribution to your child development already and look forward to seeing your child progress more.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff who you can see really care about the children. My son has been attending since April and absolutely loves it here and my daughter has recently just started and they have been amazing with her and helping her to settle.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you for your review, I am so glad you are happy with everything and can't wait to see them both flourish.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a great nursery that my son attends, the staff are amazing with the children, both of my children have attended this nursery. I will definitely recommend them, my son loves it there, it's clean and has a big outdoor space.

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you for your lovely review, I am glad you are happy with everything and can't wait to see your child progress with us in.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is the first time my little boy has ever been in a nursery, I was nervous about him settling but he has settled very well thanks to the friendly staff at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery. He has bonded well with all of the staff and the children and has already shown signs of improvement with his
speech, his pronunciation has improved massively in just a month of him attending nursery and he is much clearer now when talking. He has also tried lots of new foods and has become less of a fussy eater thanks to the nursery's chef. He enjoys going to nursery every day and comes out with a smile on his face. As a mother this has put me at ease about sending him to nursery every day and I know he is being well taken care of. Thank you to all the staff at Brighter Beginnings!

Reply from Ashleigh Ord, Manager at Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

Thank you for your lovely review and I'm so pleased you can already seen an impact on your child attending. We look forward to seeing him progress over the rest of the time he is with us.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.937 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton is calculated as follows: ( (359 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 382 Ratings = 4.937

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (4)

Ashleigh

Ashleigh Ord

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

My name is Ashleigh, I have worked in childcare for over 10 years and I have been at Brighter Beginnings Chadderton for 8 years. I started at Brighter Beginnings Chadderton as a level 3 practitioner and then progressed into different roles such as room leader, and deputy Manager and now I am a senior Manager. I have been the Manager for 4 years now and very proud of myself and my nursery for what environment and care we provide for the children.


I have gained lots of knowledge during my time and this has helped me provide a calm, stimulating environment to understand child development and be able to put this into practice for myself and my team. I have worked with all ages of children and am passionate about providing children with high-quality education and various opportunities while attending Brighter Beginning Chadderton.


When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family going on walks and visiting places. I also love going on holidays and creating ever-lasting memories with Family and friends.


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Jenny

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

My name is Jenny, I have worked in childcare for over 12 years. I have worked at Brighter Beginnings for 9 years. During my time at Brighter Beginnings, I have progressed from a practitioner to an assistant manager. I am also in the process of completing my level 5 in leadership and management whilst being the room supervisor of babies.


Throughout my time in childcare, I have had a deep passion for working with babies; under two’s. It allows me to be part of their early development journey. With my 12 years of experience and having my own child, I have a lot of knowledge and skills around child development. I use knowledge and skills to make sure each child has the best possible start to their early years as this is when the brain grows the most.


Following on from this I deliver brilliant babies training to staff members across the company.


I am passionate about creating a calming, nurturing and stimulating environment for each child to believe in different aspects of their development.


Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going on walks and reading books.


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Hollie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

My name is Hollie and I am Deputy Manager and Room Leader of the Independent Inventors (3-5 year old room). I have worked at Brighter Beginnings Chadderton for up to 4 years. In these past 4 years, I have completed both a traineeship and my level 3 qualification with the company. After finishing these I stepped up into senior roles with both ages 2-3 years and 3-5 years. I love being outside promoting our children to become curious and caring towards the world around them! I have a passion for my new allotment in our outdoor space planting growing and showing children the processes of the different cycles of nature.

I have a natural passion to lead and guide my staff in providing the best for our children at Brighter Beginnings Chadderton.


In my spare time, I enjoy going out with friends, going to the gym and travelling around exploring new places!


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Holly

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Holly. I am the room leader in Little Explorers. I have been working in childcare for 9 years and at Brighter Beginnings Chadderton for 4 years.


I Completed my Level 2 and Level 3 in childcare and have recently progressed to a room leader role working with children 15months – 2 years.


I have two children who are my world A Little girl aged 5 and a little Boy aged 4 in my spare time I like to do lots of family days and spend time with my friends socialising.


I love messy play and get creative with the children, you will see me doing lots of this within my playroom.


Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton

What is the Age Range of Children that Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton accepts?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton Open?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton have capacity for?

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Chadderton to the centre of Oldham?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.