Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill

Fitton Hill Neighbourhood Centre, Fircroft Road, Oldham, OL8 2QD
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  • Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill, Oldham
Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill is a welcoming and nurturing nursery that offers high-quality childcare in a home-from-home environment. Following its most recent Ofsted inspection on 23rd January 2024, the nursery achieved an "Outstanding" rating in personal development and a "Good" rating in all other areas. Ofsted highlighted that children are exceptionally happy and well cared for, with strong attachments formed between staff and children.

The staff at Fitton Hill have created a warm and inviting atmosphere, using natural lighting and cosy fairy lights to make the setting feel like home. Children thrive in this environment, feeling secure and supported as they explore and learn. The nursery is committed to fostering each child's personal growth, ensuring they receive individual care and attention while participating in meaningful activities that promote development.

Parents can feel confident knowing their children are in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. With a dedicated team of practitioners who focus on creating strong bonds and a curriculum that encourages exploration and creativity, Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill provides an ideal foundation for early education.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Morgan Crtichley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 10

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Our hourly rate is £9.35ph

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • There is a drop off layby outside the nursery as well as a good sized car park if needed.

Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill Reviews (100)

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Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill has 100 reviews.

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Review from Ellis L (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery for quite a while now and she loves it! She’s come on leaps on bounds, every single member of staff is friendly and it’s very welcoming and it’s such a positive atmosphere to be in. Sadly my daughter will be leaving in September to go to school. Nursery and Brighter
Beginnings will be greatly missed by myself and her.
Thank you to everyone at Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill for everything you have done for her.
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Review from Stacey V (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest has attended Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill for a couple of years now she loves to go and see her friends she says. Sadly my daughter leaves in September to start reception which will be hard for her. She always leaves with a big smile on her face. She's learnt so much, I believe its helped
her massively to come out of her shell more. The staff are lovely. There's nothing to fault really.
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Review from Shelby (Aunt of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is very good at informing the child's parents and relatives of what is upcoming in the nursery, very professional in all aspects. Also a very friendly environment.
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Review from Kamila P (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids love this nursery a lot. Staff are very friendly and helpful. They always welcome you with the smile I will highly recommend.
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Review from Leanne C (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, my child's speech has come on amazingly because of this nursery. Can actually have a conversation with her and understand a lot she says. Thank you, keep up your brilliant work.
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Review from Sajida J (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is extremely happy there. I always receive him with a smiling happy face. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. I'm very happy I chose this nursery.
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My daughter seems to love this nursery. The staff are good with her. I would advise though that wet nappies be changed as well as 'dirty' nappies as my daughter does suffer with a nappy rash because her nappy isn't being changed unless she's had a poo, so she always comes home with a very full nappy
and a 'raging' rash.


Cups need to be checked often to make sure children are not left without a drink.

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Review from Ali G (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very helpful and approachable staff. Good listener.
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Review from Ramana I (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are great. One staff member is my little one's favourite. All the children seem to be happy. Snacks are given and they also brush their teeth. Feedback is given to parents.
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in straight away.
Was given lots of Info on his 1st day which I was very happy about.
All kept up with his progress.
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Review from Carly R (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with this nursery for my little girl, she loves it and has settled well, all the staff are lovely.
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Review from Kolpona R (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since Sep 16 he initially started nursery at school but disliked it, I was battling with him each day. When I took him to Brighter Beginnings he ran straight in and settled himself. He has enjoyed attending each day and has grown confident and improved with speech and behaviour.
He is one of the eldest children there being 4/ 5 and I can say the love and respect and equality he receives from his teachers is amazing. He is always trying new activities which he will mention at home. He also uses his manners at both nursery and home and has become more disciplined, he loves trying the different food at nursery and will ask to add it to the weekly shop. I am very pleased I found Brighter Beginnings as he has come a long way with their help. I will be sad that his time there is ending as he starts reception in Sep 17 I am confident that he will make a smooth transition and take all the skills he has learnt with him.
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Review from Natalie I (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in January and could not ask for a better nursery or member of staff they are all amazing and so helpful my daughter feels safe to leave me at nursery and has learnt so much, manners, how to share and much more. The nursery is always clean and always full of different activities.
Couldn't ask for anything else absolutely amazing
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Review from Leanne L (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery since last year, he has come on amazingly with his speech. He is treated like a family member by all the staff. My son looks forward to going to nursery and comes home with stories about his day. I find the staff to be very approachable and easy to talk to if I
have any worries. With the staff's help, my son was also diagnosed with asthma after having attended nursery and them noticing his health changes.
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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending this nursery. When he first started I was very worried he was behind in his development, however, the staff reassured me this wasn't the case and helped him and he came on leaps and bounds. The nursery is fun and friendly and the staff are lovely and are always there
to help when needed. I would highly recommend this nursery and will be sad when my son leaves to go big school, couldn't thank the staff enough for what they have done.
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Review from Asta O (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was looking for a great nursery for my daughter for a long time. Bright Beginnings Nursery is great and my daughter learnt to count till 11 and going forward, her English is improving very well. I can recommend this nursery to my friends and to those who looking for a great and friendly nursery for
their kids.
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Review from Nicole C (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to nursery here as she likes the staff and the children. They are very pleasant and well manner and the staff are very trained. I've not had any issues with the nursery it's an amazing place to send your child.
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this nursery to all parents. The staff are so friendly and great with every child's needs. My little boy loves going every day and he's come along so much since he started. He talks more and he's made lots of new friends he will be sad to leave.
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Review from Jennette L (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely set of girls. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting there. I was worried about her development before she started and staff have assured me there's nothing to worry about and put my mind at rest by showing me observations and graphs which show her progress. She loves going in
every single day.
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Review from Fay H (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First off, the ladies there are fantastic, easy to talk to and go beyond willing to help with any questions. My child loves attending every day and talks a lot about his friends and the staff. Couldn't ask for a better place for my child to start his education.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.872)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.939 for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 163 Ratings = 4.939
  2. 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 4.933 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brighter Beginnings Day Nursery, Fitton Hill is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.933
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 (3)

Morgan

Morgan

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

My name is Morgan, & I am The nursery manager here at Brighter Beginnings Fitton Hill, I am level 5 qualified & I have been the nursery manager in this setting since 2021, however, I have worked for the company for over 10 years since leaving school and starting with the company as an apprentice in 2013.


Since starting with the company as an apprentice I have worked my way up to management, working with children has always been a passion of mine and something I will always strive to give each and every child the best opportunities in their early childhood experiences.


I have two children of my own who are 9 & 4 years old, I love spending time with my children and on the weekends we enjoy fun days out together as a family.

Jodie

Jodie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

My name is Jodie and I have worked for Brighter Beginnings for 9 years, here at Fitton Hill I am the deputy manager and also the room supervisor of ‘Little Explorers’.


I am level 3 qualified and I have worked at our Fitton Hill branch for 2 years. I have always had a passion for working with young children and it is something I take great pride in and something I love to do every day to make a difference to each & every child I care for in our setting.


During my free time and on weekends I love to spend time with my 6-year-old daughter, we enjoy going to the cinemas, going out for a meal and also being creative with arts and crafts at home.

Abbie

Abbie

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2021

My name is Abbie and I am the Preschool room leader here at our nursery, I have worked for the company for over 3 years now starting as a practitioner in 2021.


I am level 3 qualified and gained my qualification over 10 years ago.


Teaching our children and the commitment to our nursery is a strong passion of mine, I ensure our children who attend with us build a strong willingness to want to learn and have fun along the way on their individual journeys.


I am kind, passionate, caring and always give 100% in everything I do. The children I care for are my main priority and I strive to give them the best experience.


I have two daughters of my own and in my spare time, I love to be with my family, we enjoy days out and walks with our dog.


Both of my girls play football and I absolutely love to watch them play at every game.

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