Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dartford
Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Dartford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dartford ratings →
Address: Wilmington Day Nursery, Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7EU
How this rating has changed
Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery among the 718 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 718 | 77% | ← Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Park Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Bright Beginnings Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa @ Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Acorns Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club @ Maypole County Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery
What is Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery last inspected?
Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery was last inspected on 8 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 927 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Bright Horizons Wilmington Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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