Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Woodcote High School, Meadow Hill, Purley CR8 3HL
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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley offers both full and part-time childcare packages within an environment that supports learning by helping children to embrace new interests and pick up key pre-school skills.

Alongside a vibrant early years education in a secure environment, each child's development is supported by well-balanced menus of home-cooked food. Meals are prepared on a daily basis and include five portions of fruit and vegetables.

The provider has grown a strong reputation in the region since being established.
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Funding & Fees

Fees are based on day rates of £80.50 - £83.00

Full fee info is on our website

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Ann-Marie Spence (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 1 week in August (bank holiday week)

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley Reviews (100)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has 100 reviews.

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Review from Ricky T (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley. Where do I begin, My Daughter attends the nursery and has done since she was 9 months young, the normal worries as a parent when leaving your only child somewhere without you was daunting. However from The Manager down to the Nursery Nurses are all so caring and tentative
to not only my needs and believe me there was aloy but down to the smallest detail with my daughter. The app you get allows me to follow what my daughter gets up to during the day to day activities and play she does. Including any accidents that children get up to whilst exploring and learning. Can not praise this Nursery enough.
Reply from Ann-Marie Spence, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, I will be sure to share your feedback with the team :)
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Review from Marie C (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been using this nursery (Purley branch) since 2019 and have always been really happy with the level of service provided and my children have all been happy here. The key workers are excellent - they are warm and welcoming and really care about the children. The nursery manager is great too and
makes herself easily accessible to speak to. The level of communication here is great too whether that's the weekly emails with useful information or using the day diaries which are always full of information and pictures, which as a parent is lovely to see.
Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your review Marie, I have shared your kind words with the team :)
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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent our eldest son here since he was 10 months old (now 3.75) and our youngest son has just started. We have been impressed with all the staff and management over the years. The staff genuinely care and come up with some incredibly thoughtful activities for the children. Management have been
a pleasure to deal with and communication is great. We love the app and ability to see what our children are/have been up to. They take security/safeguarding seriously so we have always felt our children are safe as well as having a great time. Sadly we are relocating so we have to say our goodbyes but thank you Brightsparks you have brought us so much comfort knowing our children are safe and cared for.
Reply from Ann-Marie Spence, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your lovely review Hannah, you are all going to be missed and we wish you the best with the move and for the future :)
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Review from R N (Father of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both of our boys attend Purely Brightsparks and believe they have enjoyed and benefitted from the experience.
The staff are helpful and approachable and show interest and care for each child.
The indoor and outdoor facilities are good and varied.
The meals are healthy and varied.
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social interaction for the children is very good.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy that we were able to get our daughter into Brightsparks Purley. She's been there since she was 11 months old. The staff has been absolutely amazing and you can tell they really care about all the children. When my daughter came back to nursery after being away with the flu for a few days,
the staff was very considerate to be flexible with her routine and paid extra attention to her cues. I love having the app to check on how she's doing throughout the day which also includes photo updates. Also, the food they offer is always very good standard and provides lots of variety in my daughter's diet. Very appreciative of all their support!
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from Narinder S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found the staff to all be very caring and well informed about the individual children. They always know what is going on with our son on any given day. There are good communication processes in place between management and parents.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from Jordana S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Leaving our daughter at nursery was a big step, but Brightsparks Purley made the transition so much easier. Their caring approach to settling in helped her feel safe and secure from day one. Beyond the initial settling period, they continue to provide a nurturing environment that encourages her to learn
and grow. The educational activities are engaging and age-appropriate, and we've been impressed by how much she's developed. The daily updates and photos are a real highlight, it's lovely to see what she's been getting up to! Communication is exceptional, from the initial enquiry to the daily feedback. It's clear that the staff are dedicated to both her wellbeing and her education, and we're so grateful for the support they've provided to our family.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team at Brightsparks is absolutely fantastic with my baby ever since she started there at 8 months old. The team at the little stars room could not be any better with my baby and she is thriving in there. Thanks to the support of the team, my baby settled really well and is often smiling
on daily updates and when we pick her up. The team is really good at keeping you updated throughout the day and the communication from the management team is also flawless. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our choice of brightsparks as a nurseries.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son is very happy in the pre-school room, and the core members of the staff are absolutely brilliant.
We especially the love the little touches and activities the nursery organize such as show and tell and would love to see more of that.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, PurleyThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team of staff at Brightsparks Day Nursery Purley. They are approachable and go the extra mile to look after the little ones.
Management/admin is always efficient and the daily care is outstanding with thoughtful activities arranged every day.
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Review from Y A (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery for a couple of years and loves it. The staff are welcoming and make an effort to understand each child's interests and personality to aid learning and interaction. Concerns regarding mood or sickness are dealt with promptly.
When transitioning to different nursery
classes, staff allow children time to 'settle in' and gradually build time, rapport and connection with the children. Overall, I am very happy with the care provided and would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery! We are very happy with the services provided.
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Review from R B (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had a great experience with the nursery. All the staff are lovely and very helpful. Our child started going to nursery a little earlier than we thought but the nursery handled him well. Right from the settling days to now. Best thing about the nursery are, of course, the people but also the regular
updates we get from the app. Keeps us assured as parents.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined the nursery in January 2024 and we have not been able to fault it since - I had a good feeling when we chose the nursery but it did not take long after she started for us to know we made the right choice!
The communication has been exceptional and we always feel well informed throughout
the day. We receive up-to-date information on what she’s eating, nappy changes and sleep. We get the most joy though from seeing the regular photograph updates of all the various activities planned throughout the day. We can tell how much time and effort goes into the wide range of activities and no two days ever seem the same!
Our key worker has also been brilliant at ensuring our daughter settled in well and has provided clear guidance of policy in times of inevitable nursery sickness.
The overall warmth too of the environment is brilliant. Each nursery staff member always greets you and you can tell the staff are a well-bonded team.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, range of activities, a lot of caring about children, great application for parental admin where you can see what your child is doing and some pictures throughout the day for peace of mind.
The kids are well looked after. Great communication with management and staff when required.
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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley for around eighteen months now and we are, overall, very happy with it. The room staff are incredible and you can tell they really care for all the children.
Any concerns tend to be resolved swiftly which is much appreciated.
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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s the fourth year of experience with Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley and second child now with it. Very happy with all the aspects of the nursery, facilities, cleanliness, activities, communications, staff are very caring and friendly.
Highly recommended nursery!
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl is always excited to go there and they never fail to keep her engaged with fun activities. The staff are wonderful - not only are they professional but they're also incredibly warm and friendly, which puts my mind at ease knowing my daughter is in good hands.
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Review from Nikol B (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids attend the nursery. The older one is in pre-school and another one in the previous room. They can see the difference in activities based on their age. Both key workers are brilliant. I totally recommend it.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful staff.
My daughter couldn’t stop saying her carer's name when she is home, and even more, she cannot wait to go back to nursery after the weekend.
I feel so secure as a mum when I see her so happy, engaged, learning and making new friends.
She has learnt so much in nursery.
Nursery management is also 10/10.
Very happy and highly recommend it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.871)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.871 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is calculated as follows: ( (230 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.871
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is based on 22 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

What is the Age Range of Children that Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley accepts?

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley Open?

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley have capacity for?

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley to the centre of Purley?

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

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