Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Woodcote High School, Meadow Hill, Purley CR8 3HL
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  • Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley, Purley
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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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

Funding & Fees

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

  • Full fee info is on our website

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 (97)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has 97 reviews.

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Review from Raakhee K (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Brightsparks for over 3 years now and she really enjoys it. The staff are friendly and personable and the activities are fun. It is important that as working parents, we see a happy child at the end of the day and we don't have to worry when they are not with us. The nursery
makes them feel at home and very comfortable which is great. The staff are accommodating and manage the relationship with parents well. We are happy with Brightsparks.
Reply from Ann Marie, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley
Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going here. Staff helped him settle in well and he looks forward to going. There's always plenty of activities to keep him occupied. Their lovely food has helped turn him from a fussy eater to a boy who'll now try any food.
Very pleased overall.
Reply from Ann Marie, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley
Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Alpa (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a great nursery and staff are great and approachable. The keep you informed on a daily basis of your child's day.


Throughout various intervals in the year the parents evening is a great update on how your child is progressing.


They have a wide range of activities indoors and outdoors to

keep the children occupied in a variety of different ways.
Reply from Emma Jones, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley
Thank you for your kind review :)
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's a well-run nursery that has a happy atmosphere. The settling in period was good and they took steps to ensure they really got to know my daughter. They always give me enough information about my daughters day and asks me about her interests at home. There is a wide range of daily activities and
arts/crafts. The menu is good and my daughter always enjoys the food.
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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had a great time at this nursery and learnt so much! She is now in school and still talks about this nursery all the time, about how much she loved coming here! The staff are very welcoming and are always happy and have an excellent understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
safeguarding and are always welcoming.
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Review from Jo P (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved and continues to love being at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley. He has built fabulous relationships with staff and made some great friends. He is happy and always enjoys going. There are a variety of activities on offer both included in the cost and as extra. My husband and I have
been very happy with Brightsparks and the progress our son continues to make.
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Review from C (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery with lovely, caring and professional staff. Great activities for the children, lovely food which my little boy loves and a genuinely caring environment. Made my return to work after maternity leave so much easier knowing my son was safe, happy and cared for. The staff all have great
relationships with the children and it is easy to see that they enjoy their jobs and love the children. Cannot praise this nursery enough.
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Review from Navid (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're very pleased with Brightspark. Our son is almost 2 years old and is very happy there. We find the staff to be caring, professional and always on hand. The management does a great job of keeping us informed about the weekly activities, any health issues and general news.
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Review from Janeske J (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Friendly staff and my child is well cared for. My child is developing and happy. The parents evening was well organised and informative. The nursery is always clean and tidy and the children are always attended to.
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Review from Judith F (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been incredibly impressed with the calibre of staff at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley. They take such care to cater activities to my daughter's individual needs and I feel confident that her safety and well-being are always at the forefront of her carers' mind. My husband and I are always made
to feel extremely welcome whenever we come into the nursery, and we have been made to feel part of the community. We like the fact that so many of the staff know our baby's name and greet her with real affection, even though they may work with a completely different age group.
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Review from Christina J (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brightsparks is a lovely nursery, my daughter loves all the staff. All staff are very approachable and supportive to all individual needs. Activities are to a high standard and suitable for all children's ages and abilities. The nursery is accessible to all with ramps in/out of the building and into
the gardens.
Reply from Laura, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley
Thank you for your review Christina,
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Review from Hayley J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy at Brightsparks, staff are lovely, friendly and caring. They meet all her needs and requirements.


I love the the way there is activities for my daughter made around her current interests. Always happy to help and answer any questions I may have.


Recently enjoyed sports

days, and her graduation party, I will be so sad to leave this nursery. If baby number 2 is ever thought of I would not hesitate to send them to Brightsparks, cannot recommended them enough.
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Review from Avril J (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the manager to the apprentices theses staff are just one of the many that makes Brightsparks the best nursery. My 2 girls aged 3 and 1 both attend Brightsparks and clearly every time I collect them they're always excited to return! There is one who is one of the best baby nursery teachers. She
treats all her babies with TLC and is always cheerful whenever I collect my child. They are always informative and are always talking about the fun day at nursery. I never thought that I would find a caring and educational nursery like Brightsparks. I highly recommend this facility.
Reply from Laura, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley
Dear Avril,

Thank you for your comments, and lovely review.

Many thanks
Laura
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Review from Ivy (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend Bright Sparks in Purley for it's first class service in wraparound childcare.


I researched and visited all nurseries within 3 miles radius of our home to find a place that will provide good care for my baby. The differences are hugh in terms of staff, facility and what's on offer.

My babies has been there since July and very happy. I have summaries what I love about this nursery below:


1. Staff - very friendly, motivated and professional. Strong management, regular team meetings to discuss issues and brain storming for new ideas. Warm morning greetings from everyone even those not working in his room;
2. Location and facility - plenty of parking spaces outside and near the premise. Unlike most nurseries, there is nature ventilation which helps to eliminate diseases in winter. Safe garden area for the little ones to explore. Rooms are airy and spacious with designated areas for play, eat and sleep;
3. Food - good variety of foods on offer which alternates weekly. 100% organic for babies and 50% for toddlers;
4. Activities - Staff work very hard to come up with different themes each week to help them learn through play. There are also additional activities from external suppliers such as leaps and bounds;
5. Communication - I love the weekly emails covering aspects of children's activities and planning for the following week. It really helps me to get to know more about what my little is up to in nursery and facilitate any learning at home. The diary book provides clear information on food intake, nappy change and daily activity. The newly introduced 'what have I done at weekend' book is also a nice touch;
6. Daily routine - Structured routine which I really like. My little one now knows to help to clear up when I say tidy up. There are bibs and waterproof trousers for each child which is very thoughtful.


I have recommended this nursery to all my friends and have no hesitation to say it's the best nursery in my area!

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Review from Christopher G (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Brightsparks Day Nursery Purley since January 2015 and in that time we have been very happy with the nursery. The mix of children, broad range of activities and attentive staff meant our daughter settled quickly which was a great relief to us. There have also been open days,
sports days and charity events which have been a good way for us to meet the staff and become further involved. Communication is also good, with weekly emails sent out to parents regarding forthcoming events and activities and daily reports keeping us further informed. Finally staff continuity is good as well; our daughter has had the same two staff looking after her since starting. All in all very pleased indeed.
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Review from Maria N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are brilliant, both our boys have been through this nursery and the care they have and currently are having is outstanding!


I have recommended Brightsparks to 2 of my friends who have both placed their children there and are also very impressed with the nursery.


I wouldn't hesitate

to recommend them again.
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Review from Carokine W (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery, he has progressed so much in the time he has been going. He gets on very well with all the staff and has made so many friends. I know that when I leave him he's is getting the best care and o don't have to worry at all.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.850)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.850 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.85
  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 19 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 19 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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