Brightsparks Old Coulsdon is overseen by a highly experienced Nursery Manager who has been part of the setting since it first opened in 2004. Alongside being a parent herself, she is qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and holds a degree in Early Years Childcare and Education. Her extensive experience and genuine enthusiasm for early childhood learning help create a warm, engaging environment where children can thrive.
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Brightsparks Old Coulsdon is overseen by a highly experienced Nursery Manager who has been part of the setting since it first opened in 2004. Alongside being a parent herself, she is qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and holds a degree in Early Years Childcare and Education. Her extensive experience and genuine enthusiasm for early childhood learning help create a warm, engaging environment where children can thrive.
Working closely with her is the Support Manager, who has been with Brightsparks since 2006. She also holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a degree in Early Years Childcare and Education. Together, they guide a dedicated and supportive team focused on building strong partnerships with families and encouraging every child’s individual progress.
The nursery is conveniently located for families living in Coulsdon, Whyteleafe and Caterham, offering straightforward road access and convenient transport connections for busy parents.
Brightsparks is proud to have achieved a “Good” rating from Ofsted (March 2025), recognising the quality of its care, safeguarding practices and early years education provision.
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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has 104 reviews.
The staff at Brightsparks are wonderful. Our daughter is genuinely so excited to go to nursery and loves the staff there and her key workers. We feel very happy with our choice and confident in the team there, that they are providing a caring and supportive environment for our little girl.
The staff at Brightsparks are wonderful. Our daughter is genuinely so excited to go to nursery and loves the staff there and her key workers. We feel very happy with our choice and confident in the team there, that they are providing a caring and supportive environment for our little girl.
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The team are consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely pleased...
I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience. I feel confident and at ease knowing my son is in such capable and caring hands.
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My son recently transferred to Brightsparks Old Coulsdon from a different setting, and I was quite nervous about how he'd adjust as he can find it hard to settle into new environments. But I honestly couldn't have asked for a smoother transition. The staff (especially toddler room staff) were so...
Highly recommend!
They do different activities all the time, spend time outdoors, and have a varied and healthy menu for the children.
They do different activities all the time, spend time outdoors, and have a varied and healthy menu for the children.
I'm really happy with the level of care given to my child, my first also went to Brightsparks and the care given has been consistently great - my mind is at peace when I drop my child off and he's always smiling when I pick him up, highly recommend
I'm really happy with the level of care given to my child, my first also went to Brightsparks and the care given has been consistently great - my mind is at peace when I drop my child off and he's always smiling when I pick him up, highly recommend
We've used this nursery for both our first and second child, and it has truly become a part of our family. It's a worry-free, reliable place where we've always felt confident our children are in the best hands. The staff are all so lovely, warm, and welcoming - we feel very lucky to have found such...
We've used this nursery for both our first and second child, and it has truly become a part of our family. It's a worry-free, reliable place where we've always felt confident our children are in the best hands. The staff are all so lovely, warm, and welcoming - we feel very lucky to have found such a good team. The balance between early years learning and fun is spot on, with great attention given to helping children develop ready for school. The app is useful for staying connected with our child's progress, and communication from management is always clear and proactive. We couldn't recommend this nursery more highly.
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The manager does a great job in managing the team and is very responsive on emails....
All the room leads have been great and make my little feel right at home. She's always super excited to be there. Would highly recommend. Only downside, I wish the car park was closer as its a good walk to nursery from the car park.
Our daughter has been attending the Nursey since Jan 2025 and she has developed so much since joining! Her eating skills have improve vastly as well as her speech. She loves all of the staff there, enjoys being there and doesn't even notice when mummy is gone now as the staff are so warm and...
The only bit of feedback thing that would be helpful is for there to be more lights on the path for the winter days (this might be down to the school though!) and a few more Brighrsparks Stars on the fence/path as our daughter loves following them on the way in - it's become a little game for her :)
Excellent nursery, staff so friendly and always helpful. Our Daughter loves going to nursery and tells us how much she likes the staff. The staff have always responded to any requests we have made and have been very helpful with out Daughters development and interaction with other children.
Excellent nursery, staff so friendly and always helpful. Our Daughter loves going to nursery and tells us how much she likes the staff. The staff have always responded to any requests we have made and have been very helpful with out Daughters development and interaction with other children.
A credit to the education system.
A credit to the education system.
Both of my children attend bright sparks coulsdon, I have had positive and supportive conversations with staff. The duty of care is superb. My children have both excelled in their social, cognitive and independent skills.
Both of my children attend bright sparks coulsdon, I have had positive and supportive conversations with staff. The duty of care is superb. My children have both excelled in their social, cognitive and independent skills.
My children have been coming to Bright Sparks since 2019 and when they finish this summer it will be the end of a special era. I honestly cannot fault the nursery, the facilities and the staff. I have always found members of staff to be open, helpful, pro-active, considerate and supportive. The...
My children have been coming to Bright Sparks since 2019 and when they finish this summer it will be the end of a special era. I honestly cannot fault the nursery, the facilities and the staff. I have always found members of staff to be open, helpful, pro-active, considerate and supportive. The security of the premises is great - being nestled within the high school grounds, the nursery is regularly being updated with new equipment / fresh decoration and garden furniture. Management are very understanding and supportive whenever there are special arrangements relating to my child and communication is very strong.
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Would highly recommend!
Would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us!
I couldn't be happier with the care and attention my child receives at this nursery! The staff are incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional, always making sure my little one feels safe and supported. The activities and learning programs are engaging, and I can see how much my child has grown...
I couldn't be happier with the care and attention my child receives at this nursery! The staff are incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional, always making sure my little one feels safe and supported. The activities and learning programs are engaging, and I can see how much my child has grown and developed since starting here. The environment is bright, clean, and full of fun, encouraging creativity and exploration. I truly appreciate how communicative and involved the team is, keeping me updated on milestones and progress. It's a wonderful place where children are nurtured and given the tools to thrive. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us!
My son has been attending Brightsparks Old Coulsdon since Jan 2023. The staff have always been very communicative with us as parents, from drop off to collection and with the daily diaries inbetween. The nursery is really well run by management. We are confident sending him each day as know he has...
My son has been attending Brightsparks Old Coulsdon since Jan 2023. The staff have always been very communicative with us as parents, from drop off to collection and with the daily diaries inbetween. The nursery is really well run by management. We are confident sending him each day as know he has a super time with both structured play and learning.
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We're so happy with Brightsparks. The staff are caring and attentive, creating a safe and nurturing environment. My daughter loves attending, has grown in confidence, and enjoys the engaging activities. It's a fantastic nursery that I highly recommend.
We're so happy with Brightsparks. The staff are caring and attentive, creating a safe and nurturing environment. My daughter loves attending, has grown in confidence, and enjoys the engaging activities. It's a fantastic nursery that I highly recommend.
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My daughter has been at brightsparks in Old Coulsdon for over a year now and she loves it. The nursery manager is great and listens to your concerns. The staff are lovely and friendly and my daughter loves it.
My daughter has been at brightsparks in Old Coulsdon for over a year now and she loves it. The nursery manager is great and listens to your concerns. The staff are lovely and friendly and my daughter loves it.
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I cannot recommend Brightsparks enough. All three of my children have attended, and over the years the level of care has not faulted. I feel the children have definitely benefitted from attending a smaller setting; the staff know the children's likes and dislikes and are always encouraging them to...
Communication from management is great and any worries are addressed immediately.
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The staff are wonderful and always doing to much with the children, all the messy play I would worry about doing at home because of the mess he gets to experience here.My son loves his key worker and the weekly sing and sign they get to do.
The staff are wonderful and always doing to much with the children, all the messy play I would worry about doing at home because of the mess he gets to experience here.My son loves his key worker and the weekly sing and sign they get to do.
Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate your recommendation!.
I will be sad...
I will be sad when my eldest leaves this year but I know they have given my daughter the building blocks to be a happy confidential little girl when she starts big school.
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Our Old Coulsdon nursery is led by Laura Pike, who has worked with Brightsparks since 2004. As well as being a mother herself, Laura holds both a...
Our Old Coulsdon nursery is led by Laura Pike, who has worked with Brightsparks since 2004. As well as being a mother herself, Laura holds both a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a degree in Early Years Childcare and Education. Laura is an experienced and passionate childcare professional committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating early years environment.
She is supported by our Support Manager, Kate Stark, who also holds both a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a degree in Early Years Childcare and Education. Kate has been part of the Brightsparks team since 2006. Together, they lead a strong and caring team that works closely with families to support every child’s development.
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon 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.
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has capacity for a total of 49 Children.
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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