Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

Oasis Academy Coulsdon, Homefield Road, Coulsdon CR5 1ES
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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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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Pike & Kate Stark (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 49

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, Christmas, Easter & 5 working days

Parking

  • Car park on site

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon Reviews (104)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has 104 reviews.

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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Brightsparks in January at just 11 months old, and naturally I felt apprehensive about leaving him in a childcare setting for the first time. However, from the very first settling-in session, I was completely reassured.
The team are consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely pleased
to see him each day. It's clear that they truly care about his wellbeing and development. He settled in remarkably quickly and now beams with excitement when we arrive, which speaks volumes about how comfortable and happy he feels there.
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for kind review, we are so happy to hear that you are happy!
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery, the team are thoughtful and kind and clearly adore the children they work with. Our daughter absolutely loves going there and we couldn't be happier with the experience and care she is getting.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 attentive
and understanding from the very start, making sure he felt comfortable and supported every step of the way. Thanks to their care and patience, he settled in much quicker than I expected. It's been a few months now, and it genuinely feels like he's been there the whole time. He goes in happily each day and comes home full of excitement about what he's done. I'm so grateful to the team for making this such a positive experience for him, and for us as a family.
Highly recommend!
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a really positive experience transitioning our one year old to nursery with Brightsparks - great staff and really communicative with parents.
They do different activities all the time, spend time outdoors, and have a varied and healthy menu for the children.
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Review from V O (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brightsparks at Old Coulsdon has been great and we've never had issues. Our daughter has been here for a year nor and has moved up /changed three rooms over the year. The staff have been amazing in all the rooms.
The manager does a great job in managing the team and is very responsive on emails. Secondly
you get regular updates on your child, including pictures and a brief message on what activities they are planning with the kids and how it develops their learning/speech.
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.
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Review from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 welcoming.
We know she is safe there and loved. Would highly recommend this Nursey and having the walk really helps ensure that children get some time outside no matter what the weather.
Management is amazing! Always quick to reply, approachable, visible and friendly. The door it literally always open and can as anything and not feel silly - this is especially important when your a new parent.
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 :)
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Review from Sean K (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from James O (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery.
We have put 3 children through Brightsparks - they are all blossoming into promising children.
Brightsparks has caring and diligent staff, which creates a safe and nurturing environment.
A credit to the education system.
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Review from Elfreda A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us!
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Review from Svetlana K (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery , the staff are warm ,very welcoming , professional and attentive ! My child loves going there every day . We've seen great progress in our child's development.
Would highly recommend!
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us!
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! It really means a lot to us!
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, and recommendation!
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Review from Q Z (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, we appreciate your recommendation!.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 try
something new.
The facilities and resources are also constantly being refreshed.
Communication from management is great and any worries are addressed immediately.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, we appreciate your recommendation!.
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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, we appreciate your recommendation!.
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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My oldest attended Brightsparks from 2017 and I quickly enrolled my youngest when she was born in 2021. I didn't want my second to attend any other nursery as I knew she would be well looked after. All the staff are so caring and quickly learn your children's likes and dislikes.
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.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old CoulsdonThank you for your kind review, we appreciate your recommendation!.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.911)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.911) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon 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 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.911 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon is calculated as follows: ( (504 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 550 Ratings = 4.911
  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, Old Coulsdon is based on 46 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 46 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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Laura Pike

Laura Pike & Kate Stark

Job Title: Managers Joined: 2006

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

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

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

What Days & Hours is Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon Open?

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.

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

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

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

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

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