Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon is a service that takes its Ofsted requirements and early years education objectives seriously, while providing parents with a service in which they can feel confident and positive.

Professionals are experienced in safeguarding and make the most of a wide range of play activities and resources to see children develop. There is also a strong focus on physical development and nutrition, supported by a well-balanced food menu.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Symons (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Under 2’s are based on a day rate of £76.00 / over 2’s £73.75

  • All funding is available. 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, Christmas & 5 working days

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon Reviews (103)

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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 103 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one, the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the dedicated, caring staff have made a remarkable difference in our child's early learning journey. The staff go above and beyond to create a nurturing, stimulating environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
We've seen our child blossom,
gaining confidence and curiosity every day through engaging, hands-on activities and personalised attention.
Additionally, the open, proactive communication with parents has been a standout feature-keeping us informed and involved in our child's progress and the nursery's exciting initiatives. It's clear that this nursery truly cares about every child's growth and wellbeing.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation!
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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with Bright Sparks, the staff are brilliant and our baby beams when she sees one of them, clearly happy to see them. It's a real family feel and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend for any child. Thank you Bright Sparks!
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Review from Gavin H (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Both of my children have attended here and have received great quality of care. The way their learning and skills have progressed is amazing and it is all thanks to the staff here. They are kind and considerate. The manager is approachable and fast-reactive to all queries and questions.
Highly recommend.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation!
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended here between the years 2019 - 2025 and I have never encountered any issue or problem. The manager is amazing and the staff are all so friendly and kind. It is going to be very sad in September when my youngest leaves for school. Would highly recommend them.
Reply from Emma Jones, Managing Director at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon
Thank you Emma for your kind words and recommendation!
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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with Brightsparks Coulsdon - the staff are kind, friendly and attentive, and our son has developed a great bond with them. The activities are wide and varied, and the app is always kept up to date so we can see what he has been doing during the day. Our son always comes home with a
smile on his face, and we had no hesitation in signing up our second child to go here too.
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Review from Priyadharshini B (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our kid is happy here. We really love this nursery and feel better than our previous ones. Staff are really good and helpful. Management is really good, keeps us posted of everything. We would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really love it here - we've always felt welcomed and informed as parents, safe in the knowledge that our kids are nurtured and looked after every day. The smiles on their faces at the end of the day are a great testament to that! The manager is brilliant at email communications and explaining updates
- something that I know other nurseries fall down on, so we're very grateful for this. The room staff are just fantastic, we've warmed to them like friends and our kids adore them. Another big tick for us is how up to date the app is during the day, with photos and info about mealtimes etc. We are so grateful for all the team's hard work and will miss them hugely when our oldest moves on to school!
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Review from Imran C (Father of Child) published on 5 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredibly friendly and caring atmosphere provided by all the amazing staff! My son goes two days a week and has developed a great bond with his key workers. He does require additional support and this is always available, with staff consistently willing to go above and beyond. Thank you for all the
ongoing support - it is much appreciated!
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Review from E O (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter loves attending and has lots of fun. The staff and manager are always helpful and keep us up to date with everything happening, which is great. The daily journal is great to see pictures and comments also throughout the day.
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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Sparks, Old Coulsdon, have been amazing with our eldest daughter, who has some medical and developmental needs. They have gone out of their way to make sure everything was set up for her and continue to give her amazing care. She is thriving there, they do so many different activities, have a
nice outdoor space and the rooms are always kept well organised and clean. The menu variety they are offered is also amazing. My youngest daughter has also just started and is already enjoying all the toys and activities available.
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Review from Kelly F (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Brightsparks in Old Coulsdon three days a week and she absolutely loves going. She goes in willingly and always comes out smiling with some form of creation to show the fun she has had. The staff are so friendly and I feel so secure knowing my daughter is well looked after. My son
attended when he was younger so it was an obvious choice to send my second child. Thank you Brightsparks - you do a great job. The online journals work well too.
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Review from Sam G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is very happy to attend Brightsparks and has made good bonds with his key workers. He has made good progress and is supported well. They cover a range of topics which are diverse and engaging for all.
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Review from Paige F (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon. My daughter loves attending and always comes out smiling. I couldn't thank the staff enough for all their support. We highly recommend the nursery!
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Review from Vickie L (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really feel at Brightsparks that the team understands and the nature of my son as an individual. They are very friendly and happy to answer any questions we have and I always feel comfortable leaving him for the day knowing he is not just being cared for but engaging in fun activities.
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Review from Kelvin M (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended another childcare setting that was pretty good, but since arriving at Brightsparks I have seen him excel further socially and academically. When I ask who his favourite teacher is, he responds with all of them. The teachers always have time to converse with you, morning or evening to
ensure the welfare of your child is at the forefront. I wish I had found this nursery sooner. Keep up the good work team.
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Review from Mary U (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon. Our son loves his nursery days and settled in very quickly. The staff are all so lovely and helpful. Our son looks forward to his nursery days and always comes out beaming and happy. We couldn’t have made a better choice.
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a very poor experience with another nursery in my area, I was nervous about sending my daughter to another nursery setting. After two separate recommendations for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon, we decided to give it a try and we could not be happier! They develop such a connection to
the children and everything they do is with such thought and care for the children and parents. From the daily parent app updates, to the friendly faces we are greeted with every day from the staff. My daughter just recently started but has settled in so quickly. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who do an excellent job in such trying times.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters started at Brightsparks in April 2019 (my eldest is now at school). Both have enjoyed their time at the nursery immensely and I plan to keep my youngest at the setting until she too begins school. The staff are caring, know the kids well and are fully invested in both their well-being
and their development. The nursery has handled the pandemic exceptionally well - their communications with parents are always great and their policies and procedures as per guidelines are very clearly followed.
I would highly recommend the nursery to any parents looking for childcare. They don't just look after your children, they really care for them. Thank you to the team at Brightsparks.
Reply from Laura Symons, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon
Thank you so much for your lovely review, love the Old Coulsdon Team.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has enjoyed a fun and safe environment at the nursery, experiencing all of the rooms. She has been well cared for and the staff have always been supportive of day requests we have made about her physical needs, such as naps, feeding and toilet hygiene. Communication has been very good,
with helpful weekly planning and very good individual responses when needed. A lovely nursery.
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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, the staff are friendly and caring. Provides a good range of activities to engage children. Great feedback online in day book and verbally. Couldn't be happier and my daughter loves the days she attends "Highly recommend".
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) 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 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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 4.909 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon is calculated as follows: ( (492 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 538 Ratings = 4.909
  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 45 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 45 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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