Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Richard Challoner School, Manor Drive North, New Malden KT3 5PE
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9.9 88 Reviews
Brightsparks Day Nursery, New Malden offers age-specific learning environments, as well as secure outdoor learning, designed to see children develop excellent pre-school skills thanks to play resources and activities that stimulate them.

Both full and part-time childcare requirements are welcome, with all care overseen by a skilled early years team who look to focus on individual development and form a strong relationship with parents.

The provider has built up a strong profile in the region where they are highly-regarded.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Helen Elliott (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Under 2s £85.80 per day. Over 2s £81.25 per day.
    Funding available for 15 and 30 hours.
    We accept the baby funding from 9 months onwards.

  • Funding available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden Reviews (88)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden has 88 reviews.

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Review from Syeda Momina R (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

we moved our child to this nursery from a diff one by far the best descion. the staff is so so accommodating and so professional loved the menu they create foe kids the activities i enjoy sending my lil one to this nursery myself

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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had such a positive experience sending our 2 children to Brightsparks.
The staff are wonderful - very caring and kind, as well as being focused on their development and learning.
We would certainly recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery is amazing and wonderful. There is not one person my daughter does not like or come home talking about. She loves everyone there and loves going to nursery. It is all she talks about. The food is amazing and I know that because my daughter eats every single food that's given
to her there. She's made so many wonderful friends and lifelong memories. The manager is quick at updating and making sure all my questions were answered being a first time mum

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Review from R B (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have my daughter and son at the nursery and both absolutely love it!
The staff are the best thing about the nursery who all really care about my children. They always end the day very happy. Both children are developing very well and i simply could not recommend it more highly.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Sparks is an exceptional nursery. The staff go above and beyond to look after our little one. They know her so well and she feels so safe with them. We are a same same sex couple and Bright sparks is so sensitive to this. If I have ever (very rare) had to raise any concerns they immediately support
and go above and beyond to move things forward positively.

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Review from S G (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is always very welcoming and has excellent procedures in place when collecting children to safeguard them. I feel that our grandson, and now granddaughter, are cared for by individuals that really know them and their individual needs and preferences

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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery since he was 9 months old and is very happy there. There is very low turnover of staff so he has had the opportunity to build up a good relationship with his carers, who know him well and have really encouraged his development. The food is also excellent and he
eats really well there. We get regular updates about our son's progress and the manager is very quick to respond to queries.

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Review from Cat C (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our nearly 2 year old son is thriving at Brightsparks. He has been there 3 months and his development has been amazing. He comes home saying new words all the time and his motor skills have improved considerably. They have a lovely garden which he particularly enjoys. He loves going in the morning and
has a huge smile on his face whenever he sees the staff. The staff give us updates throughout the day and are so friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend Brightsparks.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you, its so lovely hear that he is thriving and you have noticed his development!

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Review from Anoop B (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved into this area in October and our daughter has been a regular at this nursery since.
She got along with the class and the caretakers very quickly and I am very happy with her progress. Something that I really appreciate is the outings the kids have to the park, grocery stores nearby which
gives the kids an amazing life experience.
We also get daily feedback about the kids which helps us a great deal.
Off late we've been also getting to know the teachers a little better through their profiles which are shared by us. This is a fantastic initiative

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you. Its so lovely to hear that you have been enjoying the staff profiles!

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Review from Jen B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has only attended for a short time but is very well looked after there. The staff are excellent at communicating with parents and providing updates, I never feel like I don't know what's going on with my child. The facilities are lovely and clean. The onsite chef is fantastic and my child sometimes
eats more at nursery than at home! I trust my child is in good hands there and always comes home happy so that's a great sign.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you so much for giving us this lovely review!

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son had a great time at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden. They had great activities prepared for the children every day. They also have a lovely little garden with different outdoor toys. They even got taken to the near by playground sometimes. I can definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review, kind regards.

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Review from Jules V (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined the nursery 5 months ago. The staff are lovely and very caring. He took quite a while to settle in but the staff were reassuring during this time and sent photos and messages during the day, which helped. The app is brilliant, recording exactly what they ate, how long they slept and nappy
changes. I find this so helpful, especially in that transition time. He is now very very happy in the Shooting Stars room and comes out beaming every day. I feel really comfortable taking him to nursery knowing he will have a better time there than with me!!

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review!

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at the nursery, eldest since 2020. My experience is all positive. The current team are fabulous, warm and always very friendly and helpful. My children are very happy! I recommend this nursery.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you for taking the time to give us this lovely review!

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Review from Nikki K (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loved going to Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool and now our little girl does too. We're very impressed with the friendliness, care and knowledge of all the staff there.
Different learning activities are planned for each day ensuring that children are kept engaged and are developed
at the right pace. Children are also taken for outdoor activities every day, as long as it is safe to do so, and parents are kept up-to-date with what their child has been up to via an app.
Three meals and a couple of snacks are provided each day and the food is healthy, nutritious and freshly cooked on-site.
My husband and I couldn't be happier with our choice to send our children to Brightsparks and would wholeheartedly recommend them.

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Review from I H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Sparks is a brilliant nursery. Our daughter has been attending for the last year and loves it. The staff are caring, friendly and knowledgeable. They support us and work with us to help our daughter to make progress. We have been so impressed with how much she has developed and how happy she
is there. She goes in happily every day and the nursery staff are always able and willing to answer any questions we have. Would highly recommend it.

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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery and I would highly recommend it. My son has attended for just over two years and he is really happy. The staff are kind and caring and the activities they set up and provide are great for child development. Communication has always been excellent and staff have been really supportive
through all milestones.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks is a really lovely nursery with exceptionally caring staff who always welcome us in the morning with a smile on their faces. They provide verbal updates at the end of every day and I feel well informed as a parent with regular updates throughout the day via a dedicated app. They are led
by a very experienced and competent manager who is approachable and quick to respond to any queries. They’re very supportive and communicative during settling in and transitioning to the next room and during stages such as potty training.
It’s a lovely setting, conveniently located a couple of minutes’ walk from Malden Manor Station. Children seem to make good use of the outdoor play area as well as outings to the park in summer. There are events put on during the year in which parents can get involved. My daughter is really happy at Brightsparks and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this wonderful review!

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Review from S I (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't recommend it more, the building itself is clean and a great size for activities, the staff are amazing, so caring and involved with learning and development.
Their chef makes fresh healthy meals and snacks and every day, all activities (meals, naps, bowel movements) are documented in real-time
on an app straight to my phone including pictures of activities such as painting, playing outside in their toy garden and so on.
The management are super helpful with any requests or questions.
All round 10/10 couldn't fault them at all.

Reply from Helen Elliott, Owner at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Many thanks for taking the time to give us this amazing review!

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Review from Zahraa A (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They take good care of our daughter who has been going since she was 9 months old. She seems happy going there and enjoys her time. The flexibility of booking ad hoc days and early starts work well for me.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy that we moved our son to Brightsparks. The staff are really caring and he loves his days at nursery; he's always doing fun activities and his communication has come on so much since he started. Would highly recommend it.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.892 for Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden is calculated as follows: ( (258 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.892

  • b) 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 and Preschool New Malden is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Brightsparks Day Nurseries

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

What is the Age Range of Children that Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden accepts?

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden Open?

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden have capacity for?

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden to the centre of New Malden?

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

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