Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden

Richard Challoner School, Manor Drive North, New Malden KT3 5PE
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9.9 92 Reviews
  • Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden, New Malden
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

Group/Owner

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 (92)

9.9

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden has 92 reviews.

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Review from Tanja H K (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Brightsparks made my son feel comfortable and welcome from his first day. He settled in very quickly and is happy around his keyworker as well as other nursery staff. The staff are incredibly helpful, flexible and accommodating.
He loves all the creative activities that are scheduled during
the week and enjoys learning new things at every visit.
Both my husband and me couldn’t be happier to send our son to Brightsparks.
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Review from Lizzy B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with the care my child has received at Brightsparks, New Malden. There is always a range of good activities on offer, and I feel confident that my child is well looked after during her time at nursery.
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Review from Chris (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My elder son left the nursery this September to start school after 4 years there. He left as a wonderful confident outward looking little boy and a lot of that was down to the exceptional nurturing environment at Brightsparks and the professional and dedicated attitude of all the staff there; helping
him understand social values and behaviours but letting his personality flourish too. The nursery is being just as attentive with my younger son and there's really only good things to say about the place. The staff build a wonderful rapport with all the children and genuinely care about them and are kind and patient dealing with any issues and always willing to listen and act on anything the parents have to say. From 8am to 6pm the children are actively engaged and all this comes at a very fair price compared to many of their competitors. Send your child there and be forever happy!
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Review from Ellie S (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Brightsparks for the past 3 months and is thoroughly enjoying it. It is his first experience with nursery and he has friends there and enjoys the activities he does. I have also been impressed with the variety of food he eats there and the staff have been very welcoming too.
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Review from Naomi M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with the nursery, very clean and lots for them to do. All staff very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Harriet M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of our children love the people who work at Brightsparks in New Malden, which for me is the most important thing. They have recently updated their menu to include a healthier range of food and more fruit in the snacks and desserts. We think that is fabulous. Both of our girls enjoyed going and
whenever they were sad or unwell, I had full confidence that the staff there would take care of them until we could pick them up again. They do a wide range of activities including lots of messy play, which I am a particular fan of as can’t bear all that mess at home! They learn phonics songs in the pre-school class and offer a range of extra clubs too. It’s great.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child started in the "Little stars" room last month and is 6 months old. Obviously a very difficult time when a parent has to go back to work when their child is so small. However the staff in the Little Stars room are caring, thoughtful and really down to earth. My son is exhausted when going home
due to all the excellent things they do and he always has a smile on his face. I feel assured that he is safe and that he is getting the early years education for his development he needs.
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Review from Mary L (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic, they are warm and friendly. My daughter loves her days in nursery and alway excited about what she has learn or done there
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Review from Michela N (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Going back to work and leaving your baby for the first time with strangers is a very daunting experience but Brightsparks really helped me/us with the transition. The Brightsparks team are so caring and the environment is so family orientated. My son settled in so well and has been enjoying every day
that he is there.
So many activities, learning experiences, great meals, lots of friends and a safe environment.
We are so happy we chose Brightsparks New Malden.
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Review from Zahra S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been here for a year now and the staff at the nursery have been amazing at taking care of all of her needs. Having been ill so frequently for the first half of last year, they not only looked after her medical/dietary needs but absolutely showered her with attention and love so she felt
at home. Keeping in mind that my daughter attends full time, they all are like a second family to her !!! And she thoroughly loves her friends, fun activities and all else that the nursery has to offer. It's a fun environment where the kids learn in ways that suit them best rather than one way fits all! Cannot recommend them enough and I go to work knowing my most precious child is in excellent hands!
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has thrived at Brightsparks Day Nursery, New Malden. The staff have encouraged him to come out of himself and really helped with potty training and when I was worried about his speech. He has come on in leaps and bounds and formed strong bonds with his key worker. There are always a lot of creative
activities that my son loves!
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Review from Natalia C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one started at Brightsparks less than 3 months ago is not very settled yet.
Everyone is lovely and caring about her.
I keep phoning every day to check how she is and staff is always friendly.
Very happy.
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Review from A-L C (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has very much enjoyed moving to Brightsparks. He participates in a number of planned, stimulating and educational themed activities on a daily basis. The staff are friendly and approachable and most importantly welcoming. He really enjoys the outdoor activities in their garden where he gets to
blow off steam, but also enjoys reading and quieter time, learning to share and play and completing activities with other children. Thank you to the Brightsparks team.
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Review from Marina G (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Brightsparks since she was ten months old and has always been really happy. It's a small nursery and it feels homely. The staff are really caring and our daughter has always been very attached to her key workers.
The management is very dynamic and they keep well in touch
with the parents. They have this great online learning journal where we can follow her development and some of the activities the kids are involved in.
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Brightsparks for 9 months now and he absolutely loves it there.
He started from the age of eleven months old, so as a new parent, I was very anxious about leaving him and returning to work... the staff at Brightsparks made this transition as smooth as possible and within days I
was so comfortable leaving him there, knowing that he was in a safe and caring environment.
I cannot recommend Brightsparks enough, it's such a welcoming, friendly nursery. I feel like my son is learning so much, it's lovely to see the skills he is picking up and how happy he is with his keyworkers and his friends.
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Review from Becky A (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Brightsparks for a year.
The staff at Brightsparks are what makes this provider so good.
The care they provide the children is outstanding. They ensure every child receives the support they need whilst providing a 'home from home' feel.
The key workers are both caring
and loving but ensure, when needed, that every child understands the difference between right and wrong.
My son gives his key worker a massive smile every morning and kisses when he goes home. This makes me happy to know he is comfortable around them.
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Review from William C G (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly nursery with kind and attentive staff. My daughter loves going there and her development has improved leaps and bounds.
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Review from Theresa C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter, who has been attending this nursery for over a year now, is extremely happy here! The staff are incredibly attentive and caring and it's such a fun, friendly and stimulating learning environment. I feel so reassured that my child is well looked after here; I would 100% recommend this nursery!
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had our children at Brightsparks Day Nursery for almost a year, our daughter since she was one and our son since he was three. The staff adore the children and our children love it there, what more can you ask for? Both children are thriving and I continue to be impressed by the variety of activities
they get involved in, the care and attention for the children, and the overall atmosphere. Above all, they have loads of fun and run in each morning excited and happy.
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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Brightsparks for 18months and thoroughly enjoys it (as much as a 2/3year-old can provide feedback!) At the end of each day she is full of beans and is a very happy and contented little girl, which I believe is the best feedback you could expect from her day at nursery. I thoroughly
enjoy viewing the feedback from nursery on my child's development through the Learning Journals, which include photos! The staff are welcoming and are approachable should you have any issues you wish to address. Brightsparks is ideally located and the team does well to use the space creatively to enable the children to take part in activities and enjoy the outdoors!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.880)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) 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.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.880 for Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool New Malden is calculated as follows: ( (266 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.88
  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 and Preschool New Malden is based on 25 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 25 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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