Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham

Harris Academy Greenwich, Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London SE9 5EQ
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  • Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham, London
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham is the group's newest setting which offers age-specific learning environments, as well as secure outdoor learning, designed to see children develop excellent skills thanks to play resources and activities that stimulate them.

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

The nursery aims to develop a strong profile in the area of Eltham.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Zoe Reed (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees are £83.60 a day.
    Funding is available for 15 and 30 hours. We accept funding for children aged 9 months and up.

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 & 5 days at Christmas

Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham Reviews (78)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham has 78 reviews.

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Review from Carina T (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham since he was 8 months old. He is now almost turning 4 and will be transitioning to school very soon. Over the last years, my son has been looked after at Brightsparks with much care and support. Staff members treat children in a loving and caring
way, which is fundamental for children to grow up happy and confidently. My son has been identified as having special educational needs and has received great support from Brightsparks Day Nursery. This support made him overcome some of his difficulties and improve greatly in many areas. He has also been supported in his transition to primary school. I’m very pleased with the care my son has been receiving at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham and recommend it to parents looking for a supportive environment for their children.
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Review from Imogen B (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot express how glad I am that I chose Brightsparks for my son. He has been there from a six-month-old to now a toddler and every stage of his development, there have been thoughtful and engaging activities for him. I was initially worried about putting him into childcare so young but the staff
were so helpful during the transition period and continue to provide amazing care.
When I talk to my friends with children in other nurseries, I'm secretly very smug that my son goes to one with such a wonderfully varied set of activities, delicious meals and dedicated staff. I don't say too much because I feel like I'm boasting!
Overall 10/10, can't recommend it enough.
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Review from Vilma (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is three years old and has been to two nurseries already. Therefore I have a lot to compare to.
I didn't want to change the nursery again but I'm so glad I did! He looks so much happier, improved his speech a lot, became more independent and found new friends. I like the outdoor space as it's
well maintained and big enough for the group. Also, they have a field next to them for any outdoor games. My son surprisingly comes back home much cleaner than from the previous nurseries. The staff is great and knows what they are doing. I like the communication they have with the parents on the activities. However, I would like to have more on the child's progress individually.
I was not impressed by the outside of the nursery first but when you step in it feels like a homely and cosy space for the children to play and learn. I like the creativity and preparation for the activities on a daily basis. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Alina V (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery from January 2020. In this couple of months, I have seen my child very happy and pleased with the Brightsparks team and he made very quick connections with the staff and the children. He enjoys storytime and singing, and he is always singing at home.
During, this time
off because of lockdown, I have received emails from the nursery with different types of activities and home learning ideas to help me keep my child entertained and to enjoy more quality time together.
As he recently started to go again to the nursery, he looks very excited and happy, and he looks forward to going into nursery every day.
All the staff clearly do a fantastic job, as my child comes home so happy and talks about nursery with such enthusiasm.
Thank you for all your efforts and dedication.
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Review from Maria L (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son thoroughly enjoys attending Brightsparks. My husband and I love seeing the photos and comments on his Learning Journal of what he had been getting up to whilst we are at work. The staff are very friendly, helpful, caring and kind and you can tell that the care, growth and development of each
child is paramount.
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Review from Ivo F (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, fairly new and clean. Staff is excellent and very motivated, however, sometimes there's the feeling they could do with extra help. Communications are generally good even if there are some minor inconsistencies on how daily reports are handled. I'd encourage parents evening happening more
often. But overall, it's a great nursery and I'm happy we have chosen it!
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Review from Katharine C (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Totally trust Eltham nursery to look after my son who is 2 1/2 years old. He is confident, happy and his vocabulary is amazing. He is excited to go to nursery to see his friends, couldn't ask for more.
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very attentive and welcoming. My daughter's learning has come on leaps and bounds. She is also now very confident.
I feel comfortable that my child is in safe hands and a friendly environment.
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Review from Debra W (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly nursery. Fantastic service and staff. Both my daughters loved every minute of time spent here. My oldest daughter learnt so much from her time spent at Brightsparks and my younger daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, much
love to all the staff you are all great and do a fantastic job.
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Review from Dola A (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the progress of my daughter in this nursery. She loves the staff members so much.
Her vocabulary has developed so much since joining and it is nice that the nursery has tracked my daughter's progression and update parents via an online portal, it makes me feel very much involved.
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Review from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September and settled in amazingly with all the staffs support, she comes home each time from nursery talking about all the staff and all the exciting things she gets up to during the day. I especially love how much messy play they do as this is something that I can’t always do
at home and know how much she enjoys it! The range of meals they do have really helped with my little picky eater and I often cook meals off of the nursery menu now! My daughter recently become asthmatic and has to have regular medicines which the staff have always been on point with. I absolutely love seeing observations on her journal of what she gets up to during the day gives me so much reassurance she is okay! Keep up the amazing work everyone!
Reply from Helen Elliott at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham
Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot.
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Review from Miyabi E (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started going to Brightsparks around 11 months old. He was at a different nursery before this and we are really happy to have changed to Brightsparks. We feel that everyone at the nursery are very welcoming and purely having a great time with the kids. Staff are patient and handle babies really
well. My son made good progress in sleeping habits and he enjoys meals at the nursery most of the time. Weekly activities also seem to give him a lot of joy - I feel very well informed with what has been going as well. Very good nursery and would recommend to others for sure.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to this nursery since it opened and to see how far he has come just amazes me. The staff are absolutely amazing in Brightsparks Day Nursery.
Have recommended this lovely nursery to so many of my friends who’s children are due to start nursery. Brightsparks is the nursery to
go.
Reply from Helen Elliott at Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham
Thank you so much for your great review! It means a lot.
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Review from Kit L (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Eltham really helped my child settle into nursery. He has developed greatly over the last 12 months and especially loved the play outdoors! Very friendly and helpful staff.
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Review from Dee A (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Caring staff, my son loves it there! Lots of activities to help the kids develop. Glad I moved my son to this nursery.
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Review from Monique O (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children go to this nursery and honestly the staff are amazing. My children are happy there and they have developed so much. My 3 year old is counting and knows his alphabet. They are also very helpful if there is a change of circumstances. Overall it’s amazing and would recommend to other parents.
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Review from Rosemary C (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brightsparks is run well and all the staff are happy and I am very comfortable leaving my children there, age 2 and 3.


They do lots of activities with the children and they are developing very well.

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Review from Michael L (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A good venue for a nursery. I would highly recommend this. The staff are very friendly and endeavour to help the kids. My son has learnt so much from the environment. This could only happen with the staff and I am very grateful.
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Review from Kevin N (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Brightsparks in Eltham two days a week since summer 2018. In this time, me and my partner have noticed major improvements in my son's speech, communication and social skills. Although I realise that these are things that he will learn as he grows anyway, I believe that the
environment and activities the nursery provides have accelerated these attributes.
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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery and gets really excited when we turn into the gates. They are always participating in activities relevant to the time of year and communication with parents is excellent. Thank you Brightsparks team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.942 for Brightsparks Day Nursery and Preschool Eltham is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.942
  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 Eltham is based on 16 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 16 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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