Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Greenvale Primary School, Sandpiper Road, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8PR
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  • Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon, South Croydon
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon is part of childcare provider that really looks to stand out from the crowd, having established a safe and stimulating environment that is ideal for allowing children to develop key pre-school skills.

Care and education is overseen by a professional team, who look to build strong relationships with parents and support growth with a healthy setting and diet.

Versatile packages are available to suit different itineraries and the provider has strong health, safeguarding and behaviour management policies.

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Care Provided by Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hayley Harbury (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • 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, 1 week in the Summer & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

  • Fees are £75 to £77 a day

  • Please email or visit our website for our Fees structure

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon Reviews (89)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon has 89 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with Brightsparks from the beginning of my son attending. They have all been so welcoming, friendly and I get a genuine sense they care deeply about my son's wellbeing and the fact that he has fun when he is with them. I love getting updates on their app, with videos, photos
and comments on what he's been getting up to. They are thorough in their communication and reporting any incidents whilst reassuring me that everything is ok too. Thank you so much Brightsparks.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely review.


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Review from Georgina G (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say, my daughter is three and currently loving being back in her pre-school room as she says. She’s at an amazing age where she would say if it was awful, but she comes home happy, she has built relationships with staff and friends over a few years.
I am currently working with two members
of staff to settle my son into the lovely baby room.
All I can say is “I’m cool as a cucumber”, I’ve been so worried after lockdown with trying to return to work and get my son settled and happy. He is a little grumpy as it’s new and his been so shielded lately. The two girls both greet us with a happy and positive attitude, which is amazing!
Brightsparks has started to use the app, which allows us to see next steps, observations which are carried out weekly - this includes pictures and is mapped to the early year's foundation. This has been amazing to see! Plus you can upload your own pics and info to share!

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely review Georgina, it is a pleasure to have you as one of our families.


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Review from Ellie P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery where our son has spent a very happy three years. We can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are warm, caring, attentive, and the environment is engaging and stimulating.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much Ellie, it has been a pleasure.


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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family, we have been with Brightsparks Selsdon for 7 years. Both my daughters have thrived from attending here and I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone. Sad to be leaving when our youngest starts ‘big school’ in September.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much, Katie, it has been wonderful having you all as part of our Brightsparks family. We will be very sad to see you leave, but we wish your youngest all the best at big school.


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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Brightsparks from her first birthday for the past 1.5years.
My husband and I feel very happy that she attends this nursery, not only do we know it’s a safe environment, but it’s also somewhere that our daughter looks forward to going every day.
We like the interaction with
the staff, and our daughter talks about them as soon as she gets home.
I highly recommend Brightsparks.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated.


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Review from Aimee (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first daughter attended Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon so there was no doubt in my mind to send my second who is there now. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting at 10 months old. My daughter loves the girls, she talks about them all the time. They make me feel confident and comfortable
leaving my daughter there as I know she will be looked after. They do a number of different activities including sing & sign which my daughter loves! Fantastic nursery!

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, means a lot to us and what we do.


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Review from Unna M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sons love nursery thanks to all the wonderful staff. They all do an amazing job and are constantly looking at ways to help develop the children’s needs.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much, we appreciate all your feedback.


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Review from Ammara S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends this nursery twice a week and I can honestly say he is thriving. The staff are amazing, very friendly and caring with every child's best interest at heart. It's a lovely nursery and they provide great activities for the children.
Fantastic food and just a lovely fun environment.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much, this is so kind and much appreciated.


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Review from Louise F (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love Brightsparks, Selsdon. I would not leave my children anywhere else. From the friendly faces to the absolute care and attention given by the girls. The manager is fantastic and runs a wonderful environment.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your kind review. We thrive off having a happy environment for all.


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Review from Darren H (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks nursery staff have created a safe and friendly environment where I can leave my daughter there knowing she will be well looked after.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your review. This is very much appreciated.


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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in September and she settled in very quickly, this was down to the amazing staff and her brilliant key worker. I cannot praise this nursery enough, they keep me very well informed. Their weekly updates from the manager are great and the meals are very well thought about. I am
very happy I choose this nursery and my daughter loves it here.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your kind review. It is very much appreciated.


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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thoroughly impressed by Brightsparks in Selsdon and all of those involved. Our son joined in September on a twice-weekly basis and we've noticed a whole multitude of positive changes in behaviour, habits, learning and a rapid increase in speech. The staff have been fantastic throughout and after the
initial doubts of leaving your child in a 'strange place', we've reached a stable level of comfort. He's stopped crying when on the way to nursery, he's not crying when we drop him off and most importantly, he now doesn't want to leave. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much, it has been lovely to see the progression of him in the nursery, and we look forward to more milestone changes.


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Review from Jazz R (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending two full days a week in this nursery since January. He always struggles with a goodbye in the morning. Staff have always been exceptionally good with helping him settle in, within 5 minutes he is getting stuck into an activity. There’s always something for them to make,
he comes home with endless arts and crafts he even does a lot of baking which he is immensely proud of and can’t wait to show us all at home. He has come on so much since joining the nursery. He is full of confidence and ever so chatty. My son was moved up early on as he is a very bright little boy. I find the nursery has only added to stimulating his learning in the best way. We are very lucky to have such a friendly, helpful caring team of staff at this nursery and really recommend. A big thank you for making our little dude's experience at nursery lots of fun.

Reply from Hayley Harbury at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your little man certainly keeps us entertained. Thank you so much.


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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left fully prepared for her next journey at school after four years at Brightsparks.
The nursery is a welcoming family environment, it is clean and the staff are amazing, they go above and beyond for their children. My daughter is such a picky eater the staff always took the time
to sit with her and with gentle encouragement she has got better.
Thank you to all the staff at Brightsparks.

Reply from Hayley Harbury at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your review. I am sure your little lady will flourish and we have enjoyed watching her grow. All the best.


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Review from Viki P (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been there for three years and the staff have always gone above and beyond. He’s so happy and has made some great little buddies. In the beginning, it took him a little while to settle, but the staff were amazing and really helped him on his nursery journey. My son is always bringing home
arts and crafts that he has made. They do Skillz, leaps and bounds and so many other activities. The staff always inform me of how my son has been through the day. We also receive a weekly newsletter. The staff are so caring, especially on those mornings when my little man is a little emotional, they will give him a cuddle letting me leave knowing that he will be well looked after. They have a weekend board so all the children can share their weekend adventures. We recently had graduation and sports day. All the staff went to great length to make it special for the kids and parents. I can’t recommend Brightsparks Selsdon enough. They all do a fantastic job. Thank you.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you, Viki, for your lovely review. We love working with you as a family and look forward to little one starting soon too.


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Review from Keisha F (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just had her first week here and she loves it. I knew when I visited it was right, it has a lovely warmth to it. The staff are lovely and friendly. The nursery is clean, well equipped and with a nice garden too. Great communication in person and via email. The food selection is great
even if you have dietary requirements. They do extra curriculum activities which is great for the children. Will recommend to others who want a caring and great nursery.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely kind review.


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Review from Francesca B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon to friends and family.
My son loves coming to nursery and has built a very strong relationship with his carers and made some strong bonds with his peers.
The environment is safe and nurturing, I feel his learning has come on leaps and bounds
since he has been attending nursery and I cannot thank the staff enough for making me and my son feel welcome every time we are in the setting. The curriculum is well thought out and approached to make sure each child is treated as an individual with their needs at the forefront of planning.
Thank you to everyone who works there.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you, Francesca, for your kind review.


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Review from Marianne D (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with Brightsparks Day Nursery in Selsdon. Our son struggled to settle in his childcare setting towards the end of last year. We went to Brightsparks on a recommendation from friends and have been so impressed with the professional, caring and cheerful staff. He settled in really well
and faster than we thought. Our son has various food allergies and we found that nursery had a menu at the ready and so for all the meals he has at nursery we don't need to worry. We also really like that activities, such as sing and sign and leaps and bounds, are included in the fees. This saves a whole lot of paperwork and additional payments and guarantees that children don't miss out. Our son is enjoying nursery and developing really well. I would thoroughly recommend the nursery and the kind staff.

Reply from Hayley Harbury at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much Marianne or your lovely review. It is a pleasure working with you as a family and looking after your little one.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon is a lovely nursery that offers a safe environment for all children to learn and have fun.
All staff are friendly and caring to all the children and families.
The Nursery offers lots of different activities to support your child’s learning and development and adapts
to each child’s individual needs.
My son attends Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon and he is very happy and loves being at nursery.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you so much Rebecca, such kind words. Thank you again for your continued support.


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Review from Celia V (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When it was time for my daughter to start nursery I was absolutely terrified. I knew I wanted her to go to Brightsparks, I had a good feeling about it from the moment I walked in. When it came to it I was THAT MUM, in tears before I had even walked out, and questioning if going back to work was actually
going to be an option. When I picked my daughter up I was given a collage of pictures of her smiling and having fun, they knew I needed that reassurance and it was so thoughtful. Fast forward 16 months and I am just so pleased that I found Brightsparks. The staff at every stage have been incredible, I love their honesty, sense of humour and how much they adore my daughter. The funny stories they tell me show me how much fun she is having and how comfortable she is. I know how happy she is there because she tells me. My advice for anyone looking at Brightsparks would be to go for it, having a place like this that my daughter enjoys so much means the world to me.

Reply from Hayley Greenwell at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon

Thank you, Celia, for your lovely kind words. We are so happy that you are pleased with everything and your LO certainly is a little character.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.943)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.943) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.943 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.943

  • 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, Selsdon is based on 22 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 22 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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