Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Woodcote High School, Meadow Hill, Purley CR8 3HL
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  • Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley, Purley
Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley offers both full and part-time childcare packages within an environment that supports learning by helping children to embrace new interests and pick up key pre-school skills.

Alongside a vibrant early years education in a secure environment, each child's development is supported by well-balanced menus of home-cooked food. Meals are prepared on a daily basis and include five portions of fruit and vegetables.

The provider has grown a strong reputation in the region since being established.

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Care Provided by Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ann-Marie Tolfree (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • 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 at Christmas & 1 week in August (bank holiday week)

Funding & Fees Guide for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

  • Fees are based on day rates of £73.75 - £76.00

  • Full fee info is on our website

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley Reviews (95)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley has 95 reviews.

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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks has been great. Caring, supportive and friendly environment with brilliant staff. Engaging and productive activities. Great communication with parents. I am so happy we sent our child to Brightsparks.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended since he was 11 months old. He is now due to leave, at the age of 4 years old. During his time at Brightsparks, all of the carers have been absolutely fantastic. I have seen and received support, advice and reassurance and have seen my son develop his communication, social and intellectual
skills. I am so pleased with how he has developed through play and one-to-one time. The carers get to know the children, forming brilliant bonds ensuring focus is spent on activities that will aid their learning. I cannot thank his carers, along with the whole team, enough.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for your very kind review, it has been a pleasure to see him develop and grow. He is going to be missed by us all, we wish you all the best for your next big adventure!


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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m delighted with the care my two boys receive at Brightsparks. We recently moved them from another daycare provider and I’m so happy we did. The manager is responsive and always on top of everything and the key workers are lovely. My boys are treated as individuals and this is the advantage of the
size of Brightsparks. My eldest is receiving great prep for school in September.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, our initial impression of Brightsparks is good. Staff are caring, helpful and accommodate our needs. Our child appears to be making good progress since starting. Our one downside has been the settling-in period, which was quite brief, meaning that things were complicated with our return to
work as additional time had to be taken off (child not ready to cope with full days there). This however was not helped by a sequence of sicknesses during the introduction period. Overall, we would recommend.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your lovely review. This really does mean a lot and we are very happy you are all happy here at Brightsparks.


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Review from Fran H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Brightsparks Nursery for nearly a year. The location is great and they have parking spaces right outside to make pick-up and drop-off really easy. This sounds trivial but every minute counts in the morning!
The facility is brilliant. They have a lovely inside and outside space
for the children to play in. They also have a sing and sign come in on a Thursday, which my son loves.
Most importantly, the staff are fantastic. It’s never easy leaving your child in the care of others but they take such good care of him and provide regular updates and pictures throughout the day. My son has additional needs and the staff are always adapting and encouraging him to take part in all the activities. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them.
We also get sent a weekly email with what the children will be up to that week and some idea of what you can do at home to support their learning.
Lastly, the food is fantastic. We get sent the menu each week.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your lovely review. This really does mean a lot and we are very happy you are all happy here at Brightsparks.


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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was extremely anxious about my 10 month old daughter joining nursery as I guess a lot of new parents are, but she has settled in so well which is an absolute credit to the lovely staff, especially her carer whom she is extremely fond of. In a short matter of weeks, my daughter was learning so much
and coming home with a huge smile on her face as well as learning some new tricks! It is reassuring to know she is getting the developmental activities and interactions with other children we feel she needs and is thriving as a result. Every staff member has been so kind and welcoming and I can’t wait to see how my daughter develops through her time here. I have no worries whilst my daughter is at nursery and am kept up to date with pictures, nappy and food diaries etc, which is so lovely. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your lovely review. This really does mean a lot and we are very happy you are all happy here at Brightsparks.


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Review from Vishakha S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby started nursery a month ago and I am very happy with the care he has been provided. He got settled quickly. I can see improvements in his sleep routine. He is more independent now. He gets multiple food options there. I feel relaxed with my child's updates I get in parent admin. I get proper
updates of his nappy change, and what he has eaten which helps me in planning the rest of the day. I can also see pictures of my baby regularly. I can see the hard work they do to take care of him. I am happy that he is in good hands.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your lovely review. This really does mean a lot and we are very happy you are all happy here at Brightsparks.


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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel very comfortable leaving my son in the care of Brightsparks. The facilities are lovely, the staff are very approachable and the nursery is run very well. Some books are worn and the iPad/internet is not good enough for the staff to quickly and efficiently provide updates and photos.

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Review from Jess E (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Bright Sparks to anyone. They have been fantastic with my 18-month-old son who has now been going for over a year. The staff are warm, friendly and fun, meaning my son often doesn't want to leave!

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Review from Louise J (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is coming to the end of her time at Brightsparks. She has been going since she turned 9 months old. The staff have been understanding and accommodating, helping my daughter's special needs. The staff have felt part of our wider family and I couldn't fault the care and service provided. The
nursery and staff will be sorely missed.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. This is lovely to hear!


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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightspparks has been absolutely amazing for my son. He joined when he was 9 months old and is now leaving for primary school. His keyworker is so attentive, caring and committed to his learning and development, as are the rest of the staff. I could not have asked for a better experience or nursery.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, this is lovely to hear!


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Review from Ruth R (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley two days a week for the past year and she has been very happy here. The nursery is always tidy and clean when she arrives in the morning, she does new and interesting activities each week and she has progressed in all areas of her development
since starting. The manager is very committed, efficient and quick to respond to any email queries. The staff in the rooms with the children are very caring and fun, my daughter has made great relationships with them and talks about them a lot at home. The app and admin for the nursery works very well. We are moving out of the area and therefore sadly we are moving from the nursery. I am very happy that my daughter has attended Brightsparks Day Nursery and would recommend it to any other families.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, this is lovely to hear!


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Review from Alexandra D (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the ladies at Brightsparks Nursery for everything they did for us and for our daughter who is autistic and she is sometimes difficult to handle. They were absolutely amazing with my daughter who was always very happy to go to nursery and she enjoyed
her time at Brightsparks so much! The manager is one of a kind, hands-on, great with all the children, she is definitely very passionate about her job and loves what she does and so are all the ladies involved in my daughter's education and well-being!
Thank you all for your hard work and efforts! You are amazing!

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your lovely words and kind review, it really is appreciated by us all!


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is with a heavy heart that we are leaving the nursery after 14 months as we are moving to a new area. Our son joined in April 2021 right after lockdown and settled in very well. The manager is excellent and the staff are all so caring and friendly. Our son had an absolutely wonderful time. He really
thrived and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery place.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you for your very kind review, it is very appreciated.


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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3 and a half year old twins have attended Brightsparks since they were 8 months old. They both love it. They settled quickly into each room as they progressed through the nursery from babies to the pre-school room. They always have a lot to say about what they did, all the activities throughout the
day. The kids have come along in leaps and bounds since starting, encouraged throughout. Both are treated as individuals. The staff are amazing! The food is always an amazing selection. Facilities are always clean. The toys in the garden are constantly changing and being added to. Highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery and I totally recommend it. My son has been attending since he was a year old. I am able to see that his learning skills have improved every day. I love the fact that kids play outside in the fresh air every day. Also, the location is lovely and the staff are totally dedicated.

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Review from Geetika S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm a little late in writing this review as we started back in April 2021, but I have only great things to share! The nursery is extremely well run, very organised, genuinely intends to even be better (moved to online day diaries which have live updates as opposed to end of the day), communicates very
well. Most importantly, the staff are just wonderful and make active bonds, my now 14month old has a happy day always, has varied activities daily including outdoor play so I am only happy to see him grow and have more fun over the coming months and years. Thank you to the wonderful staff again as that's really what it comes down to.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Brightsparks Purley are all very friendly and have built up lovely relationships with both my children. The children both enjoy all their meals the cook prepares and the activities the staff arrange for them. I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery to others.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently started our baby (1 year) at Brightsparks in Purley. Even with Covid, they have helped us settle him in well. The daily digest of his day, along with updates throughout the day, via the app, are great.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very welcoming and build great bonds with the children. I’m really happy with the care my child gets here. I feel they are providing outstanding care during this pandemic and I feel very happy that my child is still able to attend the nursery.

Reply from Ann-Marie Tolfree, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Thank you very much for your kind review, this is lovely to hear.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.822)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.822 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.822

  • 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, Purley is based on 23 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 23 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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