Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley

Woodcote High School, Meadow Hill, Purley CR8 3HL
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9.8 95 Reviews
  • 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.

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with the level of care provided and highly recommend the nursery. My son settled in so quickly, which is down to the amazing staff. There is constant communication from the reception team notifying us of important updates especially during covid-19. There is an app the parents
can access where the child’s photos and observations are posted daily.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children go here. We are very happy with the care and support we get from everyone at the nursery. The children love going here as we get excellent communication from all staff here. In particular, they have done an amazing job during the pandemic - working hard and keeping everyone safe.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff who are friendly and proactive in children’s development. We get online updates on progress and activities our son is participating in almost every day he is there. They get fed healthy and wholesome food and activities seem to be varied.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All members of staff at Brightsparks are amazing. They are all very friendly. My son is so happy there and I am very comfortable to know that all the staff there will always take great care of him. Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Brightsparks for around a year and a half now and they are amazing. She is so happy and her development is nurtured so well by the staff there. All the staff are kind, happy and helpful and really connect with the kids.
They were brilliant during the first lockdown and provide
a safe environment during this second lockdown. The staff work so hard and are so positive. I can't fault them.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love everyone at Brightsparks. My daughter has been attending since she was 11 months old and she will be 3 in a few months and she thoroughly enjoys it. Staff are so helpful, trusting, understanding, professional and accommodating! It is an outstandingly run nursery and my daughter is so comfortable
with the staff and always has an incredible day.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Brightsparks more highly. The support and friendly, caring staff are amazing. My daughter is always so happy and excited to go to nursery and is thriving, thanks to the whole team.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always impressed with the level of care at Brightsparks. Each member of staff gets to know the children and they form strong bonds. My eldest is quite anxious by nature and the staff have gone beyond what I would expect to help her. My youngest has settled so well and I get sent pictures and videos
regularly and it's so lovely to see my child having so much fun at nursery. The nursery is so well run and organised, safe and every aspect of care is clearly well-considered.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and courteous. Caring towards my daughter and always there to reassure her. Very pleased we have chosen this nursery for our daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery, really well run with clean facilities. Our son has settled in so nicely and loves going to nursery. His speech has improved so much since attending (he is behind on his speech) and we are so grateful for the care he receives. I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery as
the staff are professional and friendly.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very organised, and all staff are lovely and friendly.
My daughter was settled within a few days and loves it there.
The organisation and instruction during Covid have been very clear to all parents, and I am fully confident my daughter is safe and well cared for, as well as learning
lots!

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

Thank you for your kind words. Your little one has settled very well and enjoys her time here at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Brightsparks since she was 1. She is now 4 and is all prepped for Primary School this September. The nursery has been outstanding. It's been beautiful seeing my daughter advance so much over the years and I am grateful for all they have done. I intend on sending my new
baby to Brightsparks when I return to work.

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

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery! Always caring and helpful, my child is very happy to be at the nursery! I feel at ease knowing he is well looked after and cared for whilst I am at work, peace of mind knowing he is safe.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Brightsparks Purley and now my son does. It’s a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff and my son loves it as did my daughter. I can’t recommend the nursery enough and look forward to seeing my son grow up and thrive with their support and care before he starts school!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Brightsparks team at Purley are simply amazing. Since the pandemic started they have kept us fully informed - as best they can. They have made parents feel included and given them the ability to voice their thoughts and opinions on how to re-open safely whilst adhering to government guidelines.
They have put some great procedures in place and my daughter absolutely loves going there. The staff are brilliant - thank you to you all!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff on-site seem to be child-focused and caring towards the children. Good rapport with teachers. There are boundaries that are put in place for safe respectful learning. I think the attitudes of the staff is very important as this is a key stage for my children to be able to feel safe and loved.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been amazing throughout the COVID-19 situation. My daughter has settled straight back into nursery after lockdown and is so happy to be back! The systems they have in place are excellent and the staff are so caring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery. Lovely staff! It is adorable all the journals that they do with the development of the child, it is like you are there watching. They are extremely careful with the allergies that our daughter has.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Brightsparks for over a year and is very happy here. All of the staff are very supportive and made every effort to make sure he and I were happy from his first settling in session to dropping him off today. He does a range of different things every day and they have made everything
as normal as possible for the children since reopening. I would definitely recommend them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. We are very happy that we choose Brightsparks. I strongly recommend it. My two girls have always been there and we are all very happy with the nursery. The children are well cared for and they learn loads.

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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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