Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon is a service that takes its Ofsted requirements and early years education objectives seriously, while providing parents with a service in which they can feel confident and positive.

Professionals are experienced in safeguarding and make the most of a wide range of play activities and resources to see children develop. There is also a strong focus on physical development and nutrition, supported by a well-balanced food menu.

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Care Provided by Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Symons (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 49
  • 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, Christmas & 5 working days

Funding & Fees Guide for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

  • Under 2’s are based on a day rate of £76.00 / over 2’s £73.75

  • All funding is available. Full fee info is on our website

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon Reviews (94)

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Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has 94 reviews.

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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bright Sparks, Old Coulsdon, have been amazing with our eldest daughter, who has some medical and developmental needs. They have gone out of their way to make sure everything was set up for her and continue to give her amazing care. She is thriving there, they do so many different activities, have a
nice outdoor space and the rooms are always kept well organised and clean. The menu variety they are offered is also amazing. My youngest daughter has also just started and is already enjoying all the toys and activities available.

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Review from Kelly F (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Brightsparks in Old Coulsdon three days a week and she absolutely loves going. She goes in willingly and always comes out smiling with some form of creation to show the fun she has had. The staff are so friendly and I feel so secure knowing my daughter is well looked after. My son
attended when he was younger so it was an obvious choice to send my second child. Thank you Brightsparks - you do a great job. The online journals work well too.

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Review from Sam G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son is very happy to attend Brightsparks and has made good bonds with his key workers. He has made good progress and is supported well. They cover a range of topics which are diverse and engaging for all.

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Review from Paige F (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon. My daughter loves attending and always comes out smiling. I couldn't thank the staff enough for all their support. We highly recommend the nursery!

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Review from Vickie L (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really feel at Brightsparks that the team understands and the nature of my son as an individual. They are very friendly and happy to answer any questions we have and I always feel comfortable leaving him for the day knowing he is not just being cared for but engaging in fun activities.

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Review from Kelvin M (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended another childcare setting that was pretty good, but since arriving at Brightsparks I have seen him excel further socially and academically. When I ask who his favourite teacher is, he responds with all of them. The teachers always have time to converse with you, morning or evening to
ensure the welfare of your child is at the forefront. I wish I had found this nursery sooner. Keep up the good work team.

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Review from Mary U (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon. Our son loves his nursery days and settled in very quickly. The staff are all so lovely and helpful. Our son looks forward to his nursery days and always comes out beaming and happy. We couldn’t have made a better choice.

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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a very poor experience with another nursery in my area, I was nervous about sending my daughter to another nursery setting. After two separate recommendations for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon, we decided to give it a try and we could not be happier! They develop such a connection to
the children and everything they do is with such thought and care for the children and parents. From the daily parent app updates, to the friendly faces we are greeted with every day from the staff. My daughter just recently started but has settled in so quickly. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who do an excellent job in such trying times.

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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters started at Brightsparks in April 2019 (my eldest is now at school). Both have enjoyed their time at the nursery immensely and I plan to keep my youngest at the setting until she too begins school. The staff are caring, know the kids well and are fully invested in both their well-being
and their development. The nursery has handled the pandemic exceptionally well - their communications with parents are always great and their policies and procedures as per guidelines are very clearly followed.
I would highly recommend the nursery to any parents looking for childcare. They don't just look after your children, they really care for them. Thank you to the team at Brightsparks.

Reply from Laura Symons, Manager at Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon

Thank you so much for your lovely review, love the Old Coulsdon Team.


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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has enjoyed a fun and safe environment at the nursery, experiencing all of the rooms. She has been well cared for and the staff have always been supportive of day requests we have made about her physical needs, such as naps, feeding and toilet hygiene. Communication has been very good,
with helpful weekly planning and very good individual responses when needed. A lovely nursery.

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Review from Sam S (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, the staff are friendly and caring. Provides a good range of activities to engage children. Great feedback online in day book and verbally. Couldn't be happier and my daughter loves the days she attends "Highly recommend".

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Review from Michelle S (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful environment, the staff and Manager at Old Coulsdon are outstanding! Their commitment to making the children that attend the nursery happy, fulfilled and settled is 100 per cent. My grandson has thrived his communication skills, independence and confidence have grown and grown since
he started over a year ago.
Communication with parents is consistent and regular, the staff are compassionate and caring. The food is freshly cooked to a very high standard, the well-researched menus are second to none. Regular healthy snacks alongside breakfast, lunch and tea keep my grandson satisfied and energetic through the day. Thank you, girls, you do an amazing job.

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Review from Joana S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon has been a second home for our daughter. She has been attending since she was 10 months old and now, at the age of 4, she is leaving with sadness. All staff is very caring and listen to parents and concerns. We went through some phases where our daughter needed
extra support and we knew we could count on all staff. Direction/management team was brilliant in addressing/resolving our concerns. We all will miss greatly the nursery and its family-like atmosphere.

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

Really pleased with everything. Couldn’t be happier with the care they give my son. Would recommend to anyone.

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

The nursery is very clean and tidy. The food menu is excellent and the opportunities afforded to the children are exceptional. Bringing in sessions such as 'Sing and Sign' have become the highlight of the week. The staff are brilliant, very friendly and create an amazing environment to leave your little
one in.

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

My son has been at the nursery since he was 10 months old. I could not be more thankful for the care that they show my son. They treat the children with such respect and care deeply about their development. The staff are knowledgeable and have transitioned him between rooms really well. They have great
activities on offer such as football, phonic stars and leaps and bounds which my son loves. I am so glad that I chose Brightsparks.

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

Very friendly and caring environment. My 2 year old thoroughly enjoys going to nursery, no one day is the same as there are always plenty of activities scheduled. Lovely extracurricular activities too from animal encounters to sing and sign lessons. The nursery menu is excellent, always a good variety
of foods throughout the day and all is healthy and homemade. The staff are all wonderful and my child is so well looked after.

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

My son has come on so well since starting Brightsparks, they put a lot of time and effort into helping him settle and he now loves nursery! He is growing into a very confident and happy little boy and I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you girls.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brightsparks in Old Coulsdon have been amazing. Our daughter has come so far from a shy little 2-year-old to a more confident 3-year-old. The staff are outstanding and do a brilliant job. I cannot recommend this branch enough.

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started three and a half years ago and is due to start school next month. I cannot thank the team enough, throughout the years, taking great care of him at every stage and now he is ready for school.
You ladies are amazing, thank you for everything you have done.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.912)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.912) out of 10 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.912 for Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon is calculated as follows: ( (407 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 443 Ratings = 4.912

  • 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, Old Coulsdon is based on 37 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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 37 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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