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Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) # Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) in Castleford (WF10 4EW) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EW · Wakefield Number of places 150 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Wakefield About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd, located in Castleford, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery was re-registered in August 2022 and maintains an impressive overall Ofsted rating of Outstanding from its January 2025 inspection. Children are noted to be excited to attend this warm and friendly setting, where staff and managers cultivate a welcoming and accessible environment and celebrate children from all backgrounds in authentic ways. The ambitious and engaging curriculum is designed to capture all children's interests, providing purposeful experiences of the wider world, such as reading with overseas schools and community gardening. The nursery strongly promotes independence and fosters a love of learning through activities like preparing lunch and engaging in educational games. Specific interventions are swiftly implemented for children needing extra support, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language (EAL). Parents commend the nursery's exceptional support, including home-learning resources and community involvement. Our ethos Bright Sparks Nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare with a strong ethical foundation, fostering a happy and stimulating environment. The nursery emphasises the critical importance of early years education, delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework in an engaging and inspiring manner, tailored to each child's individual needs for their holistic development and readiness for school. What it's like Children are excited to attend this warm and friendly nursery. Staff and managers provide a welcoming and accessible environment in which children flourish. Children from all backgrounds are celebrated in authentic and meaningful ways, and there is an ambitious and engaging curriculum that captures all children's interests. Outstanding Education Ambitious Curriculum Strong SEND Support Promotes Independence Community Focused Effective Safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on daily or session rates. Fees are payable monthly in advance and apply at all times throughout the year, with the exception of the three weeks when the nursery is closed for its annual holiday. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Daily fee £69.50 / day - Session fee £45.00 / session - Deposit £185.00 Good to know - Fees are billed monthly on the first of the month via standing order, direct debit, or BACS. - Cash and cheques are not accepted. - Fees are payable at all times except during the three weeks of annual nursery holiday closure. - Discretionary fee adjustments may be made for illness lasting longer than one full week. - A deposit is required to reserve a place, refundable upon leaving subject to notice and minimum stay. - Four weeks' written notice is required when withdrawing a child to secure a deposit refund. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367301 Lead inspector Rob Yates Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270051)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698798) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EW [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.35273/53.72103/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Castleford - [Day nurseries in Castleford](/search?q=Castleford) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-wf10-4ew-2698798) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.45am till 6.00pm for 49 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Last inspected 24 January 2025 · Rob Yates Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are excited to attend this warm and friendly nursery. Staff and managers provide a welcoming and accessible environment in which children flourish. Children from all backgrounds are celebrated in authentic and meaningful ways, and there is an ambitious and engaging curriculum that captures all children's interests. Inspector highlights - The provision is outstanding, with children flourishing in a welcoming and accessible environment. - Leaders have ambitious outcomes for all children, with a clear and effective curriculum. - Children show high levels of well-being and engagement, actively participating in independent learning. - Staff foster children's inquisitiveness, extending their learning in creative and spontaneous ways. - The nursery maintains an open and positive culture around safeguarding, prioritising children's interests. Inspection #10367301 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270051) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how their children enthusiastically talk about and show what they are learning at nursery. > Parents are exceedingly complimentary about the nursery, describing how the managers and staff go above and beyond for the community, providing food and clothing banks and supporting families through exceptional circumstances. > Furthermore, they describe the additional, targeted home-learning resources they receive for their children's next steps, such as story boxes to support communication and language development and challenges to support numeracy. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Specific interventions are quickly implemented for children who need extra support. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play, therefore an empty string will be returned. ## Parent Reviews of Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJucbEV-TBkGmWE7xb8U3G03yiNbntBRO8lzCQw66ApPttidw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chelsea Rickard 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxNzVTZHlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48796940c4814eb3:0xa6e73e4297f1590c) Reviews from Google for Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12026649785654139148&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 January 2025 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270051) ## Frequently asked about Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) ### What is Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd's Ofsted rating? ### What funded hours are accepted at Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd? ### What are the opening hours for Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd? ### Does Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### How does Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd engage children with the wider world? ### How long has Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd been operating in Castleford? ### How can I contact Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd? ## About the setting Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd re-registered in August 2022 and is located in Castleford. The nursery employs 31 members of childcare staff, with 25 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm and offers government funded childcare places. URN 2698798 Registered person Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Castleford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire). - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### New Moon Nursery Castleford · WF10 5AB 4.9(25 reviews) ](/nursery/new-moon-nursery-wf10-5ab-ey417873) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Sunflower Daycare Castleford · WF10 5JT 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/sunflower-daycare-wf10-5jt-2700957) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Unicorn Nursery Castleford · WF10 5HA 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/unicorn-nursery-wf10-5ha-ey537722) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Bright Sparks Child Care Castleford · WF10 3QJ ](/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-wf10-3qj-ey405434) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.7 mi ### Kids Planet Whitwood Castleford · WF10 5QB 4.7(17 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-wf10-5qb-2811350) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Castleford · WF10 3RW ](/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-wf10-3rw-2698797) [See all nurseries in Castleford →](/search?q=Castleford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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