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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Bright Sparks Nursery # Bright Sparks Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2017) · St Marys College, Everest Road, Liverpool, L23 5TW · Sefton Number of places 30 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected May 2017 Local authority Sefton About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Sparks Nursery, located in Liverpool, L23 5TW, offers an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-2 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, the nursery provides a stimulating and secure environment where young children thrive. The leadership is inspiring, with extremely effective systems to assess quality and swiftly act on improvements, as noted in their Outstanding Ofsted report from May 2017. The quality of teaching is excellent, with dedicated staff demonstrating exceptional knowledge of child development and how babies and young children learn. Staff actively access a wide range of additional training and are very proactive in putting their new learning into practice, ensuring children receive the best possible care and education. The nursery prides itself on its strong partnerships with other professionals, which are extremely well developed to provide effective support for the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This collaborative approach ensures a sustained and tailored approach to their care and learning needs. Children at Bright Sparks Nursery benefit from incredible resources and highly stimulating activities that encourage deep involvement, curiosity, confidence, and motivation to learn. They also have ample opportunities to access fresh air, be active, and develop their emerging physical skills, ensuring a holistic approach to their development. Safeguarding is effective, with staff being extremely vigilant in supervising children and ensuring their safety, supported by closed-circuit television for additional security and consistent adherence to ratios. What it's like Bright Sparks Nursery provides an outstanding early years experience. Leadership is inspiring, and teaching quality is excellent, with dedicated staff demonstrating exceptional knowledge of child development. The environment and resources are highly stimulating, encouraging deep involvement, curiosity, confidence, and motivation to learn in young children. Inspirational leadership Excellent teaching Strong partnerships Stimulating activities Healthy lifestyle focus Outstanding provision ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Sparks Nursery Inspection date May 2017 Inspection no. 1005043 Lead inspector Kellie Lever Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2689809)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485502) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-sparks-nursery-l23-5tw-ey485502) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Sparks Nursery Last inspected 11 May 2017 · Kellie Lever 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 Bright Sparks Nursery provides an outstanding early years experience. Leadership is inspiring, and teaching quality is excellent, with dedicated staff demonstrating exceptional knowledge of child development. The environment and resources are highly stimulating, encouraging deep involvement, curiosity, confidence, and motivation to learn in young children. Inspector highlights - Leadership is inspiring and inspirational, with extremely effective systems to assess quality and swiftly act on improvements. - The quality of teaching is excellent, with staff demonstrating exceptional knowledge of child development. - Partnerships with other professionals are extremely well developed, providing effective support for individual needs. - The environment, resources, and highly stimulating activities available to children are incredible. - Children are aware from a young age of the importance of being healthy, engaging in excellent hygiene and physical activities. Areas to develop - 1 evaluate the impact of the implementation of the new performance management systems identified to maintain excellent quality of teaching and outcomes for children. Inspection #1005043 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2689809) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Partnerships with other professionals are extremely well developed. Staff and the manager share regular information with others. They provide effective support to meet the individual needs of all children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and offer a sustained approach to their care and learning needs. Outdoor space Children access fresh air, are active and develop their emerging physical skills. Inspection history Most recent inspection 11 May 2017 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/2689809) ## Frequently asked about Bright Sparks Nursery ### Whereabouts is Bright Sparks Nursery? ### Open hours at Bright Sparks Nursery? ### Does Bright Sparks Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What stands out about the nursery? ### How does Bright Sparks Nursery support children with SEND? ### Is Bright Sparks Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What is Bright Sparks Nursery working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Liverpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Sparks Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet Crosby Liverpool · L23 5TE 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-crosby-l23-5te-ey499370) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Atherton House School Liverpool · L23 7TF ](/nursery/atherton-house-school-l23-7tf-ey302394) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Streatham House Nursery Blundellsands · L23 8UQ ](/nursery/streatham-house-nursery-l23-8uq-ey459185) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kristaval Day Care Liverpool · L22 6QN ](/nursery/kristaval-day-care-l22-6qn-ey450777) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Carousel Day Nursery Liverpool · L22 8QE ](/nursery/carousel-day-nursery-l22-8qe-310405) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### JETS Liverpool · L22 8QF ](/nursery/jets-l22-8qf-ey451817) [See all nurseries in Liverpool →](/search?q=Liverpool) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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