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Bright Sparks Pre School # Bright Sparks Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · Preston Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, LS26 8AR · Leeds Number of places 30 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Leeds About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Bright Sparks Pre School, established in 1970, operates during term time only, Monday to Friday. Sessions run from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM, with a breakfast club available from 7:30 AM and an after-school club until 6:00 PM. This Leeds-based setting welcomes children aged 2 to 10 years, providing a "Good" standard of education and care, as confirmed by its latest Ofsted inspection on 14th June 2024. Children are encouraged to be independent and confident within a welcoming environment, fostering positive attitudes towards learning. The pre-school offers excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with parents feeling well-informed about their child's development. The curriculum includes a varied array of activities, from a cosy sensory corner and outdoor climbing equipment to a mathematics station. Children can explore an all-weather outdoor area, including a herb garden where they practise scissor skills by cutting fresh mint. Staff encourage conversation and engagement, and the pre-school incorporates activities like group time on the carpet, dancing, singing, and Spanish lessons to prepare children for school. The manager maintains an "open-door" culture, supporting both staff development and positive relationships with families. What it's like Children at this pre-school are very independent. They are happy to come confidently in to play and choose activities that engage and interest them in the welcoming environment. Well-being is high and children's attitudes to learning are positive. Independent children Positive attitudes to learning Excellent SEND support Homely environment Varied activities Strong parent relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and 12.15pm until 3.15pm. The pre-school provides a breakfast club from 7.30am and an after-school club from 3.15pm until 6pm. Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1970 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Sparks Pre School Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10339295 Lead inspector Kelly Nevett Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253267)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/512713) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-sparks-pre-school-ls26-8ar-512713) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Sparks Pre School Last inspected 14 June 2024 · Kelly Nevett Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children at this pre-school are very independent. They are happy to come confidently in to play and choose activities that engage and interest them in the welcoming environment. Well-being is high and children's attitudes to learning are positive. Inspector highlights - Children are independent, happy and engage well with activities. - Parents are highly positive about the pre-school and its support for families. - Excellent support is provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff provide a well-resourced and homely environment with a varied array of activities. - The manager fosters an "open-door" culture and supports staff development. Areas to develop - 1 extend children's communication and language skills and give children more opportunities to practise speaking and leading their own conversations - 2 plan more effectively to reflect the wider cultural community children live in and give them an understanding of other faiths, places, communities and cultures. Inspection #10339295 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253267) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > will be good at sports when they go to big school Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Parents feel that they are able to help their children learn further at home because they have been well informed about their development and next steps. Outdoor space A cosy sensory corner, outdoor climbing equipment and a mathematics station allow children to experience a variety of activities and topics. There is a carefully planned array of activities on offer, including an all-weather outdoor area, and children cut up fresh mint from the herb garden to practise their scissor skills. Inspection history Date: September 2009 - June 2024 Good - July 2018 Outstanding - June 2015 Good - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Sparks Pre School ### What outdoor space does Bright Sparks Pre School have? ### How does Bright Sparks Pre School support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Bright Sparks Pre School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leeds Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Sparks Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Grange Nursery Castleford · WF10 2HJ ](/nursery/the-grange-nursery-wf10-2hj-ey336986) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Adventurers Montessori (Allerton) Castleford · WF10 2DJ 4.8(17 reviews) ](/nursery/little-adventurers-montessori-allerton-wf10-2dj-2835024) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School Leeds · LS26 9BJ 4.6(17 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-ladybirds-day-nursery-pre-school-ls26-9bj-ey551192) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Cheeky Monkey Childrens Day Nursery Leeds · LS26 8LG 5.0(20 reviews) ](/nursery/cheeky-monkey-childrens-day-nursery-ls26-8lg-ey419382) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery Leeds · LS26 8RA 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/jolly-giraffes-day-nursery-ls26-8ra-ey298138) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Leeds · LS25 1NT 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/sweet-peas-day-care-teaching-nurseries-ltd-ls25-1nt-ey406850) [See all nurseries in Leeds →](/search?q=Leeds) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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