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Brightsparks Day Nursery in New Malden

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.8(11 parent reviews) ·Richard Challoner School, Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE · Kingston upon Thames
Number of places
58 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames

About this day nursery

' The nursery fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where children from 0 to 4 years old are encouraged to be creative, imaginative, curious, and confident learners. Emphasizing respect, equality, and strong parent-carer partnerships, Bright Sparks aims to develop independent thinkers with a positive outlook on learning.

The nursery focuses on children's personal, social, and emotional development within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, prioritizing their welfare and well-being. Having previously achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the nursery is awaiting re-inspection under its new registration, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and education.

They also uphold rigorous health and safety standards and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion for all children and families.

Our ethos

Brightsparks Day Nursery is committed to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality early years education and care, operating under the mission 'No Child Must Fail.' They cultivate a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere to encourage creativity, imagination, curiosity, and confidence in young learners (0-4 years). Their approach emphasizes respect, equality, strong parent partnerships, and the development of independent thinkers within the EYFS framework, focusing on personal, social, and emotional growth.

What it's like

Staff welcome children and their families warmly at this happy and family focused nursery. Children are happy and settled, and they enjoy themselves at the nursery. They arrive eager to start the day and see their friends. Staff build good relationships with children, who demonstrate they feel safe and secure.

Accessible and Affordable CareFocus on Holistic DevelopmentStrong Parent PartnershipsPreviously Ofsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning or afternoon half-day sessions, full-day sessions, or an hourly rate. Additional charges apply for snacks, trips, and late collections.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Half day session (8:30am-12pm or 12pm-3:30pm)£33 / session
  • Full day session (8:30am-3:30pm)£66 / session
  • Hourly rate£11 / hour
  • Snack£1 / week
  • Late charge£1 / hour

Good to know

  • Half-day sessions run 8:30am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:30pm.
  • Full-day sessions run from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
  • Late collection charges are billed per minute.
  • Additional charges apply for weekly snacks.
  • Extra charges may apply for trips and visits.

Key facts

Food

Snack provided; packed lunch required for full day

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

0-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Half day, Full day, Hourly

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Brightsparks Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 March 2024 · Becky Phillips

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

Staff welcome children and their families warmly at this happy and family focused nursery. Children are happy and settled, and they enjoy themselves at the nursery. They arrive eager to start the day and see their friends. Staff build good relationships with children, who demonstrate they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff welcome children and their families warmly and build good relationships with them.
  • Staff are enthusiastic and engage children in their chosen activities, supporting and extending their learning.
  • Staff support children's positive behaviour exceptionally well and use various tools to help children discuss their feelings and share.
  • The manager and staff have a good understanding of their curriculum and plan enjoyable activities to support children's development.
  • Communication with parents is strong, and parents are highly appreciative of the support they receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of large-group times for younger children, to maximise their learning opportunities, engagement and participation.
Inspection #10326620 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk of how welcomed and valued they feel.

Parents talk of the positive help that they receive to support their children's learning at home, such as toilet training.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with other professionals to support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They closely monitor children's progress and plan activities to close gaps in their development.

Outdoor space

Older children confidently use the 'snuffle station' and dress themselves before going outside. The manager and staff want to continue developing the garden area to provide more opportunities for children.

Parent Reviews of Brightsparks Day Nursery

4.8
(11)
Kirstie Tong
2 years ago

Brightsparks is a truly fantastic nursery and our daughter is so happy there. Very good, experienced management and friendly, caring staff who know all the children well. Communication is excellent and as a parent I feel kept up to date with my what my daughter gets up to during the day via a dedicated app. It’s also conveniently located for commuting from Malden Manor station. Highly recommended!

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Katie Pllana
2 years ago

Wonderful nursery and I would highly recommend. My son has attended for just over two years and he is really happy. The staff are kind and caring and the activities they set up and provide are great for child development. Communication has always been excellent and staff have been really supportive through all milestones.

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Nikki K
2 years ago

Our little boy loved going to Brightsparks and now our little girl does too. We're very impressed with the friendliness, care and knowledge of all the staff there. Different learning activities are planned for each day ensuring that children are kept engaged and are developed at the right pace. Children are also taken for outdoor activities every day as long as it is safe to do so and parents are kept up-to-date with what their child has been up to via a Famly app. Three meals and a couple of snacks are provided each day and the food is healthy, nutritious and freshly cooked on site. My husband and I couldn't be happier with our choice to send our children to Brightsparks and would wholeheartedly recommend them.

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Deborah de Ronde
8 years ago

My son has gone to Brightsparks since he was 11 months and he is now nearly four and now my one year old daughter goes there. We have always found it a fantastic nursery, with great facilities and very caring loving staff. My son now does monkeynastics as well as playball that come in externally that he loves. The management team are very helpful and have always advised me with any issues I have had in bringing up my babies, like sleep issues or feeding issues or any health issues. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery for your children.

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Hannah S
2 years ago

We are so happy with Brightsparks - the staff are really kind and caring and our son has flourished there. He does lots of great activities and is very happy. Would definitely recommend to other parents.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2012

  • March 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • March 2012Outstanding

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