Opening hours
Monday to Thursday from 8.30am until 3pm, and on Friday from 8.30am to 1pm
Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth
About this day nursery
Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School, located in London, SW12 8RQ, provides early years education and care for children aged 9 months to 5 years. The nursery operates from St. Luke's Community Hall and is dedicated to offering a high-quality, nurturing, and engaging environment for young learners.
They focus on a blend of child-led play and structured activities, emphasising physical activity, and offer various activity stations, games, and sports. The staff comprises experienced Early Years professionals and trained activity leaders, ensuring a dynamic and supportive setting.
Sparkies also runs an Early Years Holiday Camp at St. Luke's for children aged 3 to 5 years, providing additional opportunities for fun and learning during school breaks. The nursery is committed to creating an enriching experience for every child, fostering their development through diverse and stimulating programmes.
Our ethos
Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School is committed to creating an enriching experience for every child, fostering their development through diverse and stimulating programmes. They focus on a blend of child-led play and structured activities, emphasising physical activity, and aim to provide a high-quality, nurturing, and engaging environment.
What it's like
Children develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming nursery. They have a positive attitude to learning and show high levels of enjoyment and curiosity. Children are confident and motivated to learn and develop the skills needed for the next stage of their learning.
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
9 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School
Last inspected 16 June 2023 · Tracey Murphy
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 develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming nursery. They have a positive attitude to learning and show high levels of enjoyment and curiosity. Children are confident and motivated to learn and develop the skills needed for the next stage of their learning.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff are dedicated and experienced. They have a secure understanding of children's learning and development requirements.
- Staff create an environment that is rich in spoken language. Older children are confident talkers, using a broad vocabulary.
- A strong focus is placed on children developing a love of books, as they form an integral part of the curriculum.
- Staff introduce mathematical language into children's play and learning. Children become confident to use mathematical language in their play.
- Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents speak highly about the staff and managers.
Areas to develop
- 1plan the outdoor curriculum even more effectively to ensure that all children have opportunities to extend their learning through engaging and challenging activities
- 2improve the organisation of group activities to help all children remain focused and engaged in their learning.
Inspection #10281996 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The curriculum is designed to meet children's individual needs and stimulate the interests of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children develop their physical skills as they eagerly join in activities to develop their large muscles, balance and coordination as they run, climb equipment and chase each other. Staff encourage children to take risks in a safe way and to develop their ability to keep themselves safe as they climb apparatus in the garden.
Parent Reviews of Sparkies Nursery & Pre-School
4.9
(7)
Olesia Jezova Guefif
5 years ago
Sparkies is a little hidden gem nursery, which is not an obvious “famous” choice in a Nappy Valley but it is absolutely great. Grace and her team truly care and love children and it does feel like a big family rather than a business minded nursery. They also encourage children to stay outdoors and explore a lot. Their facilities with a wonderful big garden is a real luxury. My daughter has previously attended one of the thought after local nurseries on Webbs Road and she absolutely hated it. We were desperate to find a good alternative and this was a real find. It took her only few days to settle, as her key teacher was very attentive, loving and she just loved to go to Sparkies. Also, Sparkies has got a nice parents community which just reinforces the big family culture.
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Fatima fatima
5 years ago
A very good start for your little ones. It was the best choice ever for my son . He loves being there everyday! Professional staffs. Grace is an amazing person. Thank you Sparkies!
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Roksana Cylupa
6 years ago
Fantastic nursery, with a warm environment, great staff, amazing outdoor space. My kids love going to school here.
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Damian Wheelhouse
7 years ago
My son has joined this nursery and he loves it.
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Paul Teasdale
7 years ago
Thoroughly Professional Service - Thank You
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Inspection history
Date: June 2023
- July 2023Good
- June 2023Good
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