# Bright Sparks Child Care

Bright Sparks Child Care is a full-day nursery at Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ, in Airedale, Wakefield. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01977 667656
- Ofsted URN: EY405434

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405434

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2010 (Reference EY405434). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405434)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405434)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405434)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/284934)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.721169,-1.313618

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Airedale Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Townville Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698797) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflower Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698798) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Playcare Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playcare-day-nursery-ey490395) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rainbow-nursery-2691938) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Sparks Child Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Child Care Outstanding at its inspection on 19 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Child Care take?

Bright Sparks Child Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Sparks Child Care?

Glasshoughton is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Child Care?

You can call 01977 667656.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY405434)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BrightSparks+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJbQxMIg1qeUgRGa67v9qBUTM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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