# Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd

Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd is a full-day nursery at Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3RW, in Airedale, Wakefield. It is registered for 214 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698797  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3RW
- Registered places: 214
- Phone: 01977 513107
- Run by: [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2698797

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 December 2024, 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/16/2698797

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2698797). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698797)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698797)
- Registered places: 214 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698797)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/679927)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3RW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.728077,-1.309837

- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Airedale Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Airedale Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Townville Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Playcare Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playcare-day-nursery-ey490395) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698798) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunflower Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 19 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd take?

Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 214 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd?

Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd is run by Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd?

Castleford is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd?

You can call 01977 513107.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698797)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Sparks+Child+Care&query_place_id=ChIJf1xj_SZreUgRWg1jKvIUFsA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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