# Bright Sparks Pre-School

Bright Sparks Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Child Centre, 2 Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AY, in Swanley, Kent. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue–Wed; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-pre-school-127047  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Child Centre, 2 Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AY
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue–Wed; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07711 814900
- Website: http://brightsparkspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 127047

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127047

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1999 (Reference 127047). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127047)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127047)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127047)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/266826)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:00–15:00
- Tuesday to Wednesday: 09:00–12:00
- Thursday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Child Centre, 2 Sycamore Drive, Swanley, BR8 7AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.399282,0.174082

- Station: Swanley, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bartholomew Way Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Swanley Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Horizon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| High Firs Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Downsview Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Crockenhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Hextable Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oaks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oaks-day-nursery-2502386) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Birches Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-birches-nursery-2750810) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ab Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ab-day-nursery-2787607) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Swanley Kindergarten Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanley-kindergarten-pre-school-127670) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Five Wents Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/five-wents-pre-school-2792851) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westview Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westview-playgroup-127772) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Sparks Pre-School's opening hours?

Bright Sparks Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon; 09:00–12:00, Tue–Wed; 09:00–15:00, Thu–Fri.

### What is Bright Sparks Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Pre-School Good at its inspection on 5 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Pre-School take?

Bright Sparks Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Sparks Pre-School?

Swanley is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Pre-School?

You can call 07711 814900 and visit brightsparkspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127047)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Sparks+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJT1vDcZCt2EcRqWP6nRgj_Do)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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