# Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield

Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield is a sessional pre-school at 49 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8NF, in Shenfield, Essex. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Wishing Wells Day Care Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-preschool-shenfield-2680263  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 49 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8NF
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07708 003850
- Website: http://brightsparkspre-school.co.uk/
- Run by: [Wishing Wells Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/wishing-wells-day-care-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2680263

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, 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/16/2680263

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2680263). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680263)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680263)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680263)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 49 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.629206,0.324537

- Station: Shenfield, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Children's Play Park, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Long Ridings Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brentwood School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy |  | 4–19 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shenfield Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shenfield-village-pre-school-ltd-2682791) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shenfield Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shenfield-day-nursery-ey481915) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Creative Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-2660635) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Treehouse Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-club-2874958) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poppetts-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey275826) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-phoenix-day-nursery-and-preschool-2584586) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–17:45 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield take?

Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield?

Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield is run by Wishing Wells Day Care Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield?

Shenfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Sparks Preschool Shenfield?

You can call 07708 003850 and visit brightsparkspre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680263)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Sparks+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJvzmThl6_2EcRd9YH3Lww5mo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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