Full-day nursery in Woodcote, Croydon
Brightsparks Day Nursery
Meadow Hill, Purley, CR8 3HL · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 1999Reference 124901Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 23 May 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places70 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 29 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- from 3 months
Getting there
Meadow Hill, Purley, CR8 3HL · More nurseries in CR8
Stations
- Coulsdon Town17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Reedham (Surrey)20 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Woodmansterne24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Smitham Bottom Lane, Smitham Downs Road and Upper Woodcote Village.
Parks and playgrounds
- Woodcote Village Green7 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Croydon 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Brightsparks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Meadow Hill, Purley, CR8 3HL, in Woodcote, Croydon. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness was Good and quality of education was Good.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the food is organic, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in includes free settling-in sessions in the week before the child's start date, plus a visit beforehand to complete information forms with the team. Children become familiar with their room and key person, and the website also lists a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can complete the application form or contact the nursery to arrange a visit. Families are advised to book many months in advance to guarantee a place.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightsparks Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | from 3 mo | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.7 miles |
| Purley Children's NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| Bluebells PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle PurleyFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| CW King Fishers Day Nurseries LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.9 miles |
| Little Learners Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.9 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Woodcote3
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR810
- Nurseries near Coulsdon Town station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Woodcote Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.2 miles
- Cumnor House School ages 4–11 0.5 miles
- Smitham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.9 miles
- Beaumont Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.9 miles
- St Nicholas School ages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected May 2024 0.9 miles
- St David's School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.9 miles
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 1.0 miles
- Laleham Lea School ages 3–11has a nursery class 1.0 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Brightsparks Day Nursery's opening hours?
Brightsparks Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Brightsparks Day Nursery take?
Brightsparks Day Nursery takes children aged from 3 months.
What is Brightsparks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Brightsparks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Brightsparks Day Nursery take?
Brightsparks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Brightsparks Day Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Brightsparks Day Nursery.
What approach does Brightsparks Day Nursery follow?
Brightsparks Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
What is the nearest station to Brightsparks Day Nursery?
Coulsdon Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Brightsparks Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8660 2340 and visit www.brightsparksdaynurseries.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightsparksdaynurseries.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 124901 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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