Brightsparks Day Nursery - New Malden

Brightsparks Day Nursery received an overall 'Good' rating across all four legacy framework areas (Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management) in March 2024. This report has been mapped to the November 2025 seven-area framework. The nursery demonstrates strong practice in staff-child relationships, curriculum understanding, and behaviour support, with particular strengths in communication with parents and staff well-being. The single area for improvement identified by the inspector concerns the organisation of large-group times for younger children, where disengagement and waiting times occasionally impact learning. The setting maintains consistent 'Good' performance across all areas with no critical safeguarding concerns. Mapping from legacy framework: Quality of Education → Curriculum and Teaching (Good); Behaviour and Attitudes → Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines (Good); Personal Development → Inclusion and Children's Welfare and Well-being (Good); Leadership and Management → Leadership and Governance (Good).