Opening hours
Open all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.
A Star Kids Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Havering
About this day nursery
A Star Kids Nursery strives to provide a nurturing and secure setting where children can joyfully embark on their early learning journey, fostering a positive foundation for their development. The nursery’s core philosophy revolves around empowering every child to become a confident communicator, cultivating their personal, social, emotional, and communication abilities through engaging play.
They are committed to offering a rich tapestry of active learning experiences designed to help each child reach their full potential. Recognising the importance of collaboration, the nursery values strong partnerships with parents and carers to ensure children flourish and gain confidence across all areas of development.
Activities are thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, aligning with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The nurseries are managed by a team of dedicated and qualified professionals who are passionate about creating a warm, loving, and secure atmosphere for all children in their care.
Our ethos
A Star Kids Nursery's philosophy is centred on empowering children to become confident communicators and reach their full potential through engaging, active learning experiences tailored to their individual needs and aligned with the EYFS framework. They aim to foster personal, social, emotional, and communication skills through play, valuing strong partnerships with parents and carers to create a nurturing and secure environment.
What it's like
Children behave very well because staff have high expectations and warm, respectful relationships. Leaders design and implement the curriculum well so staff consider what they want children to learn; this supports all children, including those with SEND, and children are fully engaged. The nursery has an ethos of 'every child being a talker' and staff learn key words in children's home languages and use sign language to support developing spoken English.
Family Run NurseryPlay-based LearningExperienced Staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2021
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for A Star Kids Nursery
Last inspected 21 November 2023 · Kathryn Irvine
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children behave very well because staff have high expectations and warm, respectful relationships. Leaders design and implement the curriculum well so staff consider what they want children to learn; this supports all children, including those with SEND, and children are fully engaged. The nursery has an ethos of 'every child being a talker' and staff learn key words in children's home languages and use sign language to support developing spoken English.
Inspector highlights
- Children behave very well and staff have high expectations of behaviour
- Curriculum is well designed and implemented, supporting all children including those with SEND
- Staff extend children's learning through thoughtful interactions and storytelling
- Strong emphasis on communication: 'every child being a talker' with home-language and sign support
- Parents are very happy with the care and staff feel well supported by leaders
Areas to develop
- 1continue to embed professional development opportunities for all staff to enhance their already good teaching skills to a consistently outstanding level throughout the nursery
- 2maximise opportunities for children to practise their independence skills at mealtimes.
Inspection #10308669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders ensure staff consider what they want children to learn during activities, which helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress. Parents of children with SEND value the impact the nursery has had on their child's development at home.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy spending time outside in the nursery's garden in the fresh air, where they have the chance to further progress their physical development; for example, they climb or ride on bicycles and play games with friends and staff.
EAL / language support
The nursery promotes communication: when children speak more than one language, staff learn key words in their home languages and use sign language to support children's understanding while they develop spoken English.
Parent Reviews of A Star Kids Nursery
4.3
(18)
Sadaf Alnashed
2 years ago
Over the years, I've entrusted all four of my children to this nursery, watching them grow from infancy to 10 years old under its care. The exceptional management by the dedicated manager has fostered an impressive team of highly qualified professionals. This nursery goes above and beyond by offering a wide range of educational activities. The only thing I wish they provided was lunch. As a mother, I've truly appreciated the unwavering support they've provided during challenging moments, including flexible hours and invaluable assistance with potty training. Now, my youngest child is attending, and the seamless transition into the nursery environment speaks volumes. Babies are the most genuine judges of their surroundings, and the fact that my baby settled in so quickly is a testament to the nurturing and quality care provided here. It's heartening to witness my child's happiness, as it reflects the nursery's excellence in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our little ones.
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Corrine Murfitt
2 years ago
My child has not long left the nursery and had been attending for a couple of years. Could not praise the setting and staff for everything they do. My child thrived in this nursery and the staff are warm,welcoming to children and parents and deal with any questions in a professional way. The provide an amazing breakfast and after school club which is full of fun, interactive activities for all the children to learn and progress from. A summer club is also provide which My child attends a few days a week and this has been a god send as means I'm still able to work during half term and knowing my children is in very safe hands. Keep up the good work nothing but praise.
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Laurence Williams
2 years ago
My daughter has been going to A Star Kids Nursery and she loves it. The staff are incredibly lovely and patient with the infants. I have full confidence in them when I leave my little one in the mornings. Great learning place. I couldn’t have chosen a better nursery.
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Paul Foreman
a year ago
My twins just finished at A star, from start to finish the team were fantastic with them. They helped both my girls become more confident and lots of wonderful memories for them. Whilst the entire team were brilliant both Chloe and Iris really helped one of my girls who was a took a lot more work to get comfortable in nursery so my wife and I will forever be grateful to the work and passion showed. Thank you 👍
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Lukman Bamigbola
3 years ago
Extremely pleased with how quickly both of my kids settled in and how flexible the nursery is with adding more days in with short notice. Staff is lovely and my kids formed strong bonds with each one of them. The progress made is also very noticeable and their skillset keeps improving in all areas. Totally recommend!
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
21 November 2023
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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