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Bright Stars Pre-School # Bright Stars Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2023) · Ongar Primary School, Milton Cres, ONGAR, CM5 0FF · Essex Number of places 23 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting Bright Stars Pre-School in Ongar, established in 2009, provides outstanding childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years during term time, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Children arrive eager to learn and happily separate from parents, engaging in activities with high levels of concentration, perseverance, and enjoyment. The setting prides itself on fostering independence, with children confidently moving between the indoor environment and the garden to select resources that interest them, demonstrating sequenced learning in their play. Staff work exceptionally well with other professionals to provide highly effective, tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, make outstanding progress. The curriculum is exemplary and carefully sequenced, based on children's interests and current research, and delivered by highly skilled and knowledgeable staff. Communication and language development are a strong focus, with staff utilising various strategies, including sign language and role-modelling, to support children's vocabulary and confidence. The leadership team has a clear vision for continuous improvement, valuing staff well-being and professional development. Strong relationships with parents are a cornerstone of the pre-school, with ample information shared about children's daily activities and progress, contributing to the highest levels of child outcomes. What it's like Children arrive at the pre-school eager and ready to play, happily separating from parents with welcoming staff. They show high levels of concentration, perseverance, and enjoyment in activities, delighting in interactions with peers and behaving impeccably. Children are independent, inquisitive, and confident, freely moving between indoor and outdoor environments to select resources that interest them and demonstrate sequenced learning. Outstanding Education Exceptional SEND Support Strong Parent Partnerships Skilled Staff Tailored Curriculum Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during school term time only. Sessions are from 9am to 3pm. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bright Stars Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10276535 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214199)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY395696) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://www.brightstarschildcare.net) Ongar Primary School, Milton Cres, ONGAR, CM5 0FF ## Explore day nurseries near ONGAR - [Day nurseries in ONGAR](/search?q=ONGAR) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bright-stars-pre-school-cm5-0ff-ey395696) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bright Stars Pre-School Last inspected 15 March 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children arrive at the pre-school eager and ready to play, happily separating from parents with welcoming staff. They show high levels of concentration, perseverance, and enjoyment in activities, delighting in interactions with peers and behaving impeccably. Children are independent, inquisitive, and confident, freely moving between indoor and outdoor environments to select resources that interest them and demonstrate sequenced learning. Inspector highlights - Staff effectively support children with SEND, ensuring tailored support and good progress. - Staff are highly skilled at developing children's communication and language skills, using various strategies including sign language, and role modelling. - The manager and staff build impressive relationships with parents, engaging them in their child's learning and providing ample information. - The leadership team has a clear vision for continuous improvement, supporting staff well-being and professional development. - Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable, implementing an exemplary, sequenced curriculum that ensures all children make outstanding progress. Inspection #10276535 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214199) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work exceedingly well with other professionals, ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective, tailored support and progress well. All children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points, including children with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Outdoor space Children are extremely independent, inquisitive and confident. They freely move between the garden and indoor environment and select resources that interest them to enhance their play. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: December 2009 - March 2023 Outstanding - July 2017 Good - March 2014 Good - December 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Bright Stars Pre-School ### Which funding entitlements does Bright Stars Pre-School accept? ### Open hours at Bright Stars Pre-School? ### What size of nursery is Bright Stars Pre-School? ### Is Bright Stars Pre-School Ofsted registered? ### How does Bright Stars Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space is available at Bright Stars Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in ONGAR Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bright Stars Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery (Ongar) Ongar · CM5 0AD ](/nursery/truly-scrumptious-early-years-nursery-ongar-cm5-0ad-ey489474) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Puzzlez Playschool Ongar · CM5 9AA ](/nursery/puzzlez-playschool-ltd-cm5-9aa-2796612) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Step Start Nurseries Fyfield Ongar · CM5 0GN ](/nursery/step-start-nurseries-fyfield-cm5-0gn-2833383) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Ongar Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Club Ongar · CM5 9EL ](/nursery/ongar-pre-school-breakfast-after-school-club-cm5-9el-2727644) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### ABC Nursery & Pre School Ongar · CM5 9RG 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/abc-nursery-pre-school-ltd-cm5-9rg) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Scribbles Day Nursery Epping · CM16 6AR 4.8(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/scribbles-day-nursery-cm16-6ar-2591647) [See all nurseries in ONGAR →](/search?q=ONGAR) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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