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Clayton Little Stars Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.5(2 parent reviews) ·Clayton Library, Dartmouth Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3NR · Staffordshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Stars Childcare, a family-operated establishment founded in 2003 by sisters Sarah and Vicky, both experienced childcare professionals, provides a nurturing environment across its various Staffordshire locations, including a dedicated nursery in Clayton. The core philosophy centres on fostering happy, kind, confident, and resilient children, preparing them for future challenges with a willingness to learn.

They operate Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, ensuring continuity of care to help children feel secure and supported. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), covering the seven areas of learning and development with annual themes and topics.

Recognising each child as an individual, Little Stars emphasises their welfare as paramount, promoting learning through play with the support of highly skilled practitioners. In addition to nursery provisions, they offer engaging Out of School Clubs, including before and after school care for children aged 4 to 11 and a Holiday Club for those aged 3 to 11, filled with a range of activities.

Fresh and nutritious meals are prepared daily to ensure a balanced diet for all children.

Our ethos

Clayton Little Stars Childcare's philosophy centres on fostering happy, kind, confident, and resilient children, preparing them for future challenges with a willingness to learn. They follow the EYFS curriculum, emphasising learning through play and treating each child as an individual, with their welfare as paramount.

What it's like

Children arrive eager and ready for their day at nursery, confidently exploring the nursery space with sensitive support from caring and attentive staff. They are involved in enticing and motivating activities and are immersed in their play, making good progress across all areas of learning thanks to a well-planned, play-focused curriculum.

Family-run businessEYFS CurriculumFresh and nutritious mealsBefore and After School ClubHoliday Club

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Session types

Before and After School Club, Holiday Club

Food

Fresh and nutritious meals prepared daily

Opening hours

Mon to Fri from 7:30 am to 6 pm

Age range

9 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clayton Little Stars Childcare

Last inspected 18 November 2022 · Juliette Freeman

Safeguarding effective
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 arrive eager and ready for their day at nursery, confidently exploring the nursery space with sensitive support from caring and attentive staff. They are involved in enticing and motivating activities and are immersed in their play, making good progress across all areas of learning thanks to a well-planned, play-focused curriculum.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager and confident to explore the nursery space.
  • Staff follow a well-planned curriculum focused on play, adapting activities to children's interests.
  • Parents are happy with the nursery and have strong partnerships with their child's key person.
  • Partnerships with other agencies effectively support children's needs.
  • Children develop an understanding of their world through a wide range of activities and outings in the community.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of how to support communication and language development, to enable them to broaden the range of words used and introduce new words to children
  • 2support staff to increase the opportunities for more challenge in children's physical development, specifically for large-muscle skills such as climbing and balancing.
Inspection #10251599 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they are very happy with the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Partnerships with other agencies are effective in supporting children's needs. Leaders and staff know where to access more support, as required, so that they can support children's progress. They work with other professionals and parents and adapt the provision and routine to support all children very well.

Outdoor space

Younger children toddle or begin to run as they hold hands with staff outdoors. Older children manoeuvre a small wheeled toy through an obstacle course of small traffic cones. Staff encourage children to ride wheeled toys with care outside.

Parent Reviews of Clayton Little Stars Childcare

4.5
(2)
Sophie Probert
a week ago

My little boy started little stars at 10months old. The staff have been amazing ensuring he was happy and settled.They have been great in communicating how his day has been and the Famly app is regularly updated with photos and care information which is great. The staff are so approachable it has made his experience and my experience as a parent really positive.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 November 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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