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Happy Stars Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.7(14 Google reviews) ·St Andrews Church, St Andrews Road, LONDON, NW10 2QS · Brent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

Happy Stars Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children aged 0 to 5 can flourish, learn, and develop crucial life skills. With two conveniently located settings in Scunthorpe, Happy Stars Babies caters to the youngest learners, while the main Happy Stars Day Nursery and After School Club provides comprehensive care and engaging activities for older children.

The nursery prides itself on its experienced and passionate team, many of whom hold Level 3 qualifications or degrees in Early Childhood Studies. The staff-to-child ratio is carefully maintained to ensure personalised attention and support for each child's individual journey.

Happy Stars emphasises creating strong relationships with families, believing in a collaborative approach to support children's early education and development. The nursery is committed to continuous growth and adaptation within the evolving early years sector, striving to provide a stimulating and secure setting where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop their unique personalities.

They aim to empower children with the confidence and knowledge needed for successful futures, making learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.

What it's like

Staff know the children they care for very well at this friendly nursery. Children form strong bonds with their key persons and seek them out if they are having difficulties and need reassurance or if they are sad or upset. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe, for example, by reminding them to take turns and not to run inside. Behaviour is good, and children understand expectations of sharing and taking turns. The curriculum is based on children's interests with well-planned and engaging activities both inside and outside.

Experienced and qualified staffTwo dedicated settingsFocus on individual developmentStrong family partnerships

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Stars Day Nursery

Last inspected 28 February 2023

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

Staff know the children they care for very well at this friendly nursery. Children form strong bonds with their key persons and seek them out if they are having difficulties and need reassurance or if they are sad or upset. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe, for example, by reminding them to take turns and not to run inside. Behaviour is good, and children understand expectations of sharing and taking turns. The curriculum is based on children's interests with well-planned and engaging activities both inside and outside.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have a strong vision and prioritise staff well-being and professional development.
  • Managers and staff have a good knowledge of early childhood development and clear curriculum intentions.
  • Provision builds on children's previous knowledge, and most children make good progress.
  • Supporting children's independence skills is a high priority, with staff encouraging self-sufficiency in various activities.
  • Children have many opportunities to practise their small and large muscle skills through obstacle courses, climbing, puzzles, and construction resources.
  • Staff support communication and language development well through narration, story times, songs, and introducing new vocabulary.
  • Children receive good support for special educational needs and/or disabilities, with close monitoring, swift identification of needs, and targeted intervention in collaboration with the local authority and parents.
  • Children have many opportunities to explore the local area through visits to shops, parks, and the library, enhancing their understanding of the community and world.
  • Managers and staff regularly evaluate the provision, implementing new ways of working and using parental feedback to drive improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of how to further extend older children's learning and development to ensure that they always make good progress.
Inspection #10269753 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children have made lots of progress in their spoken language and social skills since starting to attend the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support from staff. Staff monitor children's progress closely and swiftly identify children who need additional support to meet their development goals. They work closely with the local authority and parents to ensure that children receive targeted intervention.

Outdoor space

Outside, older children chalk pictures of monsters and describe the sound their monster makes to staff. Children have many opportunities to practise their small- and large-muscle skills. Outside, children build intricate obstacle courses, which they then balance on, and they climb the large equipment.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: October 2014

  • February 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • October 2014Outstanding

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