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Little Shining Stars # Little Shining Stars Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · off Brougham Road, Lakeside, Huddersfield, HD7 6AE · Kirklees Number of places 65 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Kirklees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Shining Stars, established in 2014 in Huddersfield, is a welcoming, all-year nursery offering care for children aged 1 to 9 years old. 30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery prides itself on its nurturing and caring staff who build strong relationships with children and families. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to equip children with skills for their next stage of learning, ensuring they build upon existing knowledge and interests. The nursery was rated as Good by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 16th July 2024. Children develop good independence and physical skills through a variety of activities, including outdoor play that supports both large and small muscle development. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) demonstrates a strong understanding of children requiring additional support, working effectively with other agencies to ensure tailored provision. This dedicated support ensures children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress. Parents frequently comment on the significant progress their children make. Leaders and staff have also shown commitment in addressing previous inspection feedback to continually enhance the nursery environment and practices. What it's like Children are cared for by nurturing and caring staff at this welcoming nursery. Staff know children and families very well and children form positive relationships with their key person. Children feel safe and secure, and staff are positive role models, encouraging good manners. Nurturing and caring staff Strong parent communication Effective SEND provision Good physical development Well-planned curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Shining Stars Last inspected 16 July 2024 · Miriam Caldecott 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 are cared for by nurturing and caring staff at this welcoming nursery. Staff know children and families very well and children form positive relationships with their key person. Children feel safe and secure, and staff are positive role models, encouraging good manners. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have worked hard to address the actions from the last inspection. - Leaders plan a curriculum that teaches children the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. - Children develop good physical skills through planned activities. - Staff support children's communication and language development well. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a good understanding of the children who require additional support. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen all staff's understanding of the learning intention for planned activities, to enable them to support children's learning to an even higher level - 2 consider ways to support younger children during transitions throughout the day so that they understand what is happening next. Inspection #10341063 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254410) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Shining Stars Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10341063 Lead inspector Miriam Caldecott Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254410)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475114) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-shining-stars-hd7-6ae-ey475114) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children have come on leaps and bounds since starting the nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) has a good understanding of the children who require additional support. She works with other agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need. Staff use additional funding effectively to support individual children's needs, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make very good progress. Outdoor space Children develop good physical skills. Staff plan activities that support the development of children's large and small muscles. Younger children use their legs to propel the ride-on cars along the outdoor area. ## Parent Reviews of Little Shining Stars 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUwfleAb90egnnU4YQm6wbtpZpvltIaiw1ZipvDWfsDNPFuvLsL=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ilona Baines 3 months ago My daughter has only been there a few weeks and has already learnt how to put her coat on, fasten it up and has written her name by herself. She talks about nursery and when we're not there she gets upset. She absolutely loves going. Thank you ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGS1ZqWnBiVTE1Y0ZOSlNHRXhSVkJtYkhwTFVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bc4458ba245a1:0x3f927f43f2ad0e1a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6d_bpvJEwqTyXYb2xblM2ZwGJ-rBPcfXQM1-sfTkbaU9KdQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catrina Khan a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6d043enB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc4458ba245a1:0x3f927f43f2ad0e1a) Reviews from Google for Little Shining Stars. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4580863700800179738&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: November 2015 - July 2024 Good - March 2024 Inadequate - September 2023 Inadequate - October 2022 Requires improvement - November 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Shining Stars ### What outdoor space does Little Shining Stars have? ### Which funded hours are accepted at Little Shining Stars? ### How does Little Shining Stars support children with SEND? ### What is Little Shining Stars working on improving? ### Is Little Shining Stars Ofsted registered? ### When is Little Shining Stars open? ### How big is Little Shining Stars? ## About the setting Little Shining Stars registered in 2014 and is located in Huddersfield. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, of whom 12 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6. The nursery operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, and provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. URN EY475114 Registered person Little Shining Stars Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Inadequate ## Nearby day nurseries in Huddersfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Shining Stars. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Merrydale Private Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD7 5DL 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/merrydale-private-day-nursery-hd7-5dl-2680093) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Cornfields Day Nursery Huddersfield · HD7 5JN ](/nursery/cornfields-day-nursery-hd7-5jn-ey358944) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Jellies Nursery & Preschool Meltham Holmfirth · HD9 5JJ ](/nursery/jellies-nursery-preschool-meltham-hd9-5jj-2857104) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Jellies Preschool, Out Of School & Holiday Club Huddersfield · HD7 5PD ](/nursery/jellies-preschool-out-of-school-holiday-club-hd7-5pd-2857042) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Kids Planet Linthwaite Huddersfield · HD7 5NR ](/nursery/kids-planet-linthwaite-hd7-5nr-2697670) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Hoppers Childcare Bolster Moor Road, Golcar · HD7 4JU ](/nursery/hoppers-childcare-hd7-4ju-2753439) [See all nurseries in Huddersfield →](/search?q=Huddersfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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