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Little Stars Childcare Cheddleton

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(6 Google reviews) ·165 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HN · Staffordshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Stars Childcare Cheddleton, located in Leek, ST13 7HN, operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 23/01/2024. The day nursery focuses on creating a positive and inclusive environment where children are welcomed and feel secure.

Staff establish warm relationships with the children, helping them to develop independence and confidence. The setting prioritises children's well-being and ensures their care needs are met effectively by mirroring home routines.

Leaders have emphasised promoting healthy lifestyles, including oral health, healthy food choices, and regular physical activity over the past year. While children's progress in foundational skills, particularly communication and language, is evident, the inspection highlights that the curriculum's design and sequencing need further development for staff to consistently build on children's existing knowledge and skills.

The day nursery caters to children aged 1 to 4 and has a total capacity of 32 places.

Our ethos

I have always wanted to be an Early years SENCo as I am very passionate about helping and supporting children and families, I have had personal experiences of understanding how hard and frustrating as a parent it can be when you have a concern regarding your child, Caregiver knows best! I am very passionate about my roles and will go above and beyond to support children and families; Every child should have the best start therefore every child within our settings will have equal opportunities. It is important to me to see the children at Little Stars with big smiles, laughing, making new friendships, getting messy, exploring and growing into confident and independent children.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into a nurturing and secure environment where they form warm relationships with staff. They separate confidently from their parents and carers, and quickly engage in familiar routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and well cared for. They show a clear sense of belonging as staff know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who receive support through purposeful approaches that help them to communicate and take part in daily experiences.

Nurturing environmentPositive behaviourEffective welfareInclusive cultureHealthy lifestyles

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Little Stars Childcare Cheddleton

Last inspected 30 March 2026

Actions the provider must take

  • Implement a clearly sequenced curriculum that identifies what children need to know across all areas of learning, so staff have a secure understanding of the learning intentions.
  • Ensure teaching is tailored to children's individual starting points and staff use assessment effectively to plan precise next steps that support children to make secure progress.

What it's like to attend

Children are welcomed into a nurturing and secure environment where they form warm relationships with staff. They separate confidently from their parents and carers, and quickly engage in familiar routines. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and well cared for. They show a clear sense of belonging as staff know them well and respond sensitively to their individual needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who receive support through purposeful approaches that help them to communicate and take part in daily experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make generally appropriate progress from their starting points, developing foundational skills in communication and language.
  • Pre-school children develop independence and confidence, showing curiosity and sustaining engagement in their play.
  • Leaders have established a positive environment where children's behaviour expectations are clear and understood.
  • Relationships between staff and children are warm and supportive, helping children to feel secure and confident.
  • Children learn to play alongside one another and increasingly collaborate, sharing ideas and taking turns.
  • Leaders ensure children’s care needs are met effectively, with staff providing responsive care informed by individual routines and preferences.
  • Children benefit from a broad range of experiences that support their development, including regular outdoor learning and community visits.
  • The setting has a clear focus on health and wellbeing, with children learning about self-care and healthy lifestyles.

Areas to develop

  • 1Implement a clearly sequenced curriculum that identifies what children need to know across all areas of learning, so staff have a secure understanding of the learning intentions (completion date: 01/05/2026).
  • 2Ensure teaching is tailored to children's individual starting points and staff use assessment effectively to plan precise next steps that support children to make secure progress (completion date: 01/05/2026).

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate care and support. Staff adapt routines and approaches to meet their needs, helping them to take part in daily experiences and feel included. Leaders work closely with external professionals to secure appropriate support and funding, ensuring resources are used effectively. Staff implement targeted one-to-one interventions and use strategies, particularly in communication and language, to support children's engagement.

Outdoor space

Children regularly access outdoor learning, including opportunities within the local community such as visits to a nearby farm. Younger children, including babies, benefit from regular walks, supporting their physical development and environmental awareness.

EAL / language support

The setting creates an inclusive culture where staff identify children’s individual needs, including those who face barriers to learning, by gathering information from parents and carers before children start and through ongoing observations.

Google Reviews of Little Stars Childcare Cheddleton

5.0
(6 Google reviews)
alicia hodgson
4 months ago

We absolutely love this nursery. Our son is so happy there and never cries when he goes in (which says everything). We actually drive from another town just so he can attend, because the care is truly exceptional. The staff treat him like one of their own and have helped him grow so much in confidence. We couldn’t ask for a better place for him to learn, grow, and feel safe! We’re so grateful for everything they do! 🌟

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Megen Rushton
4 months ago

My two eldest children have been/ going to this nursery & I can’t say enough to praise them. They are so reassuring with concerns I had, my children adore all of the staff. & always so excited to see them. When people ask for recommendations of nursery’s I always & will always recommend them because they always go above and beyond not just for the children but for parents too😊 Little starts berrisford & leek❤️

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Jon Ebling
4 months ago

Wonderful nursery, everyone is so lovely and caring towards the children! Our son used to cry going into his old nursery and now he lunges to whoever it is at the door ready to greet him! I couldn't recommend Little Stars enough!

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lucy wakelin
3 years ago

Professional, kind, happy environment for children, and for parents. my son loves going to little stars and they have been amazing caring for him and his needs. Highly recommend!! Lovely nursery

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

30 March 2026

Expected standard

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

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