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Little Stars Childcare Leek First # Little Stars Childcare Leek First Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · Staffordshire County Council, Leek First School, Leek, ST13 6LF · Staffordshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Stars Childcare in Staffordshire provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop. The nursery focuses on fostering confidence and growth through engaging activities and a well-rounded curriculum. They offer various care options, including nursery, preschool, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs, catering to a wide range of ages and needs. The dedicated staff are passionate about childcare, creating a supportive atmosphere where each child's individual personality is celebrated. The nursery also prioritises healthy eating, with fresh and nutritious meals prepared daily in their kitchen, adhering to high food hygiene standards. Parents consistently praise the caring and encouraging approach of the staff, highlighting the positive impact Little Stars has on their children's development and readiness for school. What it's like Children are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff, who understand that for children to be ready to learn well, they first need to feel safe, secure and welcome. Staff are responsive to children's needs, and there are strong bonds between staff and children, with staff providing comfort such as cuddles to children who need more reassurance. Staff use their understanding of children's learning needs and interests to plan and deliver a broad curriculum, promoting children's awareness of mathematics effectively and helping them develop good behaviours as they interact with peers and form friendships. Nutritious meals prepared fresh daily Government-funded childcare options After-school and holiday clubs available ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 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 Food All meals prepared fresh daily on-site. Breakfast, two-course hot lunch, snack tea, and healthy snacks provided throughout the day. Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for Christmas holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Stars Childcare Leek First Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10327604 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241142)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778005) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-stars-childcare-leek-first-st13-6lf-2778005) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Stars Childcare Leek First Last inspected 7 February 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff, who understand that for children to be ready to learn well, they first need to feel safe, secure and welcome. Staff are responsive to children's needs, and there are strong bonds between staff and children, with staff providing comfort such as cuddles to children who need more reassurance. Staff use their understanding of children's learning needs and interests to plan and deliver a broad curriculum, promoting children's awareness of mathematics effectively and helping them develop good behaviours as they interact with peers and form friendships. Inspector highlights - The manager provides a curriculum that builds on children's knowledge as they progress through the nursery and staff accurately identify next steps in children's learning. - Staff focus their teaching on the knowledge children need in preparation for their move to school. - Children develop their imaginations through role play, and staff ensure that children have resources to support their growing interest in technology. - Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical activities. - The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable and works well with staff, parents and other agencies to put specific plans in place to support children's development. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to improve their teaching to the highest level so that all activities consistently support children's communication and language development - 2 review the organisation of group activities to enable all children to remain focused and engaged in their learning Inspection #10327604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241142) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the positive relationships that their children form with their key person. > They compliment staff for sharing regular information with them about their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable and understands the importance of acting on concerns about children's development. She works well with staff, parents and other agencies to put specific plans in place to support children's development, offering training and support for staff and implementing and reviewing support plans and targets for all children. Additional funding is used suitably, including to buy resources and provide experiences for the children, to help close any gaps in children's learning. Outdoor space Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and engage in physical activities, such as pedalling vehicles and climbing up to use the slide. Young children enjoy a lively dance session outside. Inspection history Most recent inspection 7 February 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241142) ## Frequently asked about Little Stars Childcare Leek First ### How are meals handled at Little Stars Childcare Leek First? ### Who makes up the team at Little Stars Childcare Leek First? ### What part of the country is Little Stars Childcare Leek First in? ### What are the fees at Little Stars Childcare Leek First? ### Which funded hours does Little Stars Childcare Leek First accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leek Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Stars Childcare Leek First. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Zipadee Day Nursery Leek · ST13 6EG 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/zipadee-day-nursery-limited-st13-6eg-ey483919) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Children 1st @ Leek Leek · ST13 6NE 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/children-1st-leek-st13-6ne-ey562237) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.4 mi ### Little Stars Childcare Leek Beresford Leek · ST13 6NR ](/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-beresford-st13-6nr-2778006) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### The Learning Mill Leek · ST13 5LJ ](/nursery/the-learning-mill-st13-5lj-ey413620) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Teddy's Garden Day Nursery Leek · ST13 7DN ](/nursery/teddy-s-garden-day-nursery-st13-7dn-ey419209) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 3.0 mi ### Little Stars Childcare Cheddleton Leek · ST13 7HN 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-stars-childcare-cheddleton-st13-7hn-2778004) [See all nurseries in Leek →](/search?q=Leek) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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