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Little Stars Day Nursery # Little Stars Day Nursery in Grimsby Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education, Laceby Road, GRIMSBY, DN34 5BQ · North East Lincolnshire Number of places 77 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority North East Lincolnshire 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 Stars Day Nursery, established in 1986 and located in Grimsby, is an award-winning childcare facility with a capacity for 77 children. The nursery is part of the TEC Partnership and provides a nurturing and secure environment where children can learn and develop into confident, independent, and joyful individuals. It caters to learners and staff from Grimsby Institute, as well as the wider local community. The nursery operates throughout the year, closing only for the week between Christmas and New Year and on all Bank Holidays. They offer various playrooms designed to support children's development at different age ranges. Little Stars Day Nursery prioritises security, implementing systems like six-way entry on main doors, handsets with monitors, intercome handsets, and coded door systems for playrooms. They emphasise parental partnership and offer resources like an online expression of interest form for registration, information on their ethos and values, healthy lifestyle guidance, and regular updates through platforms like Tapestry. The nursery also provides detailed information on their curriculum, safeguarding policies, and support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring a holistic approach to early years education. What it's like Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning, happily entering a warm and welcoming environment. Staff provide a safe and secure provision, and a strong key-person system helps children settle quickly and form strong attachments. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and implement the curriculum effectively, including outdoors, with interesting activities that capture children's imaginations and encourage creativity. Award-winning nursery Part of TEC Partnership Focus on safety and security All-year-round operation Ages range-specific playrooms ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 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. [Request pricing →](https://gifhelittlestars.co.uk/funding/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Stars Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10233272 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184434)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/205543) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-stars-day-nursery-dn34-5bq-205543) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Stars Day Nursery Last inspected 20 April 2022 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 demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning, happily entering a warm and welcoming environment. Staff provide a safe and secure provision, and a strong key-person system helps children settle quickly and form strong attachments. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and implement the curriculum effectively, including outdoors, with interesting activities that capture children's imaginations and encourage creativity. Inspector highlights - Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning. - Staff have high expectations for children's learning and implement the curriculum effectively in the outdoor area. - Children behave very well, and staff model good manners and respectful behaviours. - Electronic communication was developed during COVID-19 and continues to be used to maintain contact with families, including videos from key persons and home learning activities. - Staff are aware of children's starting points and use a well-thought-out curriculum to support them in reaching individual goals. Areas to develop - 1 encourage younger children's developing independence, to further promote both their physical and personal development, for example during snack time - 2 find ways to make sure that lunchtime routines consider the individual needs of all children and introduce young children to feeding equipment. Inspection #10233272 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184434) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff accurately identify when children need additional support in their communication and language. They use focused activities while awaiting external support and intervention. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff recognise how children enjoy outdoor play and implement the curriculum in the outdoor area. Children's physical development is promoted very well, with opportunities to experience a range of activities to support their small- and large-muscle skills, such as climbing and balancing. Children also have opportunities to learn about nature and the environment by using magnifying glasses to view and examine insects they find in the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Little Stars Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4K4UvYTeVOgwsFthHhuKyPC1K8aW4vVpRVmWUuDi4dJfLqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Luke Smith 2 years ago Lovely staff, my daughters loved their time here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxbzgyaVhREAE!2m1!1s0x487884bae5d33143:0xe87ef938ed05e837) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKrejeYPfxluQbeTyj2uOdT-ulk__5AGAyHl9ahspdldBivhw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paige Speed 2 years ago I can't fault little stars my little girl was born in COVID so we didn't do much socialising or get to groups like we usually would when it came to nursery she was a cling on and didn't want to go , the nursey staff was so patient with her and let her take it at her own pace , few months in now and she absolutely loves it never stops talking about all the staff and all her new friends thank you to all the ladies in red squirrels 💓 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKcjRyV19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487884bae5d33143:0xe87ef938ed05e837) Reviews from Google for Little Stars Day Nursery. 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