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Little Stars Day Nursery # Little Stars Day Nursery in Preston Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 58 Woodplumpton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2LQ · Lancashire Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Stars Day Nursery, located in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, registered in 2003 and operates on a full-day basis, catering to children aged 0 to 4. The nursery provides a stimulating and inclusive environment where children make good progress in their learning journeys. With a broad and well-considered curriculum, staff members are adept at identifying and building upon children's existing interests, ensuring each child and their family feels valued. 45am to 6pm on weekdays, making it a flexible option for families. The dedicated team of 12 staff, including the manager, hold relevant qualifications at level 3 and level 5, contributing to the high quality of education. There is a strong focus on promoting independence, communication skills, and understanding of diversity, with children learning about different family dynamics and their heritage. The nursery actively involves parents in their children's learning and development, fostering strong home-nursery partnerships. Little Stars Day Nursery also offers government-funded places, further enhancing accessibility for families in the Preston area. The setting consistently strives to provide a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where children thrive and are well-prepared for their next stages of education. What it's like Children enjoy their time at the bright and busy nursery. They make good progress towards their onward education as a result of the broad and well-considered curriculum. Staff are welcoming and know children well and use children's existing interests to engage their attention and build on what they already know and can do. Staff make sure each child and their family feels valued and included. Babies and children settle quickly and form strong bonds with caring staff. Staff support babies sensitively, offering praise and encouragement as babies take and practise their first steps. Broad curriculum Inclusive environment Strong parent partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 6.45am to 6pm, all year round. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Stars Day Nursery Last inspected 19 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at the bright and busy nursery. They make good progress towards their onward education as a result of the broad and well-considered curriculum. Staff are welcoming and know children well and use children's existing interests to engage their attention and build on what they already know and can do. Staff make sure each child and their family feels valued and included. Babies and children settle quickly and form strong bonds with caring staff. Staff support babies sensitively, offering praise and encouragement as babies take and practise their first steps. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their time at the bright and busy nursery. - Children make good progress towards their onward education as a result of the broad and well-considered curriculum. - Staff are welcoming and know children well. - Staff make sure each child and their family feels valued and included. - Babies and children settle quickly and form strong bonds with caring staff. - Staff help children to understand expectations of them and to manage risk. - Staff promote children's talents and self-esteem well. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Support the professional development of all staff to continually raise the quality of education for children across the nursery. Inspection #10368523 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272538) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Stars Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368523 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50272538)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY269734) 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-pr2-2lq-ey269734) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those in receipt of additional funding and those with health needs are well supported. Effective monitoring means that gaps in children's learning are identified early on. Staff work with other professionals as required to ensure that children receive appropriate support. All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Outdoor space Children access outdoor areas and local parks regularly. Staff promote children's physical development and overall well-being well. ## Parent Reviews of Little Stars Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgKJNZodvpcSGxGeyRPKQ6jB5kDN1yUGPXN1KNLmmtNRtokA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gemma Whiteside 10 years ago Brilliant nursery, both of my boys loved it and I would definitely recommend to others. 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