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Little Stars Day Nursery in Hartlepool

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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3.0(2 Google reviews) ·Kilmarnock Road Resource Centre, Community Resource Centre, HARTLEPOOL, TS25 3NU · Hartlepool
Number of places
—
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Hartlepool

About this day nursery

Little Stars Day Nursery is located in the Kilmarnock Road Resource Centre in Hartlepool, providing care for children aged one to four years. The day nursery is open all year round from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The setting supports children with additional needs and accommodates specific dietary requirements. Children have regular access to an organised outdoor area with natural resources, where they can care for plants and small creatures. According to Ofsted, staff use well-established care practices to help prepare children for their move to school.

Ofsted inspected the nursery in April 2022 and gave it a Good rating. The inspector reported that children feel safe and cared for, and that staff are responsive to their needs. Parents commented that staff know their children well and that their children are making good progress. The inspector noted that staff feel well supported by the manager. To improve, the nursery was asked to enhance the mathematics curriculum to better support older children's skills.

What it's like

Children's well-being and feelings are at the heart of the nursery. They feel safe and cared for through strong relationships with the staff. Dedicated staff are very responsive to children's needs and ensure that they receive good-quality education and care.

Holiday careWraparound careAccessible premisesCaters for special dietary requirementsSchool pick-up service

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around hourly rates, morning or afternoon sessions, and full-day bookings. No specific age-banded pricing is detailed in the provided rates.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 (Standard and School Holiday Opening Times)

Session types

Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Care, Wraparound Care

Food

The cook will meet the needs of children with special dietary requirements

Age range

0 to 7 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stars Day Nursery

Last inspected 27 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's well-being and feelings are at the heart of the nursery. They feel safe and cared for through strong relationships with the staff. Dedicated staff are very responsive to children's needs and ensure that they receive good-quality education and care.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff have an ambitious vision for all children to achieve through a carefully planned curriculum.
  • Children have regular access to an engaging and well-organised outdoor area.
  • Children learn about the world around them through caring for plants and small creatures outdoors.
  • Well-established care practices are in place to help to prepare pre-school children for full-time school.
  • Staff feel well supported by the manager, who prioritises their well-being and training.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the mathematics curriculum further to help to support older children with the skills and knowledge they need for their next steps in learning.
Inspection #10229755 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that staff know their children well and are well informed about their children's learning.

They feel that their children are making good progress in their learning, particularly 'counting, letters and sharing'.

One parent praised the chef for going 'above and beyond' to support their child's allergies and specific dietary requirements.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery has good relationships with external agencies to support children with any additional needs.

Outdoor space

Children have regular access to an engaging and well-organised outdoor area. The natural resources and carefully chosen equipment provide children with a wide range of learning opportunities. Children's physical and social skills are particularly well supported outdoors.

Google Reviews of Little Stars Day Nursery

3.0
(2 Google reviews)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2017

  • April 2022Good
  • January 2017Good

Frequently asked about Little Stars Day Nursery

About the setting

Little Stars Day Nursery registered in 2015. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY494247
Registered person
Belle Vue Community, Sports and Youth Centre Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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