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Little Stars (Leicester)

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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3.4(7 parent reviews) ·33 Lutterworth Road, Aylestone, LEICESTER, LE2 8PH · Leicester
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Little Stars (Leicester) Ltd, established in 2013, operates as a full day care nursery from non-domestic premises in Aylestone, LEICESTER. It serves children aged 0 to 3 years and offers funded early education for those aged from nine months.

The nursery maintains an "all year round" schedule, closing only for one week between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays. Daily sessions run from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

The dedicated team of nine childcare staff, including two qualified to level 5 and four to level 3 in early years, ensures a high standard of care and education. The nursery has a total capacity for 30 children, with 39 currently on roll, reflecting its popularity within the community.

An open and positive safeguarding culture is in place, prioritising children's interests. The setting was rated "Good" in its latest inspection on December 20, 2024, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement since its previous "Requires improvement" rating.

What it's like

Children are supported to have a sense of belonging in the nursery, with staff promoting their understanding of daily routines. Staff encourage older children to solve problems in their play and praise their achievements, fostering their self-esteem. Very young children are supported to learn new language and develop their speaking skills through staff interaction and repetition. Children are keen to join activities planned by staff.

Good overall effectivenessEffective safeguardingStrong parent partnershipsSupports independence

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week between Christmas and new year and bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.45am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stars (Leicester)

Last inspected 20 December 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are supported to have a sense of belonging in the nursery, with staff promoting their understanding of daily routines. Staff encourage older children to solve problems in their play and praise their achievements, fostering their self-esteem. Very young children are supported to learn new language and develop their speaking skills through staff interaction and repetition. Children are keen to join activities planned by staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported to have a strong sense of belonging, seeing photos of themselves and their families.
  • Older children are encouraged to solve problems and persevere with tasks, fostering self-esteem.
  • The management and staff have effectively embedded curriculum changes since the last inspection, supporting children's progress in communication and language skills.
  • Staff share information with parents about children's development and offer ideas for home learning, promoting strong parent-staff partnerships.
  • Children are supported to develop a love of books through interactive storytelling and discussions about images.
  • Children are helped to develop independence and other skills in preparation for their transition to school.
  • Staff are supported through one-to-one meetings to reflect on practice and extend their knowledge, especially in supporting children's communication skills.
  • Children are supported to manage their behaviour, learning about turn-taking and positive recognition.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance the use of outdoor areas to offer children who enjoy being outside further play and learning opportunities.
  • 2Support staff to implement the intent of all planned activities to help build on children's learning.
Inspection #10333483 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, with staff implementing targets to meet individual needs and making necessary referrals to other professionals.

Outdoor space

Children show excitement to play outdoors in the nursery garden. However, a lack of planned opportunities hinders their learning experiences beyond physical skills. The setting aims to enhance outdoor areas to offer more diverse play and learning opportunities.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: April 2014

  • December 2024Good
  • January 2024Requires improvement
  • April 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • April 2014Requires improvement

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