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He loves it here all the staff are kind and friendly and interact well with the children and grown ups the safety measures that they have are really good and reassuring for parents. My son is always happy to go to nursery and he has come on leap and bounds their send team are great.there is plenty for the children to do at the nursery with indoor and outdoor play/ learning.\nWe will be sad to leave this place in September they have been very supportive to our family ,they have made sure my son is ready to start school . Thank you to everyone who works in the Nursery at little Stars in the cheriton area of folkestone.", "datePublished": "2021-05-08T21:25:13.359054Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sarah Greenland" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely nursery, very professional. All staff are really friendly. Daughter has come on so well since attending! 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Little Stars Nursery # Little Stars Nursery in Folkestone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 4.7 (3 parent reviews) · Unit 3 Centurion Park, Caesars Way, Folkestone, CT19 4AH · Kent Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Kent 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 Nursery, registered in 2015, provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4 years in Folkestone, Kent. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm for most of the year, the nursery is located at Unit 3 Centurion Park, Caesars Way, CT19 4AH. The setting received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 14th February 2023. With a strong focus on developing independence, children are encouraged to choose their own play and complete tasks, such as toddlers pouring their own drinks and older children helping to tidy up. The nursery places a strong emphasis on sensory and tactile play, using activities like exploring cooked spaghetti to introduce descriptive language and expand children's vocabulary. Staff make good use of action songs and sign language, encouraging younger children to participate in activities like wiggling their bodies and fluttering their hands. The nursery also works closely with professionals to support children with special educational needs and disabilities, utilising additional funding for resources to encourage interaction and build confidence. What it's like Children excitedly come into the nursery and immediately join in games with their friends. They have formed secure relationships with staff and are eager to talk about what they have been doing at home. Children and babies feel safe and are keen to investigate the nursery environment. They complete tasks and choose their own play, as they develop their independence. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships Supports independence Focus on communication Sensory play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2015 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Stars Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263910 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211297)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484432) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-stars-nursery-ct19-4ah-ey484432) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Stars Nursery Last inspected 14 February 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children excitedly come into the nursery and immediately join in games with their friends. They have formed secure relationships with staff and are eager to talk about what they have been doing at home. Children and babies feel safe and are keen to investigate the nursery environment. They complete tasks and choose their own play, as they develop their independence. Inspector highlights - Children excitedly come into the nursery and immediately join in games with their friends. - Children and babies feel safe and are keen to investigate the nursery environment. - Babies enjoy practising their physical skills as they develop muscle strength during tummy time. - Children enjoy riding on tricycles and zooming about in cars. - Sensory and tactile play has a strong focus across the nursery. - Children develop good language and communication skills. - The nursery works closely with other professionals to help any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children's behaviour is good and appropriate for their stage of development. - The manager has high expectations for what children can achieve. - Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment that they have formed professional relationships with staff and other parents. Areas to develop - 1 Provide a higher level of challenge to the most able children to help extend their learning even further. - 2 Increase the opportunities for younger children to be more curious and imaginative in their play and exploration. Inspection #10263910 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211297) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery works closely with other professionals to help any children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator supports staff and has put in place detailed plans to address any developmental concerns. As a result, any gaps in children's learning and development are quickly addressed. The manager has made good use of additional funding to support children. ## Parent Reviews of Little Stars Nursery 4.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVO8GpybRdjvbHp8_ppncvjpcc1mpDlNfJAbzjLSsnpTqkl6zSh_w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Angela F 5 years ago Amazing place my 4 year old son has been coming here for the last 2.5 years. He loves it here all the staff are kind and friendly and interact well with the children and grown ups the safety measures that they have are really good and reassuring for parents. My son is always happy to go to nursery and he has come on leap and bounds their send team are great.there is plenty for the children to do at the nursery with indoor and outdoor play/ learning. We will be sad to leave this place in September they have been very supportive to our family ,they have made sure my son is ready to start school . Thank you to everyone who works in the Nursery at little Stars in the cheriton area of folkestone. 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