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Little Stars Nursery in Coleford

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Coleford House, Boxbush Road, Coleford, GL16 8DN · Gloucestershire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Little Stars Nursery, established in July 2007, is dedicated to providing outstanding childcare services in Coleford and the surrounding areas of the Forest of Dean. The nursery aims to create a secure, engaging, and enjoyable environment where children can flourish into self-assured and happy individuals.

The team comprises professional, seasoned, and amiable staff who are committed to fostering the best possible outcomes for every child under their care. They offer various age-based groups, including dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, twos, threes, and a preschool programme, alongside forest school activities.

The nursery prides itself on its nurturing approach, with testimonials from parents highlighting the exceptional care and personal attention their children receive. Little Stars Nursery is conveniently located in Coleford, providing a supportive and stimulating setting for early childhood development.

What it's like

The nursery stands out for its warm, welcoming environment that prioritises children's emotional and physical well-being. Staff actively create a safe and supportive space where children feel valued and respected, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The ambitious curriculum and engaging activities ensure all children thrive and grow at their own pace, fostering confident, capable individuals ready for their next educational step.

High-quality childcareForest School activitiesExperienced and friendly staffNuturing environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around a daily rate or age-banded hourly rates, which include meals. Optional meal charges apply for funded-only children or those attending under four hours privately. A retainer fee is charged for term-time contracts during holidays.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Retainer fee applies during holidays for term-time contracts (exempt for funding-only children).
  • Hourly rates include meals.
  • Optional meal charges apply to funded-only children or bookings under 4 private hours.
  • Eldest child receives a 10% discount when two or more siblings attend.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm

Age range

3 months+

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Stars Nursery

Last inspected 1 April 2025

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

The nursery stands out for its warm, welcoming environment that prioritises children's emotional and physical well-being. Staff actively create a safe and supportive space where children feel valued and respected, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The ambitious curriculum and engaging activities ensure all children thrive and grow at their own pace, fostering confident, capable individuals ready for their next educational step.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery provides a warm, welcoming, and emotionally and physically supportive environment for all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with SEND.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the needs of all children, offering engaging activities that promote exploration, creativity, and skill development.
  • Staff effectively support children with SEND, using visual aids and tailored resources, and liaise frequently with parents and external agencies.
  • Communication and language development is a key priority, with staff engaging in back-and-forth conversations, singing, and storytelling to expand vocabulary.
  • Staff promote children's independence in personal care and foster positive behaviour and mutual respect through calm interventions and positive reinforcement.

Areas to develop

  • 1make sure that adult-led activities provide appropriate challenge and differentiation for the most able children
  • 2work more closely with parents so they can promote their children's continuous learning at home.
Inspection #10389986 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery actively creates a safe and supportive space for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive necessary support to thrive. Staff effectively support children with SEND during activities, using visual aids and hand motions for communication and providing tailored resources like sensory toys. They frequently liaise with parents and external agencies to meet children's needs effectively.

Parent Reviews of Little Stars Nursery

5.0
(2)
Mark Hornigold
2 weeks ago

What a fantastic, homely nursery to send your children to. From a warm welcome every morning to a run down of how theyve been throughout the day, each drop off and pick up is a pleasure. The daily update books are a nice experience to be able to keep, and memories are made that can be cherished along with pictures also placed in them. Above all, everyone at Little Stars treats the children as if they are their own and it really does show.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2019

  • May 2025Good
  • April 2025Good
  • October 2019Good
  • September 2019Good
  • June 2019Inadequate
  • May 2019Inadequate

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