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I could not recommend this place highly enough.\n\nThank you to Marie and the rest of the MiniStars team, we'll miss you!", "datePublished": "2021-01-19T19:08:07.803260Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Am 2306" }, "reviewBody": "Wonderful nursery, my daughter is so happy here! We’re very lucky to have found such a lovely place which such caring loving staff!", "datePublished": "2025-07-11T08:50:05.489545679Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "sonsoles marquez" }, "reviewBody": "Wonderful nursery, wonderful people! Couldn’t recommend it enough. 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Ministars Day Nursery # Ministars Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 5.0 (7 parent reviews) · 125 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2NX · Lambeth Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Lambeth 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 Ministars Day Nursery, located in Streatham Hill, London, offers childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Established in 2004, the nursery moved from St Margaret's Church Hall to a converted property, retaining much of its original character. It currently accommodates up to 36 children daily in spacious and engaging rooms, with free-flow access to a garden for pre-schoolers. The nursery focuses on providing a stimulating and nurturing environment where play is paramount, aiming to foster confidence and a positive self-image. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, emphasising learning through play, imagination, and exploration in a secure setting. Ministars is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, underscoring their commitment to high-quality care and education. They also offer various government funding options for eligible children to make childcare more accessible to families. Our ethos Ministars Day Nursery was established to provide children with stimulating, nurturing environments where play is paramount. All children placed in our care matter and their welfare and personal development are paramount. We provide a welcoming, secure, stimulating and family-friendly environment that enables your child to flourish. We offer a healthy nourishment of play and learning, which promotes confidence and a positive self-image. We follow the core Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and incorporate learning in a safe and secure environment, where children thrive through play, imagination and exploration. What it's like Children form warm, strong bonds with this stable, very caring staff team. Staff are very attentive to each child's needs and value each child highly. The curriculum is challenging and interesting, and children make good progress and gain valuable skills in preparation for school. Ofsted Outstanding EYFS Curriculum Play-based learning Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8:00am – 6:00pm Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2004 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ministars Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10301124 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230444)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552343) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://ministarsltd.com/) 125 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2NX Opening hours 8:00am – 6:00pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.11793/51.43344/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ministars-day-nursery-sw16-2nx-ey552343) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ministars Day Nursery Last inspected 2 August 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children form warm, strong bonds with this stable, very caring staff team. Staff are very attentive to each child's needs and value each child highly. The curriculum is challenging and interesting, and children make good progress and gain valuable skills in preparation for school. Inspector highlights - Children form warm, strong bonds with this stable, very caring staff team. - The curriculum is challenging and interesting. Children make good progress and gain valuable skills in preparation for school. - Staff provide good support to children's physical development. - Staff teach children good communication, language and literacy skills, for example they use sign language throughout the day. - Staff have very strong links with parents. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen children's understanding of the benefits of eating nutritious food more consistently - 2 develop children's awareness of oral hygiene further. Inspection #10301124 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50230444) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > wonderfully enthusiastic, knowledgeable, patient and caring Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff teach children good communication, language and literacy skills, for example they use sign language throughout the day. This supports all children, particularly for those who speak English as an additional language or with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children develop a strong understanding of the world. They plant and grow an abundance of fruit, herbs and vegetables in the garden, such as lavender, pumpkins, pears and figs. Staff provide good support to children's physical development. For example, children balance along planks and climb on frames with skill. ## Parent Reviews of Ministars Day Nursery 5.0 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLH-PNbDCy7eqpDegYtsPUtq5GzvbzPH1mdL2bBytFtdOBM5Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Betty Rodrigues 3 months ago A lovely nursery that both of our children attended. The staff are lovely they go over and beyond. Highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sWVlucDVkMU5SV0VGc1Ewc3pZVTR5YUZKaE5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876042264abeb7b:0x2ccdc82dfc95b41f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhZVdwFsjR7L-ZL_yPNGH_d0ZBg_CxFSbf3paTrIgVkBIgoQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jon Howarth 5 years ago Our daughter attended MiniStars for 18 months until we relocated to another district of London. She was always so happy and content going to MiniStars and would run in excitedly every day she arrived at the nursery. It is friendly, professionally run and the lovely staff genuinely care about the children. I could not recommend this place highly enough. Thank you to Marie and the rest of the MiniStars team, we'll miss you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5aE91djd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4876042264abeb7b:0x2ccdc82dfc95b41f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIMFrgSGcCubQ7ze2CgLsQSm8zBVnjep1P7eGsE-gCJ325dhQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Am 2306 10 months ago Wonderful nursery, my daughter is so happy here! We’re very lucky to have found such a lovely place which such caring loving staff! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCcXNfd3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876042264abeb7b:0x2ccdc82dfc95b41f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUjXzoR1RAuLWfjcLvRnyrXyS2WIpketPgmFJb1hRM_MkS7oDLs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) sonsoles marquez 7 years ago Wonderful nursery, wonderful people! Couldn’t recommend it enough. Always make you feel so welcome :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3Z1A3RHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876042264abeb7b:0x2ccdc82dfc95b41f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIGCen4G4-VT-epf089K9XJNPnP7CyTQuCST0shfh8Zh3v_Pg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) loveth usuanlele a year ago Knowledgeable and well lead staff team. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURidU9hRWN3EAE!2m1!1s0x4876042264abeb7b:0x2ccdc82dfc95b41f) Reviews from Google for Ministars Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3228456607731266591&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2018 - August 2023 Good - January 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Ministars Day Nursery ### How many children are on roll at Ministars Day Nursery? ### Is Ministars Day Nursery a private nursery? ### What language support does the staff team use? ### Which funded hours does Ministars Day Nursery accept? ### What are staff working on developing? ### Is Ministars Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ## About the setting Ministars Day Nursery opened in 2004. It is located in Streatham Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year and is closed on public bank holidays. There are 11 staff, including the manager, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. 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