Pre-School Stars

About this day nursery

Pre-School Stars, located in Cippenham, Slough, provides a welcoming and secure environment where children aged two to four years old arrive excited to learn. The setting, which operates term-time only from 9 am to 3 pm, received a Good rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection on 30 November 2022, maintaining Good across all areas: Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, and Leadership and management.

Children quickly form positive relationships with staff, who respond sensitively to their individual care needs. The interesting and varied activities on offer, such as exploring real vegetables and sharing diverse cultural experiences, fully engross children and inspire their natural curiosity and desire to discover. There is a strong emphasis on developing good communication and language skills, with staff encouraging children to talk, sing, and engage with stories, helping them deepen their understanding and develop thinking skills. Children behave well, learning to be courteous and compassionate, supported by staff acting as good role models and using songs to teach good manners.

The curriculum is sequenced and covers all areas of learning, with regular assessments helping staff understand children's progress. The setting also places a strong emphasis on developing children's understanding of health, including proper handwashing, healthy eating choices, and oral hygiene. Children are encouraged to be active, with opportunities to run, ride tricycles, and develop fine motor skills, effectively preparing them for their next stage in education. The manager demonstrates high regard for staff well-being, fostering a valued team environment.

Our ethos

Pre-School Stars focuses on inspiring children's natural curiosity and desire to discover through interesting and varied activities, such as exploring real vegetables and sharing diverse cultural experiences. There is a strong emphasis on developing communication and language skills through talking, singing, and engaging with stories, which helps children deepen their understanding and develop thinking skills. The curriculum is sequenced and covers all areas of learning, with a focus on preparing children for their next stage in education.

What it's like

Children arrive excited to learn at this welcoming nursery. They quickly form positive relationships with staff, which helps them feel safe and secure in their environment. Staff respond sensitively to children's individual care needs when approached for support or reassurance.

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