Rising Stars (9 to 5)

About this day nursery

Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited operates three nurseries across Hertfordshire, in Markyate, Redbourn, and Grovehill, aiming to provide a nurturing and secure "home from home" environment where children can thrive. The nursery prides itself on fostering confidence in children's abilities and delivering a stimulating, enjoyable learning atmosphere that supports development across all areas of learning.

A key aspect of their philosophy is ensuring children feel safe and secure, while staff are attentive to individual needs to help each child reach their full potential. They offer extra-curricular activities, encourage free expression in well-prepared environments, and strive for strong partnerships with parents, welcoming their contributions.

The nursery is committed to equal opportunities, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety. They also focus on the continuous professional development of their staff.

Nutritious, balanced, healthy meals are prepared fresh on-site daily, catering to all children’s dietary requirements. Communication with parents is facilitated through a dedicated app, emails, their Facebook page, website, and notice boards.

Our ethos

Provide the best start for all children within our care in which they feel safe and secure; Create an atmosphere where all staff are aware of every children's individual needs to support them to reach their full potential; Provide educational and physical extra curricular activities; Encourage the freedom of expression with in a well prepared and stimulating environment; Develop a strong and supportive partnership with parents to ensure we all work together to meet the children's needs. Welcoming all contributions to our environment and practice; We will ensure that our environment promotes equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, age and disability; Implement the early years foundation stage framework throughout the whole nursery; Ensure safer recruitment and suitability of each practitioner working with the children; Develop all practitioners ensuring that the training opportunities and progression are met; Liaise with parents through our parents app also offering regular updates via email, Facebook page, websites and notice boards; Adhere to all policies and procedures in place; Ensure all children are safeguarded and maintain high levels of health and safety.

What it's like

Staff welcome children enthusiastically and they quickly settle into the nursery routine, demonstrating a positive attitude to their learning. Staff provide age-appropriate resources and activities, encouraging exploration and development of various skills, from early language to physical coordination and creative expression.