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It’s so precious to see my little one running to hug her favourite carers at drop off and see a big smile at pick up :)", "datePublished": "2024-12-30T22:53:28.528821Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maxine Walsh" }, "reviewBody": "Saddleworth Stars nursery really is OUTSTANDING, the staff go above and beyond for each other as well as the families and children.\nMy little boy started when he was just 6months old and as a first time parent was very anxious with him starting so young however the staff really did put me at ease with regular updates through tapestry and on handovers.\nThe staff helped him settle really quick with going to great extents of learning all about him e.g. his home life,family and routine and followed his routine at home at nursery during his settling period.\nThe staff have great communication with daily updates of their food,sleep etc.. and the weekly observations of activities and interests he shows.\nI can't thank all the team enough for there hard work and for helping my child and me feel apart of the Stars family", "datePublished": "2024-07-01T11:22:23.410378Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "S Amelia" }, "reviewBody": "They've been amazing with my eldest from when he was 10 months to now at 3 years old. 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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Saddleworth Stars # Saddleworth Stars Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · 3.8 (10 parent reviews) · 1193 Huddersfield Road, Scouthead, Oldham, OL4 4AG · Oldham Number of places 109 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Oldham About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Saddleworth Stars, located in Oldham, was established in 2014 as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting. 30am to 6pm, providing full day care for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery is exceptionally well-regarded, having achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th May 2025 – a rating it also held during its previous inspection in July 2019. The dedicated team of 19 childcare staff, many with high-level qualifications, prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and develop strong attachments. The carefully designed, ambitious curriculum, delivered by highly skilled staff, ensures children are continuously learning and developing new knowledge and skills. Parents can be confident that their children will engage in a wide range of challenging and engaging activities, both indoors and in the expertly designed large outdoor environment, which fosters excellent physical well-being. The setting also provides government-funded childcare. What it's like Children at Saddleworth Stars experience an exceptionally warm and nurturing environment where staff prioritise their emotional well-being and foster strong attachments. The well-designed curriculum, coupled with a wide range of engaging outdoor and indoor activities, helps children develop excellent physical coordination, strong communication skills, and a love for learning. They are effectively supported to progress and confidently develop new knowledge and skills. Nurturing environment Outstanding education Ambitious curriculum Strong parent partnerships Excellent communication skills ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Saddleworth Stars Last inspected 15 May 2025 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children at Saddleworth Stars experience an exceptionally warm and nurturing environment where staff prioritise their emotional well-being and foster strong attachments. The well-designed curriculum, coupled with a wide range of engaging outdoor and indoor activities, helps children develop excellent physical coordination, strong communication skills, and a love for learning. They are effectively supported to progress and confidently develop new knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - Staff form exceptionally warm and trusting relationships with children, creating a nurturing environment where emotional well-being is prioritised. - The large outdoor environment is expertly designed to promote children's physical well-being with a wide range of challenging and engaging activities. - The curriculum is carefully designed, ambitious and challenging for all children, with staff expertly extending children's knowledge and understanding. - The leadership team provides highly effective and inspirational support to staff, ensuring a highly skilled team who continually improve their teaching practice. - The nursery delivers a consistently high-quality education and an ambitious and meticulously planned curriculum, building on children's interests and stages of development. - Staff are highly effective in ensuring children are very well-prepared for their next stage in learning, encouraging exploration, problem-solving and perseverance. - Staff skilfully support children's communication and language development across all age groups through engaging activities and rich communication opportunities. - The setting builds exceptionally strong partnerships with parents to support and extend children's learning and development. - Staff are highly effective in supporting children who speak English as an additional language, creating a language-rich environment that celebrates diversity. Inspection #10388315 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279593) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Saddleworth Stars Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10388315 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279593)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479558) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=saddleworth-stars-ol4-4ag-ey479558) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The large outdoor environment is expertly designed to promote children's physical well-being, offering a wide range of challenging and engaging activities such as climbing, digging, and building with large-scale materials. ## Parent Reviews of Saddleworth Stars 3.8 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUK9dI51t3weHViIhKGWvZsSqKv_Nb9kHQ9FbSh1QQlvMeasgU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Izzy Kaczmarek a year ago My girl started at the nursery at 11 months and we have had a very good experience so far (she has just turned 2 and moved to Big Stars). The staff are very friendly and keep us well informed. It’s so precious to see my little one running to hug her favourite carers at drop off and see a big smile at pick up :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmeGRDMXpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc7e303d76295:0xe5e89a5276034bf3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjFCrDVQ7_TXO8UxL8Z5AlZF0ZZmvg-JYcRWvUkYxQywKCwQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maxine Walsh a year ago Saddleworth Stars nursery really is OUTSTANDING, the staff go above and beyond for each other as well as the families and children. My little boy started when he was just 6months old and as a first time parent was very anxious with him starting so young however the staff really did put me at ease with regular updates through tapestry and on handovers. The staff helped him settle really quick with going to great extents of learning all about him e.g. his home life,family and routine and followed his routine at home at nursery during his settling period. The staff have great communication with daily updates of their food,sleep etc.. and the weekly observations of activities and interests he shows. I can't thank all the team enough for there hard work and for helping my child and me feel apart of the Stars family [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMdTUtU3R3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc7e303d76295:0xe5e89a5276034bf3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK62amObIYI-OYc21H6tFjRHryyq4lrQ1JS-YLa2F2MVB9gow=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) S Amelia a year ago They've been amazing with my eldest from when he was 10 months to now at 3 years old. He always skips into nursery and absolutely loves all the staff who've always been so helpful. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfcHN6bjRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc7e303d76295:0xe5e89a5276034bf3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1vuXoX_OTCMRB2g6aCo9uvPhhQVk4C6_Wy_Xam9Jx3F3sFw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danny Smith a year ago My first born started here a while back and as you can imagine with your first you worry, the staff have been brilliant, inform us of every little detail from the room leaders who I'd say go above and beyond, especially recently on our first parents evening, all the information on development and how we can help was passed on so I can only say brilliant things and would highly recommend to anyone [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMLV9LblBBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bc7e303d76295:0xe5e89a5276034bf3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVfcxfyNOF_4sLzhv51Nz_PFmCCRLPjbx9PE3E7m2eqPXSQLoDF=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Thinusha Dulaj a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIM29DWGlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bc7e303d76295:0xe5e89a5276034bf3) Reviews from Google for Saddleworth Stars. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16566660908240292851&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2016 - May 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - November 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Saddleworth Stars ### Whereabouts is Saddleworth Stars? ### What are the opening hours at Saddleworth Stars? ### What stands out about the care and teaching at Saddleworth Stars? ### From what age does Saddleworth Stars accept children? ### Is Saddleworth Stars a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oldham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Saddleworth Stars. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Springhead Oldham · OL4 4QS 4.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-springhead-ol4-4qs-ey477641) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Brooklands Day Nursery Oldham · OL4 3EY 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/brooklands-day-nursery-ol4-3ey-508029) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Cornerhouse Day Nursery Oldham · OL4 3BT ](/nursery/cornerhouse-day-nursery-ol4-3bt-ey448406) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### The Village Day Nursery Oldham · OL4 5DG ](/nursery/the-village-day-nursery-ol4-5dg-2674823) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Oberlin Street Nursery Oldham · OL4 3ET 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/oberlin-street-nursery-ol4-3et-2594626) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Moorside Stars Oldham · OL4 2NE 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/moorside-stars-ol4-2ne-ey560360) [See all nurseries in Oldham →](/search?q=Oldham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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