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Seabridge Little Stars Childcare

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(5 Google reviews) ·The Bungalow, Seabridge School Grounds, Newcastle, ST5 3PJ · Staffordshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Little Stars Childcare Seabridge is a well-established setting offering a nurturing and enriching environment for children from birth up to four years old, with additional out-of-school clubs for older children. Part of a family-run group founded in 2003 by two qualified childcare practitioners, the day nursery focuses on providing a stimulating and caring atmosphere where every child can learn, play, and grow.

They believe in fostering happy, confident, and resilient children, preparing them for their next steps in education and life with a willingness to embrace challenges. The Seabridge location aims to reflect the dedication and warmth found across all Little Stars settings, offering tailored programmes such as "Tiny Stars" for infants and "Big Stars" for older children.

They are committed to the safety, comfort, and development of each child, operating with a family-centred approach and a dedicated team. The day nursery also provides healthy and balanced meals, prepared fresh in their own kitchen, including breakfast, a two-course hot lunch or packed lunch option, and a snack tea, with all staff holding Level 2 Food Hygiene qualifications.

They also offer a holiday club with a range of engaging activities and trips. Little Stars Seabridge highlights its welcoming design and dedicated programmes to ensure children thrive.

They encourage prospective parents to explore their facilities and connect with their team to find the ideal childcare setting.

Our ethos

We believe each child is entitled to have support, safety, respect, continuity of care, a healthy environment and is allowed to enjoy and achieve. All children are individuals, and their welfare is paramount. We will treat everyone appropriately and we require all our parents, visitors, and children to do likewise.

What it's like

Children attend regularly and begin their day positively. Older children eagerly access the outdoor environment, where well-organised resources encourage exploration, physical activity and imaginative play. They quickly become absorbed in their chosen activities and interact positively with their friends and staff. Babies enjoy sensory experiences, such as exploring sticky spaghetti and crunchy cereal, where they investigate different textures and materials.

Family-run businessTailored programmes by ageNutritious meals prepared on-siteGovernment funding acceptedOut-of-school and holiday clubs

Pricing & funding

Little Stars Childcare Seabridge offers government-funded childcare options. They accept 15 hours funding for eligible children aged 9 months and older, available from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Additionally, 30 hours funding is accepted for preschool children, available over 5 days from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Specific fee rates are not provided directly on the page, but a fee calculator is available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Little Stars Seabridge provides a fee calculator on their website for parents to estimate costs.
  • Meals are included as part of their offering.
  • Out of School Care provides breakfast and tea for children.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, two-course hot lunch (or packed lunch option), snack tea, and healthy snacks provided. All prepared fresh in their kitchen by staff with Level 2 Food Hygiene qualifications.

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year.

Age range

0-4 years (nursery); additional out-of-school clubs for older children.

Session types

15 hours funding (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM), 30 hours funding (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), Before and after school club, Holiday club

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Waitlist

Check availability via website

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Seabridge Little Stars Childcare

Last inspected 8 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children attend regularly and begin their day positively. Older children eagerly access the outdoor environment, where well-organised resources encourage exploration, physical activity and imaginative play. They quickly become absorbed in their chosen activities and interact positively with their friends and staff. Babies enjoy sensory experiences, such as exploring sticky spaghetti and crunchy cereal, where they investigate different textures and materials.

Inspector highlights

  • Children generally make progress from their starting points and develop knowledge and skills across the areas of learning.
  • Children develop positive relationships with others and learn how to play alongside and with their peers.
  • Leaders have established generally positive expectations for behaviour, attitudes and routines.
  • Staff and leaders support children's emotional wellbeing through warm and nurturing relationships.
  • Leaders promote healthy lifestyles and work with families to support children's health and wellbeing.
  • Leaders have established a curriculum that generally reflects the needs of the children attending the setting, with communication and language as a clear priority.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from targeted support that is tailored to their individual needs.
  • Leaders work closely with parents to support children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should strengthen daily routines so that learning opportunities are maximised throughout the day and all children can benefit from experiences that are precisely matched to their age, stage of development and learning needs.
  • 2Leaders should enhance the use of assessment and observations so that children's next steps identify their most important developmental priorities and are used consistently to inform precise planning and teaching.
  • 3Leaders should extend monitoring and evaluation of practice so that they identify areas requiring further development more accurately and take coordinated action to enhance the quality of children's experiences and learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from targeted support tailored to their individual needs. Leaders work effectively with external professionals, and staff implement agreed strategies and targets throughout the day to help children develop communication, physical development, and independence skills. Visual supports and personalised resources are used to help children understand routines and communicate their needs.

Outdoor space

Older children eagerly access the outdoor environment, where well-organised resources encourage exploration, physical activity and imaginative play. Babies typically access outdoor experiences later in the day.

Google Reviews of Seabridge Little Stars Childcare

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Md Rahman
8 months ago

My daughter Shaniqa has loved her time at the nursery so far and I cannot thank staffs enough for welcoming us so warmly and their unwavering patience. We see it as a home away from home for her and feel confident leaving her in such capable hands. We would definitely recommend this lovely nursery to anyone due to their caring nature, the warm, homely and clean environment they uphold and range of activities and resources available to the children.

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Gee H
9 months ago

We were let down for our usual out of school club, panicked and asked around. Within 5 minutes had so many local mums tell me to try here! We did and well, my little boy loves it! He's so excited to come back! Makes the 6 weeks holidays easier knowing he's enjoying it!

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Amandokass 1993
9 months ago

Great nursey, lovely staff quick and honest amazing service wish I found them sooner. My son wasn't accepted by a couple of nurseries around the area due even though he’s been attending preschool since he was one, and he absolutely loves it. So by the time I contacted Little Star Childcare, I was honestly very emotional. From the very beginning, Little Star Childcare have been amazing. Their staff are incredible. I wish I could name every single person, but I have to give special thanks to the manager, Charlotte. The way she welcomed my son it genuinely felt like she was looking after him as if he were her own. The constant communication, the updates, the photos, the activities, the inclusion everything has been outstanding. My son is non-verbal, but they truly went above and beyond. They even supported me through the process of working with the council and preparing his EHCP. Their professionalism and care have been unmatched. They reached out to his old preschool to organise a proper handover, just to help him feel more at home. And even though he was only with them for a short time (as he’s now going to primary school), they still put in so much time, effort, and energy to make him feel comfortable, safe, and included. Despite being busy and fully booked with other children, they made sure my son got the attention and care he deserved. I honestly can’t thank them enough 10 out of 10. I’ll definitely be placing my daughter with them next. I just wish I had found them sooner to avoid all the stress and disappointment we experienced elsewhere. One great piece of advice I received from the team at Peter Pan Centre was to look for nurseries or preschools that are connected to a primary school if your child has SEND or additional needs. That advice changed everything for us, and I’m so grateful I followed it.

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Samantha James
2 weeks ago

We couldn’t be more grateful for the care and support Olive has received at Little Stars Nursery since she started in October 2024. From the very beginning, the team made her feel so welcome, and it’s been such a joy to watch her grow in confidence and happiness each day. Olive has truly flourished during her time here, and that is entirely down to the dedication, kindness, and genuine passion of the staff. They create such a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to learn, explore, and be themselves. The variety of activities are fantastic — always thoughtfully planned and engaging and we especially love how much time the children spend outdoors. It’s clear how much effort goes into making each day fun, stimulating, and enriching. The healthy, balanced meals are another wonderful touch and give real peace of mind as a parent. Thank you all for everything you do — it means more than we can say. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of the Little Stars family and we couldn't recommend the Nursery enough! ⭐️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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