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Shining Little Stars # Shining Little Stars Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 160 Warwick Road, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 1HH · North Lincolnshire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority North Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shining Little Stars Ltd, known as Little Stars, is a pre-school nursery dedicated to fostering children's holistic development in a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery prides itself on a child-centric approach, aiming to help every child reach their full physical and emotional potential. With a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents, Little Stars strives to build meaningful relationships with both families and the wider community. The curriculum is delivered through a play-based approach rather than formal teaching, designed to support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The setting is committed to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive space, welcoming children and families from all cultural backgrounds. The team is passionate about childcare, offering high-standard care and early education to equip children with a confident start in life. The owner and manager, Darshika, has over two decades of experience in childcare, motivated by the joy and positive impact children bring. The nursery operates with a clear vision to provide quality care, resources, and education, maintaining strong partnerships with all stakeholders, and offering flexible solutions to accommodate diverse parental needs. Our ethos Shining Little Stars Ltd uses a child-centric, play-based approach for holistic development, focusing on children reaching their full physical and emotional potential. They believe in collaboration with parents and the community, aiming to provide a safe, secure, and inclusive space. The nursery is committed to quality care and early education, equipping children with a confident start in life. What it's like Children enjoy their time in the nursery, choosing freely between indoor and outdoor play with a wide range of resources. They make good progress and settle quickly due to careful planning by key persons and parents. The nursery also fosters community engagement through visits and promotes healthy habits and independence. Play-based learning Strong parent partnerships Inclusive environment Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://shininglittlestars.co.uk/admissions) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shining Little Stars Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351083 Lead inspector Nicola Dickinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258693)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280663) 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 [ Visit website ](https://shininglittlestars.co.uk) 160 Warwick Road, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 1HH [© 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#/-0.63673/53.57836/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SCUNTHORPE - [Day nurseries in SCUNTHORPE](/search?q=SCUNTHORPE) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shining-little-stars-ltd-dn16-1hh-ey280663) ## Key facts Session types Mornings: 9:00hrs-12:00hrs (15 hours funded only) for 9-months to 4-years, Afternoon: 13:00hrs-16:00hrs (15 hours funded only) for 9-months to 4-years, Full day: 9:00hrs-15:00hrs (30 hours funded only) for 3-years to 4-years, Private Mornings: 8am-1pm, Private Afternoons: 12pm-4pm, Private Full Day: 8am-4pm Opening hours Monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shining Little Stars Last inspected 18 September 2024 · Nicola Dickinson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time in the nursery, choosing freely between indoor and outdoor play with a wide range of resources. They make good progress and settle quickly due to careful planning by key persons and parents. The nursery also fosters community engagement through visits and promotes healthy habits and independence. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their time and make good progress. - Staff have an in-depth understanding of their community and families, promoting strong partnerships. - Staff implement an ambitious curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge and allows them to lead their learning. - Staff promote mathematics throughout children's play, from counting games to construction activities. - Managers seek views from parents, staff, and children to drive change and improvement, promoting staff wellbeing and providing targeted training. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning, supporting their language development at home - 2 consider the learning environment for the newest children and ensure they always have the extra support they need to promote their play and focus on learning. Inspection #10351083 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258693) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where gaps in children's development are identified, managers seek help from other professionals to ensure these children catch up quickly. Managers use additional funding well to build on children's learning experiences and give the most disadvantaged children the best opportunities to succeed. Outdoor space Children choose whether they play and learn indoors or outside. Children learn about the natural world when they explore a wildlife garden and pond at the local allotments. Children learn to use bicycles, balance, climb and slide safely using equipment in the nursery garden. Inspection history Date: January 2009 - September 2024 Good - August 2015 Good - October 2014 Requires improvement - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Shining Little Stars ### What are the opening hours at Shining Little Stars? ### What stands out about Shining Little Stars? ### How does settling in work at Shining Little Stars? ### Whereabouts is Shining Little Stars? ### How can Shining Little Stars be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in SCUNTHORPE Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shining Little Stars. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Lincoln Gardens Pre-School Scunthorpe · DN16 2DY 3.8(26 reviews) ](/nursery/lincoln-gardens-pre-school-ltd-dn16-2dy-ey483300) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### The Ark Day Nursery Scunthorpe · DN16 1ST 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-day-nursery-dn16-1st-ey497563) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Wise Owl Private Day Nursery Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire · DN16 2AW 4.6(68 reviews) ](/nursery/wise-owl-private-day-nursery-scunthorpe-dn16-2aw-ey309583) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Scunthorpe · DN16 1AA ](/nursery/toy-box-nursery-scunthorpe-limited-dn16-1aa-ey482982) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Happy Stars Babies Scunthorpe · DN17 1DD ](/nursery/happy-stars-babies-dn17-1dd-ey101918) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Little Tots Nursery Scunthorpe · DN15 7PE 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-tots-nursery-dn15-7pe-ey547716) [See all nurseries in SCUNTHORPE →](/search?q=SCUNTHORPE) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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