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Shining Stars in Chelmsford

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
·Village Hall, Maldon Road, Chelmsford, CM3 2HP · Essex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Shining Stars is an inclusive childcare provider in Chelmsford, catering to children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates year-round, closing only for the week between Christmas and New Year, offering consistent care for families.

They provide a nurturing environment where children can learn and develop, with flexible session options to accommodate various family needs. The facility is located within the Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, offering a community-integrated setting.

Families can choose between full-day care or specific morning and afternoon sessions, with additional hours available on an hourly basis. Shining Stars also supports families with government funding options, including both 15 and 30 hours of free childcare, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments, demonstrating a commitment to accessible early education.

The team is dedicated to providing quality care and fostering a positive experience for all children, ensuring a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

What it's like

The management and team of staff provide children with a very calm and homely environment in which to play. Children are greeted with genuine warmth and kindness by staff, who are happy to see them. Children demonstrate that they are enthusiastic and eager to learn and settle quickly.

All-year-round careFlexible session timesAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, daytime, and full-day sessions. Additional hours are charged at an hourly rate, and meals can be provided for an extra charge or parents can bring a cold packed lunch.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Children are welcome to bring a cold packed lunch instead of purchasing nursery meals.
  • Additional hours are available to book outside of standard session times.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Hourly

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7am-6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shining Stars

Last inspected 26 September 2024 · Lynn Hartigan

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

The management and team of staff provide children with a very calm and homely environment in which to play. Children are greeted with genuine warmth and kindness by staff, who are happy to see them. Children demonstrate that they are enthusiastic and eager to learn and settle quickly.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is passionate about its role and committed to providing the best outcomes for children.
  • The quality of teaching is good, with a broad curriculum covering all areas of learning.
  • Children focus on activities of their choice and show sustained concentration, with good staff interaction.
  • Staff are encouraged in their own professional development, with a culture of evaluating and sharing new ideas.
  • The nursery is fully inclusive, and all children make good progress, including those who need additional support.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more opportunities in the curriculum to challenge children's thinking to consistently build on what they already know and can do
  • 2develop and continue to strengthen the learning environment for babies so that they remain fully engaged during transition times.
Inspection #10326145 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery, commenting that their children settle quickly and that they make good progress.

They say the staff go 'above and beyond' their expectations to ensure the children are happy.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery is fully inclusive, and all children make good progress, including those who need additional support. Professional relationships have been established with outside agencies to ensure early intervention, and support is in place to help children achieve their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy fresh air and exercise outdoors and are proud of the vegetables they grow. They confidently explain to visitors to the setting about the crop of tomatoes and beetroot they have grown.

Inspection history

Date: December 2023

  • October 2024Good
  • September 2024Good
  • January 2024Requires improvement
  • December 2023Requires improvement

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