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Shining Stars Day Nursery # Shining Stars Day Nursery in Halifax (HX2) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 156 Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9RX · Calderdale Number of places 78 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Calderdale About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shining Stars Day Nurseries, located in Halifax, offers childcare across two convenient locations: Illingworth Road and Clare Road. The nursery is dedicated to providing an individualised approach to learning, fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for education within a safe and nurturing environment. They believe in allowing children to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Understanding the financial considerations for families, Shining Stars Day Nurseries is experienced in navigating government-funded sessions and support schemes to ensure cost-effective solutions for parents. They welcome families with varying financial circumstances, including those eligible for Universal Credit and Tax-Free Childcare, and also support students attending college or university. The nurseries operate Monday to Friday, offering full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions to accommodate diverse family needs. They are closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period, with additional closures for staff training. Prospective parents are encouraged to contact the nursery directly to discuss eligibility for funded sessions and to find the best childcare solution for their specific circumstances. Our ethos At Shining Stars Day Nurseries, we believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualised approach to learning. Our curriculum is designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. We provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore, discover, and grow. What it's like Babies form close relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care. Babies spend time exploring sand and soil and work with staff to build new sandcastles. The manager and staff design their curriculum to support all children to prepare for what they need to learn next, focusing on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. Individualised learning Government funding support Two Halifax locations ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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://www.shiningstarsdaynurseries.com/admissions) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday: Full Day sessions 07:30 – 18:00, Morning sessions 07:30 - 13:00, Afternoon sessions 13:00 – 18:00. Closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas Eve and January 1st. Up to two designated training days also apply. Age range 9 months and over Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day, Morning, Afternoon ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shining Stars Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10294180 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222621)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464226) 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://www.shiningstarsdaynurseries.com/) 156 Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9RX Opening hours Monday to Friday: Full Day sessions 07:30 – 18:00, Morning sessions 07:30 - 13:00, Afternoon sessions 13:00 – 18:00. Closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas Eve and January 1st. Up to two designated training days also apply. [© 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#/-1.88795/53.759/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Halifax - [Day nurseries in Halifax](/search?q=Halifax) - [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-stars-day-nursery-hx2-9rx-ey464226) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shining Stars Day Nursery Last inspected 6 June 2023 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 Babies form close relationships with staff and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their care. Babies spend time exploring sand and soil and work with staff to build new sandcastles. The manager and staff design their curriculum to support all children to prepare for what they need to learn next, focusing on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. Inspector highlights - The manager evaluates the nursery well and seeks the views of others, including parents, staff and children, to identify areas for improvement. - The manager supports staff to develop their skills and knowledge through regular supervision and training. - Staff read stories and sing nursery rhymes with children, encouraging them to choose stories and developing communication and language skills. - Children learn to develop good self-care skills, such as serving themselves at mealtimes. - The manager and staff work in partnership with a range of external professionals, including schools and other professionals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Areas to develop - 1 enhance children's understanding of how their own feelings and behaviours can impact on others - 2 embed transition arrangements throughout the day to ensure that children are not left waiting for too long to go outside to play or for the next part in their routine Inspection #10294180 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222621) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are complimentary about the care that their children receive. > Parents compliment the manager and staff on how quickly their children settle and for the quality of information shared. > Parents explain that they are aware of what their children are learning and are provided with ideas to try at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff seek advice from other professionals to offer support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They support children to make good progress in their learning through specific action plans. Outdoor space During outdoor play games, children learn to balance, climb, run, jump and manoeuvre around objects. Some younger children ask for help and hold out their hands as staff support them on stepping stones. Staff show children how to use wooden planks to create a ramp to walk along. Children benefit from regular exercise that helps to develop their physical skills. ## Parent Reviews of Shining Stars Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWzxDpOwO379PtF-MGXvZYWFkFL9K0IQ__oVDMmMa0NayKsKBI1Zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Marita Tait 9 years ago My child was made welcome from day one. Staff are lovely. My child loves coming here. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7407980243492921948&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2014 - June 2023 Good - May 2018 Good - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Shining Stars Day Nursery ### Where is Shining Stars Day Nursery located? ### Is Shining Stars Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### What do parents say about Shining Stars Day Nursery? ### What is Shining Stars Day Nursery working on improving? ### How can Shining Stars Day Nursery be contacted? ## About the setting Shining Stars Day Nursery registered in 2013. It is a privately owned provision operating in Illingworth, Halifax. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff, two of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 6. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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