--- title: "Shining Stars Day Nursery, Wallsend | Ofsted: Good" description: "Shining Stars, a day nursery in Wallsend — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Home](/) 2. · 3. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 4. · 5. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 6. · 7. Shining Stars # Shining Stars in Wallsend Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · Western Community Primary School, Rutland Road, Wallsend, NE28 8QL · North Tyneside Number of places 32 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority North Tyneside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shining Stars is a day nursery in Wallsend, North Tyneside, for children aged two to nine years. It operates on a term-time only basis and provides 15 hours of funded childcare for three and four-year-olds. The day nursery was inspected by Ofsted in January 2022 and received an overall judgement of Good. According to the inspection report, children are confident, eager learners who settle quickly and form strong friendships. They behave well, show respect for others, and engage well with activities like stories, rhymes, and imaginative play. Children are supported to understand healthy lifestyles. In the garden, they explore the natural world, using magnifying glasses to find insects. The inspector noted that partnership with parents is a strength. To improve further, Ofsted suggested the nursery enhance ways for children to learn about the wider world and the differences between people. What it's like Children are confident learners benefiting from a good curriculum that prepares them well for future learning. They form excellent friendships, settle quickly, and feel safe and secure with the nurturing staff. Children are independent, engage well with resources and activities, and show eagerness to learn through stories, rhymes, and imaginative play. 15-hour universal entitlement Term-time nursery Community primary school ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Age range 3+ Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shining Stars Last inspected 21 January 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are confident learners benefiting from a good curriculum that prepares them well for future learning. They form excellent friendships, settle quickly, and feel safe and secure with the nurturing staff. Children are independent, engage well with resources and activities, and show eagerness to learn through stories, rhymes, and imaginative play. Inspector highlights - Children are confident learners and show an eagerness to learn. - Leaders and staff identify what children need to learn next, making accurate assessments. - Children behave well and show respect for others, working together and sharing. - Partnership working is a strength, with regular communication between staff and parents. - Children are provided with healthy choices and demonstrate a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Areas to develop - 1 review the evaluation of the setting to precisely identify gaps in the provision and swiftly address areas for development - 2 enhance children's understanding of the wider world and build on ways for children to learn the differences between themselves and others. Inspection #10220501 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178077) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shining Stars Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10220501 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178077)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467413) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://westerncommunityprimary.co.uk/parents/shining-stars/) Western Community Primary School, Rutland Road, Wallsend, NE28 8QL ## Explore day nurseries near Wallsend - [Day nurseries in Wallsend](/search?q=Wallsend) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shining-stars-ne28-8ql-ey467413) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children use magnifying glasses during outdoor play and investigate under tree stumps to find insects, sharing their excitement when they discover a centipede in the garden. This helps to promote children's understanding of the natural world. Inspection history Date: February 2014 - January 2022 Good - October 2017 Good - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Shining Stars ### How does settling in work at Shining Stars? ### What food and meal arrangements are in place at Shining Stars? ### Which funded hours does Shining Stars accept? ### What are the fees at Shining Stars? ### How did Shining Stars do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## About the setting Shining Stars registered in 2013 and is located at Western Community Primary School, Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 8QL. It opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm term time only, providing before- and after-school care. The setting employs 10 members of childcare staff, with various qualifications ranging from level 3 to early years professional status, and receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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