Opening hours
Monday to Wednesday, from 9am to 2pm, and from 9am to 3pm on Thursday and Friday
Shining Stars in Newcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
15 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
About this day nursery
Shining Stars, established in 2017, is a term-time childcare setting in Newcastle Upon Tyne for children aged 2-3 years. Open Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 2pm, and Thursday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, the pre-school provides a nurturing environment where children are greeted with warmth and form strong bonds with caring staff.
The Ofsted report, dated 4th September 2025, rated Shining Stars as 'Good' overall. The curriculum places a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development, aiming for independence and individual potential.
Staff observe children at play, assessing abilities to plan activities that build on existing knowledge, ensuring continuous progress for all. Children benefit from tailored activities that match their interests and abilities, helping them develop new skills and confidence.
There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with staff working closely with parents and other professionals. Additional funding is thoughtfully used to provide resources like movement toys, helping to meet sensory needs.
The pre-school actively supports children's understanding of diversity through parent visits sharing traditions and staff using words from children's home languages. The quality of education is observed indoors and outdoors, with a strong emphasis on mathematics woven into everyday activities.
Professional development contributes to ongoing enhancements to the quality of education, with staff reflecting on and evaluating their own practice.
What it's like
Children eagerly skip through the door each morning and are greeted with warmth, forming strong bonds with familiar, caring staff. This positive start reflects the pre-school's commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Staff form strong and supportive relationships with the whole family, ensuring children feel safe, valued and happy.
Strong motivationMathematics strongSEN/disabilities supportSupports diversityProfessional development
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Shining Stars
Last inspected 4 September 2025
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children eagerly skip through the door each morning and are greeted with warmth, forming strong bonds with familiar, caring staff. This positive start reflects the pre-school's commitment to nurturing a sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Staff form strong and supportive relationships with the whole family, ensuring children feel safe, valued and happy.
Inspector highlights
- Children show strong motivation and concentration during activities.
- Mathematics is strong within the curriculum.
- There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The pre-school actively supports children's understanding of diversity.
- Professional development contributes to ongoing enhancements to the quality of education.
Areas to develop
- 1give children more encouragement to communicate and work together during play
- 2help children to talk about their feelings and understand the impact of their behaviour.
Inspection #10399589 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
There is strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the support they need to reach their potential. Additional funding is used thoughtfully, for example to provide movement toys and equipment that help to meet children's sensory needs.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: December 2019
- September 2025Good
- December 2019Good
Frequently asked about Shining Stars
About the setting
Shining Stars registered in 2017. There are eight members of childcare staff, of whom six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, including two at level 6. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday, during term time only. The pre-school offers government-funded places and receives additional funding for disadvantaged children.
- URN
- EY551102
- Registered person
- Shining Stars Preschool Community Interest Company
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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