--- title: "Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ca16-6lh-ey478437 description: "Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus fees, opening hours, contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 Google review) · The Gate, Bongate, Appleby, CA16 6LH · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Westmorland and Furness ## About this day nursery Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd, registered with Ofsted in 2014, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The day nursery operates from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 and 18:00, and is open all year round. The setting maintains a strong commitment to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring that learning is well-planned and purposeful for all children. The day nursery fosters an inclusive environment where staff understand and respond to children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have implemented strategies like a sensory space to help children regulate emotions and staff use simple signs to support communication. Outdoor play is a key part of the children's day, where they can develop physical skills like balance and coordination. The nursery also focuses on children's overall wellbeing, including healthy eating and dental hygiene, and plans engaging outings to support children's understanding of health. The latest Ofsted inspection on 3rd February 2026, recognised the nursery as 'Good', highlighting that children thrive and are well-prepared for their next stages of learning. What it's like Children thrive and prepare for life in the welcoming nursery. Learning is well planned and purposeful, engaging children's attention and sparking new interests. Staff build on what children know and can do and respond well to changes in their lives. They plan outings to opticians and dentists to support all children to learn more about their health. Staff link children's learning around topics such as these to embed their understanding. Children are confident and independent learners, who develop the skills and knowledge they need. Welcoming environment Purposeful learning Inclusive culture Physical development Emotional security ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Last inspected 3 February 2026 What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children make secure progress across the curriculum. - Babies and young children develop emotional security, which helps them to build confidence as they move on through nursery. - Staff model the positive behaviours they expect from children. - Children help to tidy up and show respect for the nursery environment. - Staff use their understanding from training to manage children's welfare and wellbeing. - Children eat nutritious food, which supports their growing bodies. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should consider ways to bridge gaps in children's learning and development in an even more focused and timely manner. - 2 Leaders should enhance professional relationships with parents and carers to help them understand ways to promote children's health and wellbeing even further. Inspection #10129226 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50298786) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have established a typically inclusive culture where staff understand children's unique nature and individual needs. Staff get to know children and identify their emerging needs, assessing where they may require additional support. Staff use the knowledge gained from training to support children's learning and help to reduce communication barriers, using simple signs to promote children's communication needs, for instance. Leaders understand how to use and monitor the impact of any additional funding to support children to thrive, for instance, by installing a sensory space to help some children to regulate their emotions. Leaders work with other professionals, seeking support to aid children's progress. The interventions that staff provide while waiting for external support are generally helpful, but are sometimes generic. Outdoor space Children learn new physical skills and practise their balance and coordination during outdoor play. Children work together well, negotiating obstacles as they balance and jump in the outdoor area. ## Google Reviews of Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) 5.0 (1 Google review) Aaliah Summer a month ago Would recommend this nursery to any parent, my daughter loved attending here and was very sad to see her leave. Amazing staff and amazing atmosphere. 10/10 Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0dU5qbHFaVXRrY1dGMlRFNHpVekZNTnpVM1pHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487c59f733320add:0xf994415164145f1a) Reviews from Google for Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby). See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=17984071029824446234&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2015 - February 2026 Expected standard - January 2020 Outstanding - November 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) ### Whereabouts is Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby)? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby)? ### What is the age range at Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby)? ## Nearby day nurseries in Appleby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby). - Ofsted: Good 4.3 mi ### Bolton Nursery Appleby · CA16 6AW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bolton-nursery-ca16-6aw-ey292208 - Ofsted: Outstanding 6.9 mi ### Brough Pre-School Nursery Kirkby Stephen · CA17 4EW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brough-pre-school-nursery-ca17-4ew-317367 - Ofsted: Good 9.7 mi ### Dinky Dales Nursery Kirkby Stephen · CA17 4NQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-ca17-4nq-2630747 See all nurseries in Appleby →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Appleby ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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