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Shining Stars Nursery in Coxhoe

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe, DH6 4JH · Durham
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Shining Stars Nursery in Coxhoe, Parkhill, offers a nurturing "home from home" setting for two, three, and four-year-olds. The nursery focuses on fostering happy, confident learners through a diverse range of engaging environments and experiences, all designed to help children achieve their full potential.

They pride themselves on providing government-funded hours for eligible children and offer various session options to suit families' needs. Although food is available, it incurs an additional cost, and the nursery does not provide school pick-up services.

The dedicated team at Shining Stars Nursery strives to create a supportive and enriching atmosphere where every child can grow and thrive. The nursery operates Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

What it's like

Children are very happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery. The caring staff ensure that children make a smooth start to their learning experiences and form very strong bonds with them. Children are well prepared for their future learning and behave very well, gaining good independence skills.

Home-from-home environmentGovernment-funded hours offeredFocus on confident learners

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per session, with options for all-day, morning, or afternoon attendance. Additional hours can be purchased at an hourly rate.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 5.00pm; Friday: 8.00am - 3.00pm

Age range

2 to 4 years inclusive

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shining Stars Nursery

Last inspected 4 June 2024

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

Children are very happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery. The caring staff ensure that children make a smooth start to their learning experiences and form very strong bonds with them. Children are well prepared for their future learning and behave very well, gaining good independence skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are very happy and engaged in this warm and welcoming nursery.
  • Children are well prepared for their future learning and behave very well.
  • The experienced staff provide many opportunities to support children's communication and language skills.
  • The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) is knowledgeable in her role and staff support children effectively.
  • Staff strongly promote children's love of books.

Areas to develop

  • 1deepen staff's understanding of the order in which children learn new skills, to help children to make the best possible progress
  • 2strengthen the training and support for all staff to continually extend their teaching skills, so all children make maximum progress, in particular the youngest and most able.
Inspection #10335886 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well their children's language has improved since joining the nursery.

Parents say they feel very well supported at the nursery.

Many parents say that the joint managers have 'gone above and beyond' to help support their children and families.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) is knowledgeable in her role. Staff share any gaps or concerns about children's development with parents, and make referrals for additional funding and support when necessary. Staff work closely with other professionals and agencies, effectively supporting children's individual health care plans.

Outdoor space

Staff use the outdoor areas effectively so that children benefit from adults playing with them to extend and challenge them in play. Children learn to assess risk and achieve manageable challenges, such as balancing and climbing outdoors, and learn to use tools safely, for example spades.

Parent Reviews of Shining Stars Nursery

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Inspection history

Date: June 2024

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good

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