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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Shining Stars Nursery # Shining Stars Nursery in Coxhoe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 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 - 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 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 environment Government-funded hours offered Focus 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-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 15 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 - 1 deepen staff's understanding of the order in which children learn new skills, to help children to make the best possible progress - 2 strengthen 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251269) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shining Stars Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10335886 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251269)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663558) 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.connectingcountydurham.co.uk/directory/directory-details/?id=f2811852-6de0-4b05-8ae1-b367013d74ca) The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe, DH6 4JH [© 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#/-1.51551/54.72521/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Coxhoe - [Day nurseries in Coxhoe](/search?q=Coxhoe) - [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-nursery-dh6-4jh-2663558) ## 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJakQxHnPWy9a6ESTp41hxIATq8GoQ_hat7gMXBoeZu6WFayA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Margaret Brown 11 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pZMmNrWm1hV1EzT0MxWU4yeGtjMEV0VnpFdFFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e87a0d1d1133b:0xff2d3306d0b8af82) Reviews from Google for Shining Stars Nursery. 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