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Shining Stars Nursery School # Shining Stars Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · Staines Congregational Church, Stainash Crescent, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 1AY · Surrey Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shining Stars Nursery School is a family-operated preschool located in Staines-Upon-Thames, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged two years and older. The nursery focuses on preparing children for their next developmental stage by fostering motor skills, cognitive abilities, and positive social interactions. They are committed to hands-on, experiential learning, always prioritising the children's best interests. Housed within the church hall at Staines Congregational Church, Shining Stars Nursery School operates during term time. Parents consistently praise the caring, supportive, and knowledgeable staff for creating an inclusive atmosphere where children thrive, develop confidence, and show significant improvements in areas such as speech and social skills. The nursery provides a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring a fun and educational experience for all children. Our ethos Shining Stars Nursery School is committed to hands-on, experiential learning, fostering motor skills, cognitive abilities, and positive social interactions. They prioritise children's best interests in preparing them for their next developmental stage within a nurturing and stimulating environment. What it's like Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff and play happily. Staff support children's emotional well-being, helping them to feel safe and secure and encouraging their independence. Children understand routines, behave well, and are encouraged to persevere in their learning. Family-run Term-time only Accepts 2-year-olds ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at an hourly rate for unfunded children or additional hours. The nursery offers morning, half-day, and all-day sessions. A voluntary snack charge applies to the morning routine, though parents are welcome to provide their own healthy snack from home instead. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Session options include morning (9am-12pm), half day (9am-1pm), and all day (9am-2.30pm). - A voluntary fruit snack fee is charged per session, with an option to opt out and bring fruit from home. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 2:30pm, Friday: 9am - 12pm (Term time only); Closed on weekends Session types Morning session (9:00am - 12:00pm), Half day session (9:00am - 1:00pm), All day session (9:00am - 2:30pm) Age range 2+ years Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2021 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shining Stars Nursery School Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10304861 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237382)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644372) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shining-stars-nursery-school-ltd-tw18-1ay-2644372) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shining Stars Nursery School Last inspected 6 December 2023 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 receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff and play happily. Staff support children's emotional well-being, helping them to feel safe and secure and encouraging their independence. Children understand routines, behave well, and are encouraged to persevere in their learning. Inspector highlights - Children receive a warm and friendly welcome from staff and play happily as they explore the resources on offer. - Staff support children's emotional well-being, and this increases children's resilience. - The manager and staff focus the curriculum on supporting children's communication and language skills. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Staff deployment is effective, which means that children are constantly monitored. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the curriculum intent more sharply to build on what children already know and raise the quality of education to a higher level. Inspection #10304861 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237382) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They say that staff keep them up to date about their child's progress, which helps to enable them to continue children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals effectively to help meet the children's needs and help them make good progress. Staff have attended training recently that has supported them with strategies to help children's speech and language development. 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 2023 - January 2024 Good - December 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Shining Stars Nursery School ### How much do sessions at Shining Stars Nursery School cost? ### How does Shining Stars Nursery School support children with SEND? ### What age children does Shining Stars Nursery School take? ### What do staff at Shining Stars Nursery School bring to the team? ### When was Shining Stars Nursery School established? ### Is Shining Stars Nursery School Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Staines-Upon-Thames Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shining Stars Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Roslin Nursery Staines · TW18 1BT ](/nursery/roslin-nursery-tw18-1bt-ey360485) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Happy Feet Preschool and Day Nursery Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 1YA 4.7(14 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-feet-preschool-and-day-nursery-tw18-1ya-2726105) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Knowle Green Day Nursery Staines · TW18 1AJ ](/nursery/knowle-green-day-nursery-tw18-1aj-120086) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dragonfly Preschool Staines · TW18 2QZ 4.6(16 reviews) ](/nursery/dragonfly-preschool-ltd-tw18-2qz-2632920) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Stars - Mother & Baby Unit Ashford · TW15 3JZ ](/nursery/little-stars-mother-baby-unit-tw15-3jz-ey474454) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### St. Peter's Nursery School Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 2DX 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/st-peter-s-nursery-school-tw18-2dx-2746436) [See all nurseries in Staines-Upon-Thames →](/search?q=Staines-Upon-Thames) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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