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Shooting Stars Childcare # Shooting Stars Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4NU · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 36 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shooting Stars Childcare offers a nurturing environment within beautifully designed nurseries, fostering curiosity and confidence in children. They prioritise a child-centred approach, blending child-led exploration with structured learning experiences to support development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The nurseries boast exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces where children can engage in meaningful play and connect with nature. Highly trained and caring staff are dedicated to understanding each child individually, ensuring they feel secure, valued, and inspired. The service emphasises strong partnerships with parents, offering regular updates through the eyLog system, daily communication, and scheduled meetings. The goal is to prepare children for school readiness by developing social skills, emotional well-being, early literacy, numeracy, and self-care abilities. They aim to make the childcare journey smooth and stress-free for families, providing clear fee structures and guidance on government funding. Safety is paramount, with fully vetted and trained staff, including Paediatric First Aid qualifications, and secure ParentCam access for parental reassurance. Our ethos Shooting Stars Childcare promotes a child-centred approach, integrating child-led discovery with planned learning in line with the EYFS. They focus on fostering curiosity, confidence, and a connection with nature through play-based experiences, aiming to prepare children for school by developing their social, emotional, and academic skills. What it's like Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop very good relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for what children can achieve, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery. Calm, inspiring environments Highly trained, caring staff Balanced, child-centred learning Exceptional outdoor spaces Fresh, nutritious menus daily Secure ParentCam for reassurance Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Nutritionally balanced and delicious meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site. Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shooting Stars Childcare Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10215416 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177304)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2543031) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shooting-stars-childcare-ne6-4nu-2543031) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shooting Stars Childcare Last inspected 11 January 2022 · Elizabeth Fish 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 Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery. Children are very happy in the nursery and develop very good relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for what children can achieve, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery. Inspector highlights - The manager and her staff are clear about what they intend children to learn and have thought carefully about how they can develop children's learning. - Children enjoy a range of freshly cooked meals, with the cook ensuring a balanced diet and parents delighted that staff respond quickly to dietary preferences. - Children enjoy stories, with staff reading books throughout the day with good expression and promoting engagement. - Children with SEND make very good progress due to clear plans and effective collaboration with other professionals for targeted support. - The manager and her deputy form a strong leadership team, implementing a rigorous programme of professional development that has positively impacted practice and communication with parents. Areas to develop - 1 provide more opportunities for babies to express themselves and expand their vocabularies - 2 help older children to concentrate, particularly during less structured times, such as changes in routines. Inspection #10215416 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177304) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of this friendly and caring nursery. > They talk about how staff take time to listen to them and listen to their concerns, no matter how small. > Parents are delighted that staff respond quickly to their children's specific dietary preferences. > Parents comment on how they have noticed real improvements recently. > They particularly like the improved communication with parents and the gymnastic sessions offered for older children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) demonstrate that they feel safe in the nursery. Staff have clear plans for what they want children to achieve. They work well with other professionals to ensure that they provide children with clear, targeted support. Outdoor space The inspector viewed the inside and outside space used by the nursery. Inspection history Date: January 2022 - February 2022 Good - January 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Shooting Stars Childcare ### Is Shooting Stars Childcare a private nursery? ### What outdoor space does the nursery use? ### How does Shooting Stars Childcare support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Shooting Stars Childcare? ### Which funded childcare hours are accepted? ### From what age does Shooting Stars Childcare accept children? ### Is Shooting Stars Childcare Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newcastle Upon Tyne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shooting Stars Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Millers Dene Day Care Newcastle upon Tyne · NE6 4XW ](/nursery/millers-dene-day-care-ne6-4xw-ey416133) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Heaton Community Centre Childcare Newcastle upon Tyne · NE6 5DY 4.4(216 reviews) ](/nursery/heaton-community-centre-childcare-ne6-5dy-ey550093) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Shining Stars Wallsend · NE28 8QL ](/nursery/shining-stars-ne28-8ql-ey467413) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### St. Gabriels Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE6 5SH 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/st-gabriels-nursery-ne6-5sh-319303) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Footprints Day Nursery Wallsend Wallsend · NE28 8RH 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/footprints-day-nursery-wallsend-ne28-8rh-2496381) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 1.1 mi ### Little Rainbows Nursery Wallsend · NE28 6HB 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/little-rainbows-nursery-ne28-6hb-2661943) [See all nurseries in Newcastle Upon Tyne →](/search?q=Newcastle+Upon+Tyne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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