Shooting Stars Nursery

About this day nursery

Shooting Stars Nursery Limited, located at 18 Wilson Wood Street in Batley, is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years, registered with Ofsted since January 10, 2023. This small, friendly nursery operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

The setting prioritises outdoor play, recognising that some children may not have access to outdoor spaces at home, offering opportunities for physical development, coordination, and strength, and teaching children about risk management and road safety. The nursery applies the EYFS curriculum approach, ensuring that children make appropriate progress from their starting points, particularly in communication, language, and mathematics.

The staff at Shooting Stars Nursery Limited carefully monitor children with medical needs and special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure their safety, collaborating closely with specialists and implementing individual plans with strategies such as Makaton signing and visual cues. Makaton signing and facial expressions are also used to support communication for all children, including those with English as an additional language (EAL).

The nursery aims to provide a nurturing environment where children are happy, settle quickly, and develop warm bonds with staff and friends, fostering independence and social skills through daily routines.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly to play at this small, friendly setting. Staff greet children and families personally, which helps them to feel special. Children develop warm bonds with staff and their friends. All children, including those with additional needs, are welcomed and included. Staff work closely with families and professionals, such as physiotherapists and social workers, to help all children participate in daily activities and make progress.