Shooting Stars Nursery School, established in January 2020, operates across two locations in Basingstoke: Old Down Hall and Kempshott Village Hall. The nursery caters to children aged 6 months to 5 years, providing full-day and term-time only spaces from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year.
A key aspect of their approach is "in the moment planning," where they observe children's engagement and build learning around their interests rather than pre-planned activities. They provide diverse hands-on learning experiences and aim to develop the whole child, focusing on emotional and physical readiness for school.
This includes fostering a growth mindset and teaching emotional regulation. The nursery prides itself on high adult-to-child ratios and offers breakfast, lunch, and tea.
They also collaborate with Hampshire County Council to provide universal and extended funded education.
Our ethos
The nursery's approach is centred on "in the moment planning," which involves observing children's interests and building learning around them, rather than relying on pre-planned activities. They focus on developing the whole child, including emotional and physical readiness for school, fostering a growth mindset, and teaching emotional regulation.
What it's like
Children are happy and eager to arrive, confidently entering the nursery despite parents not being able to enter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The environment provides many opportunities for children to create, explore, and be curious, leading them to be keen to learn and try new experiences. They thoroughly enjoy their play and learning, showing strong behaviour and attitudes to learning, and are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.
This nursery charges hourly rates alongside a whole-day rate, with prices banded by age for under twos and two-year-olds. Whole-day fees include all main meals, while individual meals can be purchased separately for children attending shorter sessions. A quality premium is charged on funded hours.
Funding accepted
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Session types
Morning Sessions (8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm), Afternoon Sessions (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm), Daily Sessions (8:00 am – 3:00 pm, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm)
Opening hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, 50 weeks a year (term time only spaces too)
Food
Breakfast, hot lunch, and tea are provided; charges apply for breakfast and tea.
Age range
6 months to 5 years old
Last inspected 21 March 2022
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and eager to arrive, confidently entering the nursery despite parents not being able to enter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The environment provides many opportunities for children to create, explore, and be curious, leading them to be keen to learn and try new experiences. They thoroughly enjoy their play and learning, showing strong behaviour and attitudes to learning, and are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.
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Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are very complimentary and value the staff.
They talk highly of the personalised approach to settling children in, and they say how happy and excited their children are to attend.
Parents comment positively about the wide range of experiences the staff provide and state that they are well informed about their child's day.
Inclusion & environment
The special educational needs coordinator quickly identifies any areas of concern in a child's learning. Staff build effective partnerships with other professionals to support children and their families, ensuring early interventions are put in place in a timely manner. Additional funding is used well to close any gaps in children's learning.
The inspector observed activities in the main base room and garden. The report does not provide specific details about how children use the outdoor space or physical play activities.
The youngest of my 6 children attends this nursery and it is by far the best I have dealt with. The staff are amazing, they have so much time for the children and concentrate on each child’s needs.....they are kind, friendly and professional. I leave my daughter there safe in the knowledge that my daughter is not only being cared for but is really enjoying herself. I’ll be sad when she leaves to attend ‘big school’ this year. Highly recommended.
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This is a brilliant nursery. The staff are so friendly and accommodating to every child's needs. I have a 3 and 1 year old who attend and they both absolutely love it! I couldn't recommend it more.
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Brilliant nursery!! They go above and beyond to not only meet your child’s need but as a family. My daughter absolutely loves going there and the feedback at the end of each day with what they have done etc is a bonus as I’ve not had that with my previous children... deffo recommend all staff are absolutely amazing
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Date: March 2022
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