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Silver Stars

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Winterbourne Down Methodist Church, Down Road, Bristol, BS36 1BN · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
27 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Silver Stars Day Nursery is a privately owned and operated childcare facility located in Winterbourne Down. The management team plays an active role in the daily operations of the nursery and the care of the children.

The nursery is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment where babies and young children can flourish and develop. Their philosophy is rooted in nurturing children and fostering a love of learning, drawing inspiration from internationally recognised best practices, particularly elements of the Curiosity Approach.

Silver Stars Day Nursery aims to help children become enthusiastic and motivated learners who enjoy discovering new things. They focus on developing confidence and independence, promoting an environment of inclusion, kindness, and respect for others in a fun, happy, and secure setting.

The nursery tracks each child's progress to ensure they are meeting their potential.

Our ethos

Silver Stars Day Nursery's philosophy is rooted in nurturing children and fostering a love of learning, drawing inspiration from internationally recognised best practices, particularly elements of the Curiosity Approach. They aim to help children become enthusiastic and motivated learners who enjoy discovering new things, focusing on developing confidence and independence in an inclusive, kind, and respectful environment.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this welcoming and homely nursery, arriving full of smiles and greeted by warm, caring staff. They make their own choices, exploring activities and resources with their own ideas, and behave very well showing respect as they share and take turns. Children of all ages are encouraged to be independent, with babies helping to tidy toys and older children attempting the 'coat challenge'.

Privately owned and managedFocus on Curiosity ApproachInclusive and nurturing environment

Pricing & funding

Fees are all-inclusive, covering all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and extra-curricular activities like dance and sports. Invoices are billed monthly in advance, and fees are reviewed annually. Additional charges apply for consumables on funded days.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees include all meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, activities, and local outings.
  • Sibling discounts of 5% for the first sibling and 10% for subsequent siblings are available.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly and payable in advance before the 26th of the month.
  • Settling-in sessions are free of charge.
  • Additional charges apply for food, consumables, and extra activities on funded days.
  • Fees are reviewed annually.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6pm, 51 weeks of the year

Age range

8 Weeks to 5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

All Day, School Hours

Food

All food provided

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Silver Stars

Last inspected 5 August 2021

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 enjoy their time at this welcoming and homely nursery, arriving full of smiles and greeted by warm, caring staff. They make their own choices, exploring activities and resources with their own ideas, and behave very well showing respect as they share and take turns. Children of all ages are encouraged to be independent, with babies helping to tidy toys and older children attempting the 'coat challenge'.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate about the ongoing development of the nursery, including an all-weather area in the garden and clear plans for other areas.
  • Staff have placed a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills, using recent training to promote a rich language environment.
  • Staff interact well with children in their chosen play and extend activities effectively.
  • Staff follow children's interests well when planning activities.
  • Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are strong, with parents speaking highly of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently give quieter and less confident children additional support to help them fully engage in their play and learning
  • 2review the daily routines in the pre-school room to help meet children's needs as well as possible
Inspection #10202221 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, staff and other professionals to ensure children get the required levels of support they need. Individualised plans are used effectively to focus on the skills children need to acquire and practise to help them make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

The manager has developed an all-weather area in the garden so that children can enjoy being outdoors in all weathers. Children enjoy making their own rock pool in a tray in the garden, exploring real raw fish, shells, sand and water.

Parent Reviews of Silver Stars

5.0
(2)
Dan Phipps
6 years ago

My daughter goes there and she loves it, she can't wait to go in the mornings. The staff are amazing and the site is nice.

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Inspection history

Date: August 2021

  • September 2021Good
  • August 2021Good

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