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Smart Stars Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
Number of places
59 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Birmingham
About this day nursery
Smart Stars Nursery in Birmingham is dedicated to providing children with an optimal start in life, focusing on a holistic approach to early childhood education. The nursery believes that a child's time there is crucial for establishing strong foundations for future learning and for developing positive relationships.
They strive to create a happy, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can flourish at their own pace. The curriculum adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with activities and learning opportunities planned to cater to individual needs and interests through both indoor and outdoor free-flow play.
The ultimate goal of Smart Stars Nursery is to ensure every child enjoys their experience, promoting growth and enjoyment in a secure and relaxed setting.
Our ethos
Smart Stars Nursery is committed to providing a holistic approach to early childhood education and believes in establishing strong foundations for future learning and positive relationships. Their curriculum follows the EYFS framework, with a focus on individual needs and interests through free-flow play, aiming for children to flourish and enjoy their experience in a stimulating and nurturing environment.
What it's like
Staff greet children warmly as they arrive at this inclusive setting. When children feel unsure, staff provide warm cuddles and gentle reassurance, which helps children to settle quickly. As a result, children respond positively, showing increasing confidence in resolving conflicts independently.
Holistic Development FocusEYFS CurriculumIndoor and Outdoor PlayStimulating Environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Smart Stars Nursery
Last inspected 11 June 2025 · Katherine Wilson
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff greet children warmly as they arrive at this inclusive setting. When children feel unsure, staff provide warm cuddles and gentle reassurance, which helps children to settle quickly. As a result, children respond positively, showing increasing confidence in resolving conflicts independently.
Inspector highlights
- The setting provides strong support for children who speak English as an additional language and for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff embed good hygiene practices and healthy choices through daily routines.
- At the heart of the curriculum is communication and language.
- Leaders and staff work hard to develop strong partnerships with parents.
- Staff celebrate each child's uniqueness and actively promote a sense of belonging in the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to recognise when to adapt or tailor the indoor learning environments more effectively to enable children to stay focused in their learning
- 2refine how staff deliver the curriculum more precisely to further extend children's knowledge and understanding.
Inspection #10401605 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents give positive feedback about the level of care and attention staff provide for their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The setting provides strong support for children who speak English as an additional language and for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work closely with families and other professionals to implement timely, individualised support plans. Staff monitor these rigorously to ensure that all children make expected progress.
Outdoor space
The garden offers a stimulating outdoor environment where children enthusiastically explore. For example, they investigate toy animals in the water, imitating their sounds and movements.
Parent Reviews of Smart Stars Nursery
4.7
(13)
Sanah Maryam
a year ago
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for my son's nursery. The environment is nurturing and engaging, providing a perfect place for children to learn and grow. A special mention goes to Miss Fatima, who is incredibly hardworking and dedicated. Her passion for teaching and her ability to connect with the children is truly commendable. She goes above and beyond to ensure that each child feels valued and supported. We are so grateful for her efforts and the positive impact she has on our son's development!"
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Tayiba Khan
a year ago
My daughter goes to smart stars nursery and she is very happy n fond of all the staff there, they are very welcoming and friendly my daughter has grown alot of confidence since she started and enjoys it very much. They have lots of fun activities to do throughout the day to keep the children busy and promote the child to eat healthy. The staff are always providing daily feed back in person and via nursery app. The nursery is also very clean and has a lot of room for the children to play in.
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Alishba Saba
a year ago
The staff are really hardworking and interactive with the children making them feel really welcome and included. And they encourage the children to learn alongside playing. There are many activities available for the children to try out and the keen focus for the staff is the communication skills for the children. The children are also provided with multiple and different food and snacks throughout the day making them full of energy. Children participate in activities outdoors and indoors to keep them engaged. Having learnt all of this from doing work experience in the nursery for a week.
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Noreen J
2 years ago
My son started at smart stars in April, this was his first time at nursery. He's come such a long way in his confidence, his social skills and communication. The staff are so welcoming and really good with him. He loves going and he has a really good bond with all the staff members. He does a variety of activities and the day is well structured.
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Khushboo Nasir
a year ago
My children are so happy to go nursery and above all that for me is the most important thing! The nursery is clean and airy, they provide daily feedback. Staff are kind and loving, and always go above and beyond with the kids. A very homely feel to the nursery.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2025
- July 2025Good
- June 2025Good
Frequently asked about Smart Stars Nursery
About the setting
Smart Stars Nursery Ltd registered in 2023. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff, all holding a relevant early years childcare qualification at level 3. The nursery operates term time only, excluding bank holidays. Sessions are from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for all children.
- URN
- 2720873
- Registered person
- Smart Stars Nursery Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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