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We moved from the area to cannock and if it weren't for the 3 and a half hours of driving a day to get them there then I have no doubt my kids would stay there as long as possible.\nThe staff is amazingly helpful and kind and have such a love for my little one.\nI couldn't recommend them more!", "datePublished": "2021-11-03T08:34:22.869900Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zolus Syfer" }, "datePublished": "2023-05-03T13:25:31.417783Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "West Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=West%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Smartys Little Stars Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Smartys Little Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Smartys Little Stars Nursery holds an 'Outstanding' rating from its Ofsted inspection on 10th July 2023. 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Smartys Little Stars Nursery # Smartys Little Stars Nursery in Walton, Stone Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Pirehill First School, Tilling Drive, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AA · Staffordshire Number of places 32 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Staffordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Smartys Day Nursery, operating under the registration EY478854 for its Little Stars Nursery in Walton, Stone, is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early years education. The nursery prides itself on a strong and expert team, with a high staff retention rate over a three-year period, ensuring childcare stability and consistency. Many team members hold advanced qualifications, including Early Years Teacher Status and degrees in Early Years, and the nursery benefits from specialist provision such as a qualified Forest School Teacher, Music Teacher, and experienced SENCo support. Smartys offers a nutritious food provision service, catering to diverse dietary requirements while maintaining strict food safety standards. While they strongly recommend children partake in their provided meals, they also accommodate packed lunches with specific guidelines to ensure safety, particularly regarding allergens. The nursery also facilitates government funding schemes, including various 15- and 30-hour entitlements and Tax-Free Childcare, assisting parents in navigating these options to make childcare more accessible. What it's like On arrival, children are greeted by an inspirational team of staff with huge smiles and an abundance of enthusiasm. Children confidently find their own pegs and hang up their belongings. They rush through the door to greet their friends and quickly engage in their enriching learning environment. Children flourish in this highly engaging setting. High staff retention Qualified educators Nutritional focus Flexible funding ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by daily and school day sessions, categorised into age bands of 0-3 years and 3-5 years. Discounted daily rates are offered for bookings of 3 or more days per week. Fully funded sessions incur additional meal supplement charges depending on the length of the session. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees apply to the financial year running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. - Meal supplements apply only to fully funded days, not as an addition to standard rates. - Funded full day supplement includes breakfast, morning/afternoon snacks, lunch with dessert, and light evening tea. - Funded school day supplement includes morning/afternoon snacks and lunch with dessert. ## Key facts Opening hours Pre-school: Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm. Before- and after-school: 7.30am until 9am, and 3.30pm until 6pm. Holiday playscheme: 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays. Term time / All Year Mixed ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Smartys Little Stars Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289555 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225335)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/218364) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://smartysdaynursery.com/) Pirehill First School, Tilling Drive, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AA Opening hours Pre-school: Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm. Before- and after-school: 7.30am until 9am, and 3.30pm until 6pm. Holiday playscheme: 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=smartys-school-club-st15-0aa-218364) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Smartys Little Stars Nursery Last inspected 10 July 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend On arrival, children are greeted by an inspirational team of staff with huge smiles and an abundance of enthusiasm. Children confidently find their own pegs and hang up their belongings. They rush through the door to greet their friends and quickly engage in their enriching learning environment. Children flourish in this highly engaging setting. Inspector highlights - The setting has created a broad, ambitious and sequenced curriculum. - Staff create a language-rich environment, enabling children to develop excellent communication skills. - Staff have established healthy routines with lots of opportunities for physical activity. - Processes to support children's transitions are extremely robust. - Staff strongly promote inclusion throughout the setting. Inspection #10289555 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225335) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Effective communication with parents ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the help and support that they need. As a result, children with SEND make exceptional progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Children learn positional language as they pretend to be pirates and use their telescopes to search 'under' and 'over' outdoor objects. Staff are committed to keeping children safe in the sun and consider the daily ultraviolet levels when considering how much time to spend outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Smartys Little Stars Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUXq828-SfkWYVYH4Xt6VjH4WftGp7rF_3nj8ZKaJFKj6d0WfFB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jade Liebenberg 4 years ago Words can't explain how we love this school! We moved from the area to cannock and if it weren't for the 3 and a half hours of driving a day to get them there then I have no doubt my kids would stay there as long as possible. The staff is amazingly helpful and kind and have such a love for my little one. I couldn't recommend them more! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16258969502873367628&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2005 - August 2023 Outstanding - July 2023 Outstanding - December 2017 Good - November 2017 Good - August 2014 Good - July 2014 Good - August 2009 Good - July 2009 Good - February 2005 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Smartys Little Stars Nursery ### What is Smartys Little Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Smartys Little Stars Nursery? ### Does Smartys Little Stars Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Smartys Little Stars Nursery? ### Does Smartys Little Stars Nursery offer support for children with special educational needs? ### Does Smartys Little Stars Nursery provide meals for children? ### Does Smartys Little Stars Nursery have specialist teachers? ### Does Smartys Little Stars Nursery provide good outdoor play opportunities? ### How can I contact Smartys Little Stars Nursery? ## About the setting Smartys School Club registered in 1998. The club employs 12 members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 4 qualification and nine holding level 3 qualifications. The club provides a pre-school, a before- and after-school provision and a holiday playscheme. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The before- and after-school provision operates from 7.30am until 9am, and from 3.30pm until 6pm. The holiday playscheme is open from 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays. 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