Nursery Advice
Claim Your Nursery

Starfish Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·
4.8(4 parent reviews) ·52 Queens Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9HU · Oldham
Number of places
67 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Oldham

About this day nursery

Starfish Day Nursery, located in Chadderton, Oldham, registered in 2004, provides a nurturing home-from-home environment where children thrive. The nursery operates full day care from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round, with a holiday club from 8am to 6pm during school holidays.

The dedicated team of 25 childcare staff, including highly qualified individuals at levels 5, 4, 3, and 2, focus on children's personal development, encouraging them to freely express their feelings and addressing any worries. This approach fosters strong attachments with staff and a sense of belonging among the children.

Starfish Day Nursery also places a strong emphasis on early mathematics, integrating it into all activities to give children a solid foundation for their early education. Children are empowered to have a voice, creating their own "golden rules" and participating in the Starfish Committee, leading to initiatives like a pretend supermarket and plans for a teddy bears' picnic.

The nursery proudly offers funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery because staff provide a home-from-home environment. They are well looked after and build strong attachments with all staff. Children's personal development is promoted very well as staff encourage them to talk about their feelings. Staff work hard to ensure that all children acquire lots of knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on early mathematics. Children are given a voice and are proud of their achievements, enjoying being members of the Starfish Committee and creating "golden rules".

Home-from-home environmentStrong Parent PartnershipsFocus on early mathematicsChildren's voice valuedNurturing environment

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Starfish Day Nursery

Last inspected 12 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery because staff provide a home-from-home environment. They are well looked after and build strong attachments with all staff. Children's personal development is promoted very well as staff encourage them to talk about their feelings. Staff work hard to ensure that all children acquire lots of knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on early mathematics. Children are given a voice and are proud of their achievements, enjoying being members of the Starfish Committee and creating "golden rules".

Inspector highlights

  • Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery because staff provide a home-from-home environment.
  • Children are well looked after and build strong attachments with all staff.
  • Children's personal development is promoted very well as staff encourage them to talk about their feelings.
  • Staff work hard to ensure that all children acquire lots of knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on early mathematics.
  • Staff give children a voice, which shows they are valued, and children are proud of their achievements.
  • The leadership team is a strength of the nursery, creating a calm and tranquil place where all children feel safe and confident.
  • Children benefit from rich experiences that ignite their interests and eagerness to learn, such as nurturing caterpillars and watching them change into beautiful butterflies.
  • Managers and staff work incredibly well with parents, providing huge benefits for children through initiatives like stay-and-play sessions.
  • Effective partnerships with other professionals have helped to close gaps in children's learning.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong, with staff using a "graduated response" approach.
  • Leaders and staff are committed to giving all children the best start to help them succeed, using early years pupil premium funding to enhance learning experiences of disadvantaged children.

Areas to develop

  • 1Improve the curriculum plans for literacy so that staff can help build on what children already know and understand.
Inspection #10302532 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Starfish Day Nursery

4.8
(4)
Pete “PG's Tips” G
8 months ago

Wonderful staff great with the children.

Read on Google
inaya
8 years ago

Staff are sooooo friendly. My baby cousin loved it there

Read on Google
Nikki Stone
3 weeks ago

We absolutely cannot believe that we landed on our feet with this incredible nursery. They love both our daughters (one who didn’t even attend here) like their own and take care of them with the same kindness and vigilance we do. All the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and demonstrate that they aren’t just interested in the day-to-day care of the children, but every aspect of their development; including a robust educational strategy from very early entry. We adore every one of the girls in the nursery and have been made to feel part of the family since day one. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

Read on Google

Reviews from Google for Starfish Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

  • July 2023Good
  • April 2019Outstanding
  • September 2015Good
  • May 2015Inadequate
  • December 2011Good

Frequently asked about Starfish Day Nursery

Nearby day nurseries in Oldham

Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Starfish Day Nursery.

Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details.

Claim listing

Share this nursery

Send to a partner, friend or family member.

This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more