--- title: "Starfish Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Starfish Day Nursery in Oldham — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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That age range includes under-twos." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Starfish Day Nursery # Starfish Day Nursery Compare Contact 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 - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 environment Strong Parent Partnerships Focus on early mathematics Children's voice valued Nurturing 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 - 1 Improve the curriculum plans for literacy so that staff can help build on what children already know and understand. Inspection #10302532 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226145) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Starfish Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10302532 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226145)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275059) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=starfish-day-nursery-ol9-9hu-ey275059) ## Parent Reviews of Starfish Day Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCYIfUsV2cpXS0GkYM4Y0qArsq9cxB0_dbBYnMILQ56E1hXqkb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Pete “PG's Tips” G 8 months ago Wonderful staff great with the children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0clNWYzVWM1JwVGxCeWVWcGplbGRrTlRkalYwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb758e913138d:0xbadd10566431c23e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViSYT417L1AiYBmbrv3Kzdwl0JRQpSLsaAMvKwCc2Qgls2YoGd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) inaya 8 years ago Staff are sooooo friendly. My baby cousin loved it there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRMmI2cmRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb758e913138d:0xbadd10566431c23e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWeLzzs5e45rqFkzV-wTMtWfcNAXZLt9_lQ35gA0RXBs8e_DOD59g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201UE5uQlBTMGt0VkUxNWVFWklNVEJNTUdkeWJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bb758e913138d:0xbadd10566431c23e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWQSUtCRL9m3-qFA77tD3ksFI-M_rQquRKZ8GeRFHjOJcdC2-GU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Annaliese Martin 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBNXYzWkpBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb758e913138d:0xbadd10566431c23e) Reviews from Google for Starfish Day Nursery. 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