Shine A Light Day Nursery

8 St Phillips House, St Phillips Drive, Royton, Oldham OL2 6AE
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  • Shine A Light Day Nursery, Oldham
Shine A Light Day Nursery provides children with a natural and calming environment where they are supported by a dedicated team to play, learn and explore.

The outside area offers an abundance of opportunities to play and learn, including a mud kitchen, construction, herb planters and much more.

The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 3 years and the pre-school section is for children aged 3 to five years.

Care Provided by Shine A Light Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Shine A Light Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Jane Marsh (Director/Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 69
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Shine A Light Day Nursery

  • Available on request


  • Parking
  • The nursery has its own carpark that can be used by team members, parents and carers.


Shine A Light Day Nursery Reviews (63)

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Shine A Light Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shine A Light Day Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is amazing and all staff are brilliant with my little girl! My daughter has settled in so well in the toddler room and has come on so much since starting! All staff look after her so well and our little girl loves going! Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough. Thank you all!

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall let the team know your lovely words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful welcoming homely nursery! My twin 3 year olds have settled in brilliantly thanks to all the lovely staff here. One of my girls is quite shy and takes a while to settle into new environments and with new people but it took her no time at all to get comfortable here. We leave our girls
knowing they're going to have a fab day and will be safe and very well cared for.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much. We are so glad that the girls enjoy the nursery and have settled in so well. We shall share your lovely feedback with the team! Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment our child did the settling-in days we knew it would be the best place, she settled in so well and continues to thrive each and every day, all the activities they do and all the photos we get sent add that extra special touch. Our child has amazing relationships with all the staff in
her room as well as staff in other rooms, All staff are always so pleased to see her in the mornings which makes dropping her off so much easier. My child is always happy going in too! The staff will go above and beyond for your child and I can’t recommend Shine a Light enough. They are an amazing team, each and every member. Thank you for looking after our baby!

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much... your words mean everything to us and the team. We shall share your lovely words with the team! Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son started here he has absolutely loved his time at Shine A Light. The staff are excellent and are always keeping us up to date on his development. His development seems to have come on very quickly. He is now walking and loves interacting with other children. The girls who look after him
are fantastic. They always answer the door with big happy faces and my son can’t wait to get in. Highly recommend this nursery. Thank you all for looking after my little boy and making his time there as fun as possible.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words. I can't wait to tell the girls how much you appreciate them all, thank you, thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault this nursery, the staff and management are amazing, so lovely and kind. They are always accommodating with requests for extra days and will always help in any way they can. You can tell all staff genuinely care about the children and the parents, all of the staff know every child’s name
and vice versa - which makes moving up rooms a breeze for the children! All in all they are a fantastic nursery, with amazing ethics and the love they have for the children shines through! Never change.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words. I can't wait to relay your words back to the team, they will be made up!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Shine A Light Nursery to anyone. The nursery has helped my child with his speech delays and I have seen a massive improvement in my child. My son has settled in well with no issues at all from day one. He is so happy to go to nursery. I am so happy that he was able to get a place there.
It was recommended to me by one of my work colleagues. We will miss the nursery when he starts school. Best decision we made. We are grateful for all the things they do for our child.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely words. We will relay your words back to the team they will be so happy you feel this way! Thank you thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using the nursery since Covid and I would recommend to anyone. My children have thrived here and I have no worries leaving them in the care of the nursery. The staff are all amazing and the owner has put a great deal of effort into making it the best nursery around. The children get plenty
of outdoor play and a variety of fun activities to do inside. You are always updated each day on the online app and the staff takes care of telling you about your children when picking them up. The nursery is clean and secure and the staff are all friendly and approachable. Brilliant nursery.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for these lovely words, we shall let all the team know how much you value them all. Thank you, thank you, thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shine A Light is a brilliant nursery. The staff are so lovely and I feel so happy to leave my daughter in their care. The environment is so welcoming and the food provided is varied, balanced and healthy.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so so so much for your lovely words. I can't wait to share your lovely review with the team. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Shine A Light since Jan 2023 and we can’t fault any part of it. We initially chose to enrol him when I was 4 months pregnant after visiting other local nurseries and none of them came close to giving us “that feeling” - we didn’t know what it was but Shine A Light had it.
The staff across all areas are so friendly, they put you at ease and nothing is too much trouble for anyone. Everyone has a constant smile on their faces and you can tell they all thoroughly enjoy their job and are passionate about childcare. Our son is absolutely thriving at Shine A Light and I wouldn’t trust anywhere else to have him. He loves his days in nursery and you can tell all the children are number one priority to the staff. They keep you updated on the app and give you an insight into what your child has been doing throughout the day on pick-up. We would highly recommend Shine A Light to anyone wanting their child to be spending time at a home-from-home establishment.

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Nursery Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

This is so lovely! Thank you so much for your kind words - I can't wait to share this review with the team. It's so lovely to see that the effort they go to is recognised by our amazing families. Thank you, thank you, thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Wonderful staff and the kids are all so happy. I couldn’t feel more comfortable leaving my two and three-year-old there. The kids are always doing so many different activities and they have come on leaps and bounds since attending. Keep up the good work everyone!

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we are so glad you are enjoying Shine A Light. We shall share your kind words with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to the nursery since September and we couldn’t be happier with the decision of choosing Shine A Light. All of the staff are amazing and make you feel so welcome from the moment you enter! The children are their utmost priority and our daughter loves her time there every single
week. When I returned back to work, it was quite a daunting feeling with our daughter starting nursery at the same time but all of the staff put our minds at ease which comforted us and made the transition a lot easier. The facilities are fantastic and they truly care about the development of each child. it reallW does feel like a family with the environment which has been created and they are there to talk each night on pick-up about the exciting things the children have been up to throughout the day. We couldn’t recommend them enough!

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much this was lovely to read, we shall share your feedback with the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shine A Light Nursery is such a calm environment. The staff are fantastic and generally care about the children. They have a great set up and it feels safe.
They always help to accommodate my needs as best as they can. They check up regularly on my child when he is off poorly. They go that extra mile.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much, we shall share your lovely feedback with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Shine A Light Nursery since 2022. And she loves every day she's there. The staff across all rooms and in the management team have a genuine passion for their work and all the children they care for. The support for my child as she settled in to nursery and through all her
transitions has been excellent and the staff show true empathy and care. They have always taken the time to understand her personality and work with her to encourage her development. They always go the extra mile to provide fun activities that support her development and interests. The atmosphere at the nursery is always friendly and calm and I feel confident that my child is safe and cared for.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we can't thank you enough! I shall let the whole team know, they will be made up.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery and wonderful staff. A really lovely atmosphere and all of the staff know all of the children well. They are busy doing fun activities all day and learning lots. Handovers are always very detailed and personal. Cannot recommend Shine A Light enough.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, I shall share it with the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having experienced a number of issues with our first child's first nursery, we were thrilled to find Shine a Light, who offered a much more caring and diligent approach to looking after our child. This brought us the reassurance we needed that he was safe and well at nursery. They have genuinely passionate
culture from the top down, which is evidenced by the outcomes and achievements made by the children. We have since sent our second child to Shine a Light and wouldn't hesitate to send a third. Thanks to the manager, deputy manager and all the team.

Reply from Emily Wood, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback, we are very thankful for your kind words and we shall share them with the team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Shine A Light since September, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to send her here. I want to really highlight how amazing the staff are! They take extremely good care of the babies/children and really care so much about the families too. I can fully trust each
and every person to take care of my baby girl, and they share the joy with you when your baby meets a milestone or even on their way to doing so. They make sure to do a wide range of activities to really help with development, and she’s always thoroughly entertained throughout the day. They always keep you updated on meals, nappy changes etc putting you at ease. Also, I want to highlight how amazing the chef is, my daughter always enjoys the food! It’s like a home away from home for my little one. I can’t think of any faults. 100% recommend.

Reply from Jane Marsh, Director at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you are enjoying Shine A Light. We will share your lovely comments with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend this place! All staff is amazing and friendly, and children are always the most important for them.
Big and clean garden (children spend lots of time there), lots of lovely resources and ideas.
Parents get feedback and photos during the day. My little one is struggling with food,
but she loves lunch and tea in Shine A Light. She started eating vegetables there, which was difficult at home. Also, little ones get fruits during the day.
Children feel at home there! They can have rest anytime during the busy day, unlimited cuddles and wear slippers like at home.
You will feel a friendly atmosphere from the main door. Managers and all staff are very welcome for all parents and children and what is very important - they always like that, not only on the first day.
We are super lucky that we found this place!
Outstanding and more for us!

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write out this review! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We'll miss your family very much - we've loved getting to know you all, and we can't wait to see all your adventures as we keep in touch.
We wish you and your family the best of luck for all your futures, and I'm sure our paths will cross again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Shine A Light for almost a year now, and I couldn't think of anywhere better for him to attend. All the staff are absolutely fantastic. They care so much about the children as well as our families. I really couldn't praise them enough. My son has developed so well since starting,
and I know he will continue to thrive while he is there.

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

Thank you so much! We're so happy that this is how you feel about our setting. I can't wait to pass on your lovely comments to our team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery that is made even better with the thoughtful, hardworking and dedicated staff. Such a wonderful atmosphere and always so welcoming and accommodating. Everyone has taken the time to get to know our family, especially our little girl, who gets the best care when she attends. She looks
forward to going, and I struggle to get her to leave at the end of the day! As a shy and reserved child, she has really come out of her shell and has friends and fantastic relationships with staff. She is happy and confident, and that really puts me at ease knowing the staff know her so well, and the love and care for her just makes me so reassured and comfortable leaving her. We drive past several nurseries that are closer to home to bring our little one here and also have chosen this nursery over the nursery that our son attended a couple of years ago due to being so impressed by the setting and wonderful staff. Would recommend it to anyone in the local area (and have)!

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

This is amazing; thank you so much! We can't wait to share your lovely comments with the team - we're so happy that this is how you feel about our setting, and thank you again for the recommendations!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery. We couldn’t have picked a better nursery. My son loves it, is excited to go in the morning and is always smiling on pictures sent throughout the day. It’s never easy leaving your child and putting the trust in someone, but the staff are so amazing with the children; it really
does put you at ease.

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery

This is amazing; thank you so much! We really appreciate you taking the time to review us. We're so glad that you've been enjoying your nursery journey with us, too. I'll pass your lovely comments on to our team!


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Shine A Light Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.976 for Shine A Light Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (457 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 468 Ratings = 4.976

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Shine A Light Day Nursery is based on 39 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 39 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (26)

Jane

Jane

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2020

Proprietor


Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Nursery Manager & DSL

Joined: 2020

Nursery Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead


Emily

Emily

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCo

Joined: 2020

Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCo


Aimie

Aimie

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Joined: 2024

Office based


Phillip

Phillip

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2021

Vegan connoisseur


Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joined: 2021

Third in Charge, Grasshopper Room (Maternity Leave)


Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Lead Educator

Joined: 2023

Grasshopper Room (Maternity Cover)


Bethany

Bethany

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Grasshopper Room


Habiba

Habiba

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Grasshopper Room


Nabiya

Nabiya

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Grasshopper Room


Georgia

Georgia

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2025

Grasshopper Room


Megan

Megan

Job Title: Lead Educator

Joined: 2020

Butterfly Room


Toni

Toni

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Butterfly Room


Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Butterfly Room


Angel

Angel

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Butterfly Room


Faiza

Faiza

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2025

Butterfly Room


Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Lead Educator

Joined: 2021

Ladybird Room (Maternity Leave)


Casey

Casey

Job Title: Lead Educator

Joined: 2022

Ladybird Room (Maternity Cover)


Megan

Megan

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2024

Ladybird Room (Maternity Cover)


Lydia

Lydia

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Ladybird Room


Gracy

Gracy

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Ladybird Room


Victoria

Victoria

Job Title: Lead Educator

Joined: 2024

Caterpillar Room


Esha

Esha

Job Title: Senior Educator

Joined: 2020

Caterpillar Room (Maternity Leave)


Mobina

Mobina

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Caterpillar Room (Maternity Cover)


Neelam

Neelam

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Caterpillar Room


Fatima

Fatima

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Caterpillar Room