Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley

The Chestnuts, 25 Mount Road, Hinckley LE10 1AD
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Shooting Stars offers high quality childcare in a convenient location in the centre of Hinckley. At the nursery, your child will receive a rich, stimulating nursery experience which will be a positive influence on their learning and development.

The nursery operates in a fantastic building which has been converted to a very high standard to provide a warm and caring environment.

Each room is purposely designed for a particular age group and is well equipped to a high standard with stimulating, educational toys and games and a range of small and large equipment to encourage relevant physical development.

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Care Provided by Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Melanie Bedford (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 26
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley

  • Half day rate: £46.25(under 3s) / £43.75 (3-5s)
    Full day rate: £80 (under 3s) / £75.50 (3-5s)
    Full time weekly rate £341 (under 3s) / £330 (3-5s)
    Booking fee £40 & refundable deposit £100 to secure a place
    EYNF 15 and 30 hours funding accepted (sundry charges apply - please enquire). Payment by Tax Free Childcare accepted
  • Parking

  • Ample parking is provided for parents in on site car park when dropping off and collecting their children


Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley Reviews (56)

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Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley has a Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley has 56 reviews.

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shooting Stars is a lovely caring nursery. My little boy is currently in toddlers and most importantly he is very happy. They do lots of activities and keep parents well informed. Great outside space too. The nursery cam is a great tool for parents who wish to check in and see what the little one is
up to. Lovely staff who really do care for the children. I definitely recommend this nursery for any prospective parents.

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Review from Gus C (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with our daughter's development and particularly since moving to Pre School 2 where the play based learning is excellent.

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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shooting stars is a fantastic nursery. The staff are great and parents are kept well informed about their children’s progress. The new eyLog is brilliant and allows parents to access learning journeys and to contribute too. Our little girl has thrived there. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

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Review from Joanne S (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is about to go into preschool 2, coming towards the end of his time at Shooting Stars. He's thoroughly enjoyed every day at Shooting Stars and has made so many friends. The staff are well trained, professional and clearly passionate about what they do. They work hard to get to know every child
individually, preparing a varied number of activities every day - all planned to help your child make progress. However, the best thing for me as a parent is that my son (and my older son now at school) look forward to going to nursery every morning, allowing me to feel reassured about his welfare and safety while I'm busy at work.

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Review from Angela C (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely happy, both my little ones attend. They love it and have great relationships with the staff and have made great friends. Development pace is good and I feel at the perfect level.

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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves this nursery and I think that is down to the staff. The preschool 1 and 2 staff are fantastic. There are new activities for the children to do and learn about every day and I know my child is completely safe, like a home from home.

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Review from Lydia B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Briliant nursery, the building/grounds is fab and well maintained. Security is very good with fingerprint recognition to gain access through the first door, with a member of staff letting you into the second door. Pictures of relatives/friends and a password is required to collect your child if you
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The staff are brilliant and my daughter loves them, they communicate well and listen to things I have said. A good handover is given at the end of every day including a food diary. The activities vary and there is a wide range to focus on specific areas of development. The staff listen to the parents and children's suggestions and interests and incorporate these into the activities. There is a parent development group and also a group for the children to tell the staff what they liked/didn't like and any new things they would like.


I would highly recommend this nursery.


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Review from S T (Father of Child) published on 8 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall this nursery provides a great learning environment for kids with its staff, resources and attitude. The food provided is excellent and communication is good between staff and parents.
I would however, have preferred more one to one meetings (progress reviews) through the time there (one was
provided). In addition, I would have preferred a stronger emphasis on individualised learning and development. (However, I understand the pressures and time issues that educational staff face!)

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Review from Leigh B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, my daughter has settled really well here and loves all the staff. Highly recommend!

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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved to Shooting Stars from a different nursery and it was definitely a move for the better! The increase in the standard of care and facilities was amazing. This is moving from a good to a good as per ofsted. The food is restaurant standard. All the staff are friendly and happy to help
no matter how busy they are. I am so pleased I made the decision to move her to Shooting Stars and I have recommended it to all my friends.

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Review from Jodi S (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started in the baby room just over 2 months ago and my daughter has been here nearly 3 1/2 years. I can't recommend the nursery enough. My son has settled really well and the staff have been really helpful reflecting the care and routine he has at home. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds
over this past year, she loves it in the pre-school room and looks forward to going. Think she'll be sad to leave in August ready to start school.

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Shooting Starts since mid April. I was apprehensive about leaving her at first, due to returning to work full time. I was put at ease straight away due to the friendly staff and seeing how well my daughter was taken care of and she seemed to settle in very quickly.
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staff always talk me through what kind of day she has had. I like the fact that whenever the weather is nice the children get taken into the garden for outside play. There is always something fun for the little ones to get involved in, my little girl has already got involved with painting, playing in the sand pit, dance class etc. and she is only 9 months old.
I would highly recommend Shooting Stars to friends and family.

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Review from Natasha (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. Son has been attending since he was 2. The staff are fantastic, very friendly. The setting itself is wonderful. My son cannot wait to go in for his sessions. Cannot recommend enough!

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we found this nursery. The staff at Shooting Stars are caring, professional and friendly. They provide wonderful learning opportunities in a creative and safe environment that engage and enhance our son's interests. They've been patient and sensitive throughout his settling in
process and our son has now even started to ask to go on days he should be at home! Our son also loves the home cooked meals that they provide and they cater superbly for his allergies and dietary requirements. We highly recommend.

Reply from Michelle Warren, Manager at Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley

Thank you.


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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for two years now and I cannot recommend it enough. Before placing her at a nursery provision, I spent a lot of time visiting a lot of different settings before choosing Shooting Stars and it just ticked all my boxes from the start; I have never regretted that
decision and my daughter just loves it there...she skips into the nursery every single day and talks positively about the staff and what she does there.
The building is just wonderful, really lovely and clean, but also well thought out - it's designed with children in mind and is very accessible. My daughter has been in the baby room, pre-toddlers and toddlers, which are all beautiful rooms: well set out, well resourced, and perfectly designed for the developmental stages of the children using them. There are great additional resources at the nursery (a sensory room and soft play room), and the parent-cam facility was really reassuring to use when my daughter first started. I don't use it so much now - partly because she can communicate so well and I know how much she loves it there - but I know it's there if I want to access it.
The nursery has great outdoor spaces and the staff seem committed to developing the areas further. They often ask for parental input, which I like - it's good to feel involved and included. And I like the fact that the children go outside rain or shine - I think that's a really important thing.
Communication is excellent and I feel very informed about what's happening at the nursery, what my daughter is doing, what is coming up, and what we can get involved with.There are also lovely activities that run in each room on certain days (football classes, dancing, etc). Add Christmas parties, trips, visits (say from the fire brigade), stay and plays, resource bags, hairdresser visits and all the other services on offer to the mix and you find a wonderful overall provision (for my daughter and for me as a parent).
I feel the nursery is a great learning environment and I have regular meetings with my daughter's key workers; I feel really informed about her development. The staff prepare engaging and stimulating activities (that I would never do with my daughter at home) and I really feel that her day is mapped out and that she's having access to age-appropriate activities that are designed to challenge and stimulate her.
I have to work, but knowing that she is cared for so well, is having fun, and spends her time away from me with staff who care about her has been an absolute blessing for me. The management team are great and really approachable too. It isn't the cheapest setting, but I believe you get what you pay for and I am prepared to pay for the best possible environment for my daughter.
Each parent has to make their own decision and do what's best for their own child - choosing a nursery is so important and it has to feel right. But I cannot recommend Shooting Stars enough - it is certainly right for my little girl.

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Review from Michelle N (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would not have my son go to any other nursery!
Every aspect of Shooting Stars is outstanding and I feel 100% at ease with leaving him in their care.
The personal touches that each of their staff bring is fantastic, my son is welcomed and recognised every day by all members of staff that we see.
The love, care and attention that they show all of the children is amazing to see...you can tell that the staff are not just "doing their job" and "counting down the hours", they all really engage with the children and they almost feel like an extended family to us.
From the food, to the communication, to the building/décor, to the cleanliness, to their installed standards, to their passion for helping your child through their early years journey...you cannot beat Shooting Stars Hinckley.
I promise anyone reading this review, that you do not need to look at any other nursery (I looked around every one in the area), this really is the only choice if you want to be assured of exceptional care and support for you, as a parent, and your child.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.995)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10 for Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.995 for Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley is calculated as follows: ( (203 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.995

  • 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 Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley is based on 17 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 17 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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