Shining Stars Pre-School

101 Garton End Road, Peterborough PE1 4EZ
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Family-focused Shining Stars Pre-School in Peterborough gives children the chance to develop in an inclusive, safe and high-quality environment using active learning.

Promoting a family ethos, the pre-school's highly experienced and professional staff work closely with the children and their families to meet individual needs. Autonomous learning through play to grow independently is encouraged.

While the children continuously grow and learn in the pre-school's dynamic indoor and outdoor areas, parents are given daily feedback and termly consultations to ensure their children make the best progress they possibly can.

In the purpose-built bungalow with excellent links to the local community, children and their families have access to a sensory room, regular workshops and stay and play sessions. All children benefit from a home visiting programme.

The dedicated team is experienced in both speech and language development and children with special educational needs and has the ability to ensure all children are given the best opportunity to grow.
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Care Provided by Shining Stars Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Diane Simmons (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 24
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Shining Stars Pre-School

  • Funded places available


    ages 2-5 years
    09:00-15:00


Shining Stars Pre-School Reviews (73)

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Shining Stars Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.981) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shining Stars Pre-School has 73 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good and welcoming nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very polite and friendly. They are very approachable. They take care of children very well, understanding what they like and don't like.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everything is good, starting from teachers and service. I, as a parent, feel very helped, and my child is good now, and she is ready to go to the next stage. Thank you, Shining Stars.

Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter started attending this pre-school, I have seen many improvements. She has learned so much. The facilities are nice, and the staff are great. I definitely made the right choice by choosing this place.

Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School

Thank you, Serish, for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate it!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleasant experience with staff. They all made it very easy for my son to settle in. Communication has been great, and I have always been kept informed about my sons days at nursery.

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We are really grateful for your lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Teachers are attentive and caring. My son enjoys going. I highly recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery four months ago. He wasn't talking or saying words when he started. He didn't follow instructions. Since starting nursery, he has improved so much, as he plays with his sibling now and has started saying words. He enjoys going to nursery. The staff are lovely, and they keep me
updated. The manager is always there when I need her. She has helped me and my son so much. I would fully recommend this nursery to family and friends.

Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Shining Stars Pre-School for over a year now, and he is so happy there. All the staff are so nurturing and supportive, and they provide him with so much care and attention. Shining Stars really care about learning and development. My overall view regarding the nursery - fantastic
nursery, friendly staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely dedicated team, who are also compassionate with all situations and also you can see teachers love their jobs with kids, it shows. My child has loved her time in the nursery. Will miss dearly.

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Thank you so much for such lovely feedback. We will miss you too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery. The staff is brilliant. My daughter is just settled in one day. I'm so happy with them. Highly recommend. 5 Stars.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with all staff, my son explores every day new things, always happy when we go to pick him up.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I get a lot of support from the manager and they really look after my child really well, I am really happy.

Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School

Thank you, Rizwana, I really appreciate the feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery setting is very well presented in order to support and actively boost my child confidence for the future. I highly rate this setting environment and hope for many others who join. It is a well balanced, friendly, supportive, playful environment which is perfect for all children I believe.

Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School

Thank you, Nurija, for taking the time to share your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good and friendly staff. My son has settled so quick because of the staff, I am so happy about it. My son used to go to another nursery and he was not settling at all. He was crying a lot everyday but since I changed him to this nursery he’s so happy to come, so credit goes to the lovely staff
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are this nursery are highly recommended; they know exactly what they are doing. My son has adapted well. To begin with, he was very nervous, but the staff made sure and put me as ease he will be fine, and true to their word, he loves going to this nursery now. Well done guys, keep up the good
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Thank you Serish for your review, your kind words are much appreciated, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband and I are overwhelmingly pleased with Shining Stars. Staff have been outstanding in making every effort to nurture his needs providing him with endless time, care and love. Our son who was very shy and timid when he started at Shining Stars. He has blossomed into a confident young man in
little time learning something new every day impressing everyone around. He looks forward to nursery every day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend this nursery, it's great! My child really excelled here the staff are like a little family unit there so kind and caring, the staff are there to help with anything, my child is now at school but most days talk about shining stars still, it's great how they involve the family's to come
in and join with your child my favourite was the mother's Day and sports day, I could see what my child was doing all day too on my phone app, great work guys.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice staff who are extremely caring and helpful. I love the fact the children are not split up and get to play together.

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We had our first child in this nursery. After he finished nursery, we moved to another area and had a second child.
We didn’t care how far the nursery was from our house, we preferred to bring our second child here as well!
We love the nursery, the environment and staff, the staff are always waiting
for kids with a smile. We always love to return here, as we always feel welcome. Shame we don’t have any more children, as both children, enjoyed their time in this nursery.
The biggest thank you to all of them!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the setting. Shining Stars Pre-School is the best. Thanks for looking after our son. Everyone is so nice and thanks to the manager for applying my son's two-year funding.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.981)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.981) out of 10 for Shining Stars Pre-School 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.981 for Shining Stars Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (354 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.981

  • 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 Shining Stars Pre-School is based on 30 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 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 30 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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Diane

Diane Simmons

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Diane has 20 years experience in childcare. Diane thrives to ensure each child has a home from home experience.

Diane started with Stars 20217 and has been a manager since 2022.

I take pride in my settings and the experiences we give to the children. I support the learning and development through providing exciting activities.

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