Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Parnwell Community Centre, Saltersgate, Parnwell, Peterborough PE1 4YL
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9.8 67 Reviews
  • Stars Pre-School Parnwell, Peterborough
Stars Pre-School Parnwell is open Monday–Friday 08:00-18:00 (40 weeks of the year).

The curriculum is child-led and helped by a dedicated team of level three qualified staff who have worked in the pre-school for many years and have established excellent relationships with local families.

The nursery offers a small garden where children can explore and play in the world of nature.

There is a delicious and nutritious menu available for all children.

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Care Provided by Stars Pre-School Parnwell

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Barry (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:30-15:00
    Tuesday 08:30-15:00
    Wednesday 08:30-15:00
    Thursday 08:30-15:00
    Friday 08:30-15:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Stars Pre-School Parnwell Reviews (67)

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9.8

Stars Pre-School Parnwell has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stars Pre-School Parnwell has 67 reviews.

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Review from Marivs V (Father of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Verry nice place, the staff is amazing, my little girl loves going here

Reply from Maxine McCormick, Deputy manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for the kind review, we love having your little girl here and seeing her grow and thrive.


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Review from Belinda L (Stepmother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are extremely friendly. She loves playing here with her friends and adores all her teachers. The activities and events the nursery puts on for the children are exceptional.

Reply from Maxine McCormick, Deputy manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for the kind review, we love seeing her happy face exploring the activities.


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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely setting and all the ladies are brilliant. I feel so confident to leave the children in their care.

Reply from Maxine McCormick, Deputy manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased with how they are both getting on.


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Review from Samanther C (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team is lovely and so caring and my daughter is always talking about how great they are. It is a great place for a child to be. I really love the place and the team members.

Reply from Maxine McCormick, Deputy manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for your kind words, we love chatting with her, almost as much as she loves chatting.


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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kid loves this place and all the members of the staff. My child is safe there, he has very strong allergies and the staff have received specialized training on how to help him if he needs it. I'm very grateful for that. Thank you.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is happy with everything that's happening at the nursery. She is more open to playing with the other kids and feels safe every time we take her there. The staff is well trained and always take good care of the children. Never had any major problems, they handle things in a professional way.
Overall I am happy with the choice that I've made by taking her to this nursery.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has just started at this preschool a few weeks ago but we are both absolutely happy. He goes and stays without any stress and he loves all the activities. He enjoys the garden play area and in a few weeks, the staff have taught him many things.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for our review. He is absolutely adorable.


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Review from C V (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going to Stars Pre-School at the end of April this year. I was nervous about leaving her for the first time without me, she was crying to not leave her there. However, as soon as I met her key workers I saw how they interacted with my daughter and I calmed down. At the moment, she
is excited about going to the nursery; every day she talks about what she is learning anew and I notice that she's starting to be more sociable with other kids.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate them.


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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy that my child is receiving the best care at the nursery. My child's needs are met and the educators are very professional with lots of experience. The setting is always clean and there are plenty of different areas where children can play and develop their abilities.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you very much for your review. We are so happy that she has settled in and enjoying the preschool.


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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery. Every one of the staff is lovely and so helpful and great with the kids. All four of my kids have been here and all have loved it.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for your review. Your support is received very gratefully.


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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like everything; staff, activities, learning.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for your review. This means so much to us all.


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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My girl has settled in and is happy.
She loves play school and doing paintings.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for this review. She has settled in very well and is doing great.


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Review from Halima M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To all the best staff members and the team, thank you for your hard work with us and the children - you do a fantastic job; well done.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

This is amazing. Thank you so very much. You are very supportive of us.


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Review from Jordyn M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an amazing nursery with really friendly staff.
My daughter has got on really well with the other children and teachers.
I can always see new activities every day for the children, which is lovely.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you very much for your review and very kind words.


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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my two-year-old started Stars Pre-School, all I can say is how much praise I can give them. My two-year-old was not settling at first but the staff have gone above and beyond to encourage him to stay and play. I can honestly say he now does morning until the end of the session.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you for your review. He is doing so well. We are so pleased.


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Review from I I (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, the standard of learning at the nursery is good and commendable. The staff are both professional at the job and hospitable. The school environment is safe and serene for learning.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for your kind words. We work very hard to give an outstanding service and couldn't do it without the support of parents like you.


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Review from Namataishe N (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all Stars Pre-School Parnwell staff for the love and support they showed when our little one started nursery. My child was really hard to deal with as this was his first time to be with other kids and be away from us his parents. We had no hope that he was going to get used to
playing with others with his parents being away. All staff showed love and supported us. My child is now used to going to nursery, and he is also showing some changes at home with his day-to-day activities. Special thanks to the team - we are grateful.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for your review. Perseverance is key - he loves it now.


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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Preschool is a very good school.
I am very happy with their service and their care for the children.
Such a happy and safe environment.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you very much for your review. I can't wait to see how they both get on together.


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Review from Veronika L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice staff.
Children are fully engaged in the activity and taken care of.

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for this review. We appreciate all feedback.


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Review from Hazel S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has blossomed here and has made such great bonds with all the staff. She has become more social with children her age outside of her setting due to the confidence she has gained here. I have seen my daughter welcomed for the first day with open arms and she loves going every day! The
staff go above and beyond for their children and it shows in all the kids' behaviour!

Reply from Lisa Barry, Manager at Stars Pre-School Parnwell

Thank you so much for this, Hazel; she is such a little cutie.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.792)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10 for Stars Pre-School Parnwell is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.792 for Stars Pre-School Parnwell is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.792

  • 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 Stars Pre-School Parnwell is based on 18 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 18 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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Lisa

Lisa Barry

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2006

I have been at Parnwell since 2006. I took on the managers role in 2019 and work hard to support families and the community.


Frequently Asked Questions about Stars Pre-School Parnwell

What is the Age Range of Children that Stars Pre-School Parnwell accepts?

Stars Pre-School Parnwell accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Stars Pre-School Parnwell Open?

Stars Pre-School Parnwell is open: Monday 08:30-15:00, Tuesday 08:30-15:00, Wednesday 08:30-15:00, Thursday 08:30-15:00, Friday 08:30-15:00.

How many Children does Stars Pre-School Parnwell have capacity for?

Stars Pre-School Parnwell has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Stars Pre-School Parnwell to the centre of Peterborough?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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