Stars Pre-School Woodston

Woodston Primary School, Celta Road, Peterborough PE2 9ER
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Stars Pre-School Woodston cares for children aged two to five years within the ground of Woodston Primary School. The purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments promote creative experiences to inspire play and learning, by providing resources that every child who attends Pre-School can learn through play.

The Pre-School provides endless opportunities for children to thrive. Whether your child loves the great outdoors or enjoying messy play there is something for everyone to have a wonderful day at the Pre-School! Each child is considered unique and activities are individually tailored to enable them to express themselves and explore their individuality and personality, while closely following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The Pre-School has an enthusiastic team who are all highly skilled, caring and supports all children to help them grow in confidence and develop physical, mental and social skills. Each child is assigned a Key Person who works closely with them to support their emotional and educational development during their time at the Pre-School and always providing those much-needed cuddles. The team has strong parent partnerships and are always welcome to meet regularly with their child's Key Person to discuss their child's progress.
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Care Provided by Stars Pre-School Woodston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jemma Lane (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Stars Pre-School Woodston Reviews (70)

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Stars Pre-School Woodston has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.738) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stars Pre-School Woodston has 70 reviews.

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Review from O C (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience. Wonderful staff. The daughter is always excited to come and never wants to leave.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We love that your daughter enjoys being here so much, we have so much fun and laughter. Thank you for your lovely feedback.


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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall pleased with the care given and this is the second child to use this preschool.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We are so pleased to have your second child with us now, thank you so much.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very co-operative and supportive. Always keeps us updated about my child's progress.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are always here for all of our families.


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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This school is very good and my kids are doing good and learning very well.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you. We are so pleased with how well your children have settled and they really enjoy Preschool.


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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has settled in really well since he joined in January. The staff are very kind and welcoming and have been great at helping him settle. He enjoys going in every day and has already started making friends. I'm also happy with how his learning is developing and the structures in place. I would
recommend Stars Pre-school to friends and family.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We are so pleased that your son has settled so well with us and it means the world to us that you would recommend us to friends and family, thank you.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good pre-school with amazing and caring staff. Outside space is excellent with flower and fruit garden and lots of things to climb on as well as areas for quiet play. My daughter enjoys all the activities provided and there are plenty of them to choose from every day. She can run, get muddy and
messy and comes back home happy. I always get a phone call if she is unwell and her key person shares any concerns with me. She loves all the practitioners working here and I feel safe leaving her there every day. The only cons are the lack of hot meals and not very creative arts and crafts activities.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and the recognition of how hard the staff work. Your daughter has so much fun with us and is always happy which is lovely.


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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, the nursery itself is outstanding. The staff are caring, always there when you need help. They are very safeguarding towards my two children and their care for them is unreal. One member of staff who deals with my children is outstanding, my children are always super excited to come to nursery
and play. They are always talking about how good their days are.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. The team work so hard to deliver such high standards and it is lovely that you recognise that too.
We are so happy that both of your children enjoy being here and have such fun!


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Review from Jane H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since March 2022 and will sadly leave this July to start school. She started attending every morning and since January 2023 has been in full-time. The staff were wonderful in helping her make this transition. She loves the setting and the staff and has built up a close bond
with her keyworker. She is always happy and keen to go in and loves all the activities that the setting provides. She loves the outdoor area and anything that is messy. The home corner is also one of her favourites. The staff have been amazing in helping with potty training and thanks to their approach this has been very successful. Communication is first class, at pick up time we are always told what kind of day she has had and if there’s been any problems or things to celebrate. The use of the app means I get to see what she does even when I’m at work which is very reassuring and also a pleasure to see her enjoying herself. Highly recommended.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We have been so privileged to have had all of your children with us and are so sad that we lose the last one to school this year but we have loved having you with us and thank you for all of your support. Thank you so much for your lovely review.


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Review from Barbara F (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my boy started, we've been very pleased with how he got used to the nursery. His speech has developed a lot, making better sense, and the toilet at school is great, hasn't had an accident. For lunch, he almost has all his lunch, which he never did before. Really pleased. Thank you.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

So lovely to hear that you are pleased with everything at Pre-School! We look forward to working with you more to progress your child's development even further.


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Review from Nikita Z (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls have only been going for the week, and the experience so far has been good. Every day I get told how the girl's days have been and their progression which is a good thing to know. My girls are happy there!

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We are so pleased with how well the girls have settled and look forward to them enjoying preschool even more!


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started the nursery three days ago.
Everyone made us feel like we knew each other for ages.
Kids are always clean.
You can see how happy they are to go there.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you for your lovely comments. The team strives to be the best at all that we do! We look forward to getting to know you and your family more and seeing your child progress even further.


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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The setting has been incredibly flexible and accommodating, with extra hours at late notice, which is greatly appreciated. This month we have been kept up to date really well with comms on staff changed. It makes you feel well-connected. It has been a great month at Stars Woodston.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We are always happy to help where we can and are so pleased that you are happy with the communication we provide too. The team strive to make parents a big part of their child's journey at Preschool, as we believe it is so important for you to be as involved as possible.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our son has been attending Stars Woodston, he has come on so much! He is an ASD person, and the way the setting and the staff have been for him is amazing. He loves coming to the setting every day, and as a parent, seeing your child happy and settled is the best thing.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your kind words and recognition of how hard the team work; they all do it as they are so passionate about providing the best level of care and education for every child in our care.


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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Star Day Nursery is a wonderful place for little ones. The staff here are very cooperative and understanding. They take care of the kids nicely. My son found it quite difficult to adjust initially, but they helped him settle well. Each child is given individual attention and is loved and cared for.
I would like to thank the staff for all the efforts they put in to make our kids happy.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words towards the whole team, we truly appreciate it.
We are so happy that your son has settled in well and he continues to learn lots and build good bonds with the team and the children. Having great relationships with our parents is so important to the development of all of our children so thank you for working with us.


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Review from Victor A (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My kid joined the institution in late September, being the first school she joined since birth. Her attitude towards school is great and always in need to attend school even on a weekend. This is brought about by a team of dedicated teachers, supportive and with good communication to me as a parent
and all this is observed in the kid's behaviour too. Teachers are always available and on time while dropping and picking the kid up. This is so encouraging and I may wish to congratulate the entire team of Stars Pre School Woodston to continue with the good work they are offering to my kids - kudos.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is so important to us that we have positive bonds with our parents so as together we can support your child's development so thank you for working with us to ensure this happens. We are so happy that she enjoys Preschool, and we look forward to her learning and progressing more with us.


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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have no regrets about having chosen this pre-school nursery for my son. The staff are all amazing, they greet you with a smile and gave me lots of assurance, support and care when my son was struggling to settle in, because of this amazing team my son looks forward to going/coming to nursery. Have
seen different activities on the board outside for kids to engage with daily. Also, lots of different toys for the kids to play with.
Personally, I want to use this opportunity to thank each and everyone for the excellent job, care, support and love you show to our children.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot to all of us to hear how positively you speak of the whole team and the setting.
We love how well your son has settled in and that they enjoy the activities and challenges set out by the ladies every day. It is a pleasure to watch your son grow and develop so well at Preschool and we look forward to continuing to support their development.


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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for a couple of weeks, and we don't regret that we choose this one over another one. He is going there with a smile on his face.
The staff are very friendly and always happy to answer questions.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

We are so happy that your son has settled in so well, he is really enjoying Nursery and learning so much with us! We can't wait to watch him grow and develop with us, thank you.


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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and professional. There are a lot of activities, and kids can choose what they prefer. My child learns a lot every day. Parents are included (events to come and play in pre-school) and well informed (giving feedback about the child's day in person, parent consultation days, and
all important information in parent's board, e-mail, Facebook and the app).

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We value our bonds with our parents and strive to provide the best care and learning opportunities for all of our little ones; thank you.


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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our little one loves coming here every day.

Reply from Jemma Lane, Manager at Stars Pre-School Woodston

Thank you so much for your kind words; we love that she enjoys coming to nursery!


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Review from R A (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy with setting and staff, all helpful and friendly.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.738)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.738) out of 10 for Stars Pre-School Woodston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 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 4.738 for Stars Pre-School Woodston is calculated as follows: ( (250 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 328 Ratings = 4.738

  • 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 Woodston is based on 28 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 28 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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Peterborough Business Community Awards Employer of the Year

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Jemma

Jemma Lane

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2015

I have been in childcare for almost 20 years now and have worked in several of the Stars settings during this time, working my way up from practitioner to Manager.
My ultimate goal as Manager is ensuring every child in Woodston's care receives the best possible developmental outcome through providing exciting and engaging experiences through a holistic approach to ensure their needs are met.
My team and I strive to provide the best possible care through nurturing their little minds and us being such a big part of their learning is truly a privilege.

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