Day Nursery Owned by Little Stars Nurseries in Clackmannanshire

to the children's learning and development.
Very friendly staff team and we are always confident leaving our daughter within their care.

When we started communication wasn't great and we weren't told about anything learning journals, social media groups etc. Our forms were lost too. Also, pictures were posted on social media despite my preferences on form. I can only comment on the 1-2 room. The staff were good, two were particularly excellent. My daughter developed well there. Handovers were chaotic most days, often had to wait for a long time, hunt for shoes, crying children ignored. The staff there were doing the best they could but they need more staff at these key times or a better process. We were also not informed of the most recent care inspectorate review, which highlighted multiple safety concerns.

to manage any distress on a personal level. He has a lovely relationship with the staff, who are all fantastic. The management team have been great, providing updates via the newsletter regularly. The nursery room is big and filled with all different activities, there was always something new being set up when I dropped my son off. The garden is probably the best nursery garden in the area, lots of space and things to do. I really can't fault the care my son experienced here.

outdoor space provides so many great opportunities for the children. I will be sad to say goodbye when my youngest leaves for school in August.

age. Her learning journal includes milestones and observations. Activities she has participated in this month include helping make snacks (like soup and cake) and sensory play with herbs, engaging smells as well as touch and taste. She is learning Makaton and has grown greatly in confidence since being at nursery. Thank you to all the staff for supporting her.

ability to string sentences together, and motor skills.
It is hard to have to have your child in nursery 4 days a week on a full-day schedule, but the sad reality is that it's the world we live in. However, the developmental milestones he's made thanks to the nursery allay my concerns about him being away for so long.
The staff are considerate and professional, but I especially appreciate that they inform you with interest and awareness of your child's interactions while in their care. It is clear to see that the wellbeing, health and development of children is their central goal and I feel they're doing an amazing job.
I'm a very pleased Dad with a very happy boy. Thank you Little Stars.

that a detailed handover is provided at pick up and if there are any concerns throughout the day they always call. Since starting there have been a couple of managers however more recently a Manager and and Deputy Manager who, again, both go above and beyond and nothing is ever a bother, have an excellent manner and are very easy to approach. All staff and children appear very happy and settled within Little Stars with a warm welcome each day

him and on his development and the activities he has been taking part in. A major feature that encouraged us to choose this nursery was the fantastic outdoor space, which our son has gone on to thoroughly enjoy since starting here. Indoor spaces are also very well suited and surprisingly always clean and tidy, despite lots of little ones running around and having lots of fun. All in all, we love this nursery and we appreciate that our child is shown kindness, and respect and is encouraged to both have fun and learn when he is here we would recommend this nursery to any parents who are looking for childcare.

especially the difficult times after Covid.
I feel fully confident leaving my child with all of the team at Little Stars. I'm confident he is engaged, well cared and progressing nicely.

extremely supportive and ans and helpful, sometimes even beyond their role.
Highly recommend.

communication with the staff and parent about what your child has been up to in the day at nursery. I couldn't be happier with the staff and management around great would recommend to anyone.

is huge and so varied so the kids can have lots of outside time. Management couldn’t be more helpful and genuinely care about all the kids and make time to speak to all the parents. Thanks for all you do.

play has been amazing to see and how much all the children use it.
The structure of learning and quality of updates has been great.

for childcare.

with her condition before she arrived, they are very willing to learn and to apply what they have learned in practice. Our daughter is fully accepted and included in all activities, treated exactly the same as the other children. She is learning new things, practicing skills, interacting with the other children and thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery. Communication with us as parents is great and I love the large outdoor space. I would highly recommend Little Stars Nursery.

lunch and snacks provided by the nursery. It has a good menu, however, if he doesn't eat the meal, I have found that they will make him a sandwich, so he's not hungry. All the staff are wonderful and genuinely care for your little one. My son has built up good relationships with both staff and the other children who come to nursery. The only teeny thing I would say needs updating, is the invoice process. There should be a way that you get a breakdown of the invoice, perhaps all maintained within the app. However, that is something that could perhaps be looked at in the future. Currently, invoices are sent via email. Just would be handy if it was on the app and you could pay via the app too.