Shine A Light Day Nursery

8 St Phillips House, St Phillips Drive, Royton, Oldham OL2 6AE
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Shine A Light Day Nursery provides children with a natural and calming environment where they are supported by a dedicated team to play, learn and explore.

The outside area offers an abundance of opportunities to play and learn, including a mud kitchen, construction, herb planters and much more.

The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 3 years and the pre-school section is for children aged 3 to five years.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Shine A Light Day Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Jane Marsh (Director/Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 69

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery has its own carpark that can be used by team members, parents and carers.

Shine A Light Day Nursery Reviews (70)

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Shine A Light Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shine A Light Day Nursery has 70 reviews.

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Review from Ellisa S (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending my little one to nursery has always been one of my biggest worries, especially when it became apparent he had additional needs. My main concern was him not being understood, included and accepted. The staff in his rooms have been amazing, and have done what they can to support myself and my
little one. Throughout lockdown, we were kept updated, and the nursery was only a message or a phone call anyway if we needed them. It's been great to see a brand new nursery go from strength to strength and fill up with lots of happy faces! The support and communication from my little ones keyworker is amazing. We have been welcomed with open arms by all staff and would definitely recommend it. The staff are like one big family, and this shines through in the rooms with the children, and the relationships between staff and children are amazing!
Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely words; it means so much to us! Truly thankful to have such supportive families and lovely feedback!
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shine A Light is the best nursery for my little boy; he has only been there about 2-weeks, but I can already see how much he has improved thanks to his key person and the other practitioners! The Baby room is so welcoming, looks and feels so cosy! There is a lot of choices, so can explore lots of different
resources/activities every day!


The managers are so kind as well, always available for a chat and quick to help with any issues I may have! I'm so glad I found Shine A Light for him, as I couldn't imagine him anywhere else!

Reply from Lauren Pickering, Deputy Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really do appreciate all feedback. We're so happy that your little boy has settled in so well with us x
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Review from Tom R (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s a relatively new nursery but it’s absolutely brilliant! All the workers are really nice and my son has settled in so well and become such a better little boy. Thank you very much Shine A Light nursery you should be very proud 10/10.
Reply from Jane Marsh, Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery
Thank you so much. We all adore looking after your little boy. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Rosmy P (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everybody is demonstrating high standards of childcare. I never ever see them without a charming smile in their face. Very systematic and working very hard towards the development of each child. Very much approachable and welcoming. I am very sure that each child is very well cared for. Another thing
that I noticed is individual attention to each kid and trying to understand their background and promote growth in all aspects. I really recommend Shine A Light.
Reply from Jane Marsh, Manager at Shine A Light Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are passionate about caring for all our children and families. So glad you joined us.
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Review from Johnathan B (Father of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough and my son is very happy here! The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Our son is happy to be left and always excited to go. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Bethany M (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending my daughter here really is one of the best decisions I’ve made, her development has exceeded my expectations since starting. We’ve been going to this nursery since the day it opened and it’s gone from strength to strength over the year, the communication (even through lockdown) has been amazing
and puts us parents at ease. There aren’t many people who I would trust with my child but every single member of staff here I would without a second thought.
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Review from Shauna W (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am overwhelmed with how amazing this nursery is, the staff are exceptional, the premises are clean and safe, my son cannot wait to get up and come into nursery and I am completely at ease leaving him there. I trust every staff member completely and would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son transferred to Shine A Light after being in lockdown for nearly 6 months. We were initially worried him settling in but it was clear after just the visit that it was definitely the place for him. He didn't want to leave! He looks forward to going everyday which is amazing for him! The staff are
all super friendly and really get involved, we love all the personal touches and how we are always made to feel welcome. My son has settled in amazingly and we have seen a massive change in his communication and interaction with people outside the family. We couldn't recommend Shine A Light more!
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Review from Carly W (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place, I am having such a great experience with them it’s like home to home care. Sometimes I think she enjoys nursery more than home. Different actives every day and some great ideas. Great friendly staff who love the kids.
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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After struggling to settle in a different nursery, we took the decision to change. From day one at Shine A Light, our daughter was more than happy to be left and even got excited when we told her where she was going. We had six months of screaming when dropping off at the other nursery. Result. The
staff are so welcoming and very accommodating with our daughter’s list of allergies. Days appear to be well structured with fun activities that encourage progress and learning without being forceful. Staff also go out of their way to pass the time of day when collecting, with some comments about what’s been going on through the day, not just a 'yeah she’s been fine'. They are obviously passionate and diligent in their roles. Absolutely no hesitation in saying this is the best nursery around here.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Shine A Light Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.968 for Shine A Light Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (431 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 444 Ratings = 4.968
  2. 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 Shine A Light Day Nursery is based on 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 37 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (24)

Jane

Jane

Job Title: Nursery Director Joined: 2020

Proprietor

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Nursery Manager & DSL Joined: 2020

Nursery Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Emily

Emily

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCo Joined: 2020

Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCo

Aimie

Aimie

Job Title: Administration Assistant Joined: 2024

Office based

Phillip

Phillip

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2021

Vegan connoisseur

Chloe

Chloe

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2021

Third in Charge

Lucy

Lucy

Job Title: Lead Educator Joined: 2023

Grasshopper Room

Bethany

Bethany

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Grasshopper Room

Habiba

Habiba

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

Grasshopper Room

Nabiya

Nabiya

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Grasshopper Room

Georgia

Georgia

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025

Grasshopper Room

Rebecca

Rebecca

Job Title: Lead Educator Joined: 2021

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Megan

Megan

Job Title: Lead Educator Joined: 2020

Ladybird Room

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Butterfly Room

Fatima

Fatima

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2023

Butterfly Room

Toni

Toni

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Butterfly Room

Joseph

Joseph

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2025

Ladybird Room

Megan

Megan

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Ladybird Room (Maternity Cover)

Gracy

Gracy

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

Ladybird Room

Victoria

Victoria

Job Title: Lead Educator Joined: 2024

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Mobina

Mobina

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2024

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Neelam

Neelam

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2022

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Faiza

Faiza

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025

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Wahida

Wahida

Job Title: Bank Staff Joined: 2025

Bank Staff

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