Rising Stars Nursery

Firbank Road, Lancaster LA1 3HL
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Person 1st Childcare Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sharon Fenton (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day 9-4 £56
    Half day 9-12 or 1-4 £24
    School hours 9-3pm £48
    Additional hours £8
    Breakfast club 8.30-9 £2.50

  • Fully funded places available
    Flexible sessions available

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-16:00
    Tuesday 08:30-16:00
    Wednesday 08:30-16:00
    Thursday 08:30-16:00
    Friday 08:30-16:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays
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Rising Stars Nursery Reviews (26)

9.9

Rising Stars Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rising Stars Nursery has 26 reviews.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery!
Since my little girl has started here she has learned so much. The staff are brilliant and my daughter is always so happy to see them and come and play with her friends!
The staff always keep you updated and have amazing communication with parents
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much. We want children to grow, learn and become the best version of themselves.
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Review from Lucy H (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rising Stars has been an amazing experience for our little boy. I was extremely reluctant for anyone to watch my little boy after he was diagnosed with a severe nut allergy, I didn't trust anyone but after meeting the staff and seeing the environment I decided to give nursery one shot. The staff always
keep us up to date on anything our little boy is up to, the level of professionalism is outstanding as is the care, thought, and love shown to my boy. My son has settled in so easily and the process was thorough, informative, and easy. My son loves his staff and all the activities he undertakes daily are challenging, fun, and engaging. Every day, I know when I pick him up, he has had a great day, staff meet you at the door with a smile, fill you in with what they have done, eaten, and everything else you need to know, they never rush the end of day handover.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much. We want all families to feel safe when leaving their child with us and we want each child to feel secure and enjoy and learn whilst with us too.
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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery best nursery I have ever used. Staff always have a smile and a laugh with you, always smiles on their faces when welcoming or saying goodbye to children. My boys have loved the transition from the old part to the new part and loved going to nursery everyday. Thank you for
all that you do and everything you carry on doing. Although the journey for one of my boys has come to an end with nursery he has loved every minute of it and loved going to nursery and seeing all his amazing staff. I will definitely send my other boy next year when its his time to go.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much, nursery is like a wider family.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, the staff are wonderful with each and every child. Nice and clean. My little lad has been going there nearly two years and he has been thriving. Couldn't thank the stuff enough. The manager is so warm and welcoming and looks after every child as if they were their own.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much. This is a lovely review and we are always happy to help and support where we can.
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Review from Viktoria B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous nursery, always accommodating our needs as parents and children! Staff are nice and friendly always answering questions related to the children and giving little tips if we are struggling. I couldn't be more happier with it!
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you, I will share this with the team. It's lovely to receive positive feedback.
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Review from T H (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, 2 of my children and two of my grandchildren have attended this nursery. The staff are fabulous and do lots of learning/ activities with the children. My older granddaughter loved it here as does my granddaughter who attends it now.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner Manager at Rising Stars Nursery
This is such lovely feedback, I will share with the team. Thank you for taking the time to review.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Rising Stars have been absolutely brilliant with both of my children. I have been continuously impressed with how engaged and on top of things they are, especially considering that both of my children have special needs. They have been open and welcoming, they keep us updated with pictures
and handovers, and the staff are always happy to see us. The girls have made so much progress at Rising Stars too, despite only having been there a short while!
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words; we want the best for the children. I will share this with the team too.
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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing little nursery, really has made my little boy flourish he loves all the staff and loves telling me about his day and making me pictures, he always is happy leaving and going to the setting it’s amazing to know my little boys in good hands with a team that care about all the children!
Thank
you Rising Stars team.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
This is so lovely, thanks you. We want to be an extension of the family.
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Review from J Q (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. They have helped my little girl in so many ways and she’s coming on lots now. The staff are lovely and my daughter loves going. My daughter has autism and they are so patient with her and understanding.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you for this, we want all children to be part of the nursery and develop to their best.
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Review from Shornalouise A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves this nursery.
All staff are brilliant... go above and beyond for the children... the best nursery ever.
My son has come on heaps and bounds since being here.
The manager and all the staff are amazing.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thanks for your kind words; I will pass these on to the team.
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending for nearly 12 months now. She loves it, she loves going and always comes home happy to tell me about her day and her friends.
She loves the dress-up days and the songs.
Especially loves outdoor play.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thanks for this lovely review, I will share with the team.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, and lovely staff. My children absolutely love going they love all the staff and activities they do. My children have come on leaps and bounds since joining here, they’ve built lovely relationships with all the children and adults there. They get very upset in the school holidays when
they can’t go to nursery. Couldn’t thank all the staff enough for helping my children grow.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
This is great, thanks. I'll share it with the team.
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Review from Kimberley G (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves this nursery. She was at another nursery before moving to the area and just seemed never to settle, but here she settled in a matter of weeks, and she learns so much and it shows at home. The standards are excellent in all aspects of the nursery.
I would definitely recommend any parent
to send their child here.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
This is lovely to hear, staff want all children to have an enjoyable time with us and learn through play along the way. Thanks.
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Review from Tracy S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a very good nursery. They have been excellent at helping with potty training. She has come on brilliantly with her colours and her speech. All the staff are all friendly, and the children love them. Couldn't ask anything more from them.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thanks so much. Children learn at their own pace, and we are glad we are able to support the next stage of independence.
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Review from B E (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here; he really struggles with new places and settling in places, but he loves it. So much to do, the teachers are wonderful, so much love in the nursery, and every child is cared for. Couldn't ask for a better nursery environment for my son.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
This is lovely, thanks. I believe the children are like extended family members.
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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just Wow! I can't put into words how amazing this place is! Managers and staff are incredible and cater to all children's learning styles and interests. The first week after the summer holidays, my autistic little boy had a few short-lived blips going in and would have a meltdown, but the manager would
crouch down and talk to him and wait until he was ready to go in and then off he went happy as larry. I absolutely love the understanding and waiting for him to be ready to go in. Now, he doesn't even look back and literally runs in excited to his key workers and friends. He is progressing so well with the help of his key workers. I would definitely recommend this nursery to everyone. Thank you so much.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you so much for these kind words.
We want all children who attend Rising Stars Nursery to have the best start and to set them up with firm foundations for their future.
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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
The hygiene is disgraceful. Children always getting ill. The staff don't listen, they ignore the bell when picking up a child, you are waiting at least 30 minutes to pick up your child. Children get sent home is clothes that don't fit them, even when you send spare clothes they lose them or are not
seen again.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Hi Nicola
I am sorry that your experience at Rising Stars Nursery was not a positive one however I can assure you that this is not the usual to be expected. We have a positive standing within the…read more
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Rising Stars Nursery. Both my children have attended over the last three years and have loved their time there. Staff are welcoming and always approach with a smile. The staff at Rising Stars have gone above and beyond, especially for my second child. We are gutted to be leaving
them at the end of next week.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, I will share it with the team.
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Review from Jemma E (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family and I have used Rising Stars Nursery for years. We have always had such a wonderful experience. The staff are polite, welcoming and friendly. We are always greeted with happy faces and the children are always excited to be there. I love hearing about what fun activities they have been doing
and seeing all their work. I would highly recommend Rising Stars Nursery.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, I will share it with the team.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. All the staff are so welcoming and caring. Staff always report how my daughter did throughout the day and what activities she’s been doing. My daughter settled straight away and has grown so much in confidence. Will miss the nursery and staff when my daughter leaves for school.
Reply from Sharon Fenton, Owner at Rising Stars Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, I will share it with the team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Rising Stars Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.875 for Rising Stars Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 184 Ratings = 4.875
  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 Rising Stars Nursery is based on 16 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 16 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rising Stars Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Rising Stars Nursery accepts?

Rising Stars Nursery accepts Children aged from 1 year 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Rising Stars Nursery Open?

Rising Stars Nursery is open: Monday 08:30-16:00, Tuesday 08:30-16:00, Wednesday 08:30-16:00, Thursday 08:30-16:00, Friday 08:30-16:00.

How many Children does Rising Stars Nursery have capacity for?

Rising Stars Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Rising Stars Nursery to the centre of Lancaster?

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

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