Shining Stars Pre-School

101 Garton End Road, Peterborough PE1 4EZ
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  • Shining Stars Pre-School, Peterborough
Family-focused Shining Stars Pre-School in Peterborough gives children the chance to develop in an inclusive, safe and high-quality environment using active learning.

Promoting a family ethos, the pre-school's highly experienced and professional staff work closely with the children and their families to meet individual needs. Autonomous learning through play to grow independently is encouraged.

While the children continuously grow and learn in the pre-school's dynamic indoor and outdoor areas, parents are given daily feedback and termly consultations to ensure their children make the best progress they possibly can.

In the purpose-built bungalow with excellent links to the local community, children and their families have access to a sensory room, regular workshops and stay and play sessions. All children benefit from a home visiting programme.

The dedicated team is experienced in both speech and language development and children with special educational needs and has the ability to ensure all children are given the best opportunity to grow.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Diane Simmons (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Funded places available


    ages 2-5 years
    09:00-15:00

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Shining Stars Pre-School Reviews (75)

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Shining Stars Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shining Stars Pre-School has 75 reviews.

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Review from Andrius K (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect place for kids nice caring staff girls doing great job.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words and choosing stars preschool
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Review from Nisa F (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
He loves his nursery. Every morning we wake up with good mood to go his nursery. He likes all teachers. All staff are very helpful.
Reply from Nadia bano, Deputy Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words. The team love to read these. They make them all smile
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Review from Justina V (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Shining Stars Pre-School Nursery! Every day my son is so excited to go in the nursery! When kids are happy, parents are happy too!
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words, we enjoy reading them all.
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Review from Santa T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like how the pre-school feels so much like a welcoming home. All different ages get to play and learn from each other. The staff are always lovely and attentive. It's also perfect temperature in the play room which is great.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really like to read each and everyone.
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Review from Auroosa B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I love the stay and play sessions at Shining Stars Pre-School. We always have lots of fun and I get to have an insight into her day at nursery.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much, we love to have parents in to explore all our lovely activities.
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Review from Zitia T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We really love Shining Stars Pre-School. All staff are absolutely beautiful, kind, supportive and professional. My daughter really loves to come here every day.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
We enjoy having your child here, watching her learn and grow each day.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery, learning, activities. My child feels like home here.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate your review and look forward to watching your child learn and grow with us.
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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shining Stars Pre-School exceeded my expectations so far. Their attention to details in the nursery is top notch and I love the extra care givers to one here.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much, we love doing what we do and and appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Nisa F (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child likes to come into nursery. Really appreciate all staff.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for you kind review. We enjoy watching him learn and grow each day.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love their arrangements for every event. The staff and management are really good. Their behaviour is very good.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thanks for your kind words, we really appreciate it!
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy my daughter is getting the chance to learn from these amazing people and I am so glad that my daughter is happy to.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback, means so much to us!
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with this nursery, my older daughter was going here, and now the little one. The staff are amazing, supporting and caring about the kids. I am feeling safe to leave my child here. Keep doing a great job!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your five-star review, very much appreciated!
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Review from Q F (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely review, much appreciated!
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Review from Shehar B (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like to send my son to Shining Stars Pre-School. I like their staff, I really appreciate the staff, they are very caring and loving.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to us.
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Review from Farah N (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy and well-settled. I am fully satisfied.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated!
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Review from Zita V (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shining Stars Pre-School is an absolutely amazing place with amazing staff. Everybody is so helpful, kind and lovely. I absolutely recommend this place to everybody.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your five-star feedback, very much appreciated.
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Review from Nooreen Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My review is simple, I'm here for the 6th year! She's had two siblings, I have had in a local setting but no one can compare to the loyal and loving staff here! I have baby number 4 and plan to send her here too!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much, for such an amazing review and your kind words, much appreciated.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Great care and teach beautiful fun and dedicated staff. Both my children have been here and I feel they are safe and protected and learning well and are happy.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for such a lovely review, very much appreciated!
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Father's Day - colouring in for dad, enjoyed, kids like colouring.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thanks, so happy to hear that you enjoyed our Father's Day Stay & Play session at Shining Stars.
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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy in the nursery. He is learning and playing.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.978)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10 for Shining Stars Pre-School 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.978 for Shining Stars Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (365 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.978
  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 Shining Stars Pre-School is based on 31 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 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (1)

Diane

Diane Simmons

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Diane has 20 years experience in childcare. Diane thrives to ensure each child has a home from home experience.


Diane started with Stars 20217 and has been a manager since 2022.


I take pride in my settings and the experiences we give to the children. I support the learning and development through providing exciting activities.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shining Stars Pre-School

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

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

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

Shining Stars Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

Shining Stars Pre-School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

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

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

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