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 Syed A (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like the preschool. The staff and management are really good. I love their behaviour. I love how they take care of my child. My child learns many things. The preschool is very clean. They have so many activities for kids. Overall I really love it.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you Syed for your kind words, it means a lot to us!
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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
Shining Stars is a nursery that my child loves. Our boy also went to another nursery but he did not settle down and cried continuously. At Shining Stars our boy settled in very well because of the attention of the staff. Now he loves to come to the nursery. Very big thank you!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, very much appreciated!
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Review from R Z (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy to spend time in this preschool.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it!
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Review from Fehsheen Z (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 and the staff are very nice and very helpful.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thanks, Fehsheen for your lovely feedback, much appreciated!
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like the preschool activities that they do for the kids.
Kids learn lots of things such as playing, coloring, reading, and trips.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Rabbia S (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Shining Stars Pre-School and as well as them loving it. My youngest one will leave in September and we will miss the staff so much, they have learned so much and experienced such a friendly warm and loving environment where the staff become more like friends. The best
management is always helpful and organised everything very well. I would like to say, best nursery in our area.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much Rabbia for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Uzma S (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very good. I am very happy I chose for my daughter to go here and she enjoys it very much. It is nearly two years since she has been coming and the staff here are great.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your amazing feedback, very much appreciated.
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Review from S I (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are amazing and very welcoming every morning. My daughter loves coming every day and is so settled. Thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Kirsty J (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children settled into this setting beautifully. Communication is amazing, respond to queries day and night. Both boy's development is coming on leaps and bounds at the setting. All staff are approachable and friendly.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you Kirsty for your lovely feedback! Very much appreciated.
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Review from Felicity K (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always enjoyed using Shining Stars as our childcare provider. They go above and beyond for all the children with lots of exciting days out and opportunities. We have every confidence in the setting.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you Felicity for the amazing feedback! Very much appreciated.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good atmosphere and good staff.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.
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Review from A G (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent learning environment with key activities designed to develop a range of developmental milestones. Staff encourage children to be independent learners and promote thinking skills.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated!
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Review from Giedre M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, outstanding service, and the child is feeling happy! Well looked after. All staff are very friendly! My daughter is happy to go to the nursery every day. Would definitely recommend it to others for their children.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Giedre, for your kind words; we really appreciate it.
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Review from Zakiia M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are amazing and very helpful. Thank you so much. My daughter loves her and is settled now. My daughter has needs, and the manager helped me with my Disability Living Allowance and Carers allowance, which was very helpful. The manager completed EHCP as well.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Zakiia, for your feedback! Always happy to help.
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Review from Amna M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Tea party was amazing! A great experience and the children had too much fun! Thank you for all that you do!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much, Amna, for your lovely feedback; much appreciated!
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Review from Monika R (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022 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 so much for your feedback, Monika, much appreciated!
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Review from Clemency L (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shining Stars is a wonderful preschool! The staff go above and beyond for all of the children, and my daughter loves coming here. All the staff are very caring and professional, whilst also being very easy to approach. The manager is an absolute star and her passion and commitment to this preschool
radiate throughout. I love how involved we can be as parents with different activities and trips. Thank you all for giving my daughter the best experience here!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Clemency, for your lovely feedback. I really appreciate it!
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Review from Shazia B (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with this setting (nursery). My little one is so happy here and loves coming in. Everyone is so nice and friendly.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you very much for your feedback, Shazia; much appreciated!
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Review from Vygintas C (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice communication with this nursery and best manager.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Vygintas!
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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one absolutely loves Shining Stars. She has come on leaps and bounds and adores the staff and other kids. I can't thank you all enough for all you do!
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Katie, for the lovely feedback, 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.

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