Shining Stars Pre-School

101 Garton End Road, Peterborough PE1 4EZ
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9.9 82 Reviews
  • 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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Funding & Fees

Full day funded hours available. Providing affordable sessions to

Funded places available


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

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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

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 (82)

9.9

Shining Stars Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shining Stars Pre-School has 82 reviews.

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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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank 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-SchoolThank you, Katie, for the lovely feedback, much appreciated.
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Review from Maivesh S (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with my child's progression. All the activities that are held at Shining Stars are so well thought out. In all aspects, I have seen a huge development in my child! The girls are on the ball and give us so much confidence in their love, care and education. Forever grateful.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you, Maivesh, for your kind words, much appreciated.
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Review from Madezhda M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent experince. My little one loves going here, he's enjoying every single day at the nursery. The staff are truly amazing and caring. Lovely place Shining Stars is. I can highly recommend and give it 5-stars.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback, much appreciated.
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Review from M U (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good and welcoming nursery.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you very much for your review; we really appreciate it.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very polite and friendly. They are very approachable. They take care of children very well, understanding what they like and don't like.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you for your feedback; much appreciated!
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Review from O L (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everything is good, starting from teachers and service. I, as a parent, feel very helped, and my child is good now, and she is ready to go to the next stage. Thank you, Shining Stars.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your feedback - much appreciated.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my daughter started attending this pre-school, I have seen many improvements. She has learned so much. The facilities are nice, and the staff are great. I definitely made the right choice by choosing this place.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you, Serish, for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate it!
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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleasant experience with staff. They all made it very easy for my son to settle in. Communication has been great, and I have always been kept informed about my sons days at nursery.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolWe are really grateful for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Nafeesa K (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Teachers are attentive and caring. My son enjoys going. I highly recommend this nursery to all parents.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolSo grateful for your lovely feedback; thank you very much.
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Review from U K (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery four months ago. He wasn't talking or saying words when he started. He didn't follow instructions. Since starting nursery, he has improved so much, as he plays with his sibling now and has started saying words. He enjoys going to nursery. The staff are lovely, and they keep me
updated. The manager is always there when I need her. She has helped me and my son so much. I would fully recommend this nursery to family and friends.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you so much for your lovely feedback. I will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.
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Review from Abdul (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Shining Stars Pre-School for over a year now, and he is so happy there. All the staff are so nurturing and supportive, and they provide him with so much care and attention. Shining Stars really care about learning and development. My overall view regarding the nursery - fantastic
nursery, friendly staff.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate it!
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely dedicated team, who are also compassionate with all situations and also you can see teachers love their jobs with kids, it shows. My child has loved her time in the nursery. Will miss dearly.
Reply from Nuzhat Lilani, Manager at Shining Stars Pre-SchoolThank you so much for such lovely feedback. We will miss you too.
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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the nursery. The staff is brilliant. My daughter is just settled in one day. I'm so happy with them. Highly recommend. 5 Stars.
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Review from Rabia J (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with all staff, my son explores every day new things, always happy when we go to pick him up.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.948 for Shining Stars Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (365 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.948
  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 32 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 32 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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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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