Shooting Stars Pre-School

Paston & Gunthorpe Community Ctr, Hallfields Lane, Gunthorpe, Peterborough PE4 7YH
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  • Shooting Stars Pre-School, Peterborough
With a diverse range of exciting activities and free-flow play, Shooting Stars Pre-School in Gunthorpe builds children's independence and love for learning.

The well-trained team supports children through all stages of early years learning. In addition, a daily language group teaches children new words and gives them a better understanding of the English language.

Every child has a key person who is committed to providing the best care they possibly can and to build strong relationships with the children and their parents.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Debbie Goakes (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-15:30
    Tuesday 08:30-15:30
    Wednesday 08:30-15:30
    Thursday 08:30-15:30
    Friday 08:30-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Parking available in the Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre car park

Shooting Stars Pre-School Reviews (42)

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Shooting Stars Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shooting Stars Pre-School has 42 reviews.

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Review from Greta C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier with the choice of the nursery we made.
Child really enoys going in every morning and really misses preschool over the holidays!
Staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Debbie Goakes, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words; this is lovely to hear.
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Review from Dagmara K (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children attended this nursery and were very pleased.
I have very good memories of this place.
The children came back happy and satisfied.
I recommend this nursery 100%.
Thank you very much - love you guys.
Reply from Sallyann Frisby, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure having your children attend Shooting Stars. They both achieved so much and made lots of friends.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Shooting Stars nursery staff have been amazing with my little boy. He has so much fun with the few hours that he goes. He's learnt so much from them and getting him ready for when he starts school. Would recommend their nursery to my friends.
Reply from Debbie Goakes, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words.
He is also so busy when he is at preschool learning through all of his interests.
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Review from G H (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent group - nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Sallyann Frisby, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you.
We will always do everything to can to help the children and their families.
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Review from Neethu S (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good communication with parents.
Well caring.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started a few weeks ago, and she loves it. All the staff are very helpful and polite. They always keep me informed on what has been going on and any milestones my daughter is achieving. The app is fantastic; they upload photos and other relevant info you may need and can also talk directly
with staff.
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Review from Aigin S (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started her nursery in January 2022. and only attends two half days a week. but she has formed a great bond with her key person. and she always gets excited to go and see her.
The staffs are genuine, caring, kind, and professional, but most importantly, they go the extra mile to make sure
the children are happy, well cared for and loved; as well as ensuring parents are well informed, well supported and kept up to date with their children progress. One of the ladies in charge is always welcoming us with a smiley face, she’s really nice.
There are many nurseries in and around the area (some of which are closer to my home) which I could have chosen, but I have no doubt whatsoever I made the correct choice for my daughter. I am so glad my daughter has started her fundamental education at this nursery, with amazing staff guiding her and encouraging her development.
Thank you for all your care and support.
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Review from Michele C (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would and have recommended Shooting Stars Days Nursery. All members of the setting are brilliant very informative and helpful, absolutely great with the children and have helped develop my little one who shows confidence and personality.
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Review from Cintia S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
There were really nice activities, I loved the food we could bring and more people.
My child loved it too.
Reply from Debbie Goakes, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Cintia, it was lovely to see you at the Easter egg hunt day.
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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant day at the egg hunt and excellent nursery.
Reply from Debbie Goakes, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you for your review. It was a lovely event. We are glad you could come.
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Review from Elina M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We had an amazing day at Shooting Stars for an Easter egg hunt. My son absolutely loved it. Overall, Shooting Stars is an amazing place for my son to be; he's loving every moment here! Will be sending his little sister here as well next year. Thank you to the lovely staff for all the activities today.
Reply from Debbie Goakes, Manager at Shooting Stars Pre-School
Thank you, Elina, for your kind words. It was a lovely event which we're so pleased you could come and join in with.
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Review from Ilga Z (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If my daughter "woke up with a wrong foot at home", I just need to tell her that "it's time for the nursery", and she's happy and excited to go as fast as she can. It already shows it all - she loves it! Great teachers, lovely and very friendly environment, always a comment from teachers how my child
was doing at nursery on the current day.
My child started to attend "Shooting Stars nursery" in April this year - I regret now that "Shooting Stars" wasn't my child's first nursery from the beginning. If I could go back in time - would choose "Shooting Stars" straight away with no doubts. Very pleased and highly recommend this nursery for other parents.
Thank you!
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Review from Egle G (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery that looks after the kids. My daughter is happy going there. Friendly staff, every time we discuss what the children were doing throughout the day. I like the app that some photos and videos are uploaded onto and get to see what my child is doing at the nursery. I am satisfied.
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased I chose Shooting Stars Pre-School. I couldn't be happier with all the help and support they have given my and my little one. My son is autistic, non verbal and lacks understanding and they've been nothing but amazing with him.
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Review from Abagail M (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy going to this nursery; she has made friends with her classmates as well as the staff, who are kind and caring towards her!
There's a great outdoor play area and lots of learning and play too.
My daughter wishes she could go every day. I'm pleased she enjoys her time here,
and the experience is preparing her for school.
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Review from Natasha S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Within a few days of my daughter starting, she was fully toilet trained. She has made so many friends there, always looking after the younger ones. She has an amazing bond with every member of staff there. Gonna be sad when she leaves for her next chapter, but we are forever grateful
for the care given to her.
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Review from Eliza W (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really loving and caring staff members. Absolutely trust my daughter with everyone working there. Thank you so much for being professional and for taking such good care of my daughter. You always support me and my daughter. I'm really grateful!
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Review from Kim D (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a really great place to send a child to. Both my children have attended this pre-school and have both loved it. The staff were absolutely amazing, they went out of their way to help my youngest child when she needed extra help and support. They helped both my children progress with their learning.
They went above and beyond to help my youngest child settle and progress. I am so grateful to the staff at Shooting Stars for everything they have done for my children. They are all stars.
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Review from Zoe M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery since he was 2 years old and they have been nothing but supportive helping me and my son through so much. I can not thank them enough. All the staff are well and truly amazing in how they look out for each and every child in their own way and needs! My son's relationship
with his key person is so positive and amazing. He always comes out telling me what he has done.
Cannot thank you all enough. Thank you!
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Review from Kayleigh O (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently attending Shooting Stars Pre-School, he is my third child to attend here.
I cannot praise the staff enough, they are all well trained, and really care about each child as an individual and their needs.
When the staff needed to be trained, on how to administer rescue medication,
for my son, before he could return to preschool after being seriously unwell, all the staff stayed behind well after the end of their day to have the training.
I know my son is safe and happy. His relationship with his key person is so positive, and he has made progress within the preschool, especially with his speech.
There is always a wide range of activities that are always very well thought out and imaginative. The children have free flow play through to the well-equipped garden. The 'stay and play' days are always looked forward too, and we always have an amazing time.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Shooting 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 5.000 for Shooting Stars Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (203 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 5
  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 Shooting Stars Pre-School is based on 17 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 17 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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Debbie

Debbie Goakes

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2016

I have been in childcare for over 20 years. It has always been a passion of mine to help give children the best care and education in the early years of their life. I first started with Stars Day Nurseries as a room leader when they opened their very first setting. I then returned years later as a manager in 2016 after doing a BA Honours in Professional Studies in Early Years as well as an Early Years Professional Status.
I have been at Shooting Stars Preschool since 2019 co-managing with Sallyann where we have worked together alongside the team to build an outstanding setting.

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