Stars Pre-School Welland

The Acorn Centre, Scalfords Drive, Welland, Peterborough PE1 4TR
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9.8 71 Reviews
  • Stars Pre-School Welland, Peterborough
Stars Pre-School Welland is a nursery where children can attend the nursery in sessions between 8 am – 1 pm, or from 1.15 pm – 4.15 pm.

The nursery can also offer 1 pm – 6 pm session and arrangements to accommodate children in receipt of the funded 30 hours entitlement.

The children learn through play and interaction and are encouraged to explore their environment with a qualified key carer where they build strong relationships with children, parents and families right from settling into nursery through to the transition to school.

The key worker will do individual observation, planning and assessment in line with the early years foundation stage curriculum (EYFS).

There is also an excellent outdoor area where the children are encouraged to explore their natural world.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kerry Wilson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 50

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

Stars Pre-School Welland Reviews (71)

9.8

Stars Pre-School Welland has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stars Pre-School Welland has 71 reviews.

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Review from Wahid R (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
my daughter is very happy when she go to nursery.and become more independent in activities.they help her alot to make her activities on her own.They teach her language as she started to speak words and i am really impressed..
i say thanks for all
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your review on our pre school
kind regards
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Review from P S (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and informative about upcoming events/projects. Staff keep me and my partner up to date about my child's development. The app based system is always kept updated showing our child's development in real time with pictures and comments
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for taking the time to review our setting. your child is a pleasure to have with us.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4 year old son found his transition into this nursery a little difficult as we have just moved back to Peterborough. He did full time at another nursery since he was 2 and was already familiar with the staff and routine there.
His key person has been amazing with helping him adjust and he's starting
to feel more comfortable with his new friends and teachers.
My daughter also went here when she was little. Her experience was amazing so I wouldn't have sent my son to any other facility.
The staff are all so lovely. They get to know each parent and child separately, and understand each child has different needs and abilities.
I know my son won't be there long, but I'm sure he'll build a bonds with his new friends and key person, so he can take that experience to school with him, just like his sister.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandWe are so pleased that you returned to us
and that he's settled. A pleasure to have at our pre school
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Review from T R (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cara is really good with Harvey-Jay she understands him and his needs. Including his medical and learning needs.


She can help him understand things that we struggle with at home. Reassuring him when his sad.

Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThanks for reviewing us and this shows how great the key person approach is
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Review from Virginija D (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are extremely welcoming, friendly and understanding. My child wants to go there everyday because of the amazing staff there. Even as a mother whenever I had issues with anything, they were always there to help. Clearly very talented and know what they are doing. My child has learnt a lot
in there and keeps learning exceedingly fast. Simply unbelievable.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your review and taking time to do this.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and management are always so friendly and supportive, they have great resources inside and outside for the children. My child always comes out of the nursery smiling and giggling and always has a good day at nursery. There are always so many activities going on too. The nursery is very clean
and offers healthy choices at break times. I am very happy with the nursery. I was a nervous when my child started but I have peace of mind she is in a great setting. The nursery always meets needs too which is great and the staff always listens to you as a parent.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for taking the time to review our setting. We are happy you chose to bring your child to our setting.
kind regards
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Review from I E (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery feels warm,clean and safe. Staff is amazing, they always care about child.They do a lot different activities and my girl loves it. We are happy that our child can be at that nursery.Highly recommend .
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for taking time to review us. it means a lot.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff very friendly and welcoming. We had a rocky start settling in, however the staff stayed approachable and consistent and now my little one requests to see staff members when she's not in. We are kept updated throughout the day of the different activities the children are doing and my little
one always has a smile on her face. She loves learning her numbers and letters and the staff all include her and encourage her if she shows an interest.
We have noticed a remarkable difference in her understanding and comprehension which we can only attribute to the care and attention she receives in the care of the staff.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for taking time to review us

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Review from Toyin O (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a very positive experience with Stars Pre-School Welland. The staff are kind, caring, and very supportive, and they always make my child feel welcome and happy.


The learning environment is well organised, engaging, and suitable for the children's development. I have seen great improvement

in my son's confidence, social skills, and learning since attending the nursery.
Communication with parents is clear and helpful, and I feel reassured knowing my child is well cared for in a safe and clean environment. I would happily recommend this nursery to other parents.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School Wellandthank you so much for your kind review.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience is very good .my daughter is very happy when she go to nursery.and become more independent in activities.they help her alot to make her activities on her own.They teach her language as she started to speak words and i am really impressed.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School Wellandthank you for your kind review
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Review from M Azhar Ejaz L (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For my child Star Nursery is just like home, we are very satisfied and we shall always prefer our younger son attend the same nursery....


My son's day start with an energy and when he return home he is fully charged and he is always willing to go to nursery happily...

Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your kind review
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot rate this nursery enough. Staff are amazing, the setting and day to day activities are great. My now 7 year old went here and it was without a doubt where I was sending my 2 year old and she loves it just as much as my 7 year old did
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your kind review.Its a pleasure having you back with us.
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Review from W R (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child so happy with staff from star day and feel good,, then they doing good and very well with my child,, a day when i go the come with smile and they take my child to in and they so care to my child,, i have big thanks with all.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you so much for your kind words. we are happy to have you and your child with us .
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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in may 2025 and he has excelled in his speech he always leaves there happy the staff are polite and friendly and if you have any questions or concerns they are happy to help if they can
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your kind review. You are a pleasure to have with us at setting.
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Review from Asta M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is wonderful in every way: the environment is very cozy and well-suited for children and their various daily activities; the teachers are friendly, warm, and incredibly creative, but most importantly - they truly love and sincerely care for the children! My highest personal recommendations!
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your kind words. You're a pleasure to have at pre school.
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Review from Preeti K (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with day star pre school in Welland my daughter is always happy when she comes back from school.. the staff are very friendly ,supportive ,helpful and caring with my daughter she's opened up a lot more learnt how to pronounce words clearly and also my daughters potty training was successful
with all the helpful tips given by my daughters key person and all the other staff members..I highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your kind review stars wellland team.
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Review from Sapheira L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the staff is my son's key person, she is lovely and kind always! She makes a lot of time for my son and always keeps me updated with how his days are going at nursery and his progress. This key person is always bubbly and has a smile on her face. She is an amazing key worker to my son.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for taking the time to review our pre school stats welland team.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursey used for both our children and both have and currently are such bubbly happy children, the staff are so supportive and listen to the parents/carers, would definitely recommend this nursey.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you so much for taking the time to review us stars welland.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recommend this preschool 1000% all the staff are excellent, I say this because I have been placing my children there since 2010, they have always enjoyed going to the preschool, they love the staff.
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for review. You are a pleasure to have at our pre school Team welland.
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Review from Nynah P (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My non verbal asd son goes here all staff are absolutely amazing with him especially his key worker she works hard to understand his sign language and his needs . She has been amazing at all his appointments. I feel comfortable leaving my son with all staff here
Reply from Kerry Wilson, Manager at Stars Pre-School WellandThank you for your review and choosing Stars Pre School Welland. The welland team
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Stars Pre-School Welland is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.832 for Stars Pre-School Welland is calculated as follows: ( (209 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 244 Ratings = 4.832
  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 Stars Pre-School Welland is based on 21 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 21 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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Kerry

Kerry Wilson

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2009

I have worked in the childcare sector for over 20 years - 12 years of this being with Stars Day Nurseries.
I have a level 4 in childcare and a level 4 in Management.
I have completed extensive SEN and portage training.
I am Manager of Stars Pre-School Welland and Stars Pre-School Dogsthorpe. I run my settings with passion and commitment ensuring my staff's well-being is paramount and provide them with training opportunities to develop themselves to help the children.
The children have a safe environment with enriching activities that challenge and stimulate their development, providing fun around their interests.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stars Pre-School Welland

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

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

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

Stars Pre-School Welland 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 Stars Pre-School Welland have capacity for?

Stars Pre-School Welland has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

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

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

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