Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

29-31 Clare Road, Halifax HX1 2JP
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9.9 41 Reviews
Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road offers a homely and nurturing environment where children enjoy exploring, playing and using their imaginations.

Children across the nursery are supported by a dedicated staff team to learn the important skills and milestones in their early years. The nursery team are currently working towards the curiosity approach and are striving to give children a rich learning environment that feels like a home from home.

Set across 3 rooms (babies, toddlers and preschool), the children enjoy welcoming home corners and roleplay areas to develop their imaginations, cosy corners to snuggle up on the sofa and beanbags and read their favourite stories and space to enjoy creative activities, messy activities, water and sand play throughout the day. There are also small sensory rooms located in the upstairs of the nursery that children can enjoy in small groups.

The nursery is lucky to have a cook who provides healthy and delicious home cooked meals and caters for a range of food allergies and dietary requirements across the setting.

The nursery is based in the centre of Halifax, just a 5-minute walk from the train station. Being so central to the town centre, the children have opportunities to visit the Library, Piece Hall, local parks, the outdoor play areas at Eureka Museum and short train journeys.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • P&L Nurseries Ltd

Person in charge

  • Fiona Young (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day ( 7:30-18:00) - £61.75,
    AM session ( 7:30-13:00) - £37.50,
    PM session (13:00-18:00) - £34.50.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road Reviews (41)

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Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road has 41 reviews.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest child has been attending nursery for 3 years now and my youngest for 3 months. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The staff are absolutely brilliant - so dedicated and have such lovely bonds with all the children. My children are getting the best care allowing me and my husband to work
full time still. They absolutely love it!

Reply from Paul Wanklyn, Nursery Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

Thanks for the great feedback Natalie. We pride ourselves on the bonds we build over the years and it's great that families identify with this. Thanks for your support over the years!

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Review from Shravani R (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! My son is nearly two years and seven months when he joined Shining Stars Day Nursery. It's been only few weeks and he has improved a lot, we are very much happy. The love and affection shown by staff was fabulous, we are very grateful for that. Every day has new activities and they
keep updating us on everything, like what they've eaten, when they've done nappy changes, they upload photos every day. Many thanks to staff for creating an environment in which my child is happier.

Reply from Paul Wanklyn, Nursery Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

Thanks for the kind words, it means so much to receive direct, positive feedback. Thanks again!

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Review from Zoe W (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started here at Shining Stars at the beginning of September. He absolutely loves it, so happy when I take him. He's learning new things every time he goes - I get to see through pictures the lovely staff send me. The preschool staff are really lovely, friendly and, most of all, brilliant
with my little boy. Couldn't wish for a better preschool and would highly recommend - five stars from me.

Reply from Paul Wanklyn, Nursery Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

Thanks for the feedback, Zoe; it's great to receive such positive direct feedback! Thanks again!

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my girls have gone here and the staff are amazing! My youngest is still at Shining Stars and is always excited to go in the morning and always talks about her teachers. I always recommend Shining Stars.

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Review from B L (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery. My daughter has been there for nearly a month and I can't believe how excited she is to go in every day. The staff are lovely and friendly; they are constantly updating me on the app, whether that be pictures or what she’s eaten etc.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Both my children have attended the nursery and have both always been happy and well looked after. The staff are friendly and are always accommodating and happy to help. We receive regular updates throughout the day through photos and updates of what my child has eaten and how long
they have slept. Seeing your child happy helps to put your mind at ease, especially if it's been an emotional drop-off.

Reply from Paul Wanklyn, Nursery Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

Thanks for your kind words; it's been a pleasure to work with your family over the last few years!

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Review from T F (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They are amazing! From first contact to this very day, they can't do enough, and with ease, as they really know what they are doing, the admin team are so well organised.
If something goes wrong, which it can do when looking after a child, especially one with additional needs, they have a plan before
I even arrive on how best to support.
Every single member of staff in his room is brilliant; they communicate so well via the app or phone, encourage and support interaction and play at every step. His key workers are so keen to try new things or adapt things to make them inclusive.
Really good food knowledge when it comes to allergies etc.
They have such a great space, always doing different things in different areas.
All his care workers always say he seems so happy when they visit, and they can see an improvement in his development since he started.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first-time parent, the thought of leaving my baby was very daunting, but as soon as I went to look around Shining Stars and met with the staff, I was immediately put at ease. My little boy loves going to the nursery to learn and play with his friends; he is always learning new skills and is always
excited to tell me about his day. The app provides you with everything you need to know throughout the day, along with pictures of daily activities. The staff not only care for your child and build a bond with them, but they also take the time to get to know you as parents as well. Overall, a fabulous nursery.

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Review from Vanaja U (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves to attend nursery with excitement. The teachers are very good and caring. I like app updates. They are taking care of my son very well. The nursery is very clean and tidy every time. Overall, good experience.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, different activities every day, and good healthy food.
The staff are very patient and friendly.
My kids love it there.
The app is updated regularly, and photos are posted regularly too.
I recommend this nursery.

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Review from Justyna J (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent. My two-year-old daughter started nursery a few weeks ago and has developed so much since then. She loves going to the nursery, and she is super excited when she "tells" us about her experience. The staff are really friendly, very helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure kids
feel at home. Highly recommended!

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Shining Stars after his previous nursery had closed. He’s settled really well and in such a short period of time. The staff are welcoming and promote a welcoming environment to both parents and children leaving me peace of mind that my child is not only safe but happy while I work.
Even though he has only been attending for a few months, I have noticed nothing but good progression in my son's speech and development in all areas.

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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care for my little boy. He enjoys going to the nursery, and every time and comes out of the nursery very happy! He has grown such a strong connection with all the staff, especially his key worker! I feel like my child has come on so much since attending nursery!

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Review from Arzoo C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined in February, and he absolutely loves the nursery. There's plenty for him to do, and the staff are lovely. My son can't stop talking about the staff at home and is always looking forward to go back the next day. My son was nonverbal when he joined, and by months 3-4 was linking sentences.
The effort the staff has put into my son is amazing. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Sylwia M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved attending Shining Stars. All the staff were so caring and loving. Days at the nursery were filled with fun and educational activities. My daughter really bloomed there, going from a shy little girl to a confident and social toddler. She has some beautiful memories from there.

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Review from Preesha B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery with very caring and considerate staff. My daughter absolutely loved it here. Staff ensure that the child is happy and makes sure they work together with the parents as a team! Surely would recommend it.

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Review from Sabarinath J (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shining Stars management and the friendly staff take very good care of my daughter ever since she joined the nursery. She has been with Shining Stars for the past 18 months, and her learning and discipline are well improved. My daughter feels very comfortable with this nursery, and as a parent, I feel
stress-free as they keep updating my daughter's activity in the app on daily basis.

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Review from Vishnupriya V (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shining Stars is an outstanding nursery. My daughter started at 15 months old. Being the parent, we never worried after leaving her in the nursery. The staff took care of the rest of her day. They offer great early years learning experience, with rooms for various age ranges, and they have several play
areas. They communicate everything and share pictures of what she does in the nursery, very often in the mobile app. We parents enjoy seeing her growth and her activities in the nursery. Highly skilled staff members and management handle the baby's needs and track the learning stages and keep us updated.
Absolutely fantastic nursery in the middle of town.

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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for a better nursery. My son is now in toddler, and he loves it. The staff are always available to help and keep me updated and work well with the children, plenty of activities that change regularly to keep them entertained. Modern and very clean. Five-stars plus.

Reply from Paul Wanklyn, Nursery Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road

Thanks for the kind words. Your support is much appreciated.

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Review from Sam W (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent our daughter to Shining Stars since she turned one, and we couldn't be happier with the progress she has made.
The nursery was very transparent with our child's progress through their app, where we can track progress, her eating, toileting and naps through. They even provide pictures throughout
the day.
Our child was late coming on with her speech, and this was highlighted by the nursery. Working with the nursery, a plan and help were put in place to help develop her, and now she is doing great.
Our child comes home happy every day after nursery, and we couldn't be happier with the service.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.926)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10 for Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.926 for Shining Stars Day Nursery - Clare Road is calculated as follows: ( (278 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 298 Ratings = 4.926

  • b) 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 Day Nursery - Clare Road is based on 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (11)

Fiona

Fiona Young

Job Title: Nursery Manager/Safeguarding Lead

Joined: 2021

My name is Fiona, I have been the Manager at Shining Stars Day Nursery since November 2021. I hold a foundation degree in Childcare and Education and have worked in Nurseries now for 16 years working with children from 0-5 years.

I am also the nursery's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Deputy Manager/SENCO/Preschool Room Leader

Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Hannah. I have worked at Shining Stars Day Nursery for 6 years and have been at the Clare Road site for 3 years now.

In 2020 I finished my Early Years Teacher qualification.
During my time here, I worked in the joint toddler and preschool room and then took over as the preschool room leader when the rooms split in April 2021.

I have been deputy manager and nursery SENCO since August 2022 and have completed my Level 3 Early Years SENCO qualification.

I absolutely love working in the preschool room, helping the children learn all the crucial skills they need later as they go to their schools.
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Amy

Amy

Job Title: Baby Room Leader/Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Joined: 2016

Hi, I'm Amy and I'm the room leader of the baby room and deputy safeguarding lead. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years, 7 of which I have been in a baby room. I have a level 3 in childcare and hold a BA(Hons) in Early Childhood. I enjoy working in the baby room, watching and helping the babies reach their first milestones and developing their own personalities.
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Michelle

Michelle

Job Title: Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Michelle, I have over 20 years of experience working in the childcare sector.

I have a Level 3 Diploma in child care and Education along with an NVQ in team leading.

I have worked in a number of settings and gained lots of experience in early years, nurseries, schools, and a SEND school.

I started working in a nursery in Cheshire which is where I am originally from, here I was employed alongside the nursery manager to set up and promote the brand-new nursery. I worked here for four years and gained lots of knowledge and experience throughout my time there.

I then moved to Yorkshire and was employed as a senior early years practitioner and spent 15 years working in and running the toddler room. I also gained experience as being promoted to deputy manager and fulfilled this role for another 2 years.

I then joined Shining Stars Day Nursery Clare Road in January 2022 and I am currently a senior early years practitioner/room leader of the toddler room which I really enjoy. I enjoy helping to promote children's learning and watching them grow and develop. Every day is different and I thrive on making the children happy.
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Louise

Job Title: Apprentice Training Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Louise. I began working at Shining Stars Nurseries in September 2023. I work across both Illingworth and Clare Road nursery sites as the company’s Training Coordinator. I am a qualified early years professional (level 6) tutor and assessor. I support, lead and manage all our fantastic Shining Stars apprentices with their ongoing personal and professional development in collaboration with Calderdale College. I recently completed a qualification in children and young people's mental health which is something that I am passionate about ensuring how to best support our younger generations with their personal learning journey and development.
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Emily

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Emily. I've worked at Shining Stars for 4 years, 3 of them in the baby room and I have my Early Years Teacher qualification. I love working in the baby room and watching the babies grow and develop during their time with us.
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Carol

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Carol and I have over 40 years experience working in the childcare sector and have an NVQ level 3 in childcare.

I worked in a nursery for 38 years until the nursery unfortunately closed and started working at Shining Stars Clare Road in January 2022. I work in the toddler room alongside Michelle and Hermione.

I love watching and helping the children grow and develop.
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Angela

Angela

Job Title: Toddler Room Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Angela. I am NVQ Level 3 qualified and I started my journey into childcare in 1992, 32 years ago. I love being messy and creative with the children. I joined Shining Stars at the end of March 2024.

My hobbies include art, drawing, painting and walking my dog.
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Hermione

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice - Toddler Room

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Hermione and I am currently a level 3 apprentice in the toddler room, and I'm due to finish my qualification around April this year!
I have worked at Shining Stars since May 2023 and am due to go on maternity leave in May 2024!
I have worked in nurseries since 2021 after leaving college. My passion is to work with children and babies and one day I would like to go into midwifery.
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Holly

Holly

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice - Baby Room

Joined: 2024

Hi, my name is Holly. I am currently working towards my level 2 apprenticeship.

My favourite thing to do during my spare time is spending time with family and friends.
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Ismena

Ismena

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice - Baby Room

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Ismena, but everyone calls me Issy, I am currently working towards my level 3 qualification. In my spare time, I teach Polish on Saturdays at a language school.
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