Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings

Paston Ridings, Peterborough PE4 7XG
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  • Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings, Peterborough
Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings offers quality and reliable day care for children on both full time and sessional basis.

There is a team of qualified and experienced practitioners ready to welcome all children and their families to the new setting. The nursery is based in Paston, Peterborough, and is easily accessible by car and public transport. The team are able to cater for children aged between 2 and 5, and the nursery will be open from 8:30am to 3:30pm during term times.

Please get in touch with the team to find out more about the newest Pre-School.
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Funding & Fees

We offer funded places from 2 years old

30 places available
Funded spaces for 2-4 year olds
08:30-11:30
08:30-15:30
12:30-15:30

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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

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 30

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

Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings Reviews (82)

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Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings has 82 reviews.

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Review from R M (Uncle of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece has been going to nursery for over a year now and she has had such a good time there the staff have helped her grow and learn she has a good bond with the staff there she has made good friends with the other kids there too.
I like that you get a daily note on the activities and learning they
are going to do with the kids as it helps you understand what your kid has been doing in the day there.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much, she has settled so well and explores all activities, she is a pleasure to have in the setting.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have sent my child here and she is really enjoying it. Any issues I am told straight away and it's sorted straight away. No problems so far.
She has learnt so much already and she's only been there a month. Members of staff are really friendly and welcoming.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you for your review, your little one has settled well and we are enjoying watching her learn and grow each day.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just want to say how happy I am with the school. The teachers are brilliant, so dedicated, patient, and supportive. My daughter loves going to school every day, and I can see how much she is learning and growing. The environment is warm and welcoming, and I truly appreciate all the effort that goes
into making it such a great place for the children. Thank you for all your hard work!
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much, your words mean so much to us. We enjoy watching your little one grow and learn.
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in November and the staff have been so good with helping him settle in they are focusing on what he needs help with e.g. his speech. They are there for support and all in all very lovely and caring to the children which I think is amazing.
They make sure to keep us updated with what
they have been doing and what is upcoming.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate them.
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Review from Alena C (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending Stars Nursery only a few weeks ago because she was struggling at her previous nursery. I am absolutely delighted with the service she receives. After just a few days, I could see a noticeable change in her. She is happier and more confident about attending her new nursery.
Additionally, she has become more confident and brave when playing with other children.
The staff at the nursery are very professional and incredibly helpful. Her key worker is always available whenever she needs support. The manager and the rest of the staff are also very helpful and professional.
I am completely satisfied with the service the nursery provides, as well as with the dedication of all the staff working there.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThis is so lovely to read, watching your daughter grow and develop each day is a pleasure. Thank you for choosing stars preschool.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves preschool, he actually gets upset if he's not going in.
His teachers are so friendly and made him feel comfortable from the enrolment.
They have helped with his speech tremendously, and the setting is wonderful.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words. We love watching your son learn each day and see his personality shine
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Review from Kathleen P (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's taken a while for my little boy to settle but we've had a week of no crying at drop-off time. He has made a lovely bond with one individual and it's so comforting to know that when I'm not there this lady can comfort him and give him the reassurance he needs. All the ladies are lovely and welcoming
to all the children.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words. This means so much to us all. We love having your little one here. He has made so much progress.
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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one had only been at the preschool for a short of 8 months, he enjoyed coming home and telling me everything that he has been doing at preschool and what he has learnt.
He loved coming home telling us about his friends and about his teachers, always happy to talk about them.
He loved going
on walks with the preschool around the local community.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words, we have enjoyed watching your little one grow and learn.
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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really happy about the teachers the way they are taking care of children, the way they try by all means to make kids enjoy all the activities they will be doing. I'm really happy, thumbs up to all the teachers out there. My child is not an English speaker though he enjoys being there and also now
he is able to say a few words in English and he seems to enjoy being at school as he wants to go to school almost every day.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for you lovely words, we are seeing so much progress with your little one already. It's a pleasure to watch him learn each day.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s been great so far! My toddler loves it very much! I just wish there were more hours available. My child loves the teachers, loves the school and the kids! It’s been lovely, everybody doing a great job.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much, we love this, it means so much. We cannot wait to watch your little one grow and learn with us.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is happy when she goes to kindergarten, that means she likes it there. I'm happy with the activities they do. The teachers team are very friendly, all the time they speak very nicely and at the end of the day they explain everything regarding my daughter's program.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words, we love having your little one with us at preschool.
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Review from C S (Sister of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little brother is doing really well at this preschool. He has good and bad days but they’re understanding his difficulties well. I am happy to say that this is the best preschool that any of my siblings have been to.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words. We are enjoying watching him grow each day
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Review from Ashley P (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always very friendly and have great communication skills. They are very clear and give a detailed breakdown of my child's time with them. They have gone above and beyond to ensure my child could keep attending while she was dealing with a health issue. Highly recommend.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThis is amazing, thank you so much, we will miss her so much when she goes to big school. From all the team at Paston.
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Review from Shannon S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
She is amazing with my son. He struggles leaving me but she manages to calm him down so well that he actually enjoys to play with other kids and comes out so happily, it's amazing to see I love it so much.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much. We love reading these and we are loving having you here.
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Review from Safina F (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the beginning of January, and he was very attached to me, so I was worried he would not settle, but this bunch of lovely ladies managed to settle him in fantastically. The staff are so helpful, and I feel safe leaving my child in their care. His keyworker has been so amazing; she has
gone the extra mile for my son, so he's happy and makes me feel less anxious. Letting me know about his day; things they did; what he ate etc, really helps. I couldn’t be happier - thank you girls. Lovely setting with lots of variety for all ages, lots to do and a lovely outside area.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words; we love reading these. We are so pleased you chose our setting to look after your little one.
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Review from Corey M (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The support with my son and everything to do with appointments and additional and last minute care and changes with our other son has been amazing and very wonderful and helpful.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you for your kind words; I will pass this on to the team.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a brilliant setting, I looked around so many different places and I knew this was the one it’s so welcoming, clean and beautifully set out for the children. I would really recommend, my little one loves going and every time it is his day to go he jumps up and wants to leave the house before it’s
time and always goes on about his teachers there, just beautiful and nice people.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your lovely review, we really love reading them. Will pass on your kind words.
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Review from Marcin G (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy to choose this nursery. My child is happy to attend every day.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your review. We love love having him here.
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Review from Mitchell M (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The pre-school has made my son enjoy coming to pre-school, they have helped settle him and and has bonded good relationships with the staff already. He enjoys coming home to tell us about what he has done during the day. Thank you for everything so far to help settle him and make his days more exciting
and enjoyable.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you so much for your kind words. He has settled so well and we are loving having him.
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Review from Adama M (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and they are very welcoming. They are really taking care of the kids. The personal care is really appreciated. The kids always are very clean. The kids always tell us the activities they had in school and that makes us very happy as parents. When we went to collect our kids,
we always found them in a welcoming way with the staff.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston RidingsThank you for your kind words. We really appreciate them and love watching your little one grow each day.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10 for Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings 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 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 4.957 for Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings is calculated as follows: ( (356 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.957
  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 Paston Ridings 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, 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: Manager Joined: 2017

I started my career in childcare over 20 years ago and joined the Stars Day Nurseries team in 2017. I am level 3 qualified and the safeguarding lead for my nursery. In the future, I will be study for my level 4 qualification. I have been managing Paston Ridings Pre-School since 2022 and absolutely love to see the children thrive in their development and love supporting my family.

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