Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings

Paston Ridings, Peterborough PE4 7XG
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9.9 79 Reviews
  • 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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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

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

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 (79)

9.9

Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings has 79 reviews.

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Review from Barbara O (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, caring staff and a very friendly environment for kids. My child enjoys his time in preschool; he takes part in many developmental activities. I can honestly recommend this place to anyone looking for reliable childcare.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much; we are loving having him here and watching him grow.
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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Welcoming and helpful staff who are supportive of my little one and have made her feel very comfortable and helped her grow and become more confident. My little one loves attending every morning now after a slow start.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We love having her here and watching her grow and learn.
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Review from Tara M (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started nursery at Paston Ridings and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. She has only been around less than 2 weeks and today she was a little apprehensive to leave me, but then saw her keyworker and ran and gave her a hug which was lovely to see. She is always excited to
go and staff/management have been very accommodating with the times I collect my daughter as I need to get her early to be able to pick my son up from school.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate it.
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Review from Kataryne T (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with Star Pre-School Paston. All the staff are very friendly and supportive. I am especially grateful for your help and support in my child's adaptation, which was not easy for him at the beginning. Thanks to the commitment of the staff, my child enjoys attending pre-school.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate it.
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Review from Sintija D (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is happy and enjoys going to this preschool.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your review, we are enjoying watching your child grow and learn.
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Review from Heather J (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started pre-school but already she is excited to go. I'm so happy the staff there are so friendly there is lots to do for all the kids. Outside and indoor fun. Story times and song times. It's all nice to see.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are loving having your little one here. We are looking forward to watching her grow and develop.
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Review from Ifedayo B (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The preschool has excellent indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; it has always been a funfair for my son since he joined Star's Day Pre-School. Kudos to all the staff; they are kind and have been very supportive.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are enjoying watching your little one grow
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Review from K D (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They are amazing with my child. She would get upset before she goes and when she gets there, but then they calm her down, and then she's off playing with her friends. It hurts me when I see her crying, but the nursery always says if she doesn't calm down, they will ring me, but I always ring them when
I get home to see if she is ok, and she always is.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you for your lovely words. We love having her here.
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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son just started school with Star’s Pre-School, and I hope he will love and enjoy school. I trust that all the teachers and everyone at school will do their best to help my child to achieve his best.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you for your kind words. We are loving having your child here.
Thank you.
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There are very good staff. They are very friendly with people and kids. Thank you for being such amazing carers. My daughter loves to join her friends at nursery, and she loves the staff. The staff are wonderful. I would like to say thank you for all your time, kindness and patience given to my daughter.
All the best to all the staff.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are enjoying watching your little one grow and develop each day.
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Review from Elina M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very lovely setting with even lovelier staff! Very responsive and super polite.
My child, like most, does not really want to attend nursery as such, but he always comes home super happy and excited about his day there. It only takes him as long as walking thru the door to completely forget that he
didn’t want to go initially.
Overall, very satisfied.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are loving having your child here.
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Review from Leonie H (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very welcoming. My child is quite shy and having a few problems separating from people he knows, but the staff are working so well with him and he is starting to settle well and coming out of his shell. The environment is clean, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for the children.
Would highly recommend the nursery to anyone with a pre-school-age child.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to have your child here.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank these ladies enough. My son started with extreme separation problems and by working together we beat this. He is now verbal, to the point he won't shut up. They have done a remarkable job and I owe them so much.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to have your child here.
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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent place for kids. The staff really do care about making children comfortable. I'm so happy my child joined this preschool. Very nice garden for playing outside. All staff in the preschool are so friendly and helpful.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your very kind words. We are so pleased you chose Stars and look forward to watching your little one grow.
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Review from Faith O (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings is just the perfect start for kids... they’ve got so many activities for kids, and any kid can just sync right in like they’ve been here before. What more can you ask for?
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are thrilled you chose Stars. We are excited to watch your child grow and learn with us.
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Review from Tamla A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been very happy in this setting and has enjoyed everything. I have no issues and am very happy with everything and the staff.
Great communication as well.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are loving having your little one with us and watching her grow.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this preschool for a few months now and is really getting on better in this setting. I see so much more progress since he started with his speech. He is always so happy coming in and out of the setting, and the staff are lovely and very helpful and deal with his behaviour in
the right manner, as it can become challenging.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your review; it is a pleasure to have your child here.
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Review from N H (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very well run and organised organisation for young children to be positive people around our children and willing to help all the time. Good staffing and management, good playing around for young people and hygiene maintained at the highest level. Thanks so much, much appreciated.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to be part of his journey.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing people, excellent at helping my child. Couldn't ask for better staff; even on the hardest day, they make me feel very happy leaving my son there, knowing he's going to be happy and safe there, so very happy.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you for choosing Stars. We are enjoying being a part of your child's journey and seeing them grow and develop!
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Review from O H (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had no concerns since my daughter started here. She is happy to go to nursery every day. The staff are friendly and nice. I am given daily feedback about her progress and the staff are helpful.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is a pleasure to have your child here.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.946)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.946) 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 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 4.946 for Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings is calculated as follows: ( (353 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.946
  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 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 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 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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