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 Andreea R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is happy there. I warmly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are enjoying watching her grow and learn.
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy is very happy and enjoying the nursery. Different types of fun activities every day with details shared through the application. The staff are very cooperative and charming. Also, in a few days, I can see improvement's in my child.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely review; we are loving watching your child grow.
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My girls love the preschool - always happy and smiling.
Tells me all they have done.
Great staff and fun activities.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much; we are pleased to hear the girls are happy. We love having them.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys the nursery, and it is a really good nursery.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you; we love having your child here and watching her grow.
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Review from F N (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is happy.
The nursery has good staff members.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate it.
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Review from Josh M (Father of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled really well into this preschool. She is shown lots of love and care towards her by the staff. The staff are good at supporting her with her wants and needs and give an in-depth handover at the end of each day. The staff ensure that she is always coming home clean and she always
has a smile on her face. The team has been great, and I could not thank them enough for all their hard work!
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely review; your little one is doing amazing, and we are enjoying watching her grow.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with this setting. Joined later due to the previous nursery being closed down, but was able to get my daughter in very promptly without any issues.
I have had a few concerns with my child, but all the ladies in the setting have been able to put my mind at ease and have helped me feel supported
instead of targeted.
So happy.
Can't wait to see how my daughter continues at the setting before she moves up to reception in September 2023.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It means alot. We are enjoying watching your child learn and develop.
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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
New setting, however lovely and carrying staff members trying their best possible for the children to be happy and settled.
I'm happy about my decision, and I wish all the best for the future.
Good space, nice toys and activities provided.
Well done.
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.
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Review from Lucia M (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely and helpful staff members.
I'm new at the school and have found the members of staff quite helpful, and my daughter looks forward to going to school each morning.
Whenever you go to enquire, you are sure to get help.
I'm happy l made a good choice by enrolling my daughter there.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you for your lovely review; we look forward to watching her grow and develop.
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Review from Jade-Louise J (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love my child being at this nursery. It is very clean and tidy there are always lots and lots of activities to do. Everyone is always polite and kind, and their care for the children is excellent. My child has a good bond with her key worker and other nursery staff. Every time I pick up my daughter
from school, she is well-dressed and presented, and receives feedback daily. My daughter really enjoys her days at this nursery; she's always wanting to go in even on days she's ill, and all she wants to talk about is school. I could not praise this nursery enough. They also have the added bonus of a lending library, which my children love. Keep up the good work.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words; we really enjoy watching her explore and learn each day.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in September this year. The staff are amazing! He loves every minute of it. The staff are very helpful and caring, and you can tell that they want nothing but the best experience for the kids. Every area is clean at all times (even when playtime). There are a lot of different activities
for the kids to do/learn with.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Such lovely words, thank you so much. We love having your child here.
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Review from Kerrie G (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little one has been coming here, her speech is just phenomenal, and her personality has come right out.
Can't recommend this preschool enough, and the staff are so friendly; they have made myself and my child feel so welcome from the very beginning, so thank you.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Aww, thank you so much; your little one makes us proud each day. We love having her.
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Review from Angela D (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing nursery. My children absolutely love going to nursery and are so welcome every morning. I am so happy I went with Paston Ridings. I found it difficult to decide whether to transfer my two children, but I am so pleased I did. I have no faults. My children have developed so much in the
last two months.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for this. It is an absolute pleasure having your two children here. We are looking forward to watching them grow.
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Review from Jordan F (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is really happy at this nursery; he enjoys his time there and is always happy to go in but hates to leave. The staff are good and polite and are people you can trust your children with. My son is really getting on well at this nursery and gets on well with the staff.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for this review. We are enjoying watching him learn and grow.
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter just started the nursery, and she's always happy to go into the nursery.
Very happy always and tells me what she did in school.
Lovely and helpful staff.
Great communication between me and the staff, and they tell me in detail what happens whilst my child is there.
Very clean environment
and has much space for the kids.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for the review, we are loving watching her learn and grow.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very great communication.
Very trustworthy.
Great connection between the children.
Enjoy the nursery and staff as they are very friendly towards me and my child.
Lovely indoor and outside areas for the children to play in, and plenty of room with all different kinds of things to do and play with.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much for your lovely words; we are so happy to have you and your little one in the setting.
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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely nursery. All the staff are amazing and go above and beyond to help settle my daughter. Their communication is excellent, ringing me to tell me how my daughter is. The place is very clean. I would highly recommend this nursery, and I can't wait to watch my daughter grow and learn new
things from them in the next 2 years. Thank you; it really does mean a lot, and you are all so caring.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
Thank you so much; we have loved having her at preschool. We look forward to watching her grow.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely outstanding.
Very patient with my toddler and very kind and caring. I have had a bad accident, and they have been very kind and considerate around myself and my child, which puts me at ease. The team are a massive credit to the nursery, and I'm so pleased I chose this nursery for my 2-year-old;
my 1-year-old will also be starting hopefully in the January term.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
He is the funniest little boy; we really enjoy having him and his stories. Thank you so much for your kind words.
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My just-turned 2-year-old daughter has started afternoon sessions; she goes in happy and comes out even happier, no crying or asking for Mummy or Daddy; she is having fun and really coming out of her shell. The best decision was to send her to this nursery.
The staff are great, and my daughter really
connects well with them.
Reply from Diane Simmons, Deputy Manager at Stars Pre-School Paston Ridings
She is just the cutest; we are loving having her at nursery. Thank you for your lovely words.
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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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