Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Wheathampstead
Established in 2012, Yellow Star Nursery provides expert childcare for children aged three months to five years in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. Our team of highly qualified professionals delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through play-based learning, ensuring each child develops confidence, creativity, and social skills. We maintain strong partnerships with families, offering regular progress updates via our secure online learning journal, Tapestry.Our facilities include age-specific indoor and outdoor learning spaces, complemented by extracurricular activities like football, yoga, and music classes included in nursery fees. With a focus on healthy eating and nutrition, we prepare balanced meals on-site while involving children in food-growing activities. Our structured settling-in process and flexible approach to individual needs ensure children feel secure and parents receive tailored support.
Services
Full Day Care
Early Years Curriculum
Healthy Meals
Extracurricular Classes
Outdoor Play
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of childcare experience with qualified professionals
- Extracurricular activities included in nursery fees at no extra cost
- Nutritionist-approved meals prepared fresh on-site daily
- OFSTED-registered with consistent high standards
- Flexible settling-in process with personalized parent support
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Excellent staff
Amazing food
Ready for school
Welcoming smile
Delicious meals
Services
Full Day Care
We provide comprehensive childcare from 7:30am to 5:45pm for children aged three months to five years. Our service includes all meals, nappies, and extracurricular activities. Children benefit from structured learning combined with free play in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Early Years Curriculum
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework through play-based learning. Staff create tailored activities that develop physical, cognitive, and social skills while tracking progress through weekly observations documented in our online learning journal.
Healthy Meals
We prepare fresh, balanced meals daily with reduced salt and sugar content. Our menus rotate every four weeks and accommodate allergies. Children participate in food-growing activities and mealtime conversations to develop healthy eating habits and table manners.
Extracurricular Classes
Included in nursery fees, our extracurricular program features football, yoga, music, and signing classes. These sessions promote physical development, creativity, and social interaction while being adapted to different age groups' capabilities.
Outdoor Play
Children access secure outdoor spaces with age-appropriate equipment for physical development. We organize local walks to educational sites like libraries and fire stations while maintaining dedicated outdoor learning areas for creative play and exploration.
People
Maddie Thompson
Managing Director
Maddie has worked in childcare since 2006 and founded Yellow Star Nursery in 2012. She oversees daily operations and directly supports family integration, combining leadership experience with hands-on childcare expertise to maintain high standards.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:45pm, closed weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas week.
Do you accept government funding?
Yes, we offer government funding for children aged nine months and older, starting the term after their ninth month.
What meals do you provide?
We provide all meals, snacks, and formula milk with nutritionally balanced menus rotating every four weeks, accommodating allergies.
What extracurricular activities are available?
We include football, yoga, music, and signing classes at no extra cost, tailored to different age groups' developmental needs.
How do you support child transitions?
Our flexible settling-in process involves key workers, parent consultations, and gradual integration to ensure children feel secure.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, we are OFSTED-registered and maintain consistently high standards through regular staff training and facility updates.
