Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning Childcare & Nurseries in Peterborough
Established in 2003, Stars Day Nurseries has grown to become Peterborough's largest childcare provider with 16 settings across Peterborough and Lincolnshire. Our mission focuses on creating nurturing environments where children explore, learn, and develop essential life skills. We adhere to core values of safety, leadership, excellence, respect, and integrity, supported by a team of highly qualified professionals. Recognised with nine Ofsted Outstanding ratings and multiple industry awards, including consecutive top 20 UK nursery group rankings by Daynurseries.co.uk, we deliver affordable, high-quality childcare.Our unique ASPIRE curriculum fosters holistic development, while our breakfast, after-school, and holiday clubs provide flexible solutions for working families. Parental involvement is actively encouraged, with transparent communication and community engagement forming the foundation of our approach.
Services
Nursery Care
Preschool Education
After-School Clubs
Holiday Clubs
Funding Options
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience in childcare provision
- Our Ofsted-rated nurseries ensure quality educational standards
- We offer flexible breakfast, after-school, and holiday club options
- Our ASPIRE curriculum supports holistic child development
- We maintain a 9.9/10 parent satisfaction rating
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
- Nursery World Awards
What people say
Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Engaging activities
Dedicated staff
Healthy meals provided
Flexible holiday clubs
Services
Nursery Care
Our nursery care service provides full-day childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years. With Ofsted-rated settings across Peterborough and Lincolnshire, we offer safe, stimulating environments that combine structured learning with free play. Our qualified staff implement the ASPIRE curriculum to develop social, cognitive, and physical skills through age-appropriate activities.
Preschool Education
Ofsted-registered preschool programs for children aged 2-5 years. Our curriculum focuses on school readiness through play-based learning, covering literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social development. Small class sizes ensure individual attention, with regular progress assessments shared with parents to track developmental milestones.
After-School Clubs
Supervised after-school clubs operating until 17:00 daily. Children enjoy homework assistance, arts and crafts, sports activities, and outdoor play. Nutritious snacks are provided, with flexible booking options available to accommodate varying parental schedules across multiple convenient locations.
Holiday Clubs
Fun-filled holiday programs during school breaks, including themed activities, educational outings, and creative workshops. Available at selected locations during half terms, Easter, and summer holidays for children up to 11 years, with extended hours to support working families.
Funding Options
We accept various childcare funding schemes including 15/30-hour government-funded entitlements, Tax-Free Childcare, and Universal Credit childcare support. Our team provides guidance to help families maximise available financial assistance while maintaining high-quality care standards.
People
Lora Pizzo
Manager
Experienced nursery manager with over 15 years in early years education. Specialises in curriculum development and staff mentoring. Leads the Peterborough team with a focus on creating inclusive learning environments that support both children and families.
Sallyann
Nursery Manager
Award-nominated manager at Bushfield Nursery, with expertise in special educational needs provision. Recognised for outstanding leadership during the 2023 Ofsted inspection. Committed to fostering strong home-school partnerships through regular parent engagement initiatives.
Questions
What curriculum do you use?
We use our proprietary ASPIRE curriculum focusing on holistic development through play-based learning, covering literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social skills.
How can parents get involved?
We encourage parental participation through regular progress updates, home-learning activities, and family events at all our nursery locations.
What funding options are available?
We accept government-funded childcare schemes, Tax-Free Childcare, and Universal Credit support. Our team provides personalised funding guidance.
Are your staff qualified?
All our practitioners hold relevant childcare qualifications, with ongoing professional development to maintain the highest care standards.
Do you provide meals?
Yes, we offer healthy, balanced meals and snacks prepared by qualified chefs at selected settings.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain strict Ofsted-compliant safeguarding procedures, secure premises with controlled access, and regular staff DBS checks across all nurseries.
