About Us
Stars Nursery was set up by 2 working mums in 2010 to provide a one stop drop for families. Located in a prime location, on site at Wolfson Hillel school in Southgate we provide parents care for children of different ages in one place, making the morning school run so much smoother for many parents.
The nursery boasts fantastic outside play area, a sensory room. under the sea baby room, a jungle themed toddler room and the over 2’s rainbow room with four-themed rooms to give children an opportunity to explore the seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage identified by Ofsted, with an additional Jewish curriculum. Many of the children leave the nursery and join the Early Years nursery class at Wolfson Hillel School seamlessly with their friends.
”Nikki and Martine are both very approachable and always take the time to speak with me regarding my son if needed. The staff all treat him like one of their own and despite only being 2, he comes home and tells me about the friends he has played with, the activities he has done and the food he has eaten.
I was also very impressed how the staff worked so hard and made the transition from stars to preschool so fun for the children and easy for us parents. The graduation celebration was very very special. Stars also helped my daughter to form wonderful friendships from such an early age”
Our Philosophy
We are devoted to providing childcare that is educationally strong but is also warm and caring for children to play in a environment that is nurturing and supportive. In order to reach the potential in every child in all areas of learning and development we listen to the children and their parents.
Every day at the nursery we follow the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), making sure that the children learn a variety of different skills through play. Activities are set up to encourage the children to play with different toys and equipment that teach the children the 7 areas of learning and development as identified in the EYFS.
”I can quite safely say that the detail and amount of thought that goes into each activity is extraordinary. Being in education myself, it’s clear that the level of preparation that you put into the day is incredible. We love the newsletters and communication on Tapestry.”
”The staff are just incredible. They put so much thought and effort into all their activities and the communication is always excellent from the team.”
After having my first child, I was so nervous to go back to work and leave my ‘baby’ (7 months old) in a nursery. Stars were amazing with my daughter’s transition and I felt that she was in safe hands. They made a difficult transition for my daughter (and me!) so reassuring. I am extremely grateful to stars and thank you for giving my daughter an extremely happy time at nursery!
Jewish Learning
The children enjoy learning about the Jewish faith as part of learning about their identity in a multi cultural society. Children enjoy participating in activities designed to enhance their learning about the festivals and routines of Jewish life. We welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds and include learning about other faiths.
”Stars has a lovely sense of community”
”The themes are wonderful and XXX loves coming to nursery. Not only has she developed in many areas, but she has developed such excellent relationships with your nurturing staff. Every week I’m honestly wowed by all that you do.”
”The Jewish part of the nursery was very important to me and I loved how my daughter celebrated the festivals at stars and would proudly discuss her artwork or her songs at home.”
Great communication
We recognise the importance of open and honest communication with parents so that they have a good level of information about their child’s day an their development. Staff are always available to speak at the nursery either at the doors or on the phone. We have an online portal that allows us to send daily communication about their care and regular observations about their development. We email parents at the end of each week with a newsletter which provides parents with an overview of the activities and learning that the children have been participating in during the week. Parents can also reply to the updates and share their child’s experiences and interests from home so that we can work together to help each child and make sure that parents are involved in their child’s wellbeing and education.
I’m really happy with my choice of Stars and I wouldn’t consider sending my children anywhere else. ”
”The staff are very kind, incredibly lovely and patient with the children. It is very useful to have access to an online portal documenting children activities with photo, video and text notes. It provides an understanding about daily and weekly nursery patterns and experiences. There are plenty of learning skills and opportunities through play and interesting interactions between adults and children. In addition, an online journal informs about meals, toilet routines and sleep patterns. Also important, there are specific notes about our child’s personal development skills.
”The handover at the end of the day is always thorough and honest (which is what I love!)If anyone ever asks me how I find stars as a nursery, I always say the thing I love the most is the staff. You can see that they care about your child and take the time to get to know them really well.
Nurturing and special
The best thing about our nursery is the staff. They are great practitioners who love what they are doing and this is clear in the activities that they plan for the children and with the happiness that shows every day. They are able to use their knowledge and experience in childcare together with their understanding of each child to provide fantastic learning opportunities for the children each day to continue to encourage and support their learning through play.
”As a new Stars parent I have only praise for you all. XXX has been in a nursery setting since he was 9 months old. He was settled and the decision to move him wasn’t an easy one. However, since he started in September we have seen him blossom in a way that we’d never seen before. His language has progressed, his confidence has improved and he has developed real friendships. Now when we drive past his old nursery he points and says ‘I don’t want there mummy. I want Stars’.
”I have sent all three of my children to Stars nursery, my son still currently attends. Stars is a safe, nurturing and happy setting, my children have all thrived at the nursery. Staff are caring and provide wonderful support to all the children that attend. My son is offered a variety of stimulating activities and I have regular updates via tapestry (which also includes his daily care diary).
safe and loved
”Both my children have always gone in smiling and eager to rush in, with the staff always being friendly and warm. They show a real genuine adoration for the kids they look after and I can tell that my children are looked after by people who value them as much as I do. I couldn’t recommend the nursery highly enough!”
”Dropping him off is never stressful as he is always so happy to attend, he runs in and never looks back. This is a testament to the relationship he has built with all staff and children that attend. For my son it is a home from home.”