# A Star Kids Nursery

A Star Kids Nursery is a sessional pre-school at South Park Lodge, South Park Drive, Ilford, IG3 9AA, in Goodmayes, Redbridge. It is registered for 33 children. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-2542658  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: South Park Lodge, South Park Drive, Ilford, IG3 9AA
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8514 2997
- Website: http://astarkidsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2542658

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542658

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2542658). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542658)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542658)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542658)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30

## Getting there

Address: South Park Lodge, South Park Drive, Ilford, IG3 9AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.558396,0.093515

- Station: Seven Kings, 0.5 miles
- Station: Goodmayes, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Palmer Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Kolbe Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Redbridge there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/about_us)

### Food

Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.astarkidsnursery.co.uk/ilford-branch-1)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says applications are made through an online form, which asks for the child's and parents' details, the branch and days needed, and whether term time or all year round is required. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mayespark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Loxford School | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tots and Tweenies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-tweenies-limited-2751652) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liberty-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey376052) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Just4kids Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just4kids-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey500686) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Belmont Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belmont-day-nursery-ltd-ey311557) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [First Day Nursery Green Lane 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-green-lane-2-2882984) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cambridge Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambridge-day-nursery-ltd-ey346992) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does A Star Kids Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. A Star Kids Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does A Star Kids Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. A Star Kids Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are A Star Kids Nursery's opening hours?

A Star Kids Nursery opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is A Star Kids Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated A Star Kids Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can A Star Kids Nursery take?

A Star Kids Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Does A Star Kids Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. A Star Kids Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does A Star Kids Nursery follow?

A Star Kids Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does A Star Kids Nursery have outdoor space?

A Star Kids Nursery lists: Daily outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to A Star Kids Nursery?

Seven Kings is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact A Star Kids Nursery?

You can call 020 8514 2997 and visit astarkidsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542658)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (astarkidsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://astarkidsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A+Star+Kids+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF5m6lpSn2EcRq11aLk9Orgg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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