# Bright Little Stars Nursery Bright Little Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bright Little Stars Nursery, 177 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5EB, in New Barnet, Barnet. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 32 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2602364 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Bright Little Stars Nursery, 177 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5EB - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 100 - Phone: 020 7100 4662 - Website: https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet - Ofsted URN: 2602364 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 October 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/16/2602364 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2602364). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602364) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602364) - Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602364) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1390102) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in New Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: Bright Little Stars Nursery, 177 Leicester Road, Barnet, EN5 5EB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.647575,-0.185916 - Station: High Barnet, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: New Barnet, 0.5 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Highlands Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: New Barnet Reservoir, 0.2 miles - Park: Greenhill Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Barnet Hill Common, 0.2 miles - Park: Barnet Playing Fields, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Barnet 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in 2022, when its overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. Its website says it offers a sensory room and an inclusive setting, along with cooking and STEM activities. ### Outdoors The nursery has its own garden and, according to its website, provides daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in is tailored to each child's individual needs, routines and preferences, with parental input, and that the nursery routine is given to parents at the first settling-in session. The nursery uses a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/bright-little-stars-nursery-in-barnet-receive-good-ofsted) ### Safety Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2022. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars) ### Getting a place Its website says prospective parents can book a viewing through the Request A Viewing online form. In-person appointments and live video tours are also offered. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Lyonsdown School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | The Windmill School | | 5–19 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Belfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belfield-montessori-day-nursery-ey552335) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-barnet-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684856) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Stay & Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-nursery-2699639) | Good | £86 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-ey499662) | Good | £86.63 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles | | [N Family Club Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-barnet-2853021) | | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-barnet-160975) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Little Stars Nursery's opening hours? Bright Little Stars Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Bright Little Stars Nursery open all year? Yes, Bright Little Stars Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Bright Little Stars Nursery take? Bright Little Stars Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Bright Little Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Little Stars Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Little Stars Nursery take? Bright Little Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time. ### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery have outdoor space? Bright Little Stars Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery support children with SEND? Bright Little Stars Nursery lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Little Stars Nursery? High Barnet is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Little Stars Nursery? You can call 020 7100 4662 and visit www.brightlittlestars.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602364) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightlittlestars.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightlittlestars.com/barnet) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Little+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW9EgcqIZdkgRKah4GmsLHgs) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.