# Bright Little Stars Nursery

Bright Little Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 13 Forrester Way, London, E15 1GL, in Stratford New Town, Newham. It is registered for 75 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 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 31 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2621404  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 13 Forrester Way, London, E15 1GL
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 020 7100 4662
- Website: https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford
- Ofsted URN: 2621404

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 August 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621404

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2621404). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621404)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621404)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2621404)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1366504)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 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: 13 Forrester Way, London, E15 1GL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.545974,-0.002570

- Station: Stratford (London), 0.2 miles
- Station: Stratford, 0.2 miles
- Station: Stratford International, 0.3 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alma Street Community Play Areas, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mirabelle Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Major Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victory Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Belvedere, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website lists a forest school and nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. The website names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting, along with music classes, cooking activities and STEM activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### Settling in

According to its website, tailored settling sessions are offered to suit each child's needs, routines and preferences, with parental input. The nursery operates a key person system and offers settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford-celebrates-second-good-ofsted-rating)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/bright-little-stars-nursery-in-stratford-celebrates-good-ofsted-rating)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. The website names 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/stratford)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)

### Getting a place

To apply, its website says families should request a viewing through the online Request A Viewing form, then book an in-person or live video tour appointment.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Colegrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis School 21 | All-through | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| John F Kennedy Special School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Alphabet House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-school-132241) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Knuckles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-knuckles-nursery-2568691) | Good | £89 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Bear's 3 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-3-ltd-ey464872) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Niños Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-ninos-day-nursery-2729587) | Good | £70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-angels-day-nursery-2669311) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Stratford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-stratford-2629994) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 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 13 August 2025, 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 75 children at any one time.

### What approach does Bright Little Stars Nursery follow?

Bright Little Stars Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Nature-based approach.

### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery have outdoor space?

Bright Little Stars Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery support children with SEND?

Bright Little Stars Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Little Stars Nursery?

Stratford International is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 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/16/2621404)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightlittlestars.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightlittlestars.com/stratford)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Little+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK7reeSEddkgRMqDuDWuT0k8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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