# Bright Little Stars Nursery

Bright Little Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1 Dove Close, Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 2AQ, in Grahame Park, Barnet. It is registered for 88 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 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 69 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey451870  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Dove Close, Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 2AQ
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 88
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7100 4662
- Website: https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill
- Ofsted URN: EY451870

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 2023, 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/EY451870

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY451870). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451870)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451870)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY451870)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/758137)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 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: 1 Dove Close, Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, NW7 2AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.608683,-0.242447

- Station: Mill Hill Broadway, 0.5 miles
- Station: Colindale, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mill Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mill Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodcroft Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Arrandene Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lyndhurst Park, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 69 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://www.brightlittlestars.com/parent-information)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, http://www.brightlittlestars.com/parent-information)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.brightlittlestars.com/parent-information)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/about-bright-little-stars)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, http://www.brightlittlestars.com/parent-information)

### Building and safety

- 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)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://www.brightlittlestars.com/parent-information)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Goodwyn School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smile & Shine Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-and-shine-nursery-2772543) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rugrats Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rugrats-nursery-ey547696) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Lb2 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lb2-nursery-ltd-ey499806) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mini Bees Childcare MBE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-mbe-2887808) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Helena's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helenas-nursery-ey550948) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Greentop Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greentop-centre-ey388601) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bright Little Stars Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bright Little Stars Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bright Little Stars Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### 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 12 October 2023, 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 88 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bright Little Stars Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Little Stars Nursery.

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

Bright Little Stars Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

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

Mill Hill Broadway 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/EY451870)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brightlittlestars.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brightlittlestars.com/mill-hill)
- 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=ChIJey7tRDwXdkgRpXdij1k_H6c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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