# Little Stars Childcare

Little Stars Childcare is a full-day nursery at Unit 4, Martinet Road, Thornaby, TS17 0AS, in Thornaby-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-2646979  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 4, Martinet Road, Thornaby, TS17 0AS
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01642 133630
- Website: http://www.littlestarschildcare.uk/
- Run by: [Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rascals-playtime-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2646979

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 March 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/16/2646979

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2646979). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646979)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646979)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646979)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/251327)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 4, Martinet Road, Thornaby, TS17 0AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.539904,-1.301277

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Allison Trainer Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockton-on-Tees there are about 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bader Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thornaby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mandale Mill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Harewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-pre-school-nursery-ey419249) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [TeesActive Ltd Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teesactive-ltd-childcare-ey357069) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkees-day-nursery-ey458890) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [High Flyers Early Support Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-flyers-early-support-nursery-ey313452) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Montessori People Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-montessori-people-ltd-ey440939) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids 1st - Bowesfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-1st-bowesfield-ey480706) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Childcare Good at its inspection on 2 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Childcare take?

Little Stars Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Stars Childcare?

Little Stars Childcare is run by Rascals Playtime Childcare Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stars Childcare?

Thornaby is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stars Childcare?

You can call 01642 133630 and visit www.littlestarschildcare.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646979)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stars+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJDTz9TTtaniYRYUlccU7OwwA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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