# Little Stars Childcare Leek First

Little Stars Childcare Leek First is a full-day nursery at Staffordshire County Council, Leek First School, East Street, Leek, ST13 6LF, in Leek, Staffordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Stars Childcare Staffordshire Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-first-2778005  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Staffordshire County Council, Leek First School, East Street, Leek, ST13 6LF
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Little Stars Childcare Staffordshire Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-stars-childcare-staffordshire-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2778005

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, 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/16/2778005

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2778005). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778005)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778005)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778005)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1580988)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Staffordshire County Council, Leek First School, East Street, Leek, ST13 6LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.105872,-2.013370

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Birches Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pickwood Recreation Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sparrow Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brough Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Pickwood Recreation Area Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Springfield School |  | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints CofE First School | Primary | 5–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westwood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodcroft Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Leek High School | Secondary | 13–18 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zipadee Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zipadee-day-nursery-limited-ey483919) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Leek](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-leek-ey562237) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars Childcare Leek Beresford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-childcare-leek-beresford-2778006) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Learning Mill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-mill-ey413620) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leek Westwood Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leek-westwood-preschool-218180) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Teddy's Garden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-garden-day-nursery-ey419209) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Stars Childcare Leek First Good at its inspection on 7 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Stars Childcare Leek First is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Stars Childcare Leek First?

Little Stars Childcare Leek First is run by Little Stars Childcare Staffordshire Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2778005)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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