# Little Stars Day Nursery

Little Stars Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Stars Day Nursery, Buchanan Centre, Capper Road, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9LY, in Denny End, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-ey469586  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Stars Day Nursery, Buchanan Centre, Capper Road, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9LY
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01223 861911
- Website: http://www.littlestarscambridge.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY469586

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 December 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/EY469586

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2013 (Reference EY469586). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469586)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469586)
- 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/EY469586)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1433295)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Stars Day Nursery, Buchanan Centre, Capper Road, Waterbeach, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 9LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.273768,0.199027

- Station: Waterbeach, 0.8 miles
- Park: Merton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbeach Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Herons' Preschool Waterbeach](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/herons-preschool-waterbeach-2674419) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Waterbeach Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterbeach-community-playgroup-221774) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Beach Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beach-babies-ey285216) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [The Cygnets Milton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cygnets-milton-pre-school-ey491073) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Chestnut @ Cottenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-cottenham-2645545) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.6 miles |
| [Ladybird Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-221886) | Good |  |  | 3.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Day Nursery take?

Little Stars Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

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

Waterbeach is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stars Day Nursery?

You can call 01223 861911 and visit www.littlestarscambridge.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469586)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVzYGKwdu2EcRA8Cg8UygJD8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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