# Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge

Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge is a full-day nursery at The Lodge, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB, in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-day-nursery-the-lodge-2813438  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Lodge, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01664 896221
- Website: http://www.littlestarseducation.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2813438

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813438

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2813438). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813438)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813438)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813438)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1711566)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Lodge, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.770238,-0.891705

- Station: Melton Mowbray, 0.7 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Egerton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: New Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wilton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Leicestershire there are about 2.6 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 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brownlow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sherard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (April 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Asfordby Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oasis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oasis-family-centre-ey558417) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Years Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-school-ey386086) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-lane-nursery-ey467482) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rascals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-ey477707) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-years-nursery-ey339717) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Melton Mowbray Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melton-mowbray-nursery-school-2637815) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge Good at its inspection on 17 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge take?

Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

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

Melton Mowbray is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stars Day Nursery @ The Lodge?

You can call 01664 896221 and visit www.littlestarseducation.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2813438)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stars+Day+Nursery+%40+The+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJ_epn3pjWeUgRGSaj9PROnVA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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