# Little Stars Education Limited

Little Stars Education Limited is a full-day nursery at 39 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LU, in Upper Parkstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 73 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 (October 2026). It is run by Little Stars Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-education-limited-ey219327  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 39 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LU
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 01202 741437
- Website: http://www.littlestarsnursery.net/
- Run by: [Little Stars Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-stars-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY219327

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219327

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2002 (Reference EY219327). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219327)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219327)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219327)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 39 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.722756,-1.933596

- Station: Parkstone (Dorset), 0.6 miles
- Station: Branksome, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poole-montessori-day-nursery-ey492005) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Church Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-pre-school-nursery-109595) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ashley-cross-ey562999) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Stars Education Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Education Limited Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Education Limited take?

Little Stars Education Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Stars Education Limited?

Little Stars Education Limited is run by Little Stars Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Stars Education Limited?

Parkstone (Dorset) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Stars Education Limited?

You can call 01202 741437 and visit www.littlestarsnursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY219327)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtXBv5D6hc0gRcPBNaMH-NDw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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