# Little Stars

Little Stars is a full-day nursery at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0QX, in Blewbury & Harwell, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 112 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey394125  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0QX
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01235 422039
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/little-stars-didcot-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY394125

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 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/EY394125

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2009 (Reference EY394125). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394125)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394125)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394125)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/263938)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0QX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.574889,-1.314500

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chilton Fields, 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 Oxfordshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Amand's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| The Hendreds Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harwell Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwell-day-nursery-ey492874) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Hendreds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hendreds-preschool-ey493645) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wildflowers Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildflowers-montessori-2831192) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Pippins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-pre-school-133726) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet West Hagbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-west-hagbourne-ey462210) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Little Fishes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-nursery-2753222) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Stars Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars take?

Little Stars is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Stars?

Little Stars is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Stars?

You can call 01235 422039 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394125)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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