# Shining Stars

Shining Stars is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HP, in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-2715752  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HP
- Registered places: 22
- Ofsted URN: 2715752

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 September 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/16/2715752

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2715752). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715752)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715752)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715752)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.774953,0.602234

- Station: Hatfield Peverel, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Rec, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Green, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Chipping Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-bears-nursery-ey561830) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Gershwin Park Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gershwin-park-day-nursery-school-ey484828) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Hands Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hands-pre-school-nursery-203764) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Mini Marvels Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-marvels-nursery-ltd-ey481921) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Step Start Nurseries Witham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-start-nurseries-witham-2831218) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Spring - Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Shining Stars Good at its inspection on 26 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Shining Stars take?

Shining Stars is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shining Stars?

Hatfield Peverel is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715752)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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