# Shining Stars Day Care

Shining Stars Day Care is a full-day nursery at 2 Industry Road, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3PQ, in Carlton, Barnsley. It is registered for 106 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 39 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-care-2846367  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Industry Road, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3PQ
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 07376 251319
- Website: https://shiningstarsdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2846367

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2846367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846367)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846367)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846367)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1834124)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Industry Road, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.579476,-1.451227

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Carlton Park, 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 Barnsley there are about 3.9 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 39 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Springwell Special Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springwell Alternative Academy |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Athersley South Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Curiosity Cottage (Athersley)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiosity-cottage-athersley-2902436) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-2785324) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Wonderland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-nursery-2803262) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Athersley Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/athersley-family-centre-ey313786) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Wise Owl Nursery & Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wise-owl-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2541127) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Marys Little Lambs Cudworth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marys-little-lambs-cudworth-2636159) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Shining Stars Day Care take?

Shining Stars Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Shining Stars Day Care?

You can call 07376 251319 and visit shiningstarsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846367)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shiningstars+DayCare&query_place_id=ChIJb7IRJlxleUgRuf5ogdt_ubw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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