# Shining Stars Day Nursery

Shining Stars Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 156 Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9RX, in Illingworth, Calderdale. It is registered for 78 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by P and L Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-day-nursery-ey464226  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 156 Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9RX
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01422 647224
- Run by: [P and L Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/p-and-l-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY464226

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 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/EY464226

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY464226). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464226)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464226)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464226)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1547013)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 156 Illingworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.760272,-1.887303

- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Natty Lane Park, 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 Calderdale there are about 2.8 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 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Whitehill | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Abbey Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Moorside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Ash Green Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Dean Field Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Shibden Head Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ash Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-green-nursery-ey484363) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Shibden Head Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shibden-head-day-nursery-ey263028) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Innovations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/innovations-nursery-ey382695) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Minibugs Ovenden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minibugs-ovenden-2606920) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.3 miles |
| [Kevin Pearce Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kevin-pearce-nursery-ey481366) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Keelham Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keelham-explorers-2859024) |  |  | 08:30–15:30 | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Shining Stars Day Nursery's opening hours?

Shining Stars Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Shining Stars Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Shining Stars Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shining Stars Day Nursery?

Shining Stars Day Nursery is run by P and L Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

You can call 01422 647224.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464226)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5wiKI2foe0gRXOKBRMhuzmY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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