# Shining Stars Nursery

Shining Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at New Jerusalem Church, 14 Avenham Road, Preston, PR1 3TH, in Avenham, Lancashire. It is registered for 72 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Shining Stars Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828129  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New Jerusalem Church, 14 Avenham Road, Preston, PR1 3TH
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01772 204299
- Website: http://shiningstarsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Shining Stars Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shining-stars-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2828129

## 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 March 2025 (Reference 2828129). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828129)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828129)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828129)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/113875)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: New Jerusalem Church, 14 Avenham Road, Preston, PR1 3TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.755817,-2.698249

- Station: Preston, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Winckley Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Avenham Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Frenchwood Knoll, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sebastopol Cannon Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Miller Park, 0.3 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 Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oxford Gems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oxford-gems-nursery-ey555571) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Achievers Urban Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-urban-forest-school-nursery-ey338619) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Carey Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-childcare-centre-ey501813) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [University Of Central Lancashire Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-of-central-lancashire-pre-school-centre-ey424614) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-2733354) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Li'l Champs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lil-champs-ey493012) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Shining Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shining Stars Nursery?

Shining Stars Nursery is run by Shining Stars Nursery Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

Preston is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shining Stars Nursery?

You can call 01772 204299 and visit shiningstarsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828129)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ0Y46gGRye0gRS24l3h_kFmI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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