# Shining Stars Nursery

Shining Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 10 Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EG, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 120 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Shining Stars Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-2828130  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01254 265760
- Website: http://www.shiningstarsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Shining Stars Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shining-stars-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2828130

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828130

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2828130). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828130)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828130)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828130)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/212434)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 10 Randal Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.751763,-2.485484

- Station: Blackburn, 0.4 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Corporation Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Corporation Park War Memorial, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael With St John CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brookhouse Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Altom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-altom-ey543728) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Shear Brow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-shear-brow-ey481168) | Good |  | 07:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Beacon Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-beacon-lights-2738149) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hamis Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-2711682) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Willow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-ey547889) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-elizabeths-nursery-school-ey452784) | Good |  | 08:40–15:50 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Shining Stars Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Shining Stars Nursery was inspected on 15 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Shining Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 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?

Blackburn 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 01254 265760 and visit www.shiningstarsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828130)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJU1GSoM2fe0gRxOh0kL2Hkvc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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