# Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd

Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Gate, Bongate, Appleby, CA16 6LH, in Appleby and Brough, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 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 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ey478437  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Gate, Bongate, Appleby, CA16 6LH
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 017683 53333
- Ofsted URN: EY478437

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 February 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/EY478437

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY478437). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478437)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478437)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478437)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/712462)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Gate, Bongate, Appleby, CA16 6LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.571500,-2.473162

- Station: Appleby, 0.8 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Appleby Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Red Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-squirrels-nursery-ey350376) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Bolton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bolton-nursery-ey292208) | Good |  |  | 4.0 miles |
| [Brough Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brough-pre-school-nursery-317367) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.0 miles |
| [Dinky Dales Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-2630747) | Good |  |  | 9.8 miles |
| [Little VIPs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-vips-daycare-2791518) |  |  |  | 9.9 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 12 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd was inspected on 3 February 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 (Appleby) Ltd take?

Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd?

Appleby is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd?

You can call 017683 53333.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478437)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shining+Stars+Nursery+%28Appleby%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ3QoyM_dZfEgRGl8UZFFBlPk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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