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Pre-School Stars

  • Ofsted: Good · Nov 2022
  • Slough SL1

In short: a nursery in Slough, open since 1992, with room for 26 children. Ofsted last visited in November 2022. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.

A nursery worker holding a child with raised hands
A woman holding the hand of a small child

Good to know

  • Good in all 4 areas at its last graded inspection.
  • Registered with Ofsted, which last inspected it in November 2022.
  • Room for 26 children at a time.

Worth checking

  • Little data. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so a visit matters more.
Check free hours
  • OfstedGoodNov 2022, 3 years ago
  • Places26children at a time
  • Opened199234 years ago
Ofsted

What does Ofsted's early years grade mean?

Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.

Every Ofsted visit

Choose a year to see the visit.

Good or better at all 4 graded inspections since 2009.

What Ofsted found in November 2022

  • SafeguardingEffective
  • Quality of educationGood
  • Behaviour and attitudesGood
  • Personal developmentGood
  • LeadershipGood
Read the 2022 report on Ofsted

The four grades, in plain English

Outstanding
Much better than the minimum.
Good
Meets every standard well.
Requires improvement
Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
Inadequate
Serious problems that must be fixed.
Funded childcare

How many free hours could your child get?

These are the national rules. Ask Pre-School Stars which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.

  • 15 hours for every 3 and 4 year old

    Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.

  • Up to 30 hours for working parents

    If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.

  • 15 hours for some 2 year olds

    Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.

  • Tax-Free Childcare

    For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.

Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.

Day to day

Life at Pre-School Stars

Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Pre-School Stars. Take this list with you.

  1. 1“What are your opening hours, and do you close in the holidays?”We don't hold opening hours for nurseries.
  2. 2“How many funded hours can you offer, and what costs extra?”Funded hours are free, but meals and extras can cost money.
  3. 3“Who will look after my child, and how long have they worked here?”Staff who stay make a big difference to young children.
  4. 4“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every nursery has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby

Other nurseries nearby

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Keep an eye on Pre-School Stars

We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

The basics

School details

Type
Nursery
Opened
February 1992
Council
Slough
Address
Cippenham Community Centre, Earls Lane, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5DJ
Ofsted reference (URN)
105637 · See it on the government register
Questions

Questions parents ask

Is Pre-School Stars a good nursery?

Ofsted rated it Good in November 2022. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.

What is Pre-School Stars's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated it Good in November 2022. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.

How many free hours can my child get?

Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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