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Little Stars Nursery

"We had a fantastic experience from the baby room up to pre-school. The staff are caring and helpful, and they have setup convenient systems for parents. They setup amazing activities in a great setting and our child has always loved the food."
(Steven, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)
Little Stars NurseryScience and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX

A place to grow

Little Stars Nursery and Preschool is conveniently situated onsite at STFC in Harwell.

Our dedicated and professional staff team offer you a warm and friendly environment in which your child's learning journey is both educational and fun.

Our staff's ongoing training and enthusiasm secured us an 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted Inspection.

An enriching Ready for School programme gives every child the opportunity to gain knowledge and confidence to thrive in school and beyond.

We provide all meals which are nutritionally balanced, using fresh ingredients and prepared by our own chef onsite.

Little Stars Nursery Manager Claire
Claire
Nursery Manager
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Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:00PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:00PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Little Stars has to offer.

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

On-site Parking 

Onsite
Parking

Forest Area 

Forest
School

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

Reading Nook 

Reading
Library

Boogie Mites 

Boogie
Mites

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Purpose Built 

Hospital
Location

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Character Building 

Soft Play
Room

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

What’s included & Funding options

Whether you’re looking for a full-time or flexible booking pattern, get in touch with us to discuss availability. We will accommodate government funding options wherever possible.

Discover more about what we can offer your family by downloading our easy to read set of guides. Explore our Bright Horizons nurseries and discover the funding options available - from funded childcare and tax free childcare, to childcare vouchers plus key dates. You can also find out what's included in our fees and how we support families from the beginning.

*Not all nurseries offer every component of the all-inclusive package. Please check with your nursery for details.

Included in your fees:

  • Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
  • Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
  • Three nutritious meals
  • A range of healthy snacks
  • Formula milk for babies under 1 year
  • Cows’ milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01235 446 828, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "The nursery provides great care for my children whilst keeping them engaged in a range of different activities. Their development since attending the nursery has been excellent and as a result they will be fully prepared for starting school."

    J B, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "The nursery put on lots of exciting and interesting activities for the children such as bringing in a lamb at Easter, making pancakes, mothers day afternoon tea, wild science visit with snakes and other creatures, to name a few. Potty/toilet training was a breeze and coordination with the nursery was perfect."

    Emily N, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "My daughter has been at Little stars for over 2 years and we have been really impressed with it and she is obviously very happy. The do lots of great activities. The staff are wonderful and she has developed a great relationship with all her key people."

    Caroline G, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Little Stars Nursery Manager Claire
    ClaireNursery Manager
  • Little stars Acting nursery manager
    MaryDeputy Manager
  • Little stars deputy nursery manager
    HannahDeputy Manager
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