Little Stars Nursery

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
  • 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

At this location, you will find...

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

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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

Read their stories to discover why they trust us with their children's futures.

Bright Beginnings at Bright Horizons

Bright Beginnings Curriculum

We believe that every child deserves the best start in life. Bright Beginnings is a holistic curriculum, designed to acknowledge the individual voice and needs of every child promoting confidence, wellbeing and a genuine love for learning.

As well as nurturing a lifelong love of learning, Bright Beginnings helps set the foundations for emotional resilience to prepare children for the next stage in their learning journey.

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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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Facebook

Did you know that our nursery is on Facebook? 'Like' us to join in the fun! We share what we've been getting up to, as well as activities you can try at home with your little one. Learn about upcoming events happening at our nursery to pop in your calendar and enjoy meeting the team with posts about the amazing early years practitioners in our setting. We look forward to welcoming you to our Facebook community - just click 'like' and you're in!

Bright Horizons Family App

Our Family app offers a variety of features that give you the ability to get more information on your child's day, notify the nursery of any changes to your planned pick-up or absences and even book extra sessions if needed.

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Bright Horizons Family App
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