Bright Stars Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Middlesbrough for children from birth to 5, open 09:00 to 16:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 2012, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Middlesbrough
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Middlesbrough from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TS3 9JWWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 13 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this calm, purposeful and inviting environment. New starters settle in quickly, as highly skilled practitioners know how to meet their needs using information previously gained from parents. Children confidently access the indoor and outdoor environments, both of which are wonderfully resourced to nurture and develop curiosity. They excitedly recall previous learning as they come to show the staff members a slug that they have found outside. They explain clearly all about its habitat and carefully examine its body using magnifying glasses.
Children's learning and development are at the heart of all that the setting does, and this is supported through a carefully planned curriculum that is tailored to the individual needs of each child. As a result, all children thrive, making excellent progress in this caring and nurturing environment. It is a joy to see such young children engaged and enjoying different activities within a calm environment. A
'have a go' attitude is encouraged, and children learn through trial and error. This increases their perseverance, focus and attention skills, along with their selfconfidence.
- 13 September 2022Outstanding
- 6 October 2016Outstanding
- 3 January 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Bright Stars Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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