Where Every Child Can Shine
Shooting Stars is a family-run nursery group with more than a decade of experience in the Early Years. Across our Oldham and Ashton settings, we create safe, nurturing environments where children can feel secure, explore and grow in confidence.
How we help children thrive
The Shooting Stars Approach
Children learn best when they feel safe, understood and excited to explore. Our approach brings together nurturing relationships, purposeful play and research-informed practice to help every child build strong foundations for the future.
Research-Informed Curriculum
Our Five Planets curriculum turns child-development research into purposeful, engaging everyday experiences.
Ready for School, Ready for Life
We nurture confidence, independence, communication and curiosity—not simply school readiness.
Skilled & Supported Practitioners
Ongoing training, reflection and support help our team provide thoughtful, responsive care for every child.
Strong Parent Partnerships
We listen, share progress and work closely with families to create consistency between nursery and home.
Real experiences from Shooting Stars parents
Loved by Our Families
The greatest reassurance comes from families who know us. Read what parents have shared about their experiences at Shooting Stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a nursery is a big decision. Here are clear answers to some of the questions families ask us most often.
Still have a question?
Visit our FAQs PageDo you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we offer 15 and 30-hour funded childcare places for eligible families, subject to availability. Our team can help you understand your entitlement and explain how your funded hours can be used at the nursery. Funded hours can be spread in any way you would like across our opening times, and we pride ourselves on offering flexibility wherever possible.
How will I know what my child has been doing?
You’ll receive regular updates through the Famly app, including photographs, observations and information about your child’s day. We also value everyday conversations with families and will always make time to discuss your child’s progress and wellbeing.
How do you support children with additional needs?
Our practitioners work closely with families, our nursery SENCo and other professionals to ensure every child receives the right support. We adapt our environment and approach around each child’s individual strengths, needs and stage of development.
How will you help my child settle in?
We understand that every child settles differently. Before your child starts, we’ll arrange settling-in sessions and take time to learn about their routines, interests and individual needs. Their key person will support them in building a secure and trusting relationship at their own pace.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes. We offer a 10% sibling discount and a 10% discount for NHS and eligible key workers. Please speak to our team when applying so we can confirm eligibility and explain how the discount will be applied to your childcare fees.
How can I pay my nursery fees?
Your invoices and nursery account are managed through Famly. We accept several childcare payment methods, including Tax-Free Childcare, existing employer childcare voucher schemes and eligible university or college childcare funding, such as the Childcare Grant. Families claiming Universal Credit childcare support can use their Famly invoices and payment receipts as evidence when reclaiming eligible childcare costs. Our team can help make sure your payments are correctly matched to your account.
