Growing Stars Nursery Canons Park

Sensory exploration for babies and a blend of child-led and adult-led play for older children give Growing Stars Nursery Canons Park its character. Based at Cannons Community Association in Stanmore, it has capacity for 30 children aged six months to five years.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. The practical offer includes morning, afternoon and full-day sessions, with both term-time and year-round contracts.

Rooms and Ages

The Baby Room (0–2 years) combines sensory exploration with soft, natural furnishings, while the Preschool Room (2–5 years) mixes activities chosen by children with sessions planned by adults to support independence and preparation for school. These are room age bands; the nursery accepts children from six months.

Curiosity Approach is used in both rooms, with exploration and, in preschool, questions and learning through experiences shaping the approach. The emphasis is on children taking an active part in their learning.

Learning and Activities

EYFS provides the educational framework: children learn through play and activities appropriate to their stage of development. Alongside that foundation, preschool children have opportunities to follow their interests as well as take part in planned activities. This gives families a clear picture of the balance between children's choices and adult direction.

Readiness matters in room transitions. In the Baby Room, the move towards preschool follows individual development rather than age alone, making the child's stage an explicit part of that decision.

Families can identify dietary, medical and cultural requirements and opt out of food provision. That makes food arrangements a practical part of planning attendance, rather than simply choosing a session length.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is Cannons Community Association, 1-17 Wemborough Road, Stanmore, HA7 2DU. Opening hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, across 51 weeks, with closures on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

The shorter schedule has full days from 8am to 4pm, mornings from 8am to noon and afternoons from noon to 4pm. The longer schedule has full days from 8am to 6pm, mornings from 8am to 1pm and afternoons from 1pm to 6pm. Term-time contracts cover 38 weeks; year-round contracts extend attendance across the nursery year.

Getting There

A dedicated car park supports car journeys, with road connections to the B461 and A4140. Canons Park Station is a short walk away.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funding packages cover 15 or 30 hours, subject to eligibility, either during term time or stretched across 51 weeks. Families can choose Funded-Only Package, which covers funded education without additional charges, or Enhanced Funded Package, which adds meals, consumables and activities; additional private hours are charged separately.

Private full-day and morning fees include the meals specified for those sessions; the shorter afternoon schedule excludes food, while the longer afternoon includes tea. Enhanced funded attendance carries separate charges for meals taken and consumables. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation. A non-refundable registration charge includes a uniform starter pack and administration and onboarding costs.

• Room transition. The Baby Room uses developmental readiness to guide the move towards preschool. During a visit, discuss how that decision would work for your child.
• Two attendance schedules. Morning and afternoon boundaries differ between the shorter and longer days. Match the chosen schedule to your collection arrangements.
• Funded package choice. Funded-Only and Enhanced Funded packages have different charge structures. Compare the complete written quotation, including additional private hours, meals and consumables.

Growing Stars Nursery Canons Park suits families seeking morning or afternoon sessions as well as full days, with a choice between term-time attendance and year-round care. Sensory play in the Baby Room and a mix of child choice and planned preschool activities define the offer. The package choice deserves close attention when comparing total costs.