Shooting Stars Nursery & Preschool Tettenhall

30/09/2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback!

We always welcome feedback from our families and truly appreciate them taking the time to share their experiences. It’s wonderful to hear how happy and settled this little one is at Shooting Stars, and that our caring team, nursery environment, meals and NurseryCam have all made such a positive impression.

29/09/2026

Settling into nursery is about much more than saying goodbye at the door. It is about developing a genuine sense of confidence and belonging.
Over time, children begin to recognise familiar routines, form warm relationships, explore more independently and show us their unique personalities. These everyday moments are important signs that they feel secure within their nursery community.
Through close partnerships with families, we help every child feel known, valued and ready to thrive.

28/09/2026

🍂 Learning Through the Seasons 🍂
As autumn arrives, the changing season creates rich opportunities for children to learn through hands-on, sensory experiences.
Exploring seasonal colours, textures, scents and natural materials helps children develop their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. These experiences also strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while encouraging creativity, problem-solving and imaginative thinking.
Talking about what children can see, feel and notice introduces new vocabulary and supports communication and language development. It also encourages children to make connections, share their ideas and become confident, inquisitive learners.
📷photo credit: SSN Wolverhampton. This lovely moment captures just how much meaningful learning and joy can take place through seasonal play 😊

28/09/2026

As the leaves start changing colour and the nights begin to draw in, new safety risks emerge. From Halloween hazards to cold weather challenges, here are our top tips for keeping children safe from serious accidents this autumn.

Take a look: https://capt.org.uk/autumn-safety/

24/09/2026

✨✨✨ We’re finalists! ✨✨✨

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Shooting Stars Tettenhall has been named a finalist for New Nursery of the Year at the National NMT Nursery Awards!

The awards evening is held in London on 7 November and we are hoping to bring the award home. Wish us luck on the night!

23/09/2026

A child’s brain develops more rapidly during the first 5 years than at any other stage of life, with more than 1 million new neural connections capable of forming every second.
But early development is not about rushing children towards formal learning. It is supported through warm relationships, responsive interactions, physical activity, communication, exploration and plenty of purposeful play.
These everyday experiences help children build the strong foundations they need for learning, wellbeing and life beyond the early years.

22/09/2026

Much like starting nursery, moving into a new nursery room is an exciting step, but even confident children can need support while adjusting to different adults, routines and surroundings.
Our room transitions are carefully planned around each individual child. Familiarisation visits provide opportunities to explore the new environment, meet the team and begin forming relationships before the transition takes place.
We also share important information about each child’s interests, development and care needs, helping the new team provide continuity and make the move as smooth and positive as possible.

18/09/2026

Looking for a little extra support or guidance? Coram Family Lives offers friendly, non-judgemental advice on a wide range of parenting and family topics. They also have lots of helpful short courses available completely free of charge on a range of topics such as * Bringing up confident children * Parenting neurodivergent children * Sibling arguments * Co-parenting after divorce or separation * New baby in the family * Let's play online (play and development for children 0 - 5s) Further information is available on the website and socials.

Visit their page using the link below to find out more.

Need someone to talk to? Whether you're struggling with your child's behaviour, relationship issues, or simply having a difficult day, we're here to listen. Message us on WhatsApp at 07441 444125 – open until 3pm today

15/09/2026

Every child’s settling-in journey is different.
Some children confidently begin exploring straight away, while others need more time, reassurance and closeness from familiar adults. Both responses are completely natural.
Our practitioners follow each child’s cues, offering comfort, consistency and plenty of positive opportunities to play and connect. By working closely with families and sharing regular updates, we can help children settle at a pace that feels right for them.

15/09/2026

✨ A very warm welcome to Mandeep, our new Nursery Manager at Shooting Stars Tettenhall!

With over 20 years of experience in early years and a genuine passion for supporting children, families and fellow professionals, we’re delighted to have Mandeep leading our wonderful Tettenhall team.

Take a look through the tiles to learn more about her, and please join us in giving Mandeep a warm welcome to Shooting Stars!