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Bright Little Stars Nursery in Watford

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2023)
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4.9(63 parent reviews)
·80 Sheepcot Lane, Watford, WD25 0EA · Hertfordshire
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Bright Little Stars Nursery is dedicated to providing outstanding, child-focused education and care. The nursery aims to foster each child's curiosity and potential through creative, inspiring, and innovative learning experiences within a nurturing, family-like setting.

They strive to create an environment where children can thrive, parents feel confident in the care provided, and staff feel valued. The nursery is open year-round, operating Monday to Friday for 50 weeks, from 8 am to 6 pm.

They offer a comprehensive programme including meals designed by a nutritionist and prepared on-site, bespoke learning programmes, co-curricular clubs, and modern learning spaces with outdoor provisions. Emphasising children's health and well-being, they also provide a parent education programme, support for school applications and readiness, and a secure environment with live video access for parents.

Our ethos

Bright Little Stars Nursery is dedicated to providing child-focused education and care, aiming to foster each child's curiosity and potential through creative, inspiring, and innovative learning experiences within a nurturing, family-like setting. They strive to create an environment where children can thrive.

What it's like

Children thrive in this dynamic nursery, forming firm bonds with staff who understand and value them. The positive attitude of staff and managers leads to high levels of engagement and a genuine enjoyment of learning, with children frequently challenging themselves and playing an active role in their learning.

Child-centred educationNutritionally designed mealsBespoke learning programmesLive video access for parents

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks of the year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bright Little Stars Nursery

Last inspected 1 September 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in this dynamic nursery, forming firm bonds with staff who understand and value them. The positive attitude of staff and managers leads to high levels of engagement and a genuine enjoyment of learning, with children frequently challenging themselves and playing an active role in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have exceptionally high expectations and are uncompromising in their goal to offer the very best for every child.
  • Staff demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of each child and fully understand what they need to learn next.
  • Working with other professionals and the support offered to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are key strengths.
  • Staff appreciate the importance of promoting children's language and communication skills, taking great care to support children who speak English as an additional language.
  • Highly skilled staff pay close attention to children's interests, frequently using these to initiate wonder and delight in children's play.
Inspection #10303341 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise managers and staff, stating that they are integral to making this such an amazing nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Working with other professionals and the support offered to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are key strengths. The nursery's special educational needs coordinator implements sensitive procedures to highlight any areas where specialist support may be needed as early as possible. She pays meticulous attention to understanding each child and sharing relevant information. This ensures that children receive consistent, expertly tailored support that aids them in making the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed staff interaction with children during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Bright Little Stars Nursery

4.9
(63)
F Ward
3 months ago

My son has attended Bright Little Stars since April 2025. We have been impressed with the care, activities and overall warmth of the Nursery. The staff are friendly and communication is very good. My son is happy going to nursery and has flourished in his social skills and overall development since joining. A BIG thank you to everyone who makes my son feel welcome in the Milky Team and leaves us as parents feeling reassured he will be well looked after.

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Hexaleds UK
3 months ago

After visiting six other nurseries in Watford, BLS was the only one that gave me total peace of mind. We waited over a year for a spot, and it has exceeded all expectations. The management (Emily) and reception (Cherryl) are incredibly supportive and welcoming. My son was quite anxious about starting, but his key person, Lucy, along with Betina and Emily and the other staff members helped him settle and thrive much faster than I expected. The facilities are tidy and well-equipped, and the daily schedule of sports, arts, and learning is top-notch. I especially value how they involve parents in events. Highly recommended for any parent who wants the best start for their child!

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Hannah
6 months ago

Our child has been attending Bright Little Stars since August 2024. We wanted a Nursery where our son would be included, encouraged and loved and this is exactly what we have found at Bright Little Stars. Our child has additional needs and nothing is ever too much for the staff to meet his needs and ensure he is reaching his full potential. He has flourished since starting, particularly from the support of the SENCO at the Nursery, Rachel, who has gone above and beyond to source training, ensure professionals are attending the Nursery and has supported with his EHCP. As Parents we cannot thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do. Our child loves the variety of activities available, the staff always work hard to provide a stimulating and positive environment so the children can excel. To all the staff at BLS - a big thank you!!

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Murtaza Esmailji
6 months ago

Our two son’s attend Bright Little Stars in Watford – it really is a fantastic setting for the children to learn and play. The nursery staff are all so friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble, they continually go above and beyond our expectations. They: - organise trips regularly for the kids - have people come into the nursery on a weekly basis, so many things, a few are animals (insects etc etc) being brought in, Spanish teacher, Yoga instructor, sports coach! - have parent/grandparent/carer events regularly - planned activities to keep them entertained in the nursery - educational courses for parents in the evening through webinars - regular parent consultations so you can have a 1 to 1 with your child key worker - organise regular charity events for great causes - prepare the kids so well to go to school - have the most amazing in-house chef! - From an education and confidence perspective we have seen that our four year old has excelled at Bright Little Stars, things like the weekly show and tell the children do has helped his confidence so much. It goes without saying that the admin and management team are also fantastic, and all this support the staff and parents receive from them is the backbone of what sets this nursery apart from the rest!

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Jessica Briggs
a year ago

I have two children at the nursery currently and could not be happier with how Bright Little Stars are with them. Both boys get so excited on the days they are going to nursery , the staff are all really friendly and interact with all the children. The nursery arrange a number of different events throughout the year that are really enjoyable involving all of the family. I love being able to see what the boys are getting up to throughout the day via the app. They focus a lot on education and make it very enjoyable for the children, both boys have come such a long way since starting over a year ago and the nursery have a big part to play in that. Highly recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • July 2023Outstanding
  • May 2018Outstanding

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