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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School # Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School in Bishop's Stortford (CM23 2NL) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2025) · St. Josephs Catholic Primary School, Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NL · Hertfordshire Number of places 80 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Birds and Night Owls is a dedicated childcare provider that aims to support children's development and well-being through a variety of services. They offer before and after-school care through their Early Birds and Night Owls clubs, as well as early learning journeys at their preschool settings, Little Ladybirds and Appletree. The nursery embraces the Curiosity Approach, a child-led educational philosophy that champions creativity, curiosity, and independence within cosy, homelike environments. Several of their settings have achieved full accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to high standards of care, with others actively working towards this recognition. Beyond their core services, they also run 'Holiday Hedgehogs', a holiday club that welcomes children aged 2-11 years, offering creative activities and new experiences. They encourage interested families to explore their website for more information on the care provided and the values that guide their work, and to connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn for regular updates and a glimpse into daily life at their centres. Our ethos Our settings follow the Curiosity Approach, a child-led philosophy that encourages curiosity, creativity and independence within calm and homely spaces. Two of our settings have full accreditation, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of care. whilst the others are actively working towards their accreditation. What it's like Children enter the setting extremely confident and self-assured, having developed strong trusting bonds with the staff. Staff plan an excellent range of learning experiences for children to choose from and which are designed to ignite and enhance their interests. Children's behaviour is exceptional, and staff skilfully teach them how to express their emotions and feelings. Curiosity Approach Before and After School Care Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding This provider operates breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, pre-schools, and holiday clubs across multiple school sites. Pre-school sessions are available as morning, afternoon, or full-day bookings. Holiday club fees include breakfast and a cooked lunch, while parents must provide a packed tea. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Early Birds Breakfast Club (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School) £10.10 / session - Early Birds Breakfast Club (Windhill21) £9.90 / session - Early Birds Breakfast Club (Northgate Primary School) £9.90 / session - Early Birds Breakfast Club (Magna Carta Primary Academy) £9.90 / session - Night Owls Afterschool Club (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School) £20.90 / session See 17 more Good to know - Fees are due monthly in advance, payable by the 1st of each month. - No refunds are offered for missed or cancelled sessions. - Accepts cash, BACS, and childcare vouchers, but cheques are not accepted. - A late payment fee applies to overdue balances. - One month's notice is required for planned absences, which incur a 50% retainer fee. - Sibling discounts are available for breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380778 Lead inspector Linda Cranny Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279818)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710027) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.earlybirdsandnightowlsclubs.co.uk) St. Josephs Catholic Primary School, Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.14938/51.86731/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bishop's Stortford - [Day nurseries in Bishop's Stortford](/search?q=Bishop%27s+Stortford) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-birds-night-owls-little-ladybirds-pre-school-cm23-2nl-2710027) ## Key facts Food Breakfast and a cooked lunch are included in the Holiday Hedgehogs full-day fee. A packed tea is required for Holiday Hedgehogs. Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm Age range 2-11 years for Holiday Hedgehogs Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Last inspected 23 May 2025 · Linda Cranny 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 enter the setting extremely confident and self-assured, having developed strong trusting bonds with the staff. Staff plan an excellent range of learning experiences for children to choose from and which are designed to ignite and enhance their interests. Children's behaviour is exceptional, and staff skilfully teach them how to express their emotions and feelings. Inspector highlights - Inspirational leaders design a superb curriculum that staff expertly deliver. - Children have real-life experiences, such as using real hairdryers, to become hair stylists. - Teaching is outstanding; staff expertly model and guide children's learning. - Children are exceptionally confident due to expert guidance from staff. - Staff work efficiently with parents and other professionals to support children. Inspection #10380778 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279818) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > 'a place where children's dreams come true' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work efficiently with parents and other professionals to support children. They implement effective support plans and use funding to improve outcomes for children. As a result, children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Children become hunters and explorers in the garden, seeking out bears. They work together to build cars with tyres and crates, using their physical skills. Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 May 2025 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279818) ## Frequently asked about Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School ### How is Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School classified by Ofsted? ### What is the capacity at Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School? ### What do parents value about this nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare schemes does Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School accept? ### Opening hours at Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bishop's Stortford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.4 mi ### Banana Moon Nursery Bishops Stortford Bishop's Stortford · CM23 3SP 3.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-nursery-bishops-stortford-cm23-3sp-2816466) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Doodle Do Day Nursery Bishop's Stortford · CM23 3SL 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/doodle-do-day-nursery-cm23-3sl-ey559165) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.5 mi ### Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-School Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2QS 4.9(29 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-sycamore-house-day-nursery-pre-school-cm23-2qs-ey460413) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2RL ](/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-little-ladybirds-pre-school-cm23-2rl-2710031) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park Bishops Stortford · CM23 4EG 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bishops-stortford-thorley-park-cm23-4eg-125069) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Grove Cottage Bishop's Stortford · CM23 3JX ](/nursery/grove-cottage-cm23-3jx-ey372502) [See all nurseries in Bishop's Stortford →](/search?q=Bishop%27s+Stortford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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