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Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School # Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School in Bishop's Stortford (CM23 2RL) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Northgate Primary School, Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2RL · Hertfordshire Number of places 72 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 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 offers dedicated childcare services designed to support children's development from early years through to pre-school and after-school care. Their approach centres on the Curiosity Approach philosophy, which fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence within a nurturing and homely environment. The provider operates several settings, including Little Ladybirds and Appletree pre-schools, along with Early Birds breakfast clubs and Night Owls after-school clubs in and around Bishop's Stortford and Stansted. Each pre-school focuses on individualised attention, aiming to enrich children's experiences and imaginative thinking through diverse activities, thereby building their independence and confidence. The breakfast clubs prioritise nutritional meals for better concentration, while the after-school clubs provide a mix of structured activities and free play, including a snack and often a hot meal. Additionally, Holiday Hedgehogs offers holiday care for children aged 2-11 with creative activities and experiences. The organisation is committed to high standards of care, with some settings already accredited under The Curiosity Approach and others actively working towards it. Our ethos The nursery's approach centres on the Curiosity Approach philosophy, which fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence within a nurturing and homely environment. They are committed to high standards of care, with some settings accredited under The Curiosity Approach and others working towards it. What it's like Children are happy and relish their time in the calm and relaxed pre-school. Careful consideration is given to key-person allocations, and an effective buddy system is in place. This helps the children to form strong and trusting relationships with staff. Curiosity Approach Breakfast Club After-School Club Holiday Club ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on sessions for wrap-around care, pre-schools, and holiday clubs, with rates varying by school location. Holiday care fees include breakfast and a cooked lunch, with parents providing a packed tea. Fees are billed monthly in advance. - 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 19 more Good to know - Fees are due one month in advance, required by the 1st of each month. - A 50p sibling discount is offered for breakfast and afterschool club settings. - Holiday club offers a 50% discount for a third child. - One month's notice is required for planned absences, which incur a 50% retainer fee to hold the place. - No refunds are provided for missed sessions. - Payments can be made via cash, BACS, or childcare vouchers; cheques are not accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10366771 Lead inspector Lyndsey Barwick Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261918)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710031) 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) Northgate Primary School, Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2RL [© 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#/0.14957/51.87599/14) [](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-cm23-2rl-2710031) ## Key facts Opening hours each weekday during school term times only from 7.30am until 6.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Last inspected 16 October 2024 · Lyndsey Barwick Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and relish their time in the calm and relaxed pre-school. Careful consideration is given to key-person allocations, and an effective buddy system is in place. This helps the children to form strong and trusting relationships with staff. Inspector highlights - Children are extremely well supported in learning to be independent, with opportunities to self-serve food and drinks and wash their own plates. - Children are becoming confident communicators through meaningful conversations with staff, modelling of words, and the introduction of new vocabulary. - Children curiously explore and remain engaged in enticing activities, with staff extending their learning through spontaneous opportunities. - The staff place an emphasis on developing a strong partnership with parents, who speak positively about their children’s progress and the strong key-person system. - Staff benefit from supportive and encouraging leaders who prioritise their welfare and well-being, providing effective mentoring and coaching. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their interactions with children to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently high level. Inspection #10366771 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50261918) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment that their children have made progress since starting. > Parents report on the strong key-person system and valuable home visits that the children receive. > They feel that these help their children to settle when they start. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is a well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum in place at the pre-school that is adapted according to the needs of the children attending. Leaders have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and achieve, and have high expectations for all children. Staff know all the children well and plan activities that ignite their curiosity and further their development. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager of free play outdoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 October 2024 Good 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/50261918) ## Frequently asked about Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School ### How big is Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School? ### What are the opening hours at Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School? ### What outdoor space does Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School have? ### Does Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School run holiday club provision? ### How can Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School be contacted? ## 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 ### 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 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2AF ](/nursery/bright-horizons-bishop-s-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool-cm23-2af-2788197) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.6 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: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2NL ](/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-little-ladybirds-pre-school-cm23-2nl-2710027) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Doodle Do Day Nursery Bishop's Stortford · CM23 3SL 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/doodle-do-day-nursery-cm23-3sl-ey559165) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Bishops Stortford Bishop's Stortford · CM23 2FN 4.1(8 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bishops-stortford-cm23-2fn-2747806) [See all nurseries in Bishop's Stortford →](/search?q=Bishop%27s+Stortford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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