Opening hours
8am-3:30pm, term time only. Some locations offer extra sessions until 5:00pm.
The Early Bird Pre-School
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hertfordshire
About this day nursery
The Early Bird Pre-School CIC operates across three locations: Letchworth, Wheathampstead, and Hitchin, providing high-quality term-time care and education. The Letchworth setting, established first, has an Ofsted Outstanding rating from July 2024.
The Wheathampstead branch, opened in December 2022, holds an Ofsted Good rating. The newest Hitchin pre-school, launched in September 2024, is awaiting its initial Ofsted inspection.
All locations are purpose-built with direct outdoor access and can accommodate children from one year old in their "Nest" rooms. They offer flexible sessions, including breakfast clubs, morning and afternoon sessions, lunch clubs, and full-day care.
The pre-school accepts funded childcare places, including the new government initiative for eligible working families with children aged 9 months and older, available from September 2025. The establishment emphasises learning through play, incorporating activities like a mud kitchen, and offers various enriching experiences for children.
What it's like
Children are at the heart of this unique and inspirational setting. Leaders and staff create a captivating and fascinating environment that ignites children's curiosity and sense of discovery. Children arrive with a big smile on their face, wave their parents goodbye and quickly become engrossed in this enriching learning provision.
Ofsted Outstanding (Letchworth)Three locations (Letchworth, Wheathampstead, Hitchin)Care for children from 1 year oldLearning through playFlexible sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Session types
Breakfast club, Morning session, Lunch club, Afternoon session, Full day sessions, Owlets session (3:30-5:00pm)
Age range
1-5 years old
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Early Bird Pre-School
Last inspected 16 July 2024
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 are at the heart of this unique and inspirational setting. Leaders and staff create a captivating and fascinating environment that ignites children's curiosity and sense of discovery. Children arrive with a big smile on their face, wave their parents goodbye and quickly become engrossed in this enriching learning provision.
Inspector highlights
- Children are at the heart of this unique and inspirational setting.
- Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that is extremely well sequenced.
- Children laugh and giggle with excitement as they jump around in the large puddle.
- Leadership across the setting is inspirational.
- Partnership with parents is exceptional.
Inspection #10351646 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents praise the progress their children make in their learning and appreciate all the fun and exciting activities that are provided, including the trips and outings.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to explore a wide range of sensory activities such as water play and making sounds with various utensils. Staff carefully adapt these activities and, as a result, children with SEND are fully included and make remarkable progress in their learning.
Outdoor space
In the garden, children have a great time re-enacting their favourite story about going on a bear hunt. Children laugh and giggle with excitement as they jump around in the large puddle and display high levels of energy and fascination as staff encourage them to balance on the uniquely built structures.
Inspection history
Most recent inspection
16 July 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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