Bright Little Stars Nursery
Outstanding★ 4.6 on GoogleBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Watford for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2016, with 78 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Hertfordshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Hertfordshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
WD25 0EAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 31 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this dynamic nursery. From the moment children start, staff work tirelessly to understand each individual. Children quickly form firm bonds with staff, secure in the knowledge that they are truly understood and valued. Sensitive daily practices, such as regular visits from older siblings in the nursery, successfully support babies in settling. The positive attitude of staff and managers permeates all areas of their work. Children reflect this, showing high levels of engagement and a genuine enjoyment of learning, frequently challenging themselves. For example, older children independently write their names. They sound out each other's names and try to write these without checking back on the written name. Children play an active role in their learning, often immersing themselves in highly intricate play. For instance, they collect thin log slices, patiently persevering as they arrange these and creating characters for each as they become 'people'.
Children's behaviour is exceptionally good. They show a mature approach and settle minor disputes independently. Staff recognise that, due to the COVID-19
lockdowns, many children have not visited a dentist. They help children learn to clean their teeth, practising this twice daily and offering information and training to parents. Children talk confidently about their feelings. They practise calming techniques, such as yoga, and recognise when they need quiet time, often taking themselves to the 'well-being area'.
- 31 July 2023Outstanding
- 25 May 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Bright Little Stars Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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