The Early Bird Pre-School CIC
Outstanding★ 4.1 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Letchworth Garden City for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Open since 2016, with 24 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
SG6 3QNWhat 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, 16 July 2024 · read the full report
What it is 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.
Staff provide meaningful opportunities for children to decide what they would like to access and explore next. For example, children are very inquisitive to explore snails. They hold them gently in their hands as staff prompt them to observe their distinctive features. Staff engage children in very detailed discussions about what snails look and feel like, while guiding them to be soft and caring towards all living things. This helps build on children's understanding of the world while extending their learning experiences.
Staff are incredibly warm and supportive. They have very high expectations of children, whose behaviour is exemplary. Children rise to the challenge exceptionally well and confidently understand the setting's routines and boundaries. For example, at snack time, staff encourage children to make their own healthy choices. As a result, children feel empowered to also assist with cutting their own fruits and vegetables to become positive and independent learners. Nurturing staff value children's achievements and praise them for their efforts. Their work is proudly displayed across the setting. This helps children feel involved and appreciated during their time at this setting, building on their confidence, selfesteem and emotional resilience.
- 16 July 2024Outstanding
- 3 October 2018Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Early Bird Pre-School CIC
- 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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