# Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School

Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Windhill 21, Windhill Primary School, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NE, in New Town, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Early Bird and Night Owl Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-appletree-pre-school-2710033  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Windhill 21, Windhill Primary School, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NE
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 01279 771367
- Website: http://www.earlybirdsandnightowlsclubs.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Bird and Night Owl Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-bird-and-night-owl-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2710033

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710033

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710033). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710033)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710033)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710033)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Windhill 21, Windhill Primary School, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.869143,0.155639

- Station: Bishops Stortford, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Monastery Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Firs, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castle Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sworder's Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Waytemore Road Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Trinity Street Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bishop's Stortford College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hillmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorley Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banana Moon Nursery Bishops Stortford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-nursery-bishops-stortford-2816466) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Doodle Do Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodle-do-day-nursery-ey559165) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Partou Sycamore House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sycamore-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey460413) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Pre-School at St Joe's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pre-school-at-st-joes-ltd-2709007) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710027) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Little Ladybirds Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-little-ladybirds-pre-school-2710031) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School take?

Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School?

Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School is run by Early Bird and Night Owl Childcare Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School?

Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School?

You can call 01279 771367 and visit www.earlybirdsandnightowlsclubs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710033)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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