# Little Ladybirds & Night Owls

Little Ladybirds & Night Owls is a sessional pre-school at Hillmead Primary School, Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4PW, in New Town, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 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/little-ladybirds-and-night-owls-2710034  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hillmead Primary School, Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4PW
- Registered places: 72
- Run by: [Early Bird and Night Owl Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-bird-and-night-owl-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2710034

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710034

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710034). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710034)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710034)
- 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/16/2710034)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillmead Primary School, Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.870930,0.136549

- Park: Bishop’s Park Playing Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bishop's Park Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Play Area  1 - Younger Children, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Coopers Grange Childrens' Play Area, 0.2 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bishop's Stortford College |  | 3–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Avanti Brook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Windhill21 | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Pre-School at St Joe's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-pre-school-at-st-joes-ltd-2709007) | Good |  |  | 0.6 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 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bishop's Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bishops-stortford-day-nursery-and-preschool-2788197) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 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 |  |  | 0.7 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 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Birds, Night Owls & Appletree Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-birds-night-owls-and-appletree-pre-school-2710033) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Ladybirds & Night Owls's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Ladybirds & Night Owls Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Ladybirds & Night Owls take?

Little Ladybirds & Night Owls is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Ladybirds & Night Owls?

Little Ladybirds & Night Owls is run by Early Bird and Night Owl Childcare Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ladybirds & Night Owls?

Bishops Stortford is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710034)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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