# Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited

Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited is a full-day nursery at Markyate Parish Council, Markyate Village Hall, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8PS, in Markyate, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 38 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-9-to-5-limited-2656490  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Markyate Parish Council, Markyate Village Hall, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8PS
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01582 359330
- Website: http://rstars.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2656490

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, 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/16/2656490

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2656490). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656490)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656490)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656490)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/344766)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Markyate Parish Council, Markyate Village Hall, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8PS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.838749,-0.466700

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Village School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kensworth Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Beechwood Park School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Slip End Village School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Claystone School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Slip End Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/slip-end-preschool-219242) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Caddington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caddington-pre-school-ey539522) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Flamstead Village Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flamstead-village-pre-school-129341) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Appletrees Child Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-child-care-ltd-ey558924) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Farley Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/farley-bears-nursery-2574445) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Whipperley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whipperley-nursery-ey449724) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited's opening hours?

Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited take?

Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Rising Stars (9 to 5) Limited?

You can call 01582 359330 and visit rstars.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2656490)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rising+Stars+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJWTW9jCVHdkgReZMUxe0jrKI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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