# The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)

The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) is a sessional pre-school at Wheathampstead Playgroup, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8TP, in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–15:30, Mon–Fri. 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 Pre-School CIC.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-bird-pre-school-wheathampstead-2701839  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Wheathampstead Playgroup, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8TP
- Opening hours: 08:00–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01582 833126
- Website: https://earlybirdpreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Bird Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-bird-pre-school-cic)
- Ofsted URN: 2701839

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 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/16/2701839

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2701839). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701839)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701839)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701839)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1859330)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–15:30

## Getting there

Address: Wheathampstead Playgroup, Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, AL4 8TP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.807142,-0.289825

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aldwickbury School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sandridge School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Wheathampstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-wheathampstead-ey481793) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Yellow Star Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-star-nursery-ey442233) | Good |  | 07:30–17:45 | 0.5 miles |
| [Artisans Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artisans-kindergarten-ey376536) | Report card Nov 2025 |  | 08:30–16:00 | 2.0 miles |
| [Fusion Pre School Southdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fusion-pre-school-southdown-2851787) |  |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Batford Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/batford-day-care-ey301868) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 2.4 miles |
| [Friends Together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/friends-together-ey472887) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–18:00 | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)'s opening hours?

The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) opens 08:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) take?

The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)?

The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead) is run by Early Bird Pre-School CIC, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Early Bird Pre-School (Wheathampstead)?

You can call 01582 833126 and visit earlybirdpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2701839)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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