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The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited

Hertfordshire, WD17 3ADEarly yearsAges 0–5Sessional day care
Ofsted early years
Good
9 Nov 2022
Registered places
20
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Sessional day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register

About The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited

The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited is a sessional day care setting in Hertfordshire, East of England, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 20 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (9 Nov 2022).

Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

Setting TypeSessional day care
Age Range0 to 5 years
Registered Places20
Provider StatusActive
Ofsted RegistersEarly Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Registered Since5 June 2015
Ofsted URNEY490497
AddressFIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 53 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3AD
Local AuthorityHertfordshire

Ofsted early years record

URN EY490497

Status

Active

Registered

5 Jun 2015

Latest visit

9 Nov 2022

Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessGood

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.

Distance and walking access

The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited

Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode WD17 3AD

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Funded childcare and statutory ratios

England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.

Government-funded hours

15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old

570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.

Up to 30 hours for eligible working families

1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.

15 hours for some 2-year-olds

A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.

A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.

EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios

Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision

These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited

The Little Sparkles Preschool Limited has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.