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Whanau Day Nursery (Harpenden) Ltd

05189270

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PLAYSCHOOL HOUSE, ST. ALBANS, AL1 3AR
Incorporated 26/07/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Darren Anthony Goes Bsc Ma

director · Since 26/07/2004

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mr Keval Shah

secretary · Since 23/12/2022

Mr Keval Rajnikant Shah

director · Since 01/05/2023

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren Anthony Goes

75–100% shares

English · England · Age 53

Playschool House, Alma Road, St. Albans, AL1 3AR

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Kirsty Louise Goes

Ceased 08/09/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

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Created 25/04/2013Registered 15/05/2013Satisfied 14/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

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Created 25/04/2013Registered 15/05/2013Satisfied 14/04/2025
charge
satisfied

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Created 03/02/2012Registered 11/02/2012Satisfied 14/04/2025

CompanyRankvs 2315+ SIC 85100 peers
58

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.92× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£125k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£58k

Working capital

Current Assets

£696k

Current Liabilities

£754k

Fixed Assets

£149k

Debtors

£571k

57avg. employees-18

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£31k
Assets less current liabilities£92k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.92-£13k
20240.92+£404k
20230.54+£354k
20220.38+£365k
20210.22—
20200.14—
20190.13—
20180.07—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.