Happitots Day Nursery in Wokingham

About this day nursery

Happitots Day Nursery, established in 2006, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Wokingham that provides a welcoming and positive learning environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. Open all year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 14th March 2024.

Children arrive at Happitots Day Nursery happy and ready to learn, benefiting from staff who greet them with enthusiasm and build loving relationships from the start. Leaders and staff demonstrate a deep understanding of each child, tailoring exciting activities to their individual interests and needs.

This approach ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The curriculum is regularly reviewed and adjusted to remain broad, varied, and engaging.

Children engage in a diverse range of activities, from babies exploring real objects in the sensory room to toddlers playing in a large outdoor sandpit, where staff encourage counting and imaginative play. Older children learn about the life cycle of plants and even care for the nursery's pet hamster, proudly recalling facts like hamsters being nocturnal.

The nursery also places a strong emphasis on developing self-care skills, online safety awareness, and healthy lifestyles, with a chef preparing well-balanced meals and staff discussing the benefits of a varied diet. Partnerships with parents are strong, with staff providing suggestions to support learning at home and promoting continuity of care.

What it's like

Children arrive very happy and ready to learn at this welcoming nursery. Staff greet them with warm smiles and lots of enthusiasm and build loving relationships with children from the outset. Leaders and staff know children well and provide a positive learning environment with exciting activities based on children's interests and needs.

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