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Not only do they provide great wraparound car but also support the children and parents with health and development concerns thoroughly! the staff feel more like friends than nursery workers now as the children trust and feel safe with them! Debbie and her team of staff go the extra mile, especially during this tough period we just can not thank them enough as a family ! 100% recommend happy days childcare!", "datePublished": "2020-10-22T15:58:42.960229Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Claire Marsh" }, "reviewBody": "Happy Days is a warm and friendly place to send your children, the staff are approachable and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate your individual needs.\nMy son has benefited from being in a room with children his own age and having an EYFS teacher on board will help set him up for school.\nHe has formed bonds with all the staff and is more than happy to have cuddles with any of them including the lovely nursery cook who has been really patient with his fussy eating habits.\nHe now eats so well and more often than not will go back for more . As parents we have seen his confidence grow and his development flourish but the most important thing of all is that he is HAPPY!!!\nMy oldest son uses the before and after school care including pick up/drop off for Wickhambrook school, this service has been a godsend.\nFabulous service all round!!!", "datePublished": "2019-02-03T21:01:26.847835502Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sarah Lewis" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely nursery. My daughters progressed well and were ready for school by the time they started reception. 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Happy Days Childcare # Happy Days Childcare in Newmarket Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Sycamore Path, Stradishall, NEWMARKET, CB8 9YD · Suffolk Number of places 62 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Awarded a rating of Good by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 29/09/2025, the nursery prides itself on creating a warm and nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable and safe. The provision has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with the manager and staff team actively seeking support and reflecting on practices to enhance the overall setting. A flexible and accessible curriculum is central to the nursery's approach, meticulously planned to cater to all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This includes the use of symbols and visual aids, and adaptable activities to ensure all children can successfully access their learning. Robust assessment processes are in place to quickly identify children needing additional support, with staff collaborating closely with parents to implement targeted interventions. The management team also makes timely referrals to external agencies, such as speech and language therapists, helping to bridge any developmental gaps. Children benefit from flexible settling-in procedures and develop strong attachments with staff, ensuring smooth transitions within the nursery. Outdoor learning is a key feature, especially for babies and toddlers, who utilise a wide range of indoor and outdoor equipment to develop physical strength and coordination through activities like dancing and cycling. Parent partnership is notably strong, with extensive daily communication ensuring parents are well-informed and can continue to support their child's progress at home. What it's like Children enter with confidence and feel comfortable and safe. They benefit from flexible settling-in procedures and develop strong attachments with staff, making seamless transitions through the nursery. The curriculum is flexible and accessible to all children, including those with SEND. Confident Children Flexible Curriculum Strong Parent Partnership Effective SEND Support Outdoor Play Seamless Transitions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days Childcare Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10373147 Lead inspector Louisa Taylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290503)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538799) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-days-childcare-cb8-9yd-ey538799) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Days Childcare Last inspected 29 September 2025 · Louisa Taylor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children enter with confidence and feel comfortable and safe. They benefit from flexible settling-in procedures and develop strong attachments with staff, making seamless transitions through the nursery. The curriculum is flexible and accessible to all children, including those with SEND. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff team have accessed support and reflected on the whole setting since the last inspection. - Robust assessment processes help staff swiftly recognise when children need additional support and work closely with parents to implement targeted interventions. - The management team make timely referrals to outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists. - Babies and toddlers use a broad range of equipment indoors and outdoors to develop physical strength and coordination. - Parent partnership is remarkably strong, with extensive daily communication about their child's day. Areas to develop - 1 help staff continue to strengthen the quality of their interactions and fully consider the promotion of available resources to enhance and extend children's learning more effectively as they play - 2 consistently support children's understanding of important hygiene routines to enable them to become increasingly independent in meeting their self-care needs Inspection #10373147 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290503) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider plans a curriculum that is flexible and accessible to all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, symbols and visual aids are created in the environments and staff adapt activities to help all children access their learning successfully. Staff and the special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Babies and toddlers use a broad range of equipment indoors and outdoors, to help them to move from crawling to confidently walking and climbing. Regular outdoor play and active games, such as dancing and using pedal bicycles, help children to develop their physical strength and coordination. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Days Childcare 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVZQtW3AXZTik4agvCvL9sXAjLfhtlHhmvcZGUhyqjMT-M0LsEv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Katie Gentry 5 years ago we have used happy days for over 6years now for childcare for our 2boys and they have been absolutely amazing ! Not only do they provide great wraparound car but also support the children and parents with health and development concerns thoroughly! the staff feel more like friends than nursery workers now as the children trust and feel safe with them! Debbie and her team of staff go the extra mile, especially during this tough period we just can not thank them enough as a family ! 100% recommend happy days childcare! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpbExpQjBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d85baf8293b7f7:0x1752a9682e5455db) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKYopIK52ZfRBenBrjPYt8eTMiALbwF38Ur0AMw5boZb1WiLw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Marsh 7 years ago Happy Days is a warm and friendly place to send your children, the staff are approachable and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate your individual needs. My son has benefited from being in a room with children his own age and having an EYFS teacher on board will help set him up for school. He has formed bonds with all the staff and is more than happy to have cuddles with any of them including the lovely nursery cook who has been really patient with his fussy eating habits. He now eats so well and more often than not will go back for more . As parents we have seen his confidence grow and his development flourish but the most important thing of all is that he is HAPPY!!! My oldest son uses the before and after school care including pick up/drop off for Wickhambrook school, this service has been a godsend. Fabulous service all round!!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbU9QN3BBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d85baf8293b7f7:0x1752a9682e5455db) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW7hj-UP1jBKs1Yr5Trj2MLKyJTNKRLZMTQapWzFHDRb7ueQZAT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Lewis 9 years ago Lovely nursery. My daughters progressed well and were ready for school by the time they started reception. Nice garden area, friendly staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMktLRzhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d85baf8293b7f7:0x1752a9682e5455db) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVwOlbJzxDDFjYvzUpw74FNK8MYimGqRFMmoIypFp35DDRiOFh4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Fru Molnar 3 years ago My boy is very happy here and he is progressing very well 😊 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4cnZLUFF3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d85baf8293b7f7:0x1752a9682e5455db) Reviews from Google for Happy Days Childcare. 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