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Happy Days Childcare Services # Happy Days Childcare Services Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 2 Connery, Hucknall, NOTTINGHAM, NG15 7AH · Nottinghamshire Number of places 48 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 Happy Days Childcare Services, situated in Hucknall, Nottingham, offers a nurturing and stimulating "home from home" environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery boasts purpose-built rooms and an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor resources, including a soft rubber playground designed for safe play and physical development. The dedicated team of fully trained and qualified staff focuses on the welfare and holistic development of each child, aiming to build confidence and essential skills through engaging activities. They operate in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, addressing seven key areas of learning. The nursery emphasises a bright, fun, and welcoming atmosphere, actively encouraging parental involvement to foster a positive learning experience and ensure each child's happiness and growth. They provide ample space for both dynamic play and quiet, relaxed periods. Our ethos Happy Days Childcare Services operates in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, addressing seven key areas of learning. They aim to build confidence and essential skills in a "home from home" environment that encourages parental involvement for each child's happiness and growth. What it's like Children's emotional well-being is supported by staff as they settle quickly into their play and learning. Staff greet children enthusiastically, and they gather much information from parents about each child. Children explore a varied range of activities and experiences according to their interests, ages and abilities. Purpose-built facility EYFS-aligned curriculum Spacious outdoor play area ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.happydays-childcare.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm. Age range 0 - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days Childcare Services Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10326397 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241043)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499668) 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-services-ng15-7ah-ey499668) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Days Childcare Services Last inspected 23 January 2024 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's emotional well-being is supported by staff as they settle quickly into their play and learning. Staff greet children enthusiastically, and they gather much information from parents about each child. Children explore a varied range of activities and experiences according to their interests, ages and abilities. Inspector highlights - Children's emotional well-being is supported by staff. - Staff know their children well and plan and implement a curriculum to help children build on their skills and gain new knowledge. - Children's communication and language development is supported very well. - Staff help older children to develop their imaginative skills. - The manager/owner understands and values the importance of staff supervision. Areas to develop - 1 improve the ongoing coaching and support for staff to develop interactions with children and overall teaching skills - 2 help staff to tailor and plan more precise activities and experiences to support younger children's individual learning intent and needs. Inspection #10326397 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241043) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The staff team works effectively with other agencies to support the individual needs of children who require extra support, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work sensitively with parents, and effective strategies are in place to accommodate what children need in order to thrive at the nursery. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Days Childcare Services 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJjoppan08qOS0TQTlwkparrc-D5wc2Dzm3Jvjovkp5Xq4crw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Louisa Lake 10 months ago Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Famil ran and it’s exactly home from home. Home cooked meals for the children and they are cared for as if they are apart of the family. Lovely staff and so caring. Best nursery in hucknall! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2trNVJsbFlOV0kwVjA5bVdIbDBObFozUTJkZlIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879bffffb13db79:0xb21cf9a425cb9c4b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXsbZM68rER4QRxv1fUBD4PCMDHm9RjPKApbIit_uV-nDz0ShOBXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Julia Lugtigheid 9 years ago Great nursery that is well ran by all those involved. My daughter loves going and I feel she is well looked after whilst she's there! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNneXR2eE9nEAE!2m1!1s0x4879bffffb13db79:0xb21cf9a425cb9c4b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkEKif-9xwkLyaLE4QKeSdEy5ITGQ33bwHlHdmgNJK8Vgu3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kimberley Quelch 5 years ago Nurturing, welcoming and lovely experience all round. The perfect balance of professionalism and warmth that is wanted in a childcare setting. Highly recommended. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpaFlXZTJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879bffffb13db79:0xb21cf9a425cb9c4b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKrRQCAUTasL1z9k6PC7R04OffTxPXW8csvZMg5Yu35Qao4tg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) kevin jarrett 5 years ago Did an amazing job looking after our boys. Can't thank them enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURDNEozOTBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879bffffb13db79:0xb21cf9a425cb9c4b) Reviews from Google for Happy Days Childcare Services. 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