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Happy Days Community Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·Coulman Bungalow, Church Balk, Thorne, DN8 5BU · Doncaster
Number of places
48 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

Happy Days Community Childcare, an Ofsted-registered, family-operated not-for-profit Kids Club located in Thorne, Doncaster, offers flexible childcare solutions. Their services include a Breakfast Club and After School Club during term time, alongside a full-day Holiday Club during school breaks.

They provide "Wrap Around School Services" to schools within both Thorne and Moorends. This organisation is deeply involved in community support, evidenced by its active fundraising initiatives and collaboration with local businesses like ALDI and Marks & Spencer to enhance its services and provide meals.

The day nursery focuses on supporting families, parents, guardians, and children aged 10-14 within the Doncaster area.

What it's like

Children are happy in this warm and welcoming nursery, which has an emphasis on creating a 'family feel'. They snuggle into staff for cuddles, demonstrating they feel safe, and laugh and giggle together. Staff consistently help children gain confidence, for example, encouraging them to assess their own risks when using equipment.

Ofsted-registeredFamily-runNon-profitBreakfast ClubAfter School ClubHoliday ClubWrap Around services

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days Community Childcare

Last inspected 28 July 2022 · Julie Dent

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 are happy in this warm and welcoming nursery, which has an emphasis on creating a 'family feel'. They snuggle into staff for cuddles, demonstrating they feel safe, and laugh and giggle together. Staff consistently help children gain confidence, for example, encouraging them to assess their own risks when using equipment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy in this warm and welcoming nursery.
  • Staff consistently help children to gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Staff are skilled at supporting children's vocabulary and communication development.
  • New children starting the nursery complete thorough settling-in sessions.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of activities to increase opportunities for children to engage fully in their play and learning.
Inspection #10210668 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children learn to speak English quickly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children get fresh air and exercise every day, enjoying playing in the garden and engaging in lots of learning outside, such as planting seeds to grow their own fruit and vegetables. They enthusiastically use large brushes and water to make marks on surfaces outdoors, which supports their hand strength and physical skills for writing.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. Staff use some words in their home languages and lots of gestures and pictures. Consequently, children are making good progress and their understanding and use of English are rapidly improving.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: September 2021

  • July 2022Good
  • September 2021Requires improvement

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