--- title: "Happy Days Community Childcare Nursery, Thorne | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-community-childcare-dn8-5bu-2527016 description: "Happy Days Community Childcare, a day nursery in Thorne — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # 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-registered Family-run Non-profit Breakfast Club After School Club Holiday Club Wrap Around services ## 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.neighbourly.com/HappyDaysCC/fundraising/5d1ccf425d5bd1d1d12df22d) ## 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 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 - 1 review the organisation of activities to increase opportunities for children to engage fully in their play and learning. Inspection #10210668 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192865) ## 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 2022 Good - September 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Happy Days Community Childcare ### What kind of childcare setting is Happy Days Community Childcare? ### What holiday and wraparound care is available at Happy Days Community Childcare? ### Does Happy Days Community Childcare have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Happy Days Community Childcare support children who speak English as an additional language? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thorne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Days Community Childcare. - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Fledglings Thorne Doncaster · DN8 4AF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-thorne-dn8-4af-2783274 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Thorne Flowerpots Doncaster · DN8 4BQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/thorne-flowerpots-dn8-4bq-ey536306 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Minds Day Nursery Doncaster · DN8 4SB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-day-nursery-dn8-4sb-2655166 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Making Friends Partnership Doncaster · DN8 4SB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/making-friends-partnership-dn8-4sb-ey496435 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Cherubs Daycare Doncaster · DN7 6RY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-daycare-dn7-6ry-2749380 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School Doncaster · DN7 6RY 4.8(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-small-world-day-nursery-pre-school-dn7-6ry-2545631 See all nurseries in Thorne →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Thorne ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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