Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round apart from bank holidays and at Christmas
Happy Days Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
About this day nursery
Happy Days Day Nursery strives to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere where children feel at home. The nursery focuses on delivering exceptional care and educational experiences tailored to each child's unique requirements.
All staff members are highly qualified, skilled, and approachable, ensuring a supportive environment. The nursery is a proud affiliate of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and has successfully achieved Level 3 in the Steps to Quality programme.
Furthermore, Happy Days Day Nursery received a 'Good' rating in its most recent OFSTED inspection in 2023. The nursery is committed to demonstrating positive values and respecting children from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, religions, cultures, linguistic backgrounds, and abilities.
They offer dedicated rooms for different age groups: Caterpillars (0-2 years), Butterflies (2-3 years), and Preschool (3-4 years). The nursery also boasts a large, secure garden area, rich with natural resources for children to explore and enjoy.
They encourage prospective parents to schedule a visit to experience the setting firsthand, with children welcome to attend too.
What it's like
Children develop secure attachments to staff, helping them feel safe and secure. They behave well and are supported to learn rules and boundaries. Staff use words to help two-year-olds manage their emotions. Staff also plan interesting, hands-on learning experiences.
OFSTED rated 'Good'NDNA memberLarge enclosed gardenHighly qualified staff
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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 →Key facts
Age range
0-4 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Happy Days Day Nursery
Last inspected 4 December 2023
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 develop secure attachments to staff, helping them feel safe and secure. They behave well and are supported to learn rules and boundaries. Staff use words to help two-year-olds manage their emotions. Staff also plan interesting, hands-on learning experiences.
Inspector highlights
- Children's physical skills are promoted well.
- Staff introduce lots of singing into everyday play experiences for babies and two-year-olds.
- Children are supported to learn clear routines.
- Children's good health is promoted.
- Early identification of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities ensures that these children are provided with focused support.
Areas to develop
- 1consider how to support children's growing listening and attention skills during large-group activities
- 2clarify how staff will consistently introduce children to the chosen core stories, helping them to repeat and recall words and phrases as appropriate.
Inspection #10301349 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents like the nursery for its homely feel and confirm that staff are friendly and supportive.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Early identification of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities ensures that these children are provided with focused support. This helps to narrow gaps in children's learning.
Outdoor space
Not mentioned in the report. The report mentions physical skills development indoors and babies developing strength by pulling themselves up on bars on mirrors, but no specific outdoor play or space is detailed.
Parent Reviews of Happy Days Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
harry young
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: November 2011
- December 2023Good
- January 2018Good
- April 2014Good
- November 2011Good
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