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Coming from a very anxious Mum, this place could not be better. They are so caring and kind, my daughter absolutely loves going here. Every single staff member is incredible, I can't thank Happy Days enough!", "datePublished": "2025-01-16T09:32:06.889398Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "stuart hughes" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent nursery both my children have gone here and absolutely loved it!", "datePublished": "2021-03-09T09:52:59.250167Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kyle Blackburn" }, "reviewBody": "We love happy days. 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Happy Days Nursery # Happy Days Nursery in Brighton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (5 Google reviews) · The Annunciation Church Hall, Coleman Street, Brighton, BN2 9SQ · Brighton and Hove Number of places 46 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Brighton and Hove 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 Nursery in Brighton focuses on providing high-quality childcare and education, ensuring children are safe, happy, and confident as they prepare for school. The day nursery operates across two large halls, featuring diverse age and creative areas, a soft room, a spacious kitchen, and an outdoor garden with a children's vegetable patch. Committed to working as a partner with parents and carers, Happy Days fosters learning and development in a nurturing environment. The day nursery prides itself on its dedicated, qualified, and loyal staff team, aiming to contribute positively to the local community. It offers a service that values diversity and promotes equality for all children and their families. What it's like Children are welcomed warmly and enjoy helping staff sign them in before settling into play. Younger children explore sensory activities with staff support for language development. Children also enjoy outdoor sensory activities, such as sand play, where staff help them learn new vocabulary and practice physical skills in a soft-play area. High-quality childcare and education Dedicated and qualified staff Focus on school readiness Engaging indoor and outdoor spaces Community-orientated ## Pricing & funding Fees are invoiced monthly in advance. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, and charges continue to apply during bank holidays, the Christmas week closure, sickness, and child holidays. Sessions can be extended with an additional lunch hour. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • A deposit is required to secure a place, which is returned once the child starts. - • No registration fee is charged. - • Fees are invoiced monthly in advance and payment is required by the end of the month. - • Fees are still charged for bank holidays, the Christmas closure week, sickness, and child holidays. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm all year round, excluding bank holidays and Christmas Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 1988 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10311869 Lead inspector Pippa Clark [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240769)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499591) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed [ Visit website ](https://happydays-nursery.co.uk/) The Annunciation Church Hall, Coleman Street, Brighton, BN2 9SQ ## Explore day nurseries near Brighton - [Day nurseries in Brighton](/search?q=Brighton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-days-nursery-bn2-9sq-ey499591) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery Last inspected 6 February 2024 · Pippa Clark 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 welcomed warmly and enjoy helping staff sign them in before settling into play. Younger children explore sensory activities with staff support for language development. Children also enjoy outdoor sensory activities, such as sand play, where staff help them learn new vocabulary and practice physical skills in a soft-play area. Inspector highlights - The manager is extremely passionate about the care and education they provide for children. - Assessments on children are used effectively to monitor the progress they are making and to make sure any gaps in children's development are identified early. - Staff well-being is of utmost importance and they report they feel very supported in their role. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and children who have been identified as having gaps in their learning are supported well. Areas to develop - 1 enhance monitoring of staff practice to support staff to focus teaching more precisely on the skills children need to learn next - 2 review and develop routine times to promote children's independence and self- help skills even further. Inspection #10311869 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240769) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents report that they are given things they can do to help their children's learning at home. “ > They feel that any concerns they have about their children's development are treated with the utmost respect and importance. “ > Parents are extremely happy with the care their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and children who have been identified as having gaps in their learning are supported well. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) works with staff to ensure focused plans are in place to support children's development. The SENCo works with outside agencies and organises individual sessions to support children with SEND. Strategies are shared with parents on how they can help their child's development at home. Outdoor space Children enjoy exploring sensory activities outside, such as sand play. Staff hide different objects in the sand and encourage children to use brushes to brush the sand away and reveal pretend fossils. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. For example, staff learn key words in children's home languages to aid their communication and understanding. In addition, staff who speak additional languages read dual-language books to children to support their understanding of English. ## Google Reviews of Happy Days Nursery 5.0 (5 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKk5-HXBgFffsAMUmy_hdF90jySDmw-5K6HeYWGLdnNs6VZ0Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rebecca a year ago AMAZING! Coming from a very anxious Mum, this place could not be better. They are so caring and kind, my daughter absolutely loves going here. Every single staff member is incredible, I can't thank Happy Days enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfcnRPOWh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487585997d8caa1f:0xabadbd5dd1339e8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVHB0dICWi7GQh2mFYdYykpRXppv-Nu6a_edCNT28jf3NyJ-GNA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) stuart hughes 5 years ago Excellent nursery both my children have gone here and absolutely loved it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5X3JTT0tBEAE!2m1!1s0x487585997d8caa1f:0xabadbd5dd1339e8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXX55pXrBbas3jJCf08SP4BUEC4_7qyjy50paOV3ItUWHZ7UW0_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Kyle Blackburn a year ago We love happy days. Highly recommended [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmc2ZiR1hREAE!2m1!1s0x487585997d8caa1f:0xabadbd5dd1339e8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJT9XLnVSFTxvPgLTOP1-qwD8PSXyJ-IG1ldPrmM4SnlqEgyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Daniela Gallimberti 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCa0s3S1lBEAE!2m1!1s0x487585997d8caa1f:0xabadbd5dd1339e8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUoG-tSopYyOIg9-3joFoMjTg_WhtW7q0rOEpLImjJ9PG9Tnqoc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) David Vinden 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJMXJQNHhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487585997d8caa1f:0xabadbd5dd1339e8) Reviews from Google for Happy Days Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=773171997631003112&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2018 - February 2024 Good - April 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Happy Days Nursery ### Which funded hours does Happy Days Nursery accept? ### What is Happy Days Nursery working on improving? ### How is Happy Days Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### How can Happy Days Nursery be contacted? ### What is known about the staff team at Happy Days Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Brighton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Days Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Nest Brighton · BN2 9SJ ](/nursery/the-nest-bn2-9sj-ey546064) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Wise Owls Nursery School Brighton · BN2 3HF 5.0(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/wise-owls-nursery-school-bn2-3hf-ey491000) - [ Ofsted: Met 0.3 mi ### Bright Start at Tarner Children's Centre Brighton · BN2 9QE ](/nursery/bright-start-at-tarner-children-s-centre-bn2-9qe-2595561) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Pepper-Pot Nursery Partnership Brighton · BN2 3ES ](/nursery/pepper-pot-nursery-partnership-bn2-3es-2734247) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Orchard Pre School Brighton · BN2 9YA 3.4(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/orchard-pre-school-bn2-9ya-2561556) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Orchard Day Nursery Brighton · BN2 0GL 3.4(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-bn2-0gl-130705) [See all nurseries in Brighton →](/search?q=Brighton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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