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Happy Days Nursery # Happy Days Nursery in Northampton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 4.5 (8 parent reviews) · 91 - 93 Chalcombe Avenue, Northampton, NN2 8LB · West Northamptonshire Number of places 43 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority West Northamptonshire 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, established in 2005, provides a welcoming and enjoyable environment for children aged 0-5 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for Christmas and bank holidays, the nursery ensures children are happy to attend and keen to start their day. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to motivate and engage children, fostering independence, decision-making, and a love of learning. Staff build strong and affectionate relationships, helping children to feel secure and confident. Children demonstrate high levels of independence in their play, supported by staff who incorporate their ideas and interests into learning experiences. The nursery excels in promoting physical development, with children thoroughly enjoying both indoor and outdoor activities. For instance, they giggle while rolling balls down large tubes and practice balance and coordination on bicycles and trikes in a dedicated road area. The setting also has clear systems in place to support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), working closely with a range of professionals to ensure targeted support. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. What it's like Staff provide children with a welcoming and enjoyable environment where they are happy to attend and keen to start their day. Children demonstrate high levels of independence in their play and follow their curiosity, supported by staff who build strong and affectionate relationships. Welcoming environment Engaging curriculum Strong relationships Promotes independence Excellent outdoor play Effective SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, apart from Christmas and bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery Last inspected 11 July 2025 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 Staff provide children with a welcoming and enjoyable environment where they are happy to attend and keen to start their day. Children demonstrate high levels of independence in their play and follow their curiosity, supported by staff who build strong and affectionate relationships. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is designed to motivate and engage children, fostering independence, decision-making and a love of learning. - Managers and staff are committed to continued professional development, striving to extend their knowledge through training. - Staff work closely with a range of professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring targeted support. - Children thoroughly enjoy being active, both indoors and outdoors, developing their physical skills. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently implement sequenced teaching opportunities during activities so that they extend children's learning based on what they already know - 2 build partnerships with parents even further to ensure that they know who their children's key person is and understand how to provide continuity in their children's learning. Inspection #10407637 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284945) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10407637 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284945)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY316388) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-days-nursery-nn2-8lb-ey316388) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with a range of professionals who offer support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There are clear systems in place to support children with SEND to ensure they receive targeted support. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy being active, both indoors and outdoors. For example, they exert their energy and giggle while rolling balls down large tubes with the staff. Children practise their balance and coordination while manoeuvring bicycles and trikes around the designed road area. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery 4.5 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIRJlsTU1rVVixn0X6qbDI9kuUJUOyyiVyKpw_gmpnKvlvoXw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) leanne mulloy 9 months ago Fantastic nursery, I have recommended them to loads of people. One of my children has food allergies and carries a EpiPen and they have been great with this. Super supportive, knowledgeable and lovely staff. 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