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Happy Days Nursery in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Sacred Heart Church, Downey Street Entrance, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 3BY · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
27 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Happy Days Nursery in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, is an OFSTED-registered childcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care for children aged six weeks to five years. The nursery prides itself on its qualified and dedicated staff who ensure the well-being of every child, allowing parents to work or study with peace of mind.

The facility features a recently refurbished toddler room adhering to OFSTED requirements and a safe outdoor play area. Recognising the importance of nutrition, Happy Days Nursery offers freshly prepared meals and snacks daily by an in-house cook, accommodating various dietary needs.

Children are encouraged to develop good eating habits and table manners. The nursery actively engages children in the local community through regular visits to nearby parks, museums, libraries, and walks along the canal to feed the ducks, all conveniently located within walking distance.

Happy Days Nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only during the week between Christmas and New Year and on Bank Holidays. They offer full and sessional day care and accept various childcare funding options.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and build respectful relationships with staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, and children demonstrate positive behaviours through cooperative play. Older children benefit from a free-flow environment, making independent choices about their play.

OFSTED registeredFamily-runFreshly prepared mealsCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:30 – 18:00

Age range

six weeks to five years

Session types

Full day care, Sessional day care

Food

Healthy home cooked meals and snacks

Waitlist

Not mentioned

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery

Last inspected 8 November 2022

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 arrive happy and build respectful relationships with staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, and children demonstrate positive behaviours through cooperative play. Older children benefit from a free-flow environment, making independent choices about their play.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery is well established within the community, fostering strong partnerships with parents and professionals.
  • Children's language development is a primary focus, with staff using communication screenings and introducing familiar words in home languages.
  • Children are growing in their independence, with staff planning experiences that help them develop self-sufficiency.
  • Children who receive additional funding benefit from purposefully bought resources like emotion cards, and staff work with outside agencies to meet children's needs.
  • Leaders carry out an effective programme to manage staff performance, including working in rooms with staff to deliver the curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1Mentor and share good practice with less-experienced staff to enhance the continuity of care and build on the quality of education throughout the setting.
Inspection #10236758 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

they provide parents with advice and constructive support to help meet their family's needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who receive additional funding, such as pupil premium, benefit from purposefully bought resources, such as 'emotion cards' that help children to discuss their feelings. Staff confidently identify children at risk of falling behind in their learning, and they engage in close partnerships with outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists, to share observations. This early intervention means children's needs are quickly met and barriers in learning are overcome.

Outdoor space

Older children benefit from a free-flow environment. They make independent choices as to where they want to play. When children prefer to participate in activities indoors, their views are accounted for, and staff explore other ways to promote their physical development. Effective risk assessments ensure that children can play safely indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery

5.0
(1)
G0001
5 years ago

Best nursery ever! Staff are brilliant and go all lengths for the children, lovely welcoming nursery! I'd give more than 5 stars if i could!!!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • August 2016Inadequate

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