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Happy Days Pre-School, Saltford

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Saltford C of E School, Claverton Road, Saltford, BS31 3DW · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
60 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School in Saltford provides high-quality childcare across two distinct locations. The Day Nursery on Bath Road serves babies and toddlers, offering a nurturing atmosphere.

The Pre-School, situated within Saltford Primary School, focuses on preparing older children for their upcoming academic journey and also provides wraparound care for Saltford Primary School pupils aged up to 8 years. Both settings are meticulously designed to be calm, engaging environments that foster curiosity, promote independence, and support children's development through interactive play.

The dedicated team at Saltford is committed to creating a warm and welcoming space where children feel secure, supported, and enthusiastic about learning. The nursery aims to deliver consistent care and tailored educational experiences that enable every child to flourish, whether they are just starting their childcare journey or transitioning to school.

Our ethos

Happy Days aims to foster curiosity, promote independence, and support children's development through interactive play in calm, engaging environments. They provide consistent care and tailored educational experiences to help every child flourish and feel enthusiastic about learning.

What it's like

Children are greeted warmly by staff and settle quickly, developing strong bonds with their key person. They benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum, enabling them to practice a range of skills and make good progress. Children are confident, active learners who express their ideas for play and staff extend their learning.

Two dedicated buildingsWraparound care availableEco Schools certifiedGreen Tree certifiedMeals & Snacks provided

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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery: Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm; Pre-School: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Meals & Snacks

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days Pre-School, Saltford

Last inspected 6 June 2024

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

Children are greeted warmly by staff and settle quickly, developing strong bonds with their key person. They benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum, enabling them to practice a range of skills and make good progress. Children are confident, active learners who express their ideas for play and staff extend their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are greeted warmly by staff and settle quickly.
  • Children benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff support children's communication and language well and promote their thinking skills.
  • Partnerships with parents are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to strengthen the implementation of the curriculum during group activities, to reflect the learning intentions for children and help them achieve their next steps in learning to maximise their progress.
  • 2Improve the daily routines to ensure children do not have to sit and wait for prolonged periods of time so that children are consistently engaged in learning.
Inspection #10339217 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

staff provide interesting activities for children, such as woodland walks out in the community

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those in receipt of additional funding. Staff swiftly identify any gaps in children's learning, liaise with parents, and refer to other professionals for advice. Children with additional needs, including SEND, receive targeted support from staff, who agree plans and strategies with parents and other professionals to meet children's learning needs, using strategies such as visual aids to support communication and understanding.

Parent Reviews of Happy Days Pre-School, Saltford

5.0
(2)
James Bliss
a year ago

I cannot speak highly enough of Tiddlers during our pre-schoolers stay here (2023/24). The staff were absolutely brilliant; it helped our daughter develop well beyond our expectations. While they retain the current staff you won't find a better preschool throughout the land.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • June 2024Good
  • July 2018Good
  • November 2015Good
  • November 2011Outstanding

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