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Happy Faces Day Care Nursery # Happy Faces Day Care Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, SHREWSBURY, SY4 1HX · Shropshire Number of places 35 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Happy Faces Day Care Nursery, situated within the expansive grounds of Packwood Haugh School in Ruyton XI Towns, offers exceptional childcare. The dedicated and highly qualified team prioritises each child's individual needs, fostering an environment where every child feels valued. The nursery is committed to helping children achieve their full potential, emphasising the development of positive attitudes and values. Happy Faces operates with a strong focus on collaboration, partnering with parents/carers, external agencies, and the broader community. Their planning and operational structure are fully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, ensuring that the individual child and their family remain central to all learning and development experiences. The nursery caters to children from three months up to school age and provides care Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, with closures only for Bank Holidays and the week preceding Christmas and New Year. Happy Faces Day Care Nursery is proud to have achieved an outstanding rating in its Ofsted inspection. Our ethos Happy Faces Day Care Nursery is committed to helping children achieve their full potential by fostering a sense of value and providing a supportive environment. Their approach emphasises collaboration with parents and aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, ensuring a child-centred learning experience. What it's like Happy Faces Day Care nursery is a special place for children to be. Positive relationships and well-being for children and families are at the heart of what this nursery does. Leaders and staff have exceptionally high expectations for all children who attend, with a primary focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children engross themselves in learning, develop a superb understanding of letters and sounds, and make outstanding progress from their starting points. Outstanding Ofsted rating Set within school grounds Strong parent partnership Emphasis on individual potential ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around morning sessions, short days, and full days. Additional care can be purchased by the hour or half hour. There is a voluntary contribution request for meals and snacks. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A voluntary contribution is requested to cover the cost of meals and snacks. - Government funding (24U and 30 hours) and Tax-Free Childcare are accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Faces Day Care Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10280000 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222972)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY466203) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://happy-faces.uk/) Packwood Haugh School, Ruyton XI Towns, SHREWSBURY, SY4 1HX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.90336/52.8014/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SHREWSBURY - [Day nurseries in SHREWSBURY](/search?q=SHREWSBURY) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-faces-day-care-nursery-ltd-sy4-1hx-ey466203) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am-6pm (except Bank Holidays and the week before Christmas and New Year) Age range Three months to school age Term time / All Year All Year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Faces Day Care Nursery Last inspected 8 June 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Happy Faces Day Care nursery is a special place for children to be. Positive relationships and well-being for children and families are at the heart of what this nursery does. Leaders and staff have exceptionally high expectations for all children who attend, with a primary focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children engross themselves in learning, develop a superb understanding of letters and sounds, and make outstanding progress from their starting points. Inspector highlights - Staff have established an extremely well-planned curriculum that promotes inclusion, diversity and rich learning opportunities. - Staff support children's communication skills exceptionally well, immersing them in a language-rich environment. - Children benefit from excellent opportunities to explore nature, access fresh air and exercise daily. - Weekly swimming sessions provide further opportunities for children to move their bodies in various ways. - Partnerships with parents are superb, and leaders are fully committed to supporting and empowering staff. Inspection #10280000 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222972) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > staff go over and above what is expected > staff know their children inside out Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make outstanding progress from their starting points. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders source training, to ensure that they provide the highest levels of support to children with more complex needs. Outdoor space Children benefit from excellent opportunities to explore nature and access fresh air and exercise daily. Children develop a love of nature and the natural world through the nursery's innovative planning and implementation of the curriculum. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023 Date: March 2014 - June 2023 Outstanding - August 2017 Good - March 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Happy Faces Day Care Nursery ### What stands out about Happy Faces Day Care Nursery? ### What is the address of Happy Faces Day Care Nursery? ### How can Happy Faces Day Care Nursery be contacted? ### When is Happy Faces Day Care Nursery open? ### Is Happy Faces Day Care Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in SHREWSBURY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Faces Day Care Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Little Pixies Nursery Nesscliffe · SY4 1AZ ](/nursery/little-pixies-nursery-ltd-sy4-1az-2604240) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Baschurch Pre-School and Nursery Baschurch · SY4 2JN ](/nursery/baschurch-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-sy4-2jn-2606359) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Bojangles Nursery (West Midlands) Shrewsbury · SY4 2HL 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bojangles-nursery-west-midlands-ltd-sy4-2hl-ey370743) [See all nurseries in SHREWSBURY →](/search?q=SHREWSBURY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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