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Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) # Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Jane Garrod House, Colne Valley Road, HAVERHILL, CB9 8DT · Suffolk Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) in Haverhill, Suffolk, has been operating since 1997, providing childcare for children aged 2-4 years. While the latest Ofsted rating from February 2026 is 'Requires Improvement,' the new leadership team is actively implementing improvements, including significant enhancements to the outdoor learning environment. Children at Happy Faces make steady progress from their individual starting points, with a notable strength in early mathematical understanding. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to reflect children's needs and interests, ensuring an inclusive approach for all, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or those needing additional language support. The pre-school prioritises warm relationships, with staff forming strong attachments with children and fostering a positive and considerate environment. Children learn independence through daily routines and benefit from a purposefully organised environment that allows them to choose resources and move confidently between activities. The setting demonstrates a commitment to supporting children's communication and wellbeing, using strategies like Makaton sign language and providing sensory resources to meet diverse needs. Our ethos Happy Faces Preschool focuses on a relaxed and happy atmosphere where learning occurs through play and individualised attention. They believe in fostering creativity and development through a wide range of stimulating equipment and providing a nurturing environment. What it's like The provider has not ensured that progress checks for children aged between 2 and 3 years have been completed, which may have hindered their progress. However, the new leadership team has begun to implement improvements, including developing the outdoor learning environment, and children are happy and make steady progress from their individual starting points. Children who learn best outdoors can do so freely, supporting the learning styles of all children. Strong mathematical understanding Warm attachments with staff Purposeful outdoor environment Inclusive curriculum Support for diverse needs ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per three-hour session or per full day. Extra sessions not covered by funding are charged at different rates depending on the child's age, with separate pricing for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - A standard session is 3 hours, running 9.15am – 12.15pm or 12.30pm – 3.30pm. - Fees are charged for absences due to sickness or holidays. - Payments can be made directly to the manager or via direct payment. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10401392 Lead inspector Shelly McDougall Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300027)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/251506) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-faces-pre-school-lamph-cb9-8dt-251506) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9:15 am to 3:15 pm (term-time only) Session types Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day Age range 2 years 6 months to almost 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1997 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Needs attention Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 2 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) Last inspected 11 February 2026 · Shelly McDougall Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - ensure that progress checks are completed for all children aged between 2 and 3 years What it's like to attend The provider has not ensured that progress checks for children aged between 2 and 3 years have been completed, which may have hindered their progress. However, the new leadership team has begun to implement improvements, including developing the outdoor learning environment, and children are happy and make steady progress from their individual starting points. Children who learn best outdoors can do so freely, supporting the learning styles of all children. Inspector highlights - Children achieve well from their individual starting points, particularly in early mathematical understanding. - Children show care and consideration towards others and form warm attachments with staff. - The environment is thoughtfully organised so that children can choose resources and move confidently between activities. - Leaders have designed a curriculum that reflects children's needs and interests, with purposeful use of the outdoor environment. - Staff take the time to get to know children and their families, tailoring support to individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 The provider has not ensured that staff consistently complete progress checks for children aged between 2 and 3 years. - 2 The provider has not ensured that all progress checks are completed for children aged between 2 and 3 years. This is a breach of requirements and limits the routine sharing of key developmental information with parents. Inspection #10401392 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300027) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's progress in communication and language is supported, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Consistent reassurance is provided by familiar adults to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The curriculum is inclusive and adapted thoughtfully for children's additional needs, with leaders using additional funding and staff receiving training to support speech and language. Makaton sign language is used during routines and play, and sensory resources are provided. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is used purposefully, where children can choose where to play. Staff model precise mathematical language outdoors, introducing ideas related to capacity and measurement. Children who learn best outdoors can do so freely, supporting the learning styles of all children. EAL / language support Children's progress in communication and language is supported through daily interactions, storytelling, and consistent modelling of new words. Staff use a language screening tool to identify gaps in children's communication and introduce strategies to support them, including Makaton sign language, to help children understand communication and participate more confidently. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Requires improvement in 2025 Date: July 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - August 2025 Requires improvement - April 2025 Inadequate - February 2020 Outstanding - May 2016 Outstanding - July 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH) ### What is the Ofsted rating of Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH)? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### How is English language support handled for children with EAL? ### What are the main strengths highlighted for the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in HAVERHILL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Faces Pre-school (LAMPH). - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Dizzys Day Nursery Haverhill · CB9 8PR ](/nursery/dizzys-day-nursery-cb9-8pr-ey233205) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Golden Apples Day Nursery Haverhill · CB9 8PP 4.7(16 reviews) ](/nursery/golden-apples-day-nursery-cb9-8pp-2740791) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Lilypads Day Nursery & Pre-School Haverhill · CB9 9LR ](/nursery/lilypads-day-nursery-pre-school-ltd-cb9-9lr-ey448938) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Unity Stars Haverhill · CB9 0LB ](/nursery/unity-stars-cb9-0lb-2808908) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Unity Stars Norton Road Haverhill · CB9 8LU ](/nursery/unity-stars-norton-road-cb9-8lu-2851823) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Ketton Early Birds Haverhill · CB9 7QZ ](/nursery/ketton-early-birds-cb9-7qz-ey539983) [See all nurseries in HAVERHILL →](/search?q=HAVERHILL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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