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Happy Faces Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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4.0(2 parent reviews) ·Hectorage Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2DS · Kent
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Happy Faces Pre School Limited, operating since 2002 in Tonbridge, provides a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The pre-school operates term-time, from 9am to 3:30pm each weekday.

Staff create an atmosphere where children feel safe and secure, supported by a well-established key-person system that helps new children settle quickly into routines, such as washing hands before snack time. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned and meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Staff are adept at identifying children who may require additional support, discussing concerns with parents, and seeking advice from external professionals when appropriate. Funding is used effectively to provide this support.

Children at Happy Faces Pre School Limited enjoy exploring a "wild area" outdoors with an adult and develop their physical skills by safely navigating steps on a pirate ship and engaging in mark-making activities with simple tools. This good-rated setting also encourages children to understand and respect diverse beliefs and cultures, enriching their learning experience.

Strong links with other settings ensure consistency in children's learning and care, and leaders are committed to continuous improvement, including enhancing the outdoor space and providing targeted staff training.

What it's like

Staff create a warm and nurturing atmosphere, helping children to feel happy, safe and secure. A well-established key-person system helps new children settle quickly and follow routines. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging sharing and explaining kindness during minor squabbles.

Warm & Nurturing AtmosphereStrong Key-Person SystemInclusive SEND ProvisionOutdoor ExplorationSupports Physical DevelopmentPromotes Cultural Understanding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2002

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Faces Pre School

Last inspected 19 September 2024 · Jill Thewlis

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 create a warm and nurturing atmosphere, helping children to feel happy, safe and secure. A well-established key-person system helps new children settle quickly and follow routines. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, encouraging sharing and explaining kindness during minor squabbles.

Inspector highlights

  • The well-established key-person system helps new children to settle quickly and follow established routines.
  • The curriculum meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Staff help children to recognise and respect that families are not all the same, learning about different beliefs and cultures.
  • The physical development of children is well supported through activities like safely negotiating steps on a pirate ship and using simple tools for mark-making.
  • Strong links exist between the provider and other settings children attend, ensuring consistency in learning and care.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to focus more consistently on providing experiences that build further on children's existing skills and knowledge to successfully extend their learning
  • 2strengthen staff's skills in helping children gain a broad understanding of early mathematics in preparation for school.
Inspection #10364009 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum meets the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff identify children who may have SEND and provide effective support, discussing concerns with parents and seeking advice from external professionals when necessary. Additional funding is used appropriately to provide good support for children.

Outdoor space

Children eagerly go with an adult to explore their wild area. The physical development of children is well supported; for instance, staff help children to safely negotiate the steps on the pirate ship. Staff observed children interacting with children, both inside and outside.

Parent Reviews of Happy Faces Pre School

4.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • September 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • January 2016Good
  • May 2009Good

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