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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Happy Faces Pre School # Happy Faces Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Atmosphere Strong Key-Person System Inclusive SEND Provision Outdoor Exploration Supports Physical Development Promotes 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 - 1 support staff to focus more consistently on providing experiences that build further on children's existing skills and knowledge to successfully extend their learning - 2 strengthen staff's skills in helping children gain a broad understanding of early mathematics in preparation for school. Inspection #10364009 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259403) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Faces Pre School Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10364009 Lead inspector Jill Thewlis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259403)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308187) 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-limited-tn9-2ds-ey308187) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKBHAoo5Pi4KCITZ0MIkYBKTx-RkGz8v7Xe2TS97bnEJ_f4-w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Duncan Hook 11 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VQVDI1NXlPeTVXQTdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df48ad89a22b31:0x126c1c8a92c0f0e3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJSEEqiBkak7DT80uoOZXR2weIo7xKJuiwQClVvqtcvOH34Xw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Andrei Ginga 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZb29uVmF3EAE!2m1!1s0x47df48ad89a22b31:0x126c1c8a92c0f0e3) Reviews from Google for Happy Faces Pre School. 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