--- title: "Happy Feet Nursery, Dover | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ct17-0dd-ey556968 description: "Happy Feet Nursery in Dover — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Happy Feet Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · The Ark Christian Centre, The Hamlets, Dover, CT17 0DD · Kent Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Kent ## About this day nursery Happy Feet Nursery in Dover provides term-time care and education for children from two to four years old. It opens on weekdays from 8:40am to 3:30pm. At its Ofsted inspection in July 2021, the day nursery was judged to be Good. The inspector reported that the friendly staff create a family atmosphere, helping children to feel secure and settle quickly. The provision supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to be fully included in nursery life. Staff place a clear priority on supporting communication and language development, and children of all ages develop a love of reading. In the outdoor learning spaces, children are encouraged to explore using plentiful resources. For example, they use natural materials to build hotels for snails they have found and plan obstacle courses using planks and tyres. Parents told the inspector they were happy with the service and valued the daily feedback on their child's achievements. What it's like The friendly and caring staff team create a family atmosphere, which helps children to settle quickly. Children feel safe and secure and thrive in this nursery. They are confident, self-assured and show high levels of independence. Family atmosphere Love of reading Good behaviour Communication priority Outdoor exploration Strong parent partnership ## Key facts Opening hours 8:40am to 3:30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Feet Nursery Last inspected 19 July 2021 · Kimberley Luckham 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 Inspector highlights - The friendly and caring staff team create a family atmosphere, which helps children to settle quickly. - Children of all ages develop a love of reading and enjoy a wide range of books. - Children's behaviour is good and staff act as good role models. - Staff place a clear priority on supporting children's communication and language development, including those who speak English as an additional language. - Outdoor learning spaces and plentiful resources allow children to play and explore with curious minds. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen the management of group play, to ensure that all children can actively join in and have a go - 2 develop staff's planning of group times to fully engage all children who take part and meet their learning needs. Inspection #10175199 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167802) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents state they are extremely happy with the service they receive. They are impressed by the progress their children make in their development. They value the daily feedback they receive about their child's day and achievements. > Parents report they use the information provided to keep up to date about their children's development and to support children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well to be fully included in the nursery routines and activities. Outdoor space Outdoor learning spaces and plentiful resources allow children to play and explore with curious minds. For example, children use the available natural materials to build hotels for the snails they have found. Staff provide opportunities outdoors for children to plan and make an obstacle course from planks and tyres. ## Google Reviews of Happy Feet Nursery 5.0 (2 Google reviews) K Ross 2 years ago This is a really amazing nursery. Children's care and welfare come above everything else. Lots of fun activities like cooking and crafts, different theme days like book week and maths weeks ect. Staff are also really good at helping kids who struggle with things. Manager and SEN staff are particularly good and lots of good communication between home and nursery. I highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1Ni0yZ3BnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debb20bba5814b:0x4ffa48d7f1d0b560) Eleanor Perrow 2 years ago Really happy with Happy Feet. My 2 year old has been attending for 10 months and has.made huge progress while she has been there. Staff are friendly and so so happy to help. They seem to genuinely care about my child. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxMEpxOEpBEAE!2m1!1s0x47debb20bba5814b:0x4ffa48d7f1d0b560) Reviews from Google for Happy Feet Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=5762998765486126432&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 July 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167802) ## Frequently asked about Happy Feet Nursery ### What part of the country is Happy Feet Nursery in? ### How is Happy Feet Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What areas is the nursery working on improving? ### How does Happy Feet Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dover Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Feet Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kaleidascope Childcare Dover · CT16 2LH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ct16-2lh-ey312272 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Next Steps Preschool Dover · CT17 9LW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/next-steps-preschool-ct17-9lw-ey500822 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kid Ease Dover Triangles Dover · CT17 0HL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kid-ease-dover-triangles-ct17-0hl-ey278153 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill Dover · CT17 0RX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-ct17-0rx-2716677 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Maison Dieu Nursery Dover · CT16 1RU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/maison-dieu-nursery-ct16-1ru-127363 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Choochoos Day Nursery Dover · CT17 0QD 4.7(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-ct17-0qd-2629641 See all nurseries in Dover →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Dover ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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