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Happy Hands Childcare # Happy Hands Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Village Hall, 11 Bertone Road, Kettering, NN15 6WF · North Northamptonshire Number of places 35 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority North Northamptonshire 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 45am until 6pm, during term-time, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 11 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 16 November 2022. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the individual needs of all children, supported by a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who ensures prompt identification and effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The SENCo works in close collaboration with outside agencies to provide continuous support to staff, children, and parents. Children at Happy Hands Childcare enjoy spacious environments and an extensive selection of resources that promote physical development. Outdoors, children are encouraged to manage risks as they navigate climbing equipment and tricycles. They learn self-care routines, such as selecting coats and wellington boots for outdoor play from their named pegs. The nursery places a strong emphasis on community engagement, with children enjoying local walks and visits to places like the lake to observe swans and allotments to learn about food origins. Children benefit from healthy practices, including well-planned home-cooked meals that cater to various dietary needs. They also learn about hygiene by routinely washing their hands before mealtimes. The setting fosters strong partnerships with parents, sharing information about children's development and offering suggestions for home learning. Children arrive happy and excited, forming close bonds with staff and confidently making choices about their activities. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited and make close bonds with staff, confidently moving around the setting and making choices. They have access to extensive resources and spacious environments for physical development. Children show a positive attitude to learning, experimenting with various utensils and talking openly about their activities. Child-led environment Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Community engagement Healthy practices Physical development curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2020 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Hands Childcare Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10250820 Lead inspector Charmaine Cayton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202850)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551869) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-hands-childcare-nn15-6wf-2551869) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Hands Childcare Last inspected 16 November 2022 · Charmaine Cayton 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 Children arrive happy and excited and make close bonds with staff, confidently moving around the setting and making choices. They have access to extensive resources and spacious environments for physical development. Children show a positive attitude to learning, experimenting with various utensils and talking openly about their activities. Inspector highlights - Staff have developed a curriculum that meets the needs of all the children. - Children get to know their local community through walks and visits. - Children's self-care routines are excellent. - Children benefit from healthy practices with well-planned home-cooked meals. - Partnerships with parents are strong. Areas to develop - 1 manage staff to be consistent in teaching children expected behaviours - 2 develop staff skills to improve the planning and delivery of group activities, taking into account children's individual interests and abilities. Inspection #10250820 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202850) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is effective in identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Plans are put into place quickly to ensure that children are making progress. The SENCo works well with outside agencies to provide ongoing support to staff, children and parents. Outdoor space Outdoors, children learn to manage their own risks as they climb large equipment or negotiate space as they weave in and out of tyres on tricycles. Children know to select coats from named pegs and put on their wellington boots before going out to play. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Hands Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIPV3eHsyNkBCRfxIWroiwhWrTcJz2DQVTv2rVtrP6S6jC32Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Tom Walsh sr 3 months ago 🥲😆 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCdlR6Tm9kR0Y1UVVkSFIyMVJhbVV5VVdSbVRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x48779f384f92de43:0xb82bc33f7e1ad80e) Reviews from Google for Happy Hands Childcare. 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