--- title: "Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare, Sheffield" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-hands-pre-school-and-childcare-s36-1dg-300932 description: "Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare in Sheffield — rated Outstanding 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 Hands Pre-School and Childcare Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2022) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, SHEFFIELD, S36 1DG · Sheffield Number of places 25 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Sheffield ## About this early years setting Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare is located in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, and provides care for children from two to eleven years old. 45am until 6pm during term time. The nursery received an overall judgement of Outstanding from Ofsted at its inspection in May 2022. The inspector reported that children thrive in a stimulating, home-from-home environment where staff plan opportunities to inspire imagination and curiosity. Staff nurture children's communication skills and promote their physical development. Children learn to work as a team during outdoor activities, such as painting a shed with water. The inspector also highlighted the highly effective support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are noted for their wide knowledge of children's learning needs and for working closely with other professionals. Parents who spoke to the inspector commented that the setting is at the heart of the community. What it's like Children thrive in the stimulating home-from-home nursery. Staff skilfully plan opportunities to inspire children's imagination and curiosity and build on their interests and experiences. Children learn to explore the world around them, think and act together. Nurturing environment Stimulating activities Personalised care Highly-rated ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.yorkshire.com/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 1999 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare Last inspected 18 May 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children thrive in the stimulating home-from-home nursery. Staff skilfully plan opportunities to inspire children's imagination and curiosity and build on their interests and experiences. - Staff provide highly effective support to children with SEND. They have a very wide knowledge of children's learning needs and act promptly to address them. - The well-qualified manager inspires her tight-knit team of staff to constantly deepen and develop their understanding of how children learn. - Staff nurture children's communication skills extremely well, with thorough planning to promote language development. - Children's physical development and appreciation of healthy lifestyles are strong. Inspection #10131546 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187297) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They feel that it is at the heart of the local community. > Parents appreciate staff's extensive knowledge of their children and the support they offer for their children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide highly effective support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They have a very wide knowledge of children's learning needs, identify gaps in development at an early stage and act promptly to address them. They plan very precisely to help children achieve key steps and work closely with other professionals in education and medical fields. Outdoor space Children work as a team to paint the garden shed with water and make sure they reach the higher parts and do not leave any gaps. Children know how to keep themselves safe in the setting, indoors and outside. ## Google Reviews of Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare 5.0 (1 Google review) Nicole Hawley a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURncmRIamd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48797dcff25458ab:0x665957fcdebef18e) Reviews from Google for Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7375022608376328590&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2011 - May 2022 Outstanding - May 2016 Outstanding - June 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare ### Whereabouts is Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare? ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### What is the nursery team like? ### How can the nursery be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in SHEFFIELD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### STEP Childcare Sheffield · S36 1DY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/step-childcare-s36-1dy-ey386602 - Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Little Einstein's Nursery and Preschool Sheffield · S36 2QW 5.0(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-einstein-s-nursery-and-preschool-s36-2qw-2855030 - Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### Thurgoland Childcare Sheffield · S35 7AL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/thurgoland-childcare-s35-7al-302870 - Awaiting first inspection 2.9 mi ### Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare Penistone · S36 9UY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-s36-9uy-2848110 - Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone Sheffield · S36 9AW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-s-play-day-nursery-penistone-s36-9aw-ey538832 - Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Rascalz Sheffield · S36 6HH 3.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-s36-6hh-ey550273 See all nurseries in SHEFFIELD →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=SHEFFIELD ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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