Opening hours
7:30am - 6pm, weekdays, all year (except 2 wks Christmas)
Happy Hedgehogs
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
Happy Hedgehogs is an Ofsted-registered nursery and pre-school located in the serene, rural village of Appleby Magna, operating out of the Sir John Moore Foundation. The nursery, which expanded in August 2018 to include a baby room alongside its pre-existing pre-school room, now caters to children aged 0-5 years.
Happy Hedgehogs is open all year round, with the exception of a two-week closure period over Christmas. The nursery operates every weekday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing a breakfast club from 7:30 am and an after-school club from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
During school holidays, a holiday club is also available for children up to 12 years old. The primary goal of Happy Hedgehogs is to foster a joyful, supportive, and safe atmosphere where every child can flourish and develop as a unique individual.
What it's like
Staff support children to develop close and trusting bonds, helping them feel safe and settled. Children are confident and enjoy involving visitors in their play. Staff consistently praise children, building their self-esteem.
Ofsted-registeredAll-year-round nurseryHoliday club up to age 12
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.
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Session types
Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Club
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2020
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Happy Hedgehogs
Last inspected 25 January 2024
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 support children to develop close and trusting bonds, helping them feel safe and settled. Children are confident and enjoy involving visitors in their play. Staff consistently praise children, building their self-esteem.
Inspector highlights
- Children form close and trusting bonds with staff through positive interactions and a strong key-person system.
- Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the outdoor environment, engaging in stimulating interactions with staff.
- Managers and staff have worked hard to address actions from the last inspection, positively impacting children's learning and development, particularly communication and language skills.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through frequent communication with parents and collaboration with other professionals.
- Staff feel valued and supported by leaders, receiving thorough induction training and regular supervision.
Areas to develop
- 1provide children with a rich set of experiences to promote their understanding of similarities and differences and what makes people unique
- 2strengthen the skills of less confident staff in delivering group activities that build on children's existing knowledge
- 3review the organisation of mealtime routines to ensure all children remain engaged and supported.
Inspection #10298988 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They comment that staff know their children well.
parents say they appreciate the support and advice staff offer them.
They comment that staff communication is effective, and they receive regular updates about their child's progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff liaise with parents frequently to share information to maintain a consistent approach. They work with other professionals to implement strategies to help children make progress.
Outdoor space
Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the outdoor environment. They develop physical skills as they use spades to dig and find hidden items, and use their creative and imaginative skills to make mud pies and mud milkshakes.
Parent Reviews of Happy Hedgehogs
5.0
(1)
Demi Toon
7 months ago
An incredible nursery! My little girl has settled in so well here and the staff are fantastic and can’t do enough for your child or for you on ensuring you that your little one is doing well, nothing is ever to much trouble and I’m so pleased with the place!
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: May 2022
- January 2024Good
- May 2023Requires improvement
- May 2022Requires improvement
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