--- title: "Happy Hedgehogs — Rated Good by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Happy Hedgehogs, a nursery in Swadlincote — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Happy Hedgehogs # Happy Hedgehogs Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AH · Leicestershire Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Leicestershire 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 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-registered All-year-round nursery Holiday 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. [Request pricing →](https://happyhedgehogs.co.uk/?feed=rss2) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6pm, weekdays, all year (except 2 wks Christmas) 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 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 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 - 1 provide children with a rich set of experiences to promote their understanding of similarities and differences and what makes people unique - 2 strengthen the skills of less confident staff in delivering group activities that build on children's existing knowledge - 3 review the organisation of mealtime routines to ensure all children remain engaged and supported. Inspection #10298988 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240988) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Hedgehogs Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10298988 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240988)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576003) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://happyhedgehogs.co.uk/) 101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, DE12 7AH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.53353/52.68191/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Swadlincote - [Day nurseries in Swadlincote](/search?q=Swadlincote) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-hedgehogs-de12-7ah-2576003) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIASSxRBdxPvZMi6fjCUGWr8HbGsn7krUfi6P8k_1I73JAl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210cGVGSnplWFZOZDNaZmFGRkxTakUxV2s1R2MyYxAB!2m1!1s0x48775583a2fa5475:0x93656bd1c5f2e910) Reviews from Google for Happy Hedgehogs. 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