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Happy Kid's Face

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·64 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB · Richmond upon Thames
Number of places
22 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames

About this day nursery

Happy Kid's Face Nursery in Twickenham is a family-operated institution dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where young children can flourish. The nursery aims to instil wonder, confidence, and joy in children during their formative years, promoting growth through affection, exploration, and discovery every day.

Emphasising a love of learning, the nursery encourages curiosity and passion through engaging, play-based activities that foster excitement and creativity. Children are supported in developing self-belief, resilience, and the confidence to tackle challenges, with a strong focus on emotional well-being that prioritises happiness and security in a calm and caring atmosphere.

Happy Kid's Face also champions independence, critical thinking, self-expression, and a deep appreciation for diversity and respect among children. The nursery is committed to collaborating with families, establishing strong relationships to support each child's individual journey.

, a child psychologist and Early Years specialist with over 25 years of experience, the nursery seeks to be a comforting home-away-from-home where every child feels truly seen, heard, and cherished, accompanying them and their families through every milestone.

Our ethos

Happy Kid's Face Nursery is committed to fostering a love of learning through play-based activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration. They prioritise the emotional well-being of each child, aiming to instil confidence, resilience, and independence, while championing diversity and respect. The nursery strives to be a comforting home-away-from-home that nurtures each child's individual journey.

What it's like

Children play in a safe, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment where their artwork and photos are displayed. This environment encourages their enthusiasm for learning and supports their emotional well-being. Children of all ages are happy and motivated learners who behave well and gain strong self-care and independence skills.

Family-run nurseryPlay-based learningFocus on emotional wellbeingStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around age bands for children under two, two to three, and over three years old, with booking options ranging from two to five days per week. Both 15 and 30 hours of government funding are accepted. Additional voluntary charges apply for meals.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A deposit is required to secure paid or full-time places.
  • Late payment fees apply for balances settled after the first of the month.
  • Meals are optional and charged on a full or half-day basis.

Key facts

Session types

Morning session: 8:00 – 13:00, Afternoon session: 13:00 – 18:00, Full day: 8:00 – 18:00

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 18:00

Age range

Babies to early school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Kid's Face

Last inspected 12 April 2022

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 play in a safe, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment where their artwork and photos are displayed. This environment encourages their enthusiasm for learning and supports their emotional well-being. Children of all ages are happy and motivated learners who behave well and gain strong self-care and independence skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager makes good use of the self-evaluation process to make positive changes, such as enriching the rear garden.
  • The manager provides staff with support and training to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Staff use a range of strategies to promote children's language, speaking and listening skills.
  • Mathematics features highly in the educational programmes and is promoted well.
  • Parents are overwhelmingly appreciative of the care and support their children receive in the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend the opportunities for newer and less-experienced staff to engage in targeted professional development to raise their good teaching to the highest level
  • 2make more effective use of observations and assessments to identify clear next steps for children, particularly for the younger ones.
Inspection #10174960 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents are overwhelmingly appreciative of the care and support their children receive in the nursery. They find staff are friendly and approachable. Parents value the the two-way communication between them and staff, which helps to establish a consistent approach to children's learning."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The manager has reviewed the rear garden to enrich and extend the range of opportunities offered to children, including a new digging and planting area to raise children's sensory and investigative skills. Staff provide children with plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

EAL / language support

Those who speak English as an additional language hear and see their home languages in the nursery.

Parent Reviews of Happy Kid's Face

5.0
(8)
Claire Mansfield
8 months ago

HKF is a really fantastic nursery. We had two children who went there, and the staff really got to know them and supported their unique personalities. The nursery has a lovely garden that the children use all the time for outdoor learning and exploring. Monika, the owner and manager, is in every day and knows all the children, which is really reassuring. There’s always plenty going on with lots of activities, but the kids also get time to chill out when they need it. What really stood out for us was how great the staff are at helping children understand and manage their emotions, teaching kindness, and letting them grow in their own way. We honestly couldn’t recommend HKF more!

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Leah Deere
3 years ago

Our son joined the baby room at Happy Kids Face in May when he was 1 and we have been so happy with how he has been settled into nursery life. I was a nervous first time mum but the team have been really kind and patient while he figured out how to nap in nursery environment and he sleeps and eats so well there now. He is always happy to go in and is greeted with a big hug at the door by the girls who he loves. We really enjoyed sports day this summer and meeting the other kids and parents. It’s a really warm and welcoming environment, with a lovely garden with lots of activities to keep the kids entertained which was a big plus for us.

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Nick Wright
3 years ago

Both of our children spent many happy years at HKF (or Nursery's House, as it became affectionately known). We'd moved our first child there after a negative experience at another nursery and it was a different world. The staff were attentive, polite and helpful and both children developed well and happily. We continued to keep our children there after moving away from Twickenham as it was too difficult to leave!

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Jenny Linter
3 years ago

I couldn’t recommend Happy Kids Face enough! I sent both children there and they felt happy, loved and learned lots. It is small so the staff really know the kids.. it’s basically an extension of the family. Fabulous and committed staff (no agency workers), lovely children, safe environment with outdoor space so no need to drag the kids across Twickenham to get to outdoor play areas.

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Richard Lewis
3 years ago

A fantastic nursery. I couldn’t ask for our two daughters to be in a more caring and safe environment. The stability of staff and positivity from the team is testament to a wonderfully well run nursery. Everything about Happy Kid’s is wonderful.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 April 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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