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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Happy Kids Education Centre # Happy Kids Education Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 4.7 (9 parent reviews) · Unit 6, Manchester Park, Cheltenham, GL51 9EJ · Gloucestershire Number of places 23 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Gloucestershire 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 Kids Nursery, established in 2017 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, offers a nurturing and secure environment for young children to thrive. The nursery prides itself on maintaining a fresh, bright, and modern setting, specifically designed to foster early years care and development. They focus on providing a structured routine that includes a variety of activities such as free play, creative sessions, group activities, and dedicated time for music and storytelling. The curriculum is built upon the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), utilising high-quality, age-appropriate equipment. Happy Kids provides specialised areas for sand, water, and messy play, quiet zones for reading and games, spacious areas for imaginative role-play and construction, and an integrated sensory room. The nursery also features a garden for physical play and conducts daily risk assessments to ensure safety. Their commitment to quality care and educational excellence has earned them a 'Good' rating from Ofsted across all key areas. Our ethos Happy Kids Nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment, building their curriculum on the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They offer a variety of activities and specialised play areas to foster early years care and development. What it's like The new manager has made many positive changes, meeting early years foundation stage requirements. A new curriculum provides varied experiences and activities, helping children learn and gain skills for school. Ofsted Good Sensory Room Forest School Structured Routine ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around under and over two age bands. The nursery offers half-day morning and afternoon sessions, full days, and school-day sessions. Additional fees apply for extra hours and late pickups or payments. Good to know - Sessions offered include AM half days, PM half days, full days, and school sessions. - Late pick-ups incur a penalty fee. - Late payments are subject to an additional fee. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Kids Education Centre Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10217347 Lead inspector Anita McKelvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178480)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556695) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.happykidscheltenham.co.uk/) Unit 6, Manchester Park, Cheltenham, GL51 9EJ [© 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#/-2.09513/51.91216/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Cheltenham - [Day nurseries in Cheltenham](/search?q=Cheltenham) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-kids-education-centre-ltd-gl51-9ej-ey556695) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Kids Education Centre Last inspected 27 January 2022 · Anita McKelvey 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 The new manager has made many positive changes, meeting early years foundation stage requirements. A new curriculum provides varied experiences and activities, helping children learn and gain skills for school. Inspector highlights - Children join in with enjoyable physical activities, practising jumping, hopping, and balancing. - Staff help children expand their communication and language, using home languages and English. - Children engage in different activities, from building igloos to recalling numbers and drawing imaginatively. - The manager has introduced a new curriculum, and staff plan activities and recognise when children need extra support. - Staff form secure attachments with children, who gain confidence and adapt well to new situations. Areas to develop - 1 continue embedding the curriculum and planning to support children's ongoing learning - 2 build on strategies to encourage children's concentration and attention during self-chosen play. Inspection #10217347 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178480) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that the manager and staff share information about what children learn and how they can help them at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager helps staff recognise when children might need extra support. Staff are starting to recognise how to adapt teaching better to meet what children need to learn next. Outdoor space Outdoors, children take turns as they climb the steps to the slide and slide down. EAL / language support When talking with children, staff use home languages as well as English to help children develop their communication. The manager reads the story in English and another member of staff translates this into children's home languages to help those who are learning English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Kids Education Centre 4.7 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWrPrQw2bDOIx0j7KYA5hyewaqJIx6x0vqxZEdHBEt58h5pvCNK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucek Wesola 2 years ago Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience with customer service. I didn't get any email back after trying to get in touch regarding my boys being unwell and cancelling their booking. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwLXBxNENREAE!2m1!1s0x48711b794f52158f:0x11ce9d2412d59a06) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKA7ltiv406z0K9FaVPLaPgmfFsCktFeTivLfM5m0JudnS8Aw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Adam Day 2 years ago Amazing staff, very kind and helpful, helped guide with funding and top safeguarding!!! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1283135722107542022&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 27 January 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178480) ## Frequently asked about Happy Kids Education Centre ### What outdoor space does Happy Kids Education Centre have? ### Does Happy Kids Education Centre have an Ofsted rating? ### How are meals handled at Happy Kids Education Centre? ### Is Happy Kids Education Centre a day nursery or preschool? ### From what age does Happy Kids Education Centre accept children? ### What is Happy Kids Education Centre working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cheltenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Happy Kids Education Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Gardners Lane Children Centre Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 9JW ](/nursery/gardners-lane-children-centre-nursery-gl51-9jw-ey474932) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Rowanfield Children's Centre Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8HY ](/nursery/rowanfield-children-s-centre-nursery-gl51-8hy-ey474927) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Pips Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 8JP 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pips-nursery-gl51-8jp-ey486496) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hester Way Children Centre Nursery Cheltenham · GL51 0ES 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/hester-way-children-centre-nursery-gl51-0es-ey474920) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### St Gregorys Child Care Trust Cheltenham · GL50 3QG ](/nursery/st-gregorys-child-care-trust-gl50-3qg-ey267801) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Elephant Moon Day Nursery Cheltenham Cheltenham · GL50 3QG 4.8(46 reviews) ](/nursery/elephant-moon-day-nursery-cheltenham-gl50-3qg-ey320769) [See all nurseries in Cheltenham →](/search?q=Cheltenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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