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Happy Kids Thurcroft # Happy Kids Thurcroft Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Thurcroft Infant School, Locksley Drive, Rotherham, S66 9NT · Rotherham Number of places 32 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Rotherham 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 Thurcroft, located in Rotherham, S66 9NT, is part of a larger group of nurseries dedicated to providing high-quality early education and care for children aged babies to five years old. The nursery aims to foster an environment where children are happy to learn, explore, discover, experience, and have fun, believing this approach helps them reach their full potential. They emphasise a child-led philosophy, empowering children to guide their own development at their own pace in various areas, including physical skills, self-confidence, language, communication, imagination, and personality. Happy Kids Thurcroft boasts a stimulating and imaginative indoor and outdoor environment with high-quality resources and equipment designed to maximise learning opportunities. The nursery also incorporates Forest School activities within its secure outdoor areas. With a commitment to superior teaching and care, Happy Kids Thurcroft prepares children for an easy transition to school by instilling an enthusiasm for learning. All Happy Kids nurseries are rated either 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, underscoring their commitment to quality. Our ethos “Children at the heart of everything we do, we empower them and let them lead the way.” At Happy Kids your child will develop their physical skills, improve their self-confidence, learn new language and communication skills, explore their imagination and develop their personality at their own pace. Our children benefit from beautiful surroundings, high quality resources and equipment and a homely hygge feel in nursery where they thrive from superior teaching and care. Their time at Happy Kids gives them a real enthusiasm for learning and an excellent preparation for school. We offer many forest school activities and experiences in our outstanding gardens. What it's like Children are happy and excited to spend time at the welcoming nursery. Staff exchange meaningful information with parents from the start. Children willingly approach staff for cuddles and reassurance when needed, showing they feel safe and secure. Young children are learning to share and take turns, guided by staff's consistent approach using 'golden rules'. High quality learning Ofsted rated good or outstanding Child-led learning Forest School activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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.happykids-childcare.co.uk/how-to-find-us/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Kids Thurcroft Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10363592 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260685)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693040) 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 ](http://www.happykids-childcare.co.uk/) Thurcroft Infant School, Locksley Drive, Rotherham, S66 9NT [© 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#/-1.26009/53.39362/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rotherham - [Day nurseries in Rotherham](/search?q=Rotherham) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-kids-thurcroft-s66-9nt-2693040) ## Key facts Age range babies to five years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Kids Thurcroft Last inspected 1 October 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 Children are happy and excited to spend time at the welcoming nursery. Staff exchange meaningful information with parents from the start. Children willingly approach staff for cuddles and reassurance when needed, showing they feel safe and secure. Young children are learning to share and take turns, guided by staff's consistent approach using 'golden rules'. Inspector highlights - Dedicated and enthusiastic leaders and managers have a clear, shared vision and are committed to ongoing improvements. - There is good support in place for staff well-being, with a designated role for promoting self-care and managers ensuring relevant professional development. - The broad curriculum promotes children's readiness for the next stage of learning, with staff tailoring it to individual needs and addressing gaps. - Strong partnership working with other settings and agencies helps to secure further support for children with additional needs, ensuring all children make good progress. - Staff nurture a love of books, rhymes, and songs, thoughtfully choosing stories to support emotional well-being and developmental stages, which promotes good early literacy skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen transitions between routines, including staff deployment, to meet the needs of children of different ages consistently well. Inspection #10363592 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260685) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say that staff communication is very effective. > They say they feel well informed about their children's experiences and achievements at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Several staff have training and experience in provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They use their knowledge to support a whole-team approach. Partnership working with other settings and agencies is strong, which helps to secure further support for children with additional needs from the start. All children make good progress, including those with SEND. Outdoor space Children have a wealth of daily opportunities for outdoor play, fresh air and exercise, in all weathers. Children relish jumping up and down in muddy puddles in their waterproof suits and wellington boots with their friends. However, during changes in routines, for example moving from outdoor to indoor play, some children become distracted and occasionally lack purpose. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Kids Thurcroft 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJSfiTKRb9-8ClEQfjHJfHmbiyacVoXdYVHKu5yYw50C2vxAg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ash a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3bmItbFV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879757a71eaf43b:0xa00673697c44da39) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKiJ0gjUi48ldEMw3hpknYCgoleB7LMLQMoTjpDKUa8WAT-61g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Becky Jarvis 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNbmNyTUJREAE!2m1!1s0x4879757a71eaf43b:0xa00673697c44da39) Reviews from Google for Happy Kids Thurcroft. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260685) ## Frequently asked about Happy Kids Thurcroft ### What is Happy Kids Thurcroft's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Happy Kids Thurcroft? ### Does Happy Kids Thurcroft accept funded hours? ### What age range does Happy Kids Thurcroft cater for? ### Does Happy Kids Thurcroft offer support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### Is Happy Kids Thurcroft part of a larger nursery group? ### What kind of outdoor activities does Happy Kids Thurcroft offer? ### How do parents feel about communication at Happy Kids Thurcroft? ### How can I contact Happy Kids Thurcroft? ## About the setting Happy Kids Thurcroft registered in 2022 and is located in Rotherham. The nursery is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6pm. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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