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Happy Little Hearts

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2025)
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4.9(56 parent reviews)
·Mayfield Children And Family Centre, Mayfield Road, Leicester, LE2 1LR · Leicester
Number of places
50 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Happy Little Hearts is a preschool based in Leicester, dedicated to fostering a joyful and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Their philosophy revolves around providing individualised attention and making learning an enjoyable experience through diverse activities.

The nursery incorporates themed rooms for imaginative play, sensory play areas to stimulate development, and a dedicated woodland area for outdoor exploration and hands-on learning in nature. Adhering to an Islamic ethos, Happy Little Hearts aims to provide a secure and supportive setting, ensuring each child feels cherished and develops into a productive individual.

The facility is Ofsted registered and part of the Preschool Alliance, committed to upholding high standards of care and education. They also prioritise safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, with all staff undergoing enhanced DBS checks.

Our ethos

Happy Little Hearts aims to provide a warm, caring, and fun environment where every child is treated as an individual. Following an Islamic Ethos, they are committed to giving children the best start in life in a safe and nurturing setting. They focus on holistic development using the EYFS framework, with the well-being of each child being paramount.

What it's like

Children thrive at this inclusive, nurturing pre-school. They settle quickly to explore the exciting environment and are eager to discover what staff have provided for them to investigate, indoors and outside. Staff deliver the thoughtfully structured curriculum through fun activities, helping children to make free choices, use their imaginations and solve problems for themselves.

Islamic EthosSensory PlayWoodland AreaThemed RoomsIndividualised Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, sessions from 8.15am to 11.15am and from 11.50am to 2.50pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2017

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Little Hearts

Last inspected 25 June 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this inclusive, nurturing pre-school. They settle quickly to explore the exciting environment and are eager to discover what staff have provided for them to investigate, indoors and outside. Staff deliver the thoughtfully structured curriculum through fun activities, helping children to make free choices, use their imaginations and solve problems for themselves.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders are passionately aspirational for the pre-school and have created an inspiring outdoor environment where children love to learn.
  • Staff target any identified gaps in children's development and support their transitions into school extensively.
  • Children's communication and language development is top priority, with staff expertly using questioning and introducing new words.
  • Outdoor learning is highly effective, allowing children to practise physical development skills and learn to take safe risks.
  • Staff nurture close parent partnerships, providing frequent communication and involving parents in activities like cooking.
Inspection #10398593 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress from their starting points in learning. Strong partnerships with other professionals help children receive support promptly.

Outdoor space

The pre-school has created an inspiring outdoor environment where children love to learn. Outdoor learning is highly effective, allowing children to practise their excellent physical development skills daily, including balancing, running, jumping and throwing, and to take safe risks on large wooden equipment.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make exceptional progress from their starting points in learning.

Parent Reviews of Happy Little Hearts

4.9
(56)
Humaira Babar
11 months ago

Happy Little Hearts has a real sense of community. Truly exceptional teachers, their level of enthusiasm is impressive and they make learning fun! The curriculum is engaging, and the facilities are clean and safe. Communication with parents is excellent, and we appreciate the regular updates on our child's progress. I have enjoyed seeing my children learn and grow independently. It has exceeded all of our expectations! Highly recommend!

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K H
11 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Happy Little Hearts Nursery. From the moment you step through the door, it’s clear that this is a setting built on consistency, dedication, and a genuine passion for child development. Every member of staff demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and progress of each child. Their approach is wonderfully child-focused, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive at their own pace. The staff’s consistency in communication, care, and teaching creates a sense of security and trust that is so important in these early years. What really sets Happy Little Hearts apart is its strong ethos centred on child development- my 4 year old daily recites affirmations! The nurturing environment fosters curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child. Whether through structured activities or child-led exploration, the nursery ensures that children are not only prepared for the next stage of their education, but also develop vital social, emotional, and life skills (they have a great forest school) It is a joy to see how happy and engaged the children are each day. We wholeheartedly recommend Happy Little Hearts Nursery to any parent looking for a warm, dedicated, and developmentally focused early years setting.

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Khadijah Bhattay
a year ago

My daughter has enjoyed every moment of her time at the nursery. The teachers are always supportive and make the children feel comfortable with their approachable and friendly demeanour. It has been amazing to see the growth and development of my child both academically and spiritually. My daughter attended nursery happily each morning and always has plenty of stories to tell about what she has done and what she has learnt. I would definitely recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Faizal D
11 months ago

I visited the school and had a play time slot with my son. This is such a lovely school with lots of outdoor play, sand pit, forest area, garden, etc. the staff are all pleasant, caring and kind. I feel like I’m leaving my child in a trustworthy, safe and pleasant environment. I really wish he could stay on for another year but unfortunately he has to go onto primary school!

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Humeira Daud
11 months ago

My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed attending happy little hearts, everyday she returns from nursery with such lovely and memorable moments that she can't stop talking about, from her friends, activities and mostly the wonderful Apas. Highly recommend the nursery to anyone thinking of sending their children there.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025

Date: October 2019

  • June 2025Outstanding
  • October 2019Good

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