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Happy Minds Kids Academy # Happy Minds Kids Academy Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Neighbourhood Office, 15a Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley, BB10 4LT · Lancashire Number of places 48 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Lancashire 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 What it's like Staff are kind, caring and genuinely interested in the children they care for, developing trusting relationships that help children feel safe and confident to explore. They promote children's interests, leading to engaged play and learning, and role model positive behaviours, though occasionally staff are not always clear on behaviour expectations. ## 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. ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Minds Kids Academy Last inspected 18 April 2024 · Lois Hulley 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 are kind, caring and genuinely interested in the children they care for, developing trusting relationships that help children feel safe and confident to explore. They promote children's interests, leading to engaged play and learning, and role model positive behaviours, though occasionally staff are not always clear on behaviour expectations. Inspector highlights - Improvements have been made to the overall quality of care and education since the last inspection. - The provider has developed links with external professionals to evaluate provisions and raise quality. - There is a strong key-person system, fostering respectful relationships with parents and strong bonds with children. - The provider has implemented a curriculum overview based on prime areas of learning and development. - Staff have developed their understanding of how to promote communication and language development. Areas to develop - 1 further develop the curriculum to support older children to make rapid progress - 2 support staff to develop effective and consistent strategies to promote positive behaviour to help children to learn what behaviour is expected of them - 3 support staff to manage routines effectively and keep children fully engaged in their play and and learning. Inspection #10298129 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246548) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Minds Kids Academy Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10298129 Lead inspector Lois Hulley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246548)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552181) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Neighbourhood Office, 15a Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley, BB10 4LT [© 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#/-2.22339/53.78785/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Burnley - [Day nurseries in Burnley](/search?q=Burnley) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-minds-kids-academy-bb10-4lt-ey552181) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Staff are quick to identify any signs that may suggest a child has additional needs and work in partnership with parents and external professionals, such as the local authority specialist teacher, to ensure children's progress is monitored and they receive individual support. Outdoor space The report mentions that children sometimes wait a long time to go out to play. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Minds Kids Academy 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbXxxc-cOX_fLcVM_QXmrl_0SKXv3UMwXR6M-uuyYJKnTEtA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Julie McGinty 4 years ago My grandaughter has been comming here since she was 4 months old and is now 4 what a fantastic nursery would highly recommend taking your child there. She is bright as a button they are all great Especially big thankyou to Anne whos looked after her since she was a baby [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2ai02cmJnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b96db4ce6aaab:0x14b0f90437d16c51) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW5ZIiZmXkKRzhr1rfqDnO8c4zC8CwvOkR6cJDtVUCGx-szDM9OFQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Hannah Brooks 2 years ago My son went to this nursery for 2 years, right up to starting school. I cannot praise the nursery enough. Absolutely wonderful nursery, and fabulous staff, Seb loved every minute. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaeThLelR3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b96db4ce6aaab:0x14b0f90437d16c51) Reviews from Google for Happy Minds Kids Academy. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1490965273171291217&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: February 2018 - April 2024 Good - May 2023 Requires improvement - June 2018 Good - February 2018 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Happy Minds Kids Academy ### What is Happy Minds Kids Academy's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Happy Minds Kids Academy? ### Does Happy Minds Kids Academy offer funded childcare hours? ### What age range does Happy Minds Kids Academy cater for? ### How does Happy Minds Kids Academy support children with special educational needs? ### What educational philosophies inspire Happy Minds Kids Academy? ### Does Happy Minds Kids Academy cater for very young babies? ### How can I contact Happy Minds Kids Academy? ## About the setting Happy Minds Kids Academy registered in 2017. The setting employs 14 members of childcare staff, with a range of qualifications from level 2 to level 6. It is open from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7am to 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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