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ALBANS, AL3 6EL · Hertfordshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Happycrew Childcare Ltd, established in 2022, operates from Margaret Wix Junior & Infant School in St Albans, offering childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, 50 weeks a year, closing for one week over Christmas. The setting received a ‘Good’ rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7th May 2025. Children are supported by nurturing and caring staff, which helps them to build strong bonds and settle in well. The curriculum at Happycrew Childcare Ltd is ambitious and thoughtfully sequenced, guiding children's learning journeys effectively. Children show a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyles, enjoying activities like gymnastics and making healthy food choices. Parents commend the setting, highlighting the staff's caring nature and effective communication, as well as the unique outdoor sleeping arrangements that have positively impacted their children's sleep. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; children spend most of their day outside in a space that reflects their interests. Daily forest school sessions are a particular highlight, attended by all children regardless of the weather. The provider has ensured the outdoor area is accessible and safe, allowing children to confidently explore natural environments and uneven terrain. Happycrew Childcare Ltd provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The staff demonstrate commendable knowledge and work diligently to ensure all children make progress, collaborating with outside agencies and consistently utilising additional resources to support individual developmental targets. Children are also given ample opportunities to develop independence from a young age, from feeding themselves to learning to put on their own shoes and coats, which prepares them well for school transitions. What it's like Children arrive happily and build strong bonds with nurturing staff, who support their emotional well-being. Children play cooperatively, showing good imaginative and coordination skills. Staff are positive role models with high expectations, fostering a calm environment conducive to concentration. Ambitious Curriculum Outdoor Learning Focus Supportive Staff Independence Fostered Daily Forest School ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks per year, closing for one week each Christmas Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happycrew Childcare Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10380777 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278300)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691890) 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 Margaret Wix Junior & Infant School, High Oaks, ST. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happycrew-childcare-ltd-al3-6el-2691890) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happycrew Childcare Last inspected 7 May 2025 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 arrive happily and build strong bonds with nurturing staff, who support their emotional well-being. Children play cooperatively, showing good imaginative and coordination skills. Staff are positive role models with high expectations, fostering a calm environment conducive to concentration. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is incredibly ambitious and learning is clearly sequenced. - Children show positive attitudes to healthy lifestyles and choose to spend most of their day outside. - Staff provide children with opportunities to develop their independence from a young age. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Staff and children are passionate about their forest school sessions, which all children visit daily. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to build on the learning opportunities for staff that help them develop their interactions with children to a consistently high level. Inspection #10380777 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278300) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting staff and the provider and trust in their ethos. > They mention the outside sleeping arrangements and how well this has supported their child's sleep at the setting. > Parents comment that the staff are lovely and communicate well. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff go over and above to ensure all children make progress, regardless of their needs or disabilities. They work closely with outside agencies to ensure consistency in children's developmental targets, and additional resources are used consistently to support children. Outdoor space Children choose to spend most of their day outside, and the outside space reflects children's interests. All children visit the forest school sessions every day, regardless of the weather. The provider has worked hard to ensure the area is accessible for all, and children explore the natural environment, confidently navigating uneven and riskier terrain. Inspection history Date: May 2025 - May 2025 Good - May 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Happycrew Childcare ### What is the Ofsted rating of Happycrew Childcare? ### How does Happycrew Childcare support children with SEND? ### What is Happycrew Childcare working on improving? ### How do parents describe Happycrew Childcare? ## Nearby day nurseries in ST. 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