Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm (closed Bank Holidays, and for one week at Easter and Christmas)
Happylands Private Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
53 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Worcestershire
About this day nursery
Happylands Private Day Nursery, located in Warndon Villages, Worcester, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This purpose-built facility, registered for 53 children, is situated within a vibrant community square.
Happylands emphasises a welcoming, secure, and friendly atmosphere, where dedicated staff aim to make every child feel at home. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, closing for bank holidays and brief periods over Easter and Christmas.
They require a minimum attendance of two days per week for all children. Their team includes experienced professionals, some of whom have a long history with the nursery, having even attended it themselves as children.
Forest School activities are a notable offering, led by qualified practitioners. Meals are included in the daily rate and are prepared by the nursery's cook, ensuring children receive nutritious, home-cooked food.
Happylands is also a keen supporter of government funding schemes, accepting various entitlements to help families with childcare costs. The nursery prides itself on its long-standing presence in childcare, celebrating over 35 years of service.
Our ethos
Happylands Private Day Nursery offers a welcoming, secure, and friendly atmosphere where children aged 3 months to 5 years are cared for by dedicated staff. A notable offering is their Forest School activities, led by qualified practitioners. They are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment and pride themselves on over 35 years of service.
What it's like
Children flourish in this warm and nurturing nursery, forming secure relationships with kind, caring staff and quickly settling into play. They benefit from a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum, enjoying deep and meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual needs. Children make very good progress.
Purpose-built facilityForest SchoolAccepts government fundingDedicated long-serving staffNutritious meals included
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged at a flat daily rate which includes all meals. The nursery operates on a full-day care model only, with a minimum attendance requirement of two days per week. A discount is available for full-time children not claiming government funding.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Minimum attendance of two days per week required.
- Full day care only.
- All food throughout the day is included in the fees.
- 12.5% discount for full-time children (only applicable if no funding is claimed).
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full day care
Food
All food included in daily rate
Established
1990
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Happylands Private Day Nursery
Last inspected 19 August 2022 · Holly Smith
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children flourish in this warm and nurturing nursery, forming secure relationships with kind, caring staff and quickly settling into play. They benefit from a well-planned, broad, and stimulating curriculum, enjoying deep and meaningful learning experiences tailored to their individual needs. Children make very good progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children flourish in a warm and nurturing environment.
- Staff support children's literacy skills very well, fostering a love of books.
- Children display exemplary behaviour, developing excellent skills to manage their feelings.
- The manager and staff securely embed an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for children's learning.
- Leaders ensure staffs' well-being is given a high priority.
Areas to develop
- 1provide children with even more experiences to fully support their awareness of technology and the digital world in which they live
- 2enhance staffs' understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language to further support their communication and language skills
Inspection #10072512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents cannot speak highly enough of the nursery. They comment on the 'family feel' and warmth of the nursery environment.
Parents commend the manager and staff for their professionalism and commitment to children's learning and development.
They feel thoroughly informed about children's progress and value the range of support offered, to help them build on this and extend their learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make high levels of progress from their starting points. Staff promptly create individual support plans with achievable goals and ensure timely referrals to external professionals.
Parent Reviews of Happylands Private Day Nursery
5.0
(10)
shelley beddoes
5 years ago
I can not thank happylands Enough for what they have done for me and my son. My son Brody’s is disabled he’s non-verbal and undergoing diagnosis for autism he has global development delay and sensory processing disorder. All the staff have gone Above and beyond to help my son. They have learned to sign to my son to communicate. They are very patient with trying to understand the way that he communicates. They always giving me support and helping in helping my son to understand the world around him. My son started going to this nursery at 2 years 4 months months old and leaving at 4 years and 11 months . In this time they have worked alongside with me and he currently now can put two words together. He is understanding routine, he understands how to wash His hands. How to communicate with adults and is tolerating adult lead play and play with other children. The bond my son has had with these nursery teachers is a bond that he and I will never forget. They have helped set the foundations of my sons future and for that I will forever be grateful.
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Naomi Blaikie
5 years ago
We moved our 19mo daughter here at the beginning of August and I am really happy we did. The staff are friendly, kind and caring, and we really appreciate the good communication about how she is getting on, as well as the nursery's organisation over information and admin, which has been a lot clearer and easier than at her previous setting. Thank you again.
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Clair Evans
5 years ago
Our Son George has been attending Happylands nursery since the beginning of September he was 9mths, the development he has gained in that short space is amazing. When we arrive the smile of George's face says it all, Emma and Zoi are incredible! Plus all the other staff. They use an app to keep you updated with their progress and send you lovely photos. I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery and we are super happy we chose Happylands. Thank you all so much.
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Scott Hirst
6 years ago
Excellent Nursery, staff are dedicated and very friendly. Small groups of children means better learning time. Would highly recomend!
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Basma Ikram
2 years ago
I couldn't dream of a better place to look after my 2 boys. They love going to nursery, they have so many interesting days out and trips planned for the children and the staff truly do feel like family
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Inspection history
Date: April 2011
- August 2022Good
- June 2016Good
- February 2016Inadequate
- September 2013Requires improvement
- April 2011Outstanding
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