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Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(18 Google reviews) ·59 St. Mildreds Road, London, SE12 0RE · Lewisham
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

HappyWoods Nursery aims to provide an exceptional childcare experience, laying the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning and personal growth. The day nursery prides itself on being a trusted partner in a child’s early development, offering a nurturing environment where every child can flourish.

HappyWoods fosters curiosity and a love for discovery through exciting and engaging learning opportunities, inspiring children to learn through play. The day nursery provides a loving and caring environment where children feel happy, safe, and valued, treating each child with respect and building their confidence to become curious and determined learners.

Both indoor spaces and outdoor areas are well-equipped and professionally designed, offering age-appropriate resources that support creativity, physical development, and holistic learning. HappyWoods is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where every child, parent, and staff member feels respected and empowered to succeed.

Our ethos

HappyWoods Nursery is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning and personal growth by providing a nurturing environment that inspires curiosity and discovery through play. They aim to build children's confidence to become determined learners by treating each child with respect in an inclusive community where all feel valued, safe, and empowered.

What it's like

The nursery has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements and ensure better outcomes for children. All children, including those who require extra support with their care and learning, make good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery.

Play-based learningNurturing environmentProfessional staffInclusive community

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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham)

Last inspected 4 July 2024 · Josephine Afful

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

The nursery has worked hard since the last inspection to make improvements and ensure better outcomes for children. All children, including those who require extra support with their care and learning, make good progress from their starting points. They demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Self-evaluation is effective and leaders are aware of the nursery's strengths and areas to improve.
  • Support for children who may be at risk of falling behind is good.
  • The curriculum intent for physical development is implemented well.
  • Staff are highly skilled in supporting children to understand behavioural expectations.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how transitions, especially those to and from the garden, can be managed effectively to help minimise distractions to children's learning
  • 2support staff to continue to improve their interactions with children, with a sharp focus on how to sequence and consolidate children's learning.
Inspection #10311328 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those who require extra support with their care and learning, make good progress from their starting points. Leaders and staff are quick to identify and access specialist support and guidance to ensure that these children's learning needs are met. They work effectively with parents and share strategies so that they can continue to support children's learning at home.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that children have access to daily outdoor play, and children enjoy exploring the nursery garden. However, the transition between the room and the garden is not managed effectively to support children's learning.

Google Reviews of Happywoods Nursery (Lewisham)

5.0
(18 Google reviews)
Mo Chakra
6 months ago

A fantastic nursery with great management and very friendly team. Our son settled right away with the support all the staff at Happy Woods. A special thanks to Abeer and Toni who have been very supportive and gave us plenty of feedback with our sons development. Highly recommended for anyone local.

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Flora Zefi
3 months ago

My son is very happy at the nursery and that is very important to me when he is happy and enjoying his day activities at the nursery as I know the staff encourage him to learn as needed. I will recommend the nursery to any parents looking for great childcare.

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Ama Konadu
3 months ago

The Nursery is very good and the teachers an staff are very professional so I am very happy with the care my children are receiving. I like the daily feedback regarding the Nursery activities my children are receiving as it shows they are learning alot.

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Jennifer Gabriele
a year ago

My son attended Happywoods for 15 months, until we recently moved from the area. We were very happy with the care and support he received here; the staff are lovely and helpful as are the management team. The garden is a good size and the children tend to play outside in most weather conditions!

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Beatriz Santana
a year ago

My son has been attending the nursery for a and he is really happy to come each day to the nursery. The staff are very helpful,caring and knowledgeable within all the daily activities my son does at the nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: June 2014

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2023Requires improvement
  • March 2023Inadequate
  • September 2018Good
  • June 2014Good

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