--- title: "Sylvia's Happy Childcare Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good" description: "Sylvia's Happy Childcare, a day nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Sylvia's Happy Childcare # Sylvia's Happy Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 3.5 (2 Google reviews) · Trust Education, 131 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RG · Brent Number of places 47 places Age range 1–3 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Brent 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 Sylvia's Happy Childcare is an early years foundation stage (EYFS) nursery located in Queens Park, London, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years old. The day nursery operates from a residential setting, striving to provide a 'home away from home' experience for its young attendees. Dedicated and experienced staff encourage children to learn, play, and explore within both indoor and expansive outdoor spaces. The day nursery is open for 50 weeks a year, including school holidays, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. It is managed by Sylvia and Thomas Walkowiak, who bring a wealth of expertise in Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology. A notable feature is the provision of homemade meals, prepared daily by an experienced and qualified chef, Thomas Walkowiak, using fresh organic ingredients. The kitchen maintains a five-star food hygiene rating and caters to all dietary requirements. Our ethos Sylvia's Happy Childcare operates under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to provide a 'home away from home' experience. The nursery emphasises learning, play, and exploration, supported by dedicated staff and a chef who prepares homemade, organic meals. What it's like Friendly staff welcome children into a nurturing environment where they explore and build confidence. Children's behaviour is excellent, showing a good attitude to learning. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children to resolve conflicts and manage their feelings. Residential-based EYFS nursery Ages 1-4 years Homemade organic meals 5-star food hygiene rating ## 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. [Request pricing →](http://www.sylviashappychildcare.london/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 50 weeks a year including school holidays. Food Homemade organic meals prepared daily, catering to all dietary requirements. Age range 1-4 years old ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sylvia's Happy Childcare Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10231494 Lead inspector Anne Maher Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229087)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2649096) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.sylviashappychildcare.london/) Trust Education, 131 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6RG ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sylvia-s-happy-childcare-nw6-6rg-2649096) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sylvia's Happy Childcare Last inspected 18 August 2023 · Anne Maher 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 Friendly staff welcome children into a nurturing environment where they explore and build confidence. Children's behaviour is excellent, showing a good attitude to learning. Staff act as positive role models, encouraging children to resolve conflicts and manage their feelings. Inspector highlights - Children are making good progress. - Staff interact well and offer children support and guidance. - Children delight in conversations with adults and each other, contributing proudly during circle time. - Staff prepare children well for their transition within the nursery and in readiness for starting school. - The strong and efficient management team monitors the quality of the provision effectively to identify and make continuous improvements. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop the implementation of the curriculum, particularly during adult-led activities, to target teaching more precisely and to offer all children appropriate levels of challenge. Inspection #10231494 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229087) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents provide extremely positive feedback, particularly regarding how well key persons know their children and how well staff communicate with them on a daily basis, including the weekly newsletters. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide individual focused targets that support their additional needs. As a result, children with SEND are making the best possible progress. ## Google Reviews of Sylvia's Happy Childcare 3.5 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIlW0cgLyneCeHEzZ0mSLmwg1FDfO8xZz4ibGypB8t1RkinXg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sam Fleming 3 months ago Not yet a customer but we’ve called 3 times to ask about vacancies (one of which times, we were told they had some). Each time we were asked to email Sylvia directly and after following up for over a six weeks and 8 emails later, not a single reply. Very disappointing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wTlYwbEVkWEpOV2tnMU1qaEJkMU4wYTJoYWNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x487610403f448ccd:0x248a838737ba0587) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI1o0uOzwzR5Aw92Y7xYMLm2I_7d0M3dYVbpOWnkjtvBcfi5g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Amo hairandbeauty 2 months ago Amazing nursery, I recommend Sylvia's and all the staff that are working there ... wonderful people ❤️ 💖 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5aVMyRndUbGRMWlRaS01VeEtTVzFKY0RaT1oxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487610403f448ccd:0x248a838737ba0587) Reviews from Google for Sylvia's Happy Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2633061548930237831&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2023 - September 2023 Good - August 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Sylvia's Happy Childcare ### How did Sylvia's Happy Childcare do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is known about the staff team at Sylvia's Happy Childcare? ### What type of early years setting is Sylvia's Happy Childcare? ### Whereabouts is Sylvia's Happy Childcare? ### How can Sylvia's Happy Childcare be contacted? ### What meals are provided at Sylvia's Happy Childcare? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sylvia's Happy Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Hopscotch Nursery London · NW6 6DT 4.3(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-nw6-6dt-137807) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Villas Day Nursery London · NW6 6AD ](/nursery/villas-day-nursery-nw6-6ad-137856) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees at Kilburn London · NW6 6QG 4.4(13 Google reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-kilburn-nw6-6qg-137799) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Jelli Tots Nursery London · NW6 7BJ 4.9(7 Google reviews) ](/nursery/jelli-tots-nursery-nw6-7bj-ey274728) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Granville Plus Nursery School London · NW6 5RA ](/nursery/granville-plus-nursery-school-nw6-5ra-ey310088) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Pre-School Of Excellence London · NW6 5AR 5.0(14 Google reviews) ](/nursery/pre-school-of-excellence-ltd-nw6-5ar-2709223) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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