# Chilton Happytimes Daycare

Chilton Happytimes Daycare is a full-day nursery at Chilton Primary School, Chilton, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PT, in Chilton, Durham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Brandon Happytimes Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-happytimes-daycare-ey391259  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chilton Primary School, Chilton, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PT
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Brandon Happytimes Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/brandon-happytimes-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY391259

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2009 (Reference EY391259). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chilton Primary School, Chilton, FERRYHILL, DL17 0PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.659311,-1.556799

- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kirk Merrington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kirk-merrington-pre-school-314118) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Dean Bank Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dean-bank-early-years-ey281593) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Aycliffe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aycliffe-day-nursery-ey452589) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [House of Eden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-eden-ey427246) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [St Oswald's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-oswalds-pre-school-314174) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coundon-and-leeholme-early-years-centre-ey349735) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chilton Happytimes Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chilton Happytimes Daycare Good at its inspection on 8 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chilton Happytimes Daycare take?

Chilton Happytimes Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chilton Happytimes Daycare?

Chilton Happytimes Daycare is run by Brandon Happytimes Daycare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY391259)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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