# Happitime Playgroup LTD

Happitime Playgroup LTD is a sessional pre-school at Unit 3, 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB, in Lea Bridge, Hackney. It is registered for 15 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitime-playgroup-ltd-ey412012  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Unit 3, 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 15
- Phone: 07930 642598
- Ofsted URN: EY412012

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412012

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY412012). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412012)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412012)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412012)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Unit 3, 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561227,-0.046215

- Station: Clapton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Lea Bridge, 0.6 miles
- Station: Rectory Road, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millfields Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Wharf Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Leyton Marsh, 0.1 miles
- Park: North Marsh, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hackney Marshes, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hackney there are about 2.8 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rushmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Millfields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harrington Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Falah Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ohr Emes |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beis Trana Girls' School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Riverside Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-ey278939) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Forest Grove Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-grove-hackney-2617889) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Comberton Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/comberton-childrens-centre-nursery-ey453579) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rosemary Works East](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-works-east-ey547324) | Good | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Round Chapel Families Project (Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/round-chapel-families-project-nursery-144640) | Good | £53.36 | 08:30–16:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Grasshoppers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grasshoppers-nursery-ey497869) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Happitime Playgroup LTD's opening hours?

Happitime Playgroup LTD opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Happitime Playgroup LTD's Ofsted rating?

Happitime Playgroup LTD was inspected on 15 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Happitime Playgroup LTD take?

Happitime Playgroup LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happitime Playgroup LTD?

Clapton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happitime Playgroup LTD?

You can call 07930 642598.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412012)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happitime+Playgroup+-+Lea+Bridge+West&query_place_id=ChIJi-AktlQcdkgRjuT7ZgYWwBI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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