# Happy Bears Early Years Ltd

Happy Bears Early Years Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Furnace Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley, RH10 6QZ, in Furnace Green, West Sussex. It is registered for 38 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-bears-early-years-ltd-2864558  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Furnace Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley, RH10 6QZ
- Registered places: 38
- Ofsted URN: 2864558

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2864558). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864558)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864558)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864558)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Furnace Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley, RH10 6QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.106718,-0.166190

- Station: Three Bridges, 0.7 miles
- Station: Crawley, 1.0 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Furnace Green Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Waterlea Meadow, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tilgate, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shrublands Residents lawn, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southgate Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brook Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Maidenbower Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Three Bridges Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Serenity School Crawley |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Capers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-capers-day-nursery-ey475872) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330793) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pembroke Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembroke-park-nursery-ey497697) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Maidenbower Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maidenbower-pre-school-playgroup-113593) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisychain Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisychain-day-nursery-ey416700) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-crawley-ey224890) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Happy Bears Early Years Ltd take?

Happy Bears Early Years Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Bears Early Years Ltd?

Three Bridges is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864558)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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