# Happy Childcare

Happy Childcare is a full-day nursery at 397 Bury New Road, Salford, M7 2BT, in HIgher Broughton, Salford. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-childcare-2682348  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 397 Bury New Road, Salford, M7 2BT
- Registered places: 35
- Ofsted URN: 2682348

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, 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.

Inspection history:

- 5 March 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 31 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682348

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2682348). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682348)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 5 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682348)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682348)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 397 Bury New Road, Salford, M7 2BT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.506256,-2.261310

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mandley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Albert Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Clowes Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Salford there are about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beis Malka Girls school |  | 3–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Aim Habonim |  | 0–25 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Brentnall Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kerem Shloime |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bnos Margulis Viznitz Girls' School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aim Habonim](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aim-habonim-ey457629) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Higher Broughton Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higher-broughton-childrens-centre-511461) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kinder Palace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-palace-2819478) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bpcs Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bpcs-creche-ey551059) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pomegranate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pomegranate-ey557710) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Belz Cheider](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belz-cheider-2620541) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Childcare Good at its inspection on 5 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Childcare take?

Happy Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Childcare?

Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2682348)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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