# Happy Days Childrens Centre

Happy Days Childrens Centre is a full-day nursery at Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2UJ, in Minsthorpe, Wakefield. It is registered for 83 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-childrens-centre-322066  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2UJ
- Registered places: 83
- Phone: 01977 658766
- Website: http://www.minsthorpe.cc/
- Ofsted URN: 322066

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, 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/16/322066

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 322066). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322066)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322066)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322066)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1776494)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Minsthorpe Community College, Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, PONTEFRACT, WF9 2UJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.601834,-1.292658

- Station: South Elmsall, 0.6 miles
- Station: Moorthorpe, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Minsthorpe Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ark Northfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| South Kirkby Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.9 miles |
| Minsthorpe Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Luke's Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lukes-pre-school-nursery-ey462126) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Westfield Centre Children's Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-centre-childrens-day-care-ey545703) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Upton Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-daycare-ey544685) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Badsworth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/badsworth-nursery-ey398418) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Little Gruffalos (Hemsworth)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gruffalos-hemsworth-ey487726) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Butterflys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflys-day-nursery-ey346645) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Days Childrens Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Days Childrens Centre Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Childrens Centre take?

Happy Days Childrens Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Days Childrens Centre?

South Elmsall is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Days Childrens Centre?

You can call 01977 658766 and visit www.minsthorpe.cc.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/322066)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Days+Children+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ5eRs-FJseUgRyiNanOoKBVM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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