# Happy Days Community Childcare

Happy Days Community Childcare is a full-day nursery at Coulman Bungalow, Church Balk, Thorne, DN8 5BU, in Thorne, Doncaster. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-community-childcare-2527016  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Coulman Bungalow, Church Balk, Thorne, DN8 5BU
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 07522 351308
- Ofsted URN: 2527016

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 July 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.

Inspection history:

- 28 July 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 30 September 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527016

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2527016). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527016)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527016)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527016)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1199084)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Coulman Bungalow, Church Balk, Thorne, DN8 5BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.612128,-0.954867

- Station: Thorne South, 0.6 miles
- Station: Thorne North, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Memorial Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Top | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thorne King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brooke Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marshland Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| West Road Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledglings Thorne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-thorne-2783274) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Thorne Flowerpots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thorne-flowerpots-ey536306) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Minds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-minds-day-nursery-2655166) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Making Friends Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/making-friends-partnership-ey496435) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Partou Small World Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-small-world-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2545631) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Cherubs Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-daycare-2749380) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Happy Days Community Childcare Good at its inspection on 28 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Community Childcare take?

Happy Days Community Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Happy Days Community Childcare?

You can call 07522 351308.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527016)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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