# Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea is a full-day nursery at The Oast, Monchelsea Farm Estate, Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4JD, in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Junior Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-boughton-monchelsea-2667123  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Oast, Monchelsea Farm Estate, Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4JD
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01622 891422
- Website: https://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/boughton-monchelsea/
- Run by: [Junior Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/junior-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2667123

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 November 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/16/2667123

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2667123). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667123)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667123)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667123)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1454155)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Oast, Monchelsea Farm Estate, Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4JD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.229167,0.543559

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Boughton Monchelsea Recreation Ground, 0.5 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boughton Monchelsea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Loose Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Tiger Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brishing Barn Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brishing-barn-nursery-ltd-ey418865) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Boughton Monchelsea Playgroup Association](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boughton-monchelsea-playgroup-association-127031) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harlequin Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequin-forest-school-2691614) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tiger Cubs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiger-cubs-day-nursery-ey411555) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Hilary's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-hilarys-nursery-school-127588) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Early Learning Steps Maidstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-steps-maidstone-2538829) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea Good at its inspection on 23 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea take?

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea?

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea is run by Junior Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### How do I contact Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Boughton Monchelsea?

You can call 01622 891422 and visit happydaysnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2667123)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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