# Happy Days Nursery

Happy Days Nursery is a full-day nursery at Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9QG, in Downhall and Rawreth, Essex. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey501527  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9QG
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01268 782925
- Website: https://happy-daysnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501527

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 2024, 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/EY501527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY501527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501527)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501527)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501527)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lubards Farm, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.606470,0.611022

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ferndale Open Space, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Down Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Edward Francis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Rayleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Lift Hockley | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Downhall Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/downhall-under-fives-ey403443) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Born To](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/born-to-2631955) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Fairview Under Fives Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-under-fives-group-2671315) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rascals Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-childcare-limited-ey299101) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Our Lady of Ransom Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-of-ransom-preschool-203840) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Hullbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hullbridge-preschool-ey469576) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Days Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Days Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Nursery take?

Happy Days Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Days Nursery?

Rayleigh is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Days Nursery?

You can call 01268 782925 and visit happy-daysnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501527)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Days+Nursery+%28Rayleigh%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJNWvPPIXc2EcRF05Wqd728hI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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