# Happy Days Pre-School

Happy Days Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Lagley Meadow Youth Centre, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, HP4 3PE, in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-pre-school-ey464800  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Lagley Meadow Youth Centre, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, HP4 3PE
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 07592 730556
- Website: https://www.happydaysberkhamsted.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY464800

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, 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/EY464800

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY464800). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464800)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464800)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464800)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lagley Meadow Youth Centre, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted, HP4 3PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.765017,-0.581088

- Station: Berkhamsted, 0.8 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Normandy Drive Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Canal Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Hertfordshire 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rialize Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rialize-childcare-limited-2894391) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-northchurch-ltd-ey561720) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2714289) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sunhill Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunhill-montessori-nursery-129395) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Days Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Days Pre-School Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Pre-School take?

Happy Days Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Days Pre-School?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Days Pre-School?

You can call 07592 730556 and visit www.happydaysberkhamsted.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464800)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Days+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJ67GQHKtcdkgRfUFnwXWea5A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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