# Happy Hands Childcare

Happy Hands Childcare is a full-day nursery at Village Hall, 11 Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6WF, in Barton Seagrave, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hands-childcare-2551869  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Village Hall, 11 Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6WF
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01536 721114
- Ofsted URN: 2551869

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/2551869

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2551869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551869)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551869)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551869)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1010795)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Village Hall, 11 Bertone Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6WF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.379468,-0.699056

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gray's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wicksteed Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sandpit, 0.4 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Seagrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hayfield Cross CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Millbrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Millbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Kingsley Special Academy |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Greenfields Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Compass Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Building Blocks Christian Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/building-blocks-christian-day-nursery-ey275126) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Kettering Venture Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-kettering-venture-park-220026) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Abeona Warkton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abeona-warkton-ey491258) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rhymetime Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-kettering-ey361913) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery Burton Latimer](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-burton-latimer-ey542268) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Kettering](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kettering-2752562) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Hands Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hands Childcare Good at its inspection on 16 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hands Childcare take?

Happy Hands Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hands Childcare?

Kettering is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Hands Childcare?

You can call 01536 721114.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2551869)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Hands+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJQ96STzifd0gRDtgafj_DK7g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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