# Happy Hands Day Nursery

Happy Hands Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. James Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5LE, in St James' End, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 100 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 4.1 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hands-day-nursery-ey449680  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. James Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5LE
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01604 758001
- Website: https://www.happyhandsstjames.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY449680

## 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/EY449680

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY449680). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449680)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449680)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449680)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004068)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. James Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5LE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.239526,-0.914190

- Station: Northampton, 0.3 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St James Small Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Castle Mound, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millers Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: Marefair Heritage Park (under construction), 0.4 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 West Northamptonshire 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

- Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| New Horizons Academy |  | 4–16 | Inadequate (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Daycare 2018 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-daycare-2018-ltd-ey561083) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Camrose Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camrose-early-years-centre-ey281304) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Paul's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-playgroup-220081) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-day-nursery-220164) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sun Beams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sun-beams-ey276045) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Omnipresence Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/omnipresence-childrens-nursery-ey499396) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Hands Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hands Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hands Day Nursery take?

Happy Hands Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hands Day Nursery?

Northampton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Hands Day Nursery?

You can call 01604 758001 and visit www.happyhandsstjames.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449680)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Hands+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJg1EJGPsOd0gRGvMkLbRIQp8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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