# Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare

Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare is a full-day nursery at McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, SHEFFIELD, S36 1DG, in Pot House, Sheffield. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 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-pre-school-and-childcare-300932  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, SHEFFIELD, S36 1DG
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 0114 288 6262
- Ofsted URN: 300932

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300932

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2000 (Reference 300932). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300932)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300932)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300932)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, SHEFFIELD, S36 1DG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.478309,-1.598098

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cedar Pocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oxley Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Sheffield there are about 3.7 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 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Stocksbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Royd Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Stocksbridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (May 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [STEP Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-childcare-ey386602) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Einstein's Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-einsteins-nursery-and-preschool-2855030) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Thurgoland Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurgoland-childcare-302870) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.1 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 18 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare take?

Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Happy Hands Pre-School and Childcare?

You can call 0114 288 6262.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/300932)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Anns+Happy+Hands+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJq1hU8s99eUgRjvG-3vxXWWY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.