# Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School

Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Waterloo Children's Centre, Store Street, Waterloo, OL7 9QA, in Waterloo, Tameside. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hedgehogs-pre-school-ey360959  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Waterloo Children's Centre, Store Street, Waterloo, OL7 9QA
- Registered places: 18
- Ofsted URN: EY360959

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 March 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/EY360959

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2007 (Reference EY360959). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY360959)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY360959)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY360959)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 31 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/200428)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Waterloo Children's Centre, Store Street, Waterloo, OL7 9QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.501410,-2.103530

- Station: Ashton-under-Lyne, 0.8 miles
- Station: Ashton West (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Daisy Nook Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside there are about 3.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Waterloo Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sky High Achievers Ashton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sky-high-achievers-ashton-2510490) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Panda's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pandas-pre-school-ey451565) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Charlestown Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charlestown-private-day-nursery-ltd-312298) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-511719) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Children 4 Most](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-4-most-ey242628) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Simon House Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simon-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2602519) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

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

Ashton-under-Lyne is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY360959)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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