# Happy Hours @ Penkhull

Happy Hours @ Penkhull is a full-day nursery at The Willows Primary School, Greatbatch Avenue, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7JY, in Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. It is registered for 70 children. It is run by Happy Hours Childcare Services LTD.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-penkhull-2829931  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Willows Primary School, Greatbatch Avenue, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7JY
- Registered places: 70
- Run by: [Happy Hours Childcare Services LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/happy-hours-childcare-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2829931

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2829931). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829931)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829931)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829931)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Willows Primary School, Greatbatch Avenue, Stoke-on-trent, ST4 7JY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.003694,-2.195304

- Station: Stoke-on-Trent, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Penkhull Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hartshill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Yeaman Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Penkhull Park Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stoke-on-Trent there are about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Emerge School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| Harpfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Potters Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-potters-nursery-ey412560) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [New Beginnings At Penkhull](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-at-penkhull-2854591) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hillside Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-day-nursery-2647709) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sapphire-Minton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sapphire-minton-nursery-2885520) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Stoke](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-stoke-2826519) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Field House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/field-house-day-nursery-ey332404) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Happy Hours @ Penkhull take?

Happy Hours @ Penkhull is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Hours @ Penkhull?

Happy Hours @ Penkhull is run by Happy Hours Childcare Services LTD, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hours @ Penkhull?

Stoke-on-Trent is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2829931)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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