# Happy Hours Preschool

Happy Hours Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5WB, in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. It is registered for 22 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026). It is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-preschool-2545188  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5WB
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 07395 125893
- Website: http://www.happyhours-shoreham.com/
- Run by: [Early Explorers Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-explorers-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2545188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 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/16/2545188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2545188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545188)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545188)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Methodist Church, Brunswick Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5WB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.833605,-0.272646

- Station: Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex), under 0.1 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coronation Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Windlesham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Meads Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Triangle, 0.4 miles
- Park: Beach Green, 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 Sussex there are about 2.7 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Gardens Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Buckingham Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Shoreham College |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Herons Dale School |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-ey397431) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Shoreham Preschool LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shoreham-preschool-ltd-2759890) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-sea Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shoreham-by-sea-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey563239) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Nestlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-nursery-2899752) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Creative Minds Preschool - Shoreham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-minds-preschool-shoreham-2752058) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-sussex-nursery-shoreham-2545707) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Hours Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hours Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hours Preschool take?

Happy Hours Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Hours Preschool?

Happy Hours Preschool is run by Early Explorers Childcare Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hours Preschool?

Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Hours Preschool?

You can call 07395 125893 and visit www.happyhours-shoreham.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2545188)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Hours+Pre-school+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ_SzAHB2adUgR2ZSQ6M_-c0w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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