# Happy Jays

Happy Jays is a full-day nursery at Ryder House, York, YO51 9AT, in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549331  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ryder House, York, YO51 9AT
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01423 322827
- Website: https://firstforchildcare.com/happy-jays-boroughbridge/
- Run by: [First For Childcare 3 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-for-childcare-3-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549331

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, 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/EY549331

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549331). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549331)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549331)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549331)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ryder House, York, YO51 9AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.094781,-1.394440

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boroughbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Roecliffe CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Boroughbridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey301561) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Boroughbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-boroughbridge-2837373) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-day-nursery-2697294) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Pippins Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-montessori-nursery-2790971) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Appletrees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-day-nursery-ey382392) | Good |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Nidderdale Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nidderdale-nursery-ltd-2820804) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 5.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Jays's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Jays Good at its inspection on 5 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Jays take?

Happy Jays is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Jays?

Happy Jays is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Happy Jays?

You can call 01423 322827 and visit firstforchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549331)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Jays+Nursery+Boroughbridge&query_place_id=ChIJubG36DyzfkgR6vLYhTOsWqo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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