# Happy Jays

Happy Jays is a full-day nursery at 4 Carlinghow Hill, Batley, WF17 8LS, in Carlinghow, Kirklees. It is registered for 80 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (October 2026). It is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549332  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Carlinghow Hill, Batley, WF17 8LS
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01924 475673
- Website: https://firstforchildcare.com/jays-batley/
- Run by: [First For Childcare 3 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-for-childcare-3-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549332

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549332

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549332). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549332)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549332)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549332)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/228012)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Carlinghow Hill, Batley, WF17 8LS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.720287,-1.642124

- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Kirklees there are about 3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School | All-through | 3–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Becker School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Engage Academy |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Leprechauns PDN, Pre-School & Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leprechauns-pdn-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey489550) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Foundations Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundations-nursery-ey549775) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Healey Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/healey-playgroup-311327) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Darul-Arqum Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/darul-arqum-nursery-ey243957) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Cloud Factory](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cloud-factory-2510100) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [The Counting House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-counting-house-nursery-ey487269) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Happy Jays was inspected on 2 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Happy Jays take?

Happy Jays is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Jays?

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

### What is the nearest station to Happy Jays?

Batley is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Jays?

You can call 01924 475673 and visit firstforchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549332)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Jays+Ltd+-+Batley&query_place_id=ChIJL_MggAZgeUgRFVs3wMjp1Z0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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