# Happy Jays

Happy Jays is a full-day nursery at Grainbeck Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2AA, in Killinghall, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by First For Childcare 3 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-jays-ey549333  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grainbeck Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2AA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01423 506361
- Website: http://www.firstforchildcare.com/happy-jays-harrogate
- Run by: [First For Childcare 3 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-for-childcare-3-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549333

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549333

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY549333). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549333)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549333)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549333)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868501)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grainbeck Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.018025,-1.567114

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Killinghall Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killinghall Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Saltergate Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Saltergate Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| New Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Coppice Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Partou Tiny Teapots Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-tiny-teapots-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey341607) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2828473) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Acorns Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-playgroup-ltd-ey415533) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [St John's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-400351) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Partou Safehands Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-safehands-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey278443) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Penny Pot Pre-School and Under 5s Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-pot-pre-school-and-under-5s-creche-ey236204) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Happy Jays Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2025, 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 60 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 506361 and visit www.firstforchildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549333)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Jays+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJr5aPsHdUeUgRUMnIJ1igAfA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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