# Happy Kids Thurcroft

Happy Kids Thurcroft is a full-day nursery at Thurcroft Infant School, Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9NT, in Thurcroft, Rotherham. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Happy Kids Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kids-thurcroft-2693040  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thurcroft Infant School, Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9NT
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01709 549672
- Website: http://www.happykids-childcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Happy Kids Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/happy-kids-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2693040

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 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/16/2693040

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2693040). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693040)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693040)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693040)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/547852)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thurcroft Infant School, Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.393615,-1.260095

- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Rotherham there are about 4.6 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 2 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thurcroft Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Laughton Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Friend Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-friend-childcare-2869555) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Granby House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/granby-house-nursery-ey281270) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Northfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-northfield-303255) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Wickersley Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wickersley-nursery-ltd-ey489043) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Dinnington Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dinnington-pre-school-ey216729) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Bright Skies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-skies-day-nursery-2599033) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Kids Thurcroft's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Kids Thurcroft Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Kids Thurcroft take?

Happy Kids Thurcroft is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Kids Thurcroft?

Happy Kids Thurcroft is run by Happy Kids Childcare Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Happy Kids Thurcroft?

You can call 01709 549672 and visit www.happykids-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693040)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Kids+Thurcroft&query_place_id=ChIJO_TqcXp1eUgROdpEfGlzBqA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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