# Happy Learners Day Nursery

Happy Learners Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Goldstone Valley Gospel Hall, Edward Avenue, Hove, BN3 6WL, in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove. It is registered for 43 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-learners-day-nursery-2750260  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Goldstone Valley Gospel Hall, Edward Avenue, Hove, BN3 6WL
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01273 286799
- Website: http://www.happylearnersdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2750260

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750260

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2750260). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750260)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750260)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750260)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1650685)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Goldstone Valley Gospel Hall, Edward Avenue, Hove, BN3 6WL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.849029,-0.180850

- Station: Aldrington, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Three Cornered Copse, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hove Park, 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 Brighton and Hove there are about 2.2 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 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrington CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hangleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Goldstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Westdene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Hove Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Anthony's Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-anthonys-pre-school-2690453) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dolphins Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolphins-pre-school-130680) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fizzy Fish](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fizzy-fish-ey493561) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fizzy Fish Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fizzy-fish-pre-school-ey498208) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Butterfly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-nursery-ey298705) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Active Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-kids-2520055) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Learners Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Happy Learners Day Nursery was inspected on 16 January 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 Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Happy Learners Day Nursery take?

Happy Learners Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Learners Day Nursery?

Aldrington is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Learners Day Nursery?

You can call 01273 286799 and visit www.happylearnersdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750260)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Learners+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJv7I92QCPdUgRB3xn2BO6LJk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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