# Happy Smiles

Happy Smiles is a full-day nursery at Unit 29, Werdohl Business park, Number One Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 6TJ, in Leadgate, Durham. It is registered for 115 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-smiles-2752668  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 29, Werdohl Business park, Number One Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 6TJ
- Registered places: 115
- Phone: 01207 583583
- Website: https://happysmilesnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2752668

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 May 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/16/2752668

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2752668). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752668)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752668)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752668)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1810822)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 29, Werdohl Business park, Number One Industrial Estate, Consett, DH8 6TJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.863804,-1.822778

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham 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 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Real School |  | 2–19 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Consett Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beechdale Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Consett Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Leadgate Primary School - Split Site | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Benfieldside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-hands-little-hands-nursery-school-2659528) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tilly-mints-cherubs-day-nursery-ltd-ey556308) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Shotley Bridge Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotley-bridge-nursery-school-limited-ey491369) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [New Beginnings (Moorside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-moorside-ey356648) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Conkers Life Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-life-kindergarten-2899050) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Kidz Village Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ey468849) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Happy Smiles Good at its inspection on 13 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Smiles take?

Happy Smiles is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Happy Smiles?

You can call 01207 583583 and visit happysmilesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752668)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+smiles&query_place_id=ChIJweM0EjLXfUgRCxmrcwHrHMA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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