# Happylands Nursery/Playgroup

Happylands Nursery/Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Harewood Road, RIPON, HG4 1TG, in Borrage Green, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-playgroup-ey493426  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Harewood Road, RIPON, HG4 1TG
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07899 826813
- Ofsted URN: EY493426

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 December 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/EY493426

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY493426). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493426)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493426)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493426)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1956816)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Harewood Road, RIPON, HG4 1TG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.128314,-1.527068

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Spa Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Borrage Green Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Millfield Play Area, 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.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sharow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ripon Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happylands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happylands-nursery-2879488) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-ey221441) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kindercare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindercare-ey300452) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Yellow Ribbon Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-ribbon-preschool-2900707) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Appletrees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/appletrees-day-nursery-ey382392) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Pippins Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-montessori-nursery-2790971) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happylands Nursery/Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happylands Nursery/Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happylands Nursery/Playgroup take?

Happylands Nursery/Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Happylands Nursery/Playgroup?

You can call 07899 826813.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493426)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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