# Happytots

Happytots is a full-day nursery at 2-4 Blackfriars, Rushden, NN10 9PQ, in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happytots-219912  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2-4 Blackfriars, Rushden, NN10 9PQ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01933 410700
- Ofsted URN: 219912

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 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/16/219912

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 219912). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219912)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219912)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219912)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 October 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/27935)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2-4 Blackfriars, Rushden, NN10 9PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.283615,-0.612733

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Rose Avenue Playground, 0.3 miles
- 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 North Northamptonshire there are about 3.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| South End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| South End Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Newton Road School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Denfield Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Rushden Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossoms Day Nursery and The Hive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-and-the-hive-ey495028) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rushden Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rushden-day-nursery-ey433301) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tots and Juniors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-juniors-ey368562) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Jack And Jill Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-jack-and-jill-day-nursery-ltd-ey473336) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637899) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rhymetime Rushden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-rushden-ey320449) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happytots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happytots Good at its inspection on 6 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happytots take?

Happytots is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Happytots?

You can call 01933 410700.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219912)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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