# Nursery Of Happy Stories Nursery Of Happy Stories is a full-day nursery at 106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH, in Hackney. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-of-happy-stories-2869770 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 50 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7971 1027 - Website: https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2869770 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2025 (Reference 2869770). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869770) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869770) - Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869770) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1952541) ## Fees | Age | Per month | |---|---| | Under 2s | £2,102 | | 2-year-olds | £2,102 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/enrolment-fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 9 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.547049,-0.050223 - Station: Hackney Central, 0.3 miles, step-free access - Station: Homerton, 0.3 miles, no step-free access - Station: Hackney Downs, 0.5 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: The Walled Garden, 0.1 miles - Park: Shore Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Build Up Hackney, 0.2 miles - Park: Clapton Square, 0.3 miles - Park: Homerton Grove, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Hackney there are about 2.8 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and describes the setting as inclusive. Music classes and STEM activities are named on its website as activities offered. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/about-us) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says its kitchen is allergy-aware. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/enrolment-fees) ### Settling in The nursery's website says care is organised through a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/enrolment-fees) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/about-us) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/) ### Getting a place According to its website, families should book a visit to meet the staff and see the setting, then provide a birth certificate, proof of address and immunisation records to enrol. Admissions are rolling, so children can join at any point in the year. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St John and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | The Olive School, Hackney | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | | 0.2 miles | | Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Morningside Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningside-preschool-2807845) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Bloomers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloomers-day-nursery-ey421466) | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Alpha Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nurseries-ey426093) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Gems Nursery (Homerton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-gems-nursery-homerton-2836852) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Pembury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembury-pre-school-ey554421) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Pembury Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembury-community-nursery-ey487424) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Nursery Of Happy Stories cost? Nursery Of Happy Stories publishes these fees: per month £2,102 for under 2s, per month £1,681 for under 2s, per month £1,261 for under 2s, per month £841 for under 2s, per month £2,102 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,681 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,261 for 2-year-olds and per month £841 for 2-year-olds (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Nursery Of Happy Stories offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Nursery Of Happy Stories take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Nursery Of Happy Stories offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Nursery Of Happy Stories's opening hours? Nursery Of Happy Stories opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Nursery Of Happy Stories take? Nursery Of Happy Stories takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. ### How many children can Nursery Of Happy Stories take? Nursery Of Happy Stories is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Nursery Of Happy Stories? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Nursery Of Happy Stories. ### Does Nursery Of Happy Stories accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Nursery Of Happy Stories follow? Nursery Of Happy Stories's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Nursery Of Happy Stories support children with SEND? Nursery Of Happy Stories lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Nursery Of Happy Stories? Hackney Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Nursery Of Happy Stories? You can call 020 7971 1027 and visit www.nurseryofhappystories.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2869770) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nurseryofhappystories.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.nurseryofhappystories.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nursery+Of+Happy+Stories&query_place_id=ChIJOT-URuoddkgR2R1fHbL6kTU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.