# Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery

Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 419 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5RP, in Oakenshaw, Lancashire. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 07:30–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparthfield-happy-day-nursery-ey339312  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 419 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5RP
- Opening hours: 07:30–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 01254 301524
- Website: http://www.sparthfieldhappydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY339312

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339312

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2006 (Reference EY339312). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339312)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339312)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339312)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/105180)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–17:00

## Getting there

Address: 419 Whalley Road, Clayton le Moors, ACCRINGTON, BB5 5RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.779949,-2.384076

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mercer Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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: 2.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Great Harwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Sparks Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparks-ltd-ey389477) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bambinos Boutique Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-boutique-daycare-ltd-2655400) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Great And Small Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-and-small-kindergarten-ey562421) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Great and Small Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-and-small-forest-school-ey554007) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Our Lady & St Huberts Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-and-st-huberts-playgroup-ey357656) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Early Bairds Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-ey460197) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery's opening hours?

Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery opens 07:30–17:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Sparthfield Happy Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

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

Huncoat is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01254 301524 and visit www.sparthfieldhappydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339312)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sparthfield+Happy+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAz2lh0iZe0gRh0Thja2Gucs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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