# The Happy Homestead

The Happy Homestead is a sessional pre-school at Kate's Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3PL, in Messingham, North Lincolnshire. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Moorwell Miracles Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-happy-homestead-2664949  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kate's Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3PL
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 07598 629558
- Website: http://www.thehappyhomestead.co.uk/
- Run by: [Moorwell Miracles Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/moorwell-miracles-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2664949

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, 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/16/2664949

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2021 (Reference 2664949). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664949)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664949)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664949)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kate's Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, DN17 3PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.528010,-0.673622

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Lincolnshire there are about 3.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bottesford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Some aspects not as strong (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Imps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-imps-daycare-2807884) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Moorwell Miracles Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moorwell-miracles-childrens-day-nursery-ey479893) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Yaddlethorpe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaddlethorpe-pre-school-ey248676) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bottesford Bunnies Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bottesford-bunnies-ltd-ey417969) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Peekaboo Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-day-nursery-ltd-ey332264) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Little Rascals Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-nursery-2795752) |  |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Happy Homestead's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Happy Homestead Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Happy Homestead take?

The Happy Homestead is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Happy Homestead?

The Happy Homestead is run by Moorwell Miracles Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact The Happy Homestead?

You can call 07598 629558 and visit www.thehappyhomestead.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2664949)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Happy+Homestead+%28Children%27s+Eco+Nursery%29&query_place_id=ChIJSW1M3IL7eEgR3Eib8mTWEnI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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