Happy Jays York
Audax Close, Lancaster Park, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4RAFunding & Fees
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Happy Jays Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Denise Poppleton and Kathryn Payne (Managers)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 120
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Happy Jays York Reviews (8)
Over all time Happy Jays York has 8 reviews.
My daughter has been attending Happy Jays York since the back end of 2023 and I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! We had to take our daughter out of her previous nursery due to safety concerns which left us very wary and extremely nervous when looking for another placement, until she joined Happy Jays. All the staff are beyond brilliant and really put their all into creating a happy, fun and safe environment for all the children attending. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since joining and has completely come out of her shell socially. Our daughter’s key worker is fantastic and she has built such a special bond with her and has our complete trust when it comes to our daughter. Each day is never the same at Happy Jay’s as they are always doing something new, creative and fun with the children. As parents, both me and my husband have complete confidence in this nursery. Thank you Happy Jays for letting us relax when dropping her off, knowing she is in capable hands.
They work with parents to make sure that there are plans in place to help where there are development needs however the development of all of the children is important to them
My grandson is so comfortable with the staff at the nursery and he has come on so much since starting there.
Although communication was okay it was an area which needed improvement and it has. When I pick him up I get a rundown of his morning, what he has done, what he has eaten etc.
Happy Jays in York recently received a 'good' rating from Ofsted and I believe this is so well deserved. They are such a great team.
Thank you for taking the time to give us such an amazing review. We really do appreciate it.
I know my son is in very safe hands when I drop him off and his development so far just proves that this is the correct nursery for him to attend!
Thank you so much for this review we are all in need of a box of tissues.
I had to fight to be allowed back in the nursery to collect my son.
There were multiple times my son had napped late afternoon and when I mentioned he shouldn't be napping, the standard response was 'oh should he not'. Most likely because the staff aren't permanent and it would be time-consuming to update all the different agency staff!
Communication on what was going on at the nursery was limited. Over 2 months there were just 5 observations uploaded to.
Wow! What a truly outstanding nursery that really has gone above and beyond for my son. My son has additional needs and allergies, and the nursery and all of the staff went out of their way to accommodate every need for him. I can't recommend this nursery enough and I'm so grateful he attended this nursery. They have given him the best possible start I could have wished for and I am truly grateful to them for this. You deserve all the recognition and more. Thank you to all the staff at Happy Jays York. Absolutely amazing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. We very much appreciate it.
This nursery is absolutely brilliant. My little girl loves Happy Jays, she's had an excellent start to her educational journey and the support she has had through a language delay and the need for grommets has been exceptional.The staff have so much time for her it is a pleasure to bring her. There is so much for the children to do and has a very close knit feel to the setting. I couldn't recommend this nursery any more than I already do, I tell family and friends all the time how great they all are with her. Keep up the good work it's amazing.
My little boy started at Happy Jays when he was 9 months old, he has always been happy there and has never had a problem transitioning from room to room, I feel this is due to the caring staff and brilliant practices they have in place. He has now left to go to school and I think he has had a great start due to the care given at the nursery, nothing was ever too much trouble. Now my little girl has started in the baby room and couldn't be happier, she is thriving. The food in the nursery is well cooked and very nutritious with a great variety of different foods on the menu.
My little boy is now nearly 4 and has attended the nursery since he was 4 months old, the care he received as a baby right through to pre school has been outstanding. Nothing is too much trouble for the girls. He has made life long friendships with his all key persons throughout the nursery. He is now due to start at our local school nursery. Having been at Happy Jays has prepared him in so many ways. He is well advanced for his age and I believe this is down to the teaching and learning that he has received from all the staff. The nursery is bright and open with an added nursery garden which is a great place to learn about the world around them, this is something my son enjoys as he loves been outdoors. All the staff are friendly and polite who all seem to really enjoy what they do.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Jays York
What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Jays York accepts?
Happy Jays York accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Happy Jays York Open?
Happy Jays York is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Happy Jays York have capacity for?
Happy Jays York has capacity for a total of 120 Children.
How far is Happy Jays York to the centre of York?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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