HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

23 Heene Road, Enfield EN2 0QQ
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9.8 27 Reviews
  • HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road), Enfield
HappyWoods Nursery provides childcare and education for children from the age of three months to five years. Open weekdays between 7:30am and 6pm, the nursery strives to provide children with the best start in life, supporting them to develop confidence, independence and knowledge before they enter into full-time education.

Children are cared for by dedicated, qualified Early Years practitioners that work in a stimulating and supportive environment where their unique qualities are nurtured and encouraged. The nursery has a full time Chef, providing freshly prepared meals each day. The nursery has 2 large gardens where children can spend time exploring and playing in the nursery’s outdoor area.

The nursery provides daily extra curricular activities in Spanish, Yoga, Cooking, Forest School and regular outings will be taking place from September 2024.

Activities at the nursery follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and children can participate in Spanish classes and musical activities for further enrichment.

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Care Provided by HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stanimira Kostova (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening 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, 1 week at Christmas & last 2 week at the end of August

Funding & Fees Guide for HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

  • The nursery fees will depend on the number of days you choose to do at the nursery with a minimum booking pattern of 2 full days. Cost will vary depending on your funding entitlement as per September 2024 new goverment guidelines.


    30 hours childcare is available to eligible working families of 3 and 4 year olds in England. This is an additional 15 hours on top of the 15 hours available to all parents of three and four year olds. Please call us to request pricing and availability.
  • Parking

  • There is free parking available at the premises for visitors.


HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) Reviews (27)

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9.8

HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) has 27 reviews.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the patience and help that Happy Woods gave with the settlement for my little one.
I feel easy to communicate and get the feedback on how my child is doing. Lots of support when is need if and a very diverse activities for children that really help for their development. 5
star review.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A friend of mine recommended HW to us and my experience so far has been very positive. The staff are so welcoming, kind and very caring. My daughter started at 10 months old and is now 18 months old. She just moved to the pre toddler room and she loves it. We get regular updates on the app during the
day and we can see what she has eaten and what activities she's done inside and outside. The nursery manager is very friendly and always goes above and beyond to make sure the kids are happy. I highly recommend HW.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Thank you very much for taken the time you provide us with a positive feedback. Our HappyWoods team is always eager in providing the best customer service and care to all of the children and parents in our setting. Kind regards, HappyWoods Management team


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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We enjoy the development we have witnessed with our son. We see the love + care from the key persons. Only feedback is the app updating and picture clarity.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Thank you for taken the time to provide us with a positive feedback. Our HappyWoods team is always eager in providing exciting activities with a nurturing approach for all of the children in our care. Kind Regards, Happywoods Management Team


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Review from Nick K (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We feel that our son is well-known and cared for at the nursery. He loves the other children and his adults, always showing a positive attitude to seeing them.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Thank you for taken the time to provide us with a positive feedback. The nursery team works extremely hard each day to ensure that the children are always provided with engaging activities based on their own interests to support positive learning outcomes within their development. Kind regards, Happywoods Management Team


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved to HappyWoods nearly a year ago and absolutely loves it. The staff made her feel so welcome and she has especially enjoyed moving up to Pre-school and interacting with the older children.
The app is very helpful to see what they have been doing and skills being developed.
We have
got to know a lot of the staff now and they have built a lovely bond with our daughter. She is excited to go to preschool to see them all and the other children.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Happywoods Nursery team, really appreciates your valuable feedback. Our nursery team is always eager in supporting the children in the best possible manner with an awe and wonder to capture their best interest at heart in line with our nursery curriculum.


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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

To me and my husband was a great challenge to find the right place for our 10 month old son. After long search and never been satisfied, eventually we have heard about Happy Woods. When we went on our tour, we didn't have hesitation that this is the place. We liked it because of cosy and friendly atmosphere
you can feel straight away. The environment is well equipped, carefully prepared, wide range of activities. All members of staff are always kind and welcoming. The manager is very responsive and always available to discuss any matters. My son built strong relationship with his teachers. He is happy at drop off times. Happy Woods is a happy place.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Happywoods Nursery team, really appreciates your positive feedback and kind words towards our nursery setting. Our dedicated nursery team is always looking in supporting the children in line with their development needs, our curriculum and our nursery ethos to ensure we continue to remain a Happy place at HappyWoods.


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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is attending Happy Woods nursery since February 2024. We couldn't find a better place for her to grow and learn continuously. The staff are very polite and helpful at all times. Some of management team always ready when needed. My daughter really enjoys coming to nursery and we see she has
lots of fun.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Happywoods Nursery values, the time and effort you have given us with your positive feedback. Our aim is to always ensure we are providing the best learning opportunities and experiences to all of the children in our care. Working in partnership with our parents is also another strong foundation we have built over the years at the setting and we hope that we can continue to excel as a childcare provider to maintain happy memories to all of the children in our care. Kind regards, Happywoods Nursery Team


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Review from R E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Perfect place for my 3 old daughter where she is happy and safe. I like this nursery from the first moment I walk in. It has everything that a parent can wish and even more. My child loves all the teachers and she enjoys every activity, every game, every moment spent in the garden with her friends.
I would recommend this nursery to every parent that wants to know his child happy and safe while he is at work.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Happywoods Nursery team, is grateful for the positive feedback you have given the Nursery. The nursery team has an abundance of love and care for the job that they do each day. To ensure that the children are well looked after with a nurturing approach that can support easily their interest and love for learning. Kind regards, Happywoods Nursery team


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Review from Paraskevi Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started to attend Happy Woods in September 2024 and he is very happy and excited everyday he goes there. I have seen a big improvement since he started and everyone there provides me with all the information needed on daily basis. All the practitioners in his room are very kind and always supportive.
Thank
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Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent HappyWoods team is very grateful to your positive feedback. Our aim is always to ensure that we are providing the best early Years experiences towards all of the children in our care. Kind regards HappyWoods Management team


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Review from T V (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the Happy woods nursery, all the stuff is very kind, gentle and pleasure with my child and with us. My child is looking forward to come back to nursery she really enjoys the environment.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear parent, Thank you very much for providing Happywoods nursery with a positive feedback. At Happywoods we are always eager to provide stimulating and caring teaching practices to all of the children in our care. Kind regards


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Review from Neil M (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery! Our son looks forward to going every day, often running into the building - he can't get in there fast enough.
Our child transitioned from a different nursery when it closed with immediate effect. The management of HappyWoods went above and beyond to accelerate a planned expansion
(2 months out) to welcome our son and many others from his prior nursery in next to no time. Absolutely amazing focus on supporting parents in their time of need.
The days involve a lot of interactive and varied play, including plenty of outdoor play in the well enclosed garden. The children have also been taken on mini-adventures such as a picnic, trips to the park and local shops.(Our son is in the pre-school section being 3yo)

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent, Thank you very much for taking the time to give us a really positive feedback for our nursery setting. At HappyWoods, the team is always eager to provide excellent learning experiences to all of the children in our care. Our intentions are always to promote positive outcomes that can support the children with a strong foundation for their formative years ahead. Kind Regards, Nursery Director


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with HappyWoods for 4 years and are about to send our last baby to join. Our children have enjoyed excellent relationships with staff over their time at the nursery and have very sweet relationships with all their friends.
Our overall experience has been positive. After a recent period
of change, with an unexpected, large influx of children from a nursery that shut down, we met with the nursery director and were pleased to hear about the new plans for further improvements and maintaining the family atmosphere and consistency of staff that we have enjoyed about the nursery.
We want to express our personal thanks to the deputy manager who has provided a warm and caring environment throughout our whole time at the nursery and has facilitated a positive experience for our children where they feel valued and celebrated.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Nursery Director at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review about our HappyWoods Nursery. The nursery team really appreciates your kind words and feedback. The nursery is constantly looking into ways to enhance the learning experiences of the children with awe and wonder in order to provide best practices to all of the children in our care and the families we serve in the borough of Enfield. Kind Regards, Management Team


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Review from Leah S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is really happy at Happywoods. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming, she has learnt a lot and really progressed. This nursery was the best by a mile from all the others we visited. Having both premises next door I think works really well. Am looking forward to her progressing in the
preschool and in particular the day trips they will do. Staff and nursery manager are fantastic I know I can't name names but really happy with all!

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with a positive review. This is really appreciated by the nursery team that works extremely hard at the nursery each day in order to provide stimulating, creative and nurturing activities for all of the children in our care. Kind Regards Happywoods Team.


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Review from Aurora M (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After much searching for a nursery for my child, I can say that HappyWoods Nursery was the best I could find for my child. All the staff are very friendly and helpful, and most importantly, my child is very happy in this place. They have a wonderful person, the manager. I highly recommend it.

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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) has been a great nursery and good environment for our son to grow and develop socially.
He's learned a lot, had fun and made friends. The staff are great and doing a good job.
Overall, it has been an excellent experience for our son and we will highly recommend to
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Review from Beatriz B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

HappyWoods Nursery is a wonderful nursery. My son started in September and he has grown so much in his confidence. The manager as well as the team are professional, friendly and supportive. The manager always responds to all emails, queries and is organised. I would highly recommend this nursery to
all my friends.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Thank you so much for the review. We work together to promote children's independence and enhance their learning through curiosity. Kind regards, Happywoods Team.


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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended this wonderful nursery and are growing into wonderful little people with the help of the nurture and guidance given by the practitioners here. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent
Thank you so much for the review. We engage our children in the highest-quality teaching and learning and maximize success for all. We also create a nursery which feels like home by working together with parents as partners to improve learning and care.


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Review from Melisa C (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves this nursery and so do I, I have recommended two of my friends and they are also happy with the standards of the nursery. I'm so glad I found this place, my daughter settled in really well and they teach through fun games, my daughter has improved in speaking drastically.

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Review from Valentina B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased my daughter attends HappyWoods Nursery. She has settled in great and often talks about how much fun she's had throughout the day. She absolutely loves the staff there and feels confident around them. They have helped me alongside potty training my daughter and often give me tips on
how to overcome certain stages in a child's life. I receive feedback often on her progress which is great and this is often done through the parents' app. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

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Thank you so much and we will continue to support your child within the nurturing environment.


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Review from Greta G (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff. Thoughtful activities and very caring. We are so grateful for the kindness that they show to our son. We have never been disappointed. Management has always been approachable and professional. They have been fundamental in the development of my son. His social skills, speech and confidence
have improved and I have no doubt that HappyWoods Nursery has played a huge part in that.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo at HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

Dear Parent,


Thank you so much. We are a team that promote the welfare of the children and we will do our best for them.


HappyWoods Team.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.772)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.772) out of 10 for HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.772 for HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) is calculated as follows: ( (141 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.772

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Carolina

Carolina Machado

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2017

I am the nursery Director for HappyWoods Nurseries. I am delighted to welcome you and your little one(s) to our wonderful nursery family, where the learning opportunities for children are endless.


Please visit the nursery website to see all of the staff profile pictures and job titles for your reassurance and peace of mind.


Stanimira

Stanimira

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

I am the Nursery Manager for HappyWoods Nursery with a QTS Teacher Training status. I started almost 2 years ago at the nursery. I have been working in education all my life for the past 30 years, where I have been able to build strong ethos and values in Education environments for children.    


HappyWoods has a strong nursery team, that values and respects all of the children in our care with awe and wonder to promote rich learning experiences for all of the children in our care.


I look forward to meeting you soon for your nursery tour.
Kind Regards,
Stanimira


Frequently Asked Questions about HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road)

What is the Age Range of Children that HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) accepts?

HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) Open?

HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) 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 HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) have capacity for?

HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) has capacity for a total of 38 Children.

How far is HappyWoods Nursery (Heene Road) to the centre of Enfield?

1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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