HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Bell Lane Youth Centre, Bell Lane, Enfield EN3 5PA
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9.6 17 Reviews
  • HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane), Enfield
HappyWoods Nursery is a term time only Nursery for children aged 2 to 5 years old who benefit from two large playgrounds, daily child let activities based on the children's needs for indoor and out play.

Offering extra curricular daily activities in Spanish, Yoga, Cooking, outings and Forest School activities in order to provide a fun day at the nursery, the caring and experienced staff work closely with parents to ensure their child's needs are catered for, providing the best possible learning experience.

In addition to a wide range of activities, the nursery holds the Millie's Mark accreditation which means that all of the nursery staff are first aiders, providing first class service to all children.

The children are provided with a healthy snack in the mornings and afternoons and are required to bring pack lunches for those that are accessing full day care.

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Care Provided by HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Beatriz Hidalgo (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 7
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-16:00
    Tuesday 08:00-16:00
    Wednesday 08:00-16:00
    Thursday 08:00-16:00
    Friday 08:00-16:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

  • Morning sessions are charged at £30.00 from 8:00am to 12.00am
    Afternoon sessions are charged at £30.00 from 12:00 to 16:00pm

  • We are pleased to accept funding for children aged 2 years old, as well as for working parents with 2-year-olds. 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.


    Please kindly call the nursery and ask for the Nursery Manager as the nursery fees depend on the number of days attended and the age of the child.


    The nursery fees are available to all parents once they have received an official email from the parent/carer of the child. Their fees are calculated for 52 weeks of the year.
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  • Parking available on site.


HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) Reviews (17)

9.6

HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) has 17 reviews.

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Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

HappyWoods Nursery has been great from the moment I viewed them. Friendly staff and environment. I love the variety of activities as well as learning structures. 10/10!

Reply from Beatriz Hidalgo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with HappyWoods Nursery. Our team works hard to create a friendly and nurturing environment for all our children, and it's fantastic to know that you appreciate the variety of activities and learning structures we provide. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled to have you as part of our HappyWoods family!


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Review from T Y (Mother of Child) published on 26 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good nursery with warm workers who try to support and understand children to a good extent. Very welcoming, advised about all activities and types of learning provided to children. If there is a problem always able to support children and families to solve it.

Reply from Beatriz Hidalgo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you feel welcomed and supported at our nursery. Our team works hard to ensure each child and family feels understood and valued, we're always here to address any concerns and provide guidance. It's wonderful to know you appreciate the activities and learning experiences we offer. Thank you for trusting us with your child's care and development!


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Review from Tamela S (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has a lot of fun at nursery. She talks about it all the time, asks for staff even on the weekend. I feel very supported as a parent and communication.

Reply from Beatriz Hidalgo, Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at nursery and talks about her experiences with such enthusiasm, it truly makes our day. Supporting our children and their families is at the heart of what we do, and it's wonderful to know you feel that connection. We look forward to continuing to create a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for your little one.


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Review from Yahy W (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys the nursery. The nursery is very accommodating and does its best to help children who need extra support. They provide one-to-one's that have really helped my child improve over the past year and a half. I really recommend sending your child here.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us with positive feedback. The Nursery team at HappyWoods are always eager to support the children in the best possible way based on their own needs and interests in order to fulfil their full potential. Kind Regards.


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Review from Izmira L (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy with HappyWoods Nursery. The staff are kind and caring, and my daughter loves going there. She's learning a lot and always comes home excited about her day.
The place is clean, safe, and well-organised. I feel comfortable leaving her there and recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Beatriz Hidalgo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to know that your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time here. Providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment is very important to us, and it's wonderful to hear that she's excited about her day and learning so much. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your trust in HappyWoods Nursery!


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Review from Z N (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery, have recommended to anyone who is needing to send their child to childcare. One member of staff was amazing when my daughter wouldn't settle, coming in and really calmed her down. She always has fruits, snacks and drinks/milk! Care of my daughter is excellent, she learned many things.
I am so happy with everything. Thank you.

Reply from Beatriz Hidalgo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is settling in well and enjoying her time with us. Our team is dedicated to making sure every child feels calm, happy and nurtured, so it's great to know we've made a positive difference. It's wonderful to hear she's learning and thriving here! We'll pass your kind words on to the team and we look forward to continuing to care for her. Thanks again for recommending us!


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Review from Zehra I (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is currently attending this nursery (Happywoods Bell Lane) and he will continue to attend there in September 2024. He is enjoying this nursery so much, he has made many friends and gets along very well with all the staff. They are very helpful and very good with all children. My son has learned
so much by attending here. He is a very happy boy and he loves attending the nursery every day. He has learned how to count, write his name do many other activities. Overall I am very happy with the nursery and staff and so is my son.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Nursery Director at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a positive feedback review. The nursery team is always eager to provide exciting new activities to support the learning and developmental stages of all the children in our care. Kind Regards Happywoods team


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Review from Kubra K (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

HappyWoods on Bell Lane has literally been a light to my son’s learning and development. It is our 2nd month of attendance and he has gained milestones within speech and understanding of social skills enormously. We battled with SLT sessions in another borough, and seeing his teachers and staff complete
extra learning activities with him to progress forward is so heartwarming. As a professional in the field I totally can see the multi-agency working across the borough and being updated with the framework adds to a positive outcome of the practice at Happy Woods: Bell Lane. My son is happy and is eager to go every morning. He is well looked after, staff make sure children have eaten well and kept clean throughout the day. The feedback given at pickup reassures us parents each time. Each child’s development is collectively tracked on their online system/platform which is easy to access and keep records of.

Reply from Carolina Machado, Owner at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you very much for your review. At HappyWoods Nursery we value and appreciate working in partnership with our parents to support the best interest of all of the children who attend the nursery, with the aim of encouraging great developmental stones for all.


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Review from Elit B (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

HappyWoods is a really nice nursery. It is like a second family. The staff are very friendly and smiling. They really care for the children. My daughter has been coming for a year and a half. She is learning so many new things. She is always showing me some yoga moves.

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Review from Anita A (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy that my son attends HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane), he has a lot of fun there, he learns new things, and he goes there every morning with a huge desire and a smile! The staff are super professionals in their work, they treat the children with understanding as well as with the parents! Thank
you for having you!

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Review from O O (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

I just want to warn all the parents out there, who are looking at sending their child to this setting.
Management - unprofessional with no understanding of how a nursery setting should be run. This nursery has demonstrated a lack of care on many safeguarding concerns, with their ethos focusing purely
on the business end of a nursery.
Staff - Many of the staff here shouldn’t be working with kids, where they care more about just getting through the day, rather than making a positive impact on these beautiful kids. They have no understanding on how to manage or treat kids.

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Review from Jarnail S (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is really enjoying his time at HappyWoods, ever since he enrolled he has developed so much more and I praise the team there for this. The onboarding was smooth, and the team there is very professional and knowledgeable, from all hierarchies. They all communicate very well and are always there
to answer your questions. I highly recommend HappyWoods and want to again say a big thank you to them all.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Dear parent,
Thank you for your support. We develop a positive attitude to learning that support the children through life and further develops children’s confidence. We value and incorporate all aspects of children’s lives, building a strong partnership with the community and future schools.


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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is literally the best. My daughter came first and her development was so noticeable that I had to bring my son. The teachers and managers are so lovely and patient and the setting is so clean. Both children love it so I will definitely recommend because I've had no issues.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Dear Parent,


Thank you so much for the review. Happywoods Nursery provides an excellent foundation on which every child can build their future education within a caring, secure and stimulating environment where they feel valued and happy. We are an inclusive nursery where each child is given equal opportunity to discover and develop through high quality play based learning.


Kind regards
Happywoods team


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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been at HappyWoods Bell Lane for just over a month and I cannot express enough how much she has developed since attending this nursery. She loves going into the nursery every morning and settled in really quickly. I love that this nursery encourages the skills and steps to take
the children into reception. I would highly recommend this nursery. We receive updates every few days on how the children learn and develop their skills in a variety of learning activities. The staff are very friendly and my daughter enjoys learning Spanish and yoga.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Dear Parent,
Thank you so much for the review. Happywoods Nursery provides an excellent foundation on which every child can build their future education within a caring, secure and stimulating environment where they feel valued and happy. We are an inclusive nursery where each child is given equal opportunity to discover and develop through high-quality play-based learning. We provide well-planned activities and opportunities, allowing children to progress successfully through the Early Years Foundation Stage. We support diversity and welcome all children recognising that each child’s learning journey is unique and individual.
Kind regards
Happywoods Team


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Review from Mariangela S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very grateful to the Happywood staff for taking care of my little boy and for helping him learn to stay together with others and away from me for the first time.
I see him growing every day and learning new things.
The staff have been very patient with him and was close to him since the first
moments.
My son can't wait to go to the nursery in the morning.
Highly recommended.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Dear Parent


Thank you so much for the review. Happywoods nursery always provide a safe, happy, caring, secure and stimulating environment for your child. We enable all children to develop their capabilities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to our society. We are here to help, support the children and prepare them for the future.


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

My daughter started at HappyWoods nursery, EN3 in September after already doing a year in their other nursery setting in EN2 (which was great). I was a little apprehensive after my daughter had been off for so long and changing the setting but it was the best decision I made. My daughter is so happy
at the nursery and the staff are amazing. She talks about nursery a lot and she has even started to count in Spanish. I am very pleased and would recommend this nursery to anyone within the local area as both me and my daughter are happy.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Dear Parent
Thank you for the review. We offer a safe, happy place where everyone is known and valued, and where differing needs are acknowledged, accepted and met. We also
encourage each child to be independent and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and respect for others in the environment.


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Review from Rose D (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two-year-old daughter previously attended the other Happywoods setting but as this was closer to home, we decided to move her. She is just as happy here as she was at Heene Road and has settled in really well. I cannot fault the staff and manager for their excellent management and communication -
I am always calling and emailing and they always reply quickly. Three members of staff are among those who my daughter just loves to play with and they have endless enthusiasm!
My 19-month-old son just started here and although he has separation anxiety, the warmth, understanding and dedication of the staff have helped him to settle. They have been incredibly proactive and pragmatic in trying different tactics in order to help him feel confident in the setting. I cannot thank them enough. My daughter and son both love the food at HappyWoods. They also love the garden and my daughter really enjoys doing Spanish. I must have viewed over 15 settings before I chose HappyWoods. It was the right choice.

Reply from Sarah Boodhoo, Nursery Manager at HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

Thank you so much for the review. As a team, we work in collaboration with the parents in order to make the children feel safe, secure and happy to learn in a stimulating environment.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.625)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.625) out of 10 for HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.625 for HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.625

  • 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 (Bell Lane) is based on 11 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 11 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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Beatriz

Beatriz

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Beatriz and I have joined HappyWoods Nursery team since April 2024. I am an Early Years qualified Nursery Manager with over 5 years in Leadership and Management. I have a strong ethos in delivering awe and wonder practices to ensure children are accessing nurturing learning opportunities at all times.


HappyWoods Nursery offers a happy and nurturing service to all of the children in our care so we look forward to meeting you.


Kind Regards,
Beatriz
HappyWoods Nursery Manager


Frequently Asked Questions about HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane)

What is the Age Range of Children that HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) accepts?

HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) Open?

HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) is open: Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 08:00-16:00, Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-16:00.

How many Children does HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) have capacity for?

HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) has capacity for a total of 38 Children.

How far is HappyWoods Nursery (Bell Lane) to the centre of Enfield?

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

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