Happy children grow here
An Outstanding, Montessori-inspired nursery in Wavertree for children aged 1 to 5. Rooted in an Islamic ethos and open to families of all faiths.
Our ethos
Rooted in faith, open to every family
An Islamic ethos runs through our day, and families of every faith are welcome here.
Outdoor play
Room to run, grow and explore
A garden to dig, chickens to feed and a playground made for play.
Get to know us
- A day at nursery
From drop-off at 8:30am to pick-up at 4pm: play, learning, rest and plenty of time outdoors.Learn more - The story of our name
The Prophet ﷺ spent his first years among Banū Saʿd, a name that can be read as ‘happy children’.Learn more - Free places & fees
Many families can get 15 or 30 free hours. See what you could get and what a day costs.Learn more
- Since 2013caring for Wavertree families
- 1 to 5years old, in two rooms
- 8:30am–4pmMonday to Friday, in term time
- 15 & 30funded hours welcome
Welcome to our nursery
We are a small nursery in Wavertree, run as a charity, caring for up to 50 children aged 1 to 5 in two rooms. Ofsted rated us Outstanding in all areas in September 2022.
Our days are built around nature, Montessori-inspired learning and an Islamic ethos, and families of every faith are welcome here. We are open 8:30am to 4pm in term time and accept 15 and 30 funded hours.
The team at Happy Children Nursery
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What makes us special
Nature and play
Our children grow vegetables, look after our chickens and help care for Pearl, our African snail. They cook in the mud kitchen, build dens, splash in water play and make music on the sound wall.
Our approachMontessori-inspired and EYFS
Children do real jobs for themselves, like putting away their coats and helping to make snack. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and let children's interests lead the way.
How children learnFaith and kindness, open to all
Circle time begins with Sūrah al-Fātiḥah, and children learn some Arabic every day. Families of every faith and background are welcome here.
Our ethos
Take a look around
Our nursery film: the garden, the rooms and a day of learning, in under two minutes.
Our rooms
Two rooms, each set up for the age of the children in it.
Ghurfat al-NūrRoom of Light
A calm, warm room where our youngest children explore, discover and grow at their own pace.
See this room
Ghurfat al-ʿIlmRoom of Knowledge
A busy, curious room where children take on real responsibilities, care for our chickens and get ready for school.
See this room
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Children are happy and secure in this exceptionally nurturing provision. They thrive in the care of the extremely knowledgeable staff, who effectively support and enhance their play.
Our promises to parents
- We'll know your child by name from day one
- Settling in goes at your child's pace
- We'll tell you about their day at pick-up
- Every family is welcome here, whatever your faith
Join our waiting list
Children can start at any time of year.
Our waiting list is usually several months long, so we recommend joining up to a year before you'd like your child to start. Brothers and sisters of children already at the nursery are offered places first.
Join the waiting listLife at Happy Children
Real days at our nursery, inside and out.
Reels
Little films from our days
Short clips from our own film: the garden, the rooms and everything in between.
Out in the garden
Little makers
Playtime from above
Learning with our hands
All together
See your child’s day
Every family gets a free eyparent account, linked to eyLog, our online learning journal: updates, photos and messages from their key person.
How eyLog works
Follow us
See what's growing in the garden, how the chickens are doing and what Pearl the snail has been up to.
Instagram @happychildren1433
Support our nursery
We are a registered charity. Gifts help us look after the children, the rooms and the garden.
Ways to give
A day at nursery
Here is how a typical day goes.
8:30
Arrival and self-registration
Children put away their own bags, coats and lunch boxes, then register themselves.
Morning play and learning
Free play and child-led exploration, plus one planned activity each day linked to the book or story we are reading.
Circle time
We begin with Sūrah al-Fātiḥah, then sing songs, talk together and learn the days of the week and months of the year.
Snack time
Wherever they can, children help prepare their own snack.
Sleep and rest
Children who need a nap can have one.
Arabic time
Arabic is part of every day.
Outdoor play
Every day, children head outside to the mud kitchen and the sound wall, help grow vegetables and take care of Pearl, our African snail.
4:00
Home time
Parents and carers are welcomed in, and children leave with their belongings.
A day in Ghurfat al-Nūr (Room of Light).See a full day for both rooms
Where to next?
Free places & feesMany families can get 15 or 30 free hours. See what you could get and what a day costs.
How to join usBook a visit, join the waiting list and settle in at your child's own pace.
Madrassa al-SaʿādahAfter-school Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic studies for children aged 4 to 6, Monday to Thursday.
Photos & videosHave a look around our rooms, our garden and our special days.
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30am – 4pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Term time only. Closed on bank holidays, Eid and training days.
Find our nursery
We are at Felicity House on Northdale Road in Wavertree, south Liverpool.
- Call
- 0151 733 0333
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4pm, term time
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