Who we are
This website is run by Happy Children Ltd, which operates Happy Children Nursery. Happy Children Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company no. 08084979) and a registered charity (no. 1162937). Our registered office is St Mary’s Hall, Northdale Road, Liverpool L15 4HT.
We are the “data controller” for the personal information described in this notice. This means we decide how and why it is used.
What we collect
We only collect what we need. Depending on which form you use, this may include:
- Enquiry and contact form: your name, email address, phone number and your message.
- Waiting list and pre-registration forms: your name, phone number and email, your child’s first name and date of birth, your preferred start date, the days you’d like and how you heard about us.
- Madrassa registration and enquiry form: your name and contact details, your child’s name and date of birth, and your preferred days.
- Job applications: your name, contact details and anything you include in your CV or covering letter.
We do not ask for National Insurance numbers, health information or ethnicity through this website.
We don’t use cookies or analytics to track how you use the website. See our cookie notice.
Why we use it, and our lawful basis
- To answer your enquiry, arrange a visit or reply to a message. Our lawful basis is legitimate interests: responding to people who contact us.
- To manage our waiting list and offer places. Our lawful basis is taking steps, at your request, before entering into a contract with you.
- To register your child for the Madrassa. Our lawful basis is taking steps, at your request, before entering into a contract with you.
- To consider job applications. Our lawful basis is taking steps, at your request, before entering into a contract with you, and legitimate interests.
- To meet our legal duties, for example as a registered early years provider and a charity. Our lawful basis is legal obligation.
We will never sell your information or use it for marketing without your permission.
Who we share it with
We only share your information when we need to, and only with:
- Our service providers, who help us run the website, forms and email (for example our website host and our email provider, Microsoft 365). They act on our instructions and must keep your information safe.
- Liverpool City Council, if your child takes up a funded place, so we can claim the funding.
- Ofsted, the local authority or other agencies, where the law requires it, including to keep children safe.
Some of our service providers may store information outside the UK. Where they do, we make sure appropriate safeguards are in place.
How long we keep it
- Enquiries: only for as long as we need to answer you and follow up.
- Waiting list and pre-registration: until your child takes up a place, or until you tell us you no longer need one.
- Unsuccessful job applications: only for as long as we need them after the role is filled.
If your child joins the nursery or the Madrassa, we’ll give you our full privacy notice for enrolled families.
How we keep it safe
We use secure, encrypted connections for this website and its forms. Only staff who need your information can see it.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- ask for a copy of the information we hold about you
- ask us to correct information that is wrong
- ask us to delete your information
- ask us to limit how we use your information
- object to how we use your information
- ask us to move your information to another organisation
Some of these rights only apply in certain situations. To use any of them, contact us using the details below. We will reply within one month.
Contact us
Email info@happychildrennursery.com, call 0151 733 0333, or write to us at Happy Children Nursery, Felicity House, Northdale Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 4HT.
How to complain
If you’re unhappy with how we’ve used your information, please tell us first so we can put it right.
You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this notice
We may update this notice from time to time. This version was last updated in October 2026.