Area avg from
£70/day*
Leap Ahead Nursery
Grounds of West Cliff Primary School, Chapman Avenue, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 1PL
2.9 miles · ~12 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 41 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 17:00
Max capacity
19 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About The Happy Homestead
You'll find The Happy Homestead on Butterwick Road in Scunthorpe (DN17 3PL). It's a very small independent nursery, with 19 places and a forest school approach.
Children from 6 months up to 5 spend time in forest school and outdoor space. It runs in term time, 8am to 5pm, and government funded hours (15 or 30) are accepted, with meals charged as an extra. Ofsted judged it Good at its most recent visit.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space Forest school Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£70/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Not Yet Inspected
Location
Scunthorpe, DN17 3PL
Kate’s Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3PL
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
The Happy Homestead is located at Kate’s Meadow, Butterwick Road, Messingham, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 3PL.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
The Happy Homestead accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
The Happy Homestead accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
The Happy Homestead is usually open from 08:00 to 17:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Meals may be charged separately at The Happy Homestead. Ask the nursery for the latest meal fees and menu details.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact The Happy Homestead directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
Understand The Happy Homestead nursery fees before you choose.
Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in The Happy Homestead.
Defaults to 10 hours, but you can adjust it to match the nursery day you need.
Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in The Happy Homestead
£224/week
· £11622/year
Based on the area average of £70/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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£70/day*
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£70/day*
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Outdoor Capacity 69 Limited spaces
From
£58/day
Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Limited
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3.8 miles · ~15 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 36 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£70/day*
The Ark Day Nursery
The Ark, Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1ST
4.1 miles · ~16 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 59 Spaces available
Area avg from
£70/day*
Busibodies
40 Ferry Road West, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8EA
5 miles · ~20 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 49 Spaces available