About Us
Happy Hearts rooted in love
We are a fully inclusive nursery that boasts indoor and outdoor activity areas as well as separate areas for older and younger children.
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some of our key features are:
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a baby unit
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forest school
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wrap around childcare
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holiday club
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nursery app
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parent parking
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extra curricula classes
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tax free childcare
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government funded hours
All staff hold L3 safeguarding qualifications and are all pediatric first aid trained

Our Story
A little about me…
Stephanie
I’m the proud CEO of Happy Hearts Childcare, and my journey in the early years began almost 13 years ago as a childminder with a very big dream. Today, that dream has grown into multiple childcare settings — including our very own forest school, something I’m incredibly proud of.
My passion for special educational needs runs deep. Becoming a mum to a child with complex SEN changed my world in the most powerful way, and it inspired me to become a qualified SENDCo so I could advocate, support, and champion children like my own. Inclusion isn’t just part of my work — it’s part of my heart.
Away from business, I’m blessed with four beautiful daughters and a wonderful grandson who keep life full, loud, and full of love. And this year, I married my amazing husband in magical York — a chapter I’ll cherish forever.
Here’s to growth, gratitude, and making a difference—one little heart at a time.

Meet The Team
Director

Stephanie Haynes
Founder & CEO
SENDCo
DSL
Nature Nest staff

Holly
L3 Early years educator
Nature Nest staff

Gemma
L2 Early Years apprentice
Nature Nest staff

Amber
L2 Early Years Apprentice
Baby Room Staff

Sharna
L3 Early Years Educator
Baby Room Staff

Kayliegh
Qualified Teacher
Baby Room Staff

Sallyanne
L3 Early Years Educator
Nature Nest staff

Libbie
L3 Early Years apprentice
Nature Nest staff

Mia
L2 Early years apprentice
Baby Room Staff

Emma
Room Leader -L3 Early Years Educator and DSL
Baby Room Staff

Beth
L2 Apprentice
Baby Room Staff

Becky
L3 Early Years Educator
Baby Room Staff

Madison
L2 Early Years Educator apprentice


