Welcome to Happy Days

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Happy Days nursery

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools offer the best quality childcare across the South West. Discover the difference for yourself and come along to one of our nurseries. A hug, a story, a time to learn, explore and discover –
Welcome to Happy Days.

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About Happy Days Nurseries

We opened our first nursery in 1991 and now operate 35 nurseries throughout the South West and Wales!

With over thirty years of expert experience and an ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life, we pride ourselves on providing a service to enable parents to work and live their daily lives knowing their children are cherished and cared for to the highest standard.

Happy Days Nursery Scores

  • 10 Truro
  • 10 Verwood
  • 10 Bristol
  • 10 Bristol
  • 10 Bristol
  • 9.7 Overall Score

What parents have to say

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We have had a fantastic experience with Happy Days. All the staff are friendly, caring, and really seem to love what they do. Our child settles in quickly and looks forward to seeing the nursery leaders and her friends. She always has a great day and loves the food. It’s been really lovely seeing her form relationships. She will miss her friends and all the staff. We would recommend Happy Days to anyone.
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The best environment for children. The staff have all been a part of my son’s journey. He’s now an amazing little boy who is looking forward to big school. They have given him the confidence he needed and have been patient with him when he’s found things hard. Truly amazing.
5
Both my children have attended Happy Days in Summercourt and the wonderful staff have helped them grow emotionally and physically. The staff are warm, friendly, and enthusiastic, and consistent with the care they provide. The site is a great central location, with lots of parking. The children’s rooms have lots of toys and regular activities. The staff are flexible to the individual needs and interests of each child: quite simply the place is awesome!
5
My daughter loves nursery, she didn’t at the start but with the settling-in hours she was able to gain trust with the staff and now loves it! Thank you so much you have changed our little baby into a little girl!
5
We recently completed our settling in sessions and to say I was slightly anxious would be an understatement. The staff handled my Mum worries perfectly. I feel like our son is safe and thriving at nursery. We are so pleased with our choice to place him at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool.
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This is a brilliant nursery where my child has thrived and developed so well. The team are amazing and we couldn’t ask for better. As a child who was initially reserved and likes routine, the nursery have helped him come out of his shell and have routines he can follow and has become used to. Couldn’t recommend this setting enough!
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I have always found the staff friendly, approachable, kind and caring. Both of my children have attended the nursery one now starting school, but every time he revisits with me they always make an effort with him and include him still. Shows how lovely and thoughtful they are. The activities they put on are fantastic and my daughter really does love going to nursery. There is always something fun, interactive and new for her to do. The ladies, staff and management at Summercourt are fantastic and my daughter always has a great day. Thank you.

Our Unique Curriculum

Happy Days has developed an ambitious, broad and balanced Early Years Curriculum titled “Where Children Shine”. It provides opportunities for children to learn, explore and discover, whilst attending a Happy Days Nursery.

Our Values

Our values form the foundations of everything we do here at Happy Days.
Along with our Mission and Vision, these are what truly matter to each and everyone of us at Happy Days.

Support

We are committed to supporting all parents, colleagues and children

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Honest

We promote an open, honest, ethical and transparent culture to our families and colleagues

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Inspire

Our inspiring environments and curriculum, and investment in our staff development, enable our children to shine and secure their future success

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Nurture

We nurture warm and trusting relationships which enable our children and colleagues to grow

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Empower

We promote a culture of empowerment, supporting our children, colleagues and families to become stronger and more confident

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The Benefits Behind Each Meal: How Mealtimes Support Children’s Growth and Development Jul 17, 2025

Explore the benefits behind each meal and how mealtimes support children’s growth, independence, and healthy habits every day.

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Happy Days Are A Nursery World Awards 2025 finalist! 🎉 Jul 17, 2025

Happy Days Nursery in Bradley Stoke is celebrating a remarkable achievement after once again being awarded an Outstanding judgement in all areas by Ofsted, the highest possible grading.

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Bradley Stoke Happy Days Nursery, Bradley Stoke Celebrates Retaining Outstanding Ofsted Rating Jul 10, 2025

Happy Days Nursery in Bradley Stoke is celebrating a remarkable achievement after once again being awarded an Outstanding judgement in all areas by Ofsted, the highest possible grading.

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Happy Days Nursery at Penair, Truro is expanding… and we’re on the lookout for a superstar Senior Room Leader to join our Ofsted-rated Outstanding team! If you're Level 3+ qualified, love leading with positivity, and are ready to inspire your team and shine alongside our children every day, this is your moment! ✨ 👶 Lead your own room team 🌱 Champion our bespoke “Where Children Shine” curriculum 💬 Build meaningful relationships with families 📈 Grow your career in a supportive, empowering environment 💷 Competitive Pay 🎄 Paid Christmas closure 👶 50% childcare discount 🚀 Ongoing career development Join a nursery where outstanding really means outstanding. 💫Read moreRead less

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🎓 Graduation Day at Bath 🎓 This Saturday marks a very special day for our amazing children (and let’s be honest… a few emotional grown-ups too!). We’ll be celebrating all the brilliant children who are heading off to school in September, watching them graduate is always such a bittersweet moment. We're so proud of everything they’ve achieved, but saying goodbye is never easy. They’ve grown in confidence, made friendships, learned so much, and brought endless joy to our nursery. We’ll miss their giggles, stories, and curious questions, but we know they’re ready for their next big adventure. To all our graduating children and families: thank you for being part of Happy Days 💫 ~ Happy Days Nursery, BathRead moreRead less

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Why Mealtimes Matter More Than You Think 🌱 At Happy Days, we know that mealtimes are so much more than just eating, they're a key part of children’s learning and development. From building independence by pouring their own drinks, to boosting confidence while helping serve food, each mealtime is a chance for children to grow new skills. 👫 Social skills develop naturally as children chat with friends and carers during lunch, learning about turn-taking, empathy, and conversation in a relaxed, meaningful way. 👃🍓 Food becomes an adventure as children explore different tastes, textures, and even cultures. Through our Let’s Grow and Let’s Cook programmes, children get hands-on with growing herbs, chopping soft veggies, and making healthy snacks, gaining confidence, fine motor skills, and a love for trying new things. ✅ And behind the scenes, our trained teams ensure every child’s dietary needs are met safely and respectfully, whether that’s allergies, intolerances, or family preferences. There’s so much thought and care behind every meal and we've written a detailed blog to share more about how mealtimes support early years development (and how you can try similar ideas at home too!). 👉 Read the full blog post via the link in the comments.Read moreRead less

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🎉 2 DAYS TO GO! 🎉 Join us Saturday for the official grand opening of Teddy Bears Nursery School in Portsmouth! Come and explore a warm, welcoming space designed to help children thrive. Our friendly team will be on hand to answer questions and show you around. 📍 232 Southampton Road, Portsmouth 🕙 10am–1pmRead moreRead less

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💰 Worried about the cost of childcare? You're not alone, but there’s good news! There are lots of government schemes designed to support working families with childcare costs. From funded hours to tax-free childcare, we’ll help you understand what you’re entitled to and how to get it. 📲 Message us today and let’s make childcare more affordable for your family!Read moreRead less

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