Discover the power of intergenerational music and movement to connect children and the elderly at Happy Days Nurseries.
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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 Falmouth
- 10 Truro
- 10 Salisbury
- 10 Bristol
- 10 Bristol
- 9.7 Overall Score
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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
Honest
We promote an open, honest, ethical and transparent culture to our families and colleagues
Inspire
Our inspiring environments and curriculum, and investment in our staff development, enable our children to shine and secure their future success
Nurture
We nurture warm and trusting relationships which enable our children and colleagues to grow
Empower
We promote a culture of empowerment, supporting our children, colleagues and families to become stronger and more confident
Latest News
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Happy Days Bradley Stoke celebrates the official opening of its new Baby Unit, offering high-quality care for children aged 0–2.

Discover Brogan’s childcare apprenticeship success story—from Level 2 to Level 3—and be inspired to take your next step in early years.

Happy Days Nursery is delighted to announce the opening of Poole’s brand new baby room, a calm, nurturing, and beautifully designed space.

Discover the benefits of mealtimes in early years—supporting nutrition, independence, and lifelong healthy habits for every child.

Counting down to Rainbow Run 2025! Happy Days are proudly sponsoring the Yellow Station—supporting CHSW every colourful step.

Celebrating Jade’s Journey: Discover how Jade’s passion and dedication inspire at Happy Days Nursery Exeter.

Parent praises Gemma at Charlton Heights Nursery for her dedication, warmth, and support. Read the heartfelt review.

Jay achieves Distinction in Level 7 Strategic Leadership at Happy Days Saltford, inspiring his team and future leaders.

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are thrilled to kick off another exciting summer packed with community spirit, outdoor adventures, and family fun.

In this episode, Alice is joined by John, Talent Acquisition Lead at Happy Days Nurseries, to reveal why Happy Days is the ultimate place to launch and grow your career in early years education.
early years education.
shine as a candidate.
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

Thinking about starting your career in early years education? In this episode, Alice and John dive deep into the recruitment process and share essential tips on how to
shine as a candidate.
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

Curious about working with children but not sure where to begin? In this episode, Alice and John break down all the ways you can kickstart your career in early years —
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

In this episode, Alice chats with John, Talent Acquisition Lead at Happy Days Nurseries, about why working in early years is such an amazing and rewarding career.

Discover the power of intergenerational music and movement to connect children and the elderly at Happy Days Nurseries.

Happy Days Bradley Stoke celebrates the official opening of its new Baby Unit, offering high-quality care for children aged 0–2.

Discover Brogan’s childcare apprenticeship success story—from Level 2 to Level 3—and be inspired to take your next step in early years.

Happy Days Nursery is delighted to announce the opening of Poole’s brand new baby room, a calm, nurturing, and beautifully designed space.

Discover the benefits of mealtimes in early years—supporting nutrition, independence, and lifelong healthy habits for every child.

Counting down to Rainbow Run 2025! Happy Days are proudly sponsoring the Yellow Station—supporting CHSW every colourful step.

Celebrating Jade’s Journey: Discover how Jade’s passion and dedication inspire at Happy Days Nursery Exeter.

Parent praises Gemma at Charlton Heights Nursery for her dedication, warmth, and support. Read the heartfelt review.

Jay achieves Distinction in Level 7 Strategic Leadership at Happy Days Saltford, inspiring his team and future leaders.

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are thrilled to kick off another exciting summer packed with community spirit, outdoor adventures, and family fun.

In this episode, Alice is joined by John, Talent Acquisition Lead at Happy Days Nurseries, to reveal why Happy Days is the ultimate place to launch and grow your career in early years education.
early years education.
shine as a candidate.
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

Thinking about starting your career in early years education? In this episode, Alice and John dive deep into the recruitment process and share essential tips on how to
shine as a candidate.
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

Curious about working with children but not sure where to begin? In this episode, Alice and John break down all the ways you can kickstart your career in early years —
from apprenticeships and college courses to volunteering and on-the-job training.

In this episode, Alice chats with John, Talent Acquisition Lead at Happy Days Nurseries, about why working in early years is such an amazing and rewarding career.

Discover the power of intergenerational music and movement to connect children and the elderly at Happy Days Nurseries.

Happy Days Bradley Stoke celebrates the official opening of its new Baby Unit, offering high-quality care for children aged 0–2.
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Come on a tour with the pre-schoolers!🥰 #nursery #earlyyears #bristol
And we’re hiring! Come and join Kate’s team in Falmouth. 🥰 #nursery #earlyyears #meettheteam #meetthemanager #falmouth
A moment to appreciate how incredible these rooms look following our refurb!🥰 #cardiff #nursery #earlyyears #wales #parents
Meet our amazing team at Falmouth!☺️ P.S. We’re hiring!! #childcare #falmouth #nurserypractitioner #cornwall #earlyyears
We’re soooo pleased with it!🥲 #childcare #earlyyears #baby #nursery
And the best part is…You could work in it…Thornbury is hiring for multiple positions!☺️ #childcare #earlyyears #bristol #nursery
Meet the manager at Happy Days in Saltford! 🥰 #saltford #childcare #meettheteam
If you’ve got any questions, drop them in the comments!! 💭
Can we appreciate how incredible that flower is?!🌸 #cardiff #nursery #childcare #earlyyears
Hello, we’re hiring nursery managers!👋 📍 Weston-Super-Mare 📍 Lyde Green 📍 Southampton Get in touch with us to find out more! 🌞 #childcare #nurserypractitioner #nurserymanager #earlyyears
Making 100 pancakes was not an easy task🤭 P.s. we are recruiting for nursery cooks in… 📍 Salisbury 📍 Bristol 📍 Bath Message us if you’re interested in finding out more!📧 #cook #chef #nurserychef
Meet the nursery manager at Happy Days Nursery, Derriford!☺️ #childcare #nurserymanager #parents
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025!🌟 To kick things off we thought we’d share what a Day In The Life Of An Apprentice looks like in early years! This is the lovely Rebecca from Happy Days Nursery Truro City, she’s coming to the end of her apprenticeship journey now, after being an absolute asset to the team these last couple of years.☺️ @Realise #naw2025
📍 Happy Days Charlton Heights, Patchway #parent #bristol #nursery #pathway #earlyyears
This is one of two beautiful baby rooms at Happy Days, Thornbury!🥰 #earlyyears #bristol #thornbury #parent #baby
Meet our nursery manager at Charlton Heights in Bristol!🥰 #nurserymanager #meettheteam #bristol #parent #earlyyears
A dreamy setting!☁️ #westonsupermare #nurserypractitioner #parent #earlyyears #baby
Recommend your favourite childrens book in the comments!📕 #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #childrensbook #parents #nurserynurse
Such a beatiful day, we’re so proud of our Verwood nursery!☺️ #verwood #nurseryopening #parent #nurserypractitioner #ringwood
We spoke to the team at Happy Days, Yeovil!☺️ #yeovil #nursery #childcare #earlyyears #nurserypractioner
Dinosaur week at The Hollies in Cardiff…refurb pending!!🦖🦕 #cardiff #parent #baby #nursery #childcare
So calming!🌲🌳 #childcare #earlyyears #parent #poole #nursery
Introducing Happy Days Nursery, Yeovil!🥰 #childcare #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #parent #yeovil
Save this for your next Early Years dino day!🦕🦖 #childcare #nurserypractitioner #tufftray #earlyyears #parent
Videos taken from the baby room at our nursery in Patchway!🥰 #bristol #childcare #nursery #earlyyears #parent
📍 Bradley Stoke, Bristol #childcare #ofsted #nursery #earlyyears #parent
Meet the team at Happy Days Penair!🥰 #childcare #earlyyears #parent #nursery #meettheteam
That’s what makes our job so important!🥰 #childcare #earlyyears #parent #nursery #nurserypractitioner
The most magical sensory room at our Bradley stoke Nursery!☺️ #sensoryroom #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #childcare #senchild
Hiring in the Bristol area! 📍Thornbury 📍Patchway We can offer you: ✍️ PAID Christmas break ✍️ FREE transport to and from work ✍️ £1,000 welcome bonus* ✍️ Family friendly working – with flexible working patterns and 50% childcare discount ✍️ Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities ✍️ A supportive and nurturing management structure, who take pride in our team and our people To enquire about this position please reach out via here, or email 📧 recruitment@happydaysnurseries.com * T&Cs apply
Meet the team from our nursery setting in Plymouth!☺️ #plymouth #childcare #parent #nurserypractitioner #earlyyears
📍Bradley Stoke, Happy Days Nursery☺️ #bristol #baby #nursery #childcare #nurserypractitioner
Meet Emma, from back when it was sunny in the UK!🥲 #poole #nurserypractitioner #earlyyears #childcare #dorset
Settings where the children bring the colour to the rooms> #nursery #childcare #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #parent
✨Happy Days Thornbury is HIRING NOW✨ Our fantastic team at Happy Days Nursery Thornbury are seeking fun, enthusiastic and passionate people to join them!🌞 Never work a Christmas again and get paid for it! At Happy Days we gift you the days off over Christmas close down, so there's no need to use your annual leave. To enquire about this position please reach out via here, or email 📩 recruitment@happydaysnurseries.com * T&Cs apply
It was worth it!😭🦕 #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #childcare #nursery #preschool
Meet Sammie the Nursery Manager of Thornbury as she talks about the perks of working for Happy Days!🥰 Recruiting for multiple positions: - Lunch Cover Assistant - Flexible Supply Staff - Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 or 3 - 3rd In Charge - Nursery Cook We can offer you: ✍️ PAID Christmas close break ✍️ FREE transport to and from work ✍️ £1,000 welcome bonus* ✍️ Family friendly working – with flexible working patterns and 50% childcare discount ✍️ Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities ✍️ A supportive and nurturing management structure, who take pride in our team and our people ✨For more info: send us a message on here!✨
If you’re interested in joining us, please send us a message! Recruiting in all of the below areas: - Bristol - Hampshire - Cornwall - Salisbury - Yeovil - Poole - Weston-Super-Mare - Bath - Surrey - Droitwich - Exeter - Swindon + more
This is what a day looks like at Happy Days Thornbury in the baby room!☺️🫶🏻 #thornbury #bristol #nurserypractitioner #nurseryworker #childcare
Such a perfect spot for the children to role play at!☺️🍦🍨 #childcare #earlyyears #nurserypractitioner #nursery #bristol
Meet some of the fantastic team at Happy Days Droitwich!🥰 #nurserypractitioner #childcare #earlyyears #nursery #droitwich
Replying to @Jimbo Colour sits within their play and learning activities!🥰🌈 #childcare #nurserypractitioner #earlyyears #mumsoftiktok #nurserydecor
We’re so proud of our Droitwich Manager Ashley👏👏 She has made the final of Nursery Manager of The Year Award 2024, so well deserved!🥰
Tuff tray inspiration for you!🐞🐛 #parents #mumsoftiktok #baby #nurserypractitioner #tufftray
Places are available, send us a message to enquire! #parents #baby #nursery #childcare #westonsupermare
Meet Exeters incredible Phil who’s recently been nominated for Nursery Chef Of The Year 2024 at the NMT awards!☺️ #nmtawards #meettheteam #nurserycook #chef #nurserychef
Meet the team at our BRAND NEW nursery in Verwood!🥰 #meettheteam #nursery #earlyyears #childcare #verwood
Adventurers 2 had a fantastic time with our STEM programme last week at Happy Days Nursery, Droitwich!🧪✨ They put on their goggles and lab coats to explore the exciting reaction between bicarbonate of soda and vinegar. Using syringes to transfer the vinegar, the children practiced their fine motor skills while learning about cause and effect. This fun experiment also encouraged sharing, turn-taking, and teamwork, as the children communicated and worked together throughout the activity. Science has never been so hands-on and fun! 🔬💥 ~ Happy Days Nursery, DroitwichRead moreRead less
🌸 Our Explorers at Happy Days Salisbury have been busy making their very own Petal Potions! 🌸 They used their fine and gross motor skills to scoop up petals and add them to the bowl, all while exploring new smells and textures. It’s wonderful to see the children learning through play and using their senses to discover the world around them! 👃✋ ~ Happy Days Nursery, SalisburyRead moreRead less
🌟 Hiring for Excellence in Salisbury! 🌟 We’re proud to announce that Happy Days Nursery & Preschool, Salisbury has been rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted! 🎉 We're now looking for exceptional Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our award-winning team. ✅ Newly qualified and ready to launch your career? ✅ Experienced and passionate about early years? Join a nursery where your talent is valued, and excellence is part of everything we do. ✨ Work with a dedicated, experienced team ✨ Make a real impact on children’s early learning ✨ Grow your career in an outstanding setting 📍 Salisbury | 🏆 Ofsted Outstanding | ❤️ Join our incredible team 👉 Apply now: https://happydaysnurseries.com/job/nursery-practitioner-level3-3/Read moreRead less
🌊 World Oceans Day! 🌊 This week, our Explorers Two children at Happy Days Salisbury have been diving into the wonders of marine life to celebrate World Oceans Day, perfectly linking with our current Eco School topic: Marine Life. 🐠🐚 The children explored the sights, sounds and textures of the seaside, from soft sand and splashing water to the gentle sound of the sea in shells. They had so much fun discovering colourful sea creatures and naming them together! Out in the garden, the children expanded their learning with some imaginative water play, using guttering to send boats sailing down into the "sea" below! 🚤 🎨 They’ve also been getting creative indoors, using cutters and paint to design their own vibrant underwater artwork, developing those fine motor skills along the way. Such a wonderful way to learn about our oceans and how we can care for them! 🌍 ~ Happy Days Nursery, SalisburyRead moreRead less
🍽️ More Than Just a Meal 🍽️ At Happy Days mealtimes are about so much more than just food. They’re a key part of the day where children learn independence, responsibility, and important life skills in a relaxed, social setting.😌 Children are encouraged to self-serve, pour their own drinks, hand out plates, and tidy up after themselves, helping to build confidence, fine motor skills, and a sense of routine. These small, everyday actions support their development and encourage healthy habits that last a lifetime. We also link our mealtimes to our sustainability goals, from reducing waste to growing our own vegetables, children are learning where their food comes from and how to care for the world around them. 🥦 With a nutritious, seasonal menu developed by experts, every meal is balanced and packed with the goodness children need to grow, learn, and shine. We’re proud to create positive food experiences that support children’s health, learning, and independence... all while doing our bit for the planet. Thank you Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Verwood for these lovely photos.🫶🫶Read moreRead less
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