Devon (3 months – 5 years)
Once inside Derriford, it is hard to believe you are in a City! What makes this nursery so special is the wonderful woodland area and outdoor environment equipped with beautiful natural resources including mud kitchens for your child to get creative in. The nursery is run by a team of highly experienced and caring staff, and many parents comment about the special relationships that are built with the children.
Derriford Nurseries front entrance
Derriford Nurseries front entrance

About Derriford
Nursery

Features

  • Early Talk Boost
  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01752 786 318 Happy Days Nursery
Unit 3a and 3b
Derriford Business Park
Brest Road
Plymouth
PL6 5QZ

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 7.00am to 6pm (7am-7pm upon request)

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Parents at Happy Days Nursery Derriford

Parent at Happy Days Nursery Derriford

Reviews

Meet The Manager

Zara Austin

Zara has worked in childcare for 17 years, 7 of those at Happy Days where she started as a Peripatetic Deputy Manager. Accompanied with her wealth of experience, Zara has also received a Level 3 Diploma, Level 4 Team leading qualification, and a Level 5 award in Management. Zara is loving her new role, and enjoys building relationships with her colleagues and the families in her care.

Tour The Forest With Us!

Take a peek at one of our latest TikTok videos, where we showcase the enchanting garden at Happy Days Derriford — a true hidden gem right at their fingertips!

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    October Open Day October 4 2025 | 10:0013:00

    We look forward to opening our nursery doors to you on Saturday the 4th October between 10am and 1pm.

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    June Open Day June 21 2025 | 10:0013:00

    We look forward to opening our nursery doors to you on Saturday the 21st June between 10am and 1pm.

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Latest News

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Bath Bradley Stoke Charlton Heights Cheswick Derriford Exeter Falmouth Lyde Green Poole Salisbury St Austell Penrice Summercourt Swindon The Hollies Thornbury Verwood Weston-super-Mare Yate Yeovil Get Ready for Happy Days Fest, Our June Open Day! May 13, 2025

Join us for Happy Days Fest on 21st June! Music, crafts & fun for under 5s at our nurseries. No booking needed—just pop in!

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Bath Bradley Stoke Charlton Heights Cheswick Derriford Exeter Falmouth Playbox Poole Salisbury St Austell Penrice Summercourt Swindon Thornbury Treloweth Truro City Truro Penair Truro Playbox Verwood Weston-super-Mare Yate Yeovil Yew Tree Village Driotwich Step into Story Land at Our March Open Day! Feb 03, 2025

Happy Days Nurseries invites you to a magical Story Land Open Day, where little imaginations will run wild!

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Bath Bradley Stoke Charlton Heights Cheswick Derriford Exeter Falmouth Lyde Green Playbox Poole Salisbury St Austell Penrice Summercourt Swindon The Hollies Thornbury Treloweth Truro City Truro Penair Truro Playbox Verwood Weston-super-Mare Yate Yeovil Yew Tree Village Driotwich Come Camping with Us! October Open Day 2024… Sep 02, 2024

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are opening their doors and inviting families from the local community to ‘Come Camping’ at their Autumn Open Day on Saturday 5 October.

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And if they sign up to sessions at a Happy Days nursery, then you too could benefit with up to £100 cash!

Nutrition

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Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Vegetable Soup

Pitta Pizzas