In this episode, explore the key person approach and how it supports children through every stage of their nursery journey.
Welcome to Happy Days
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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.






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 Salisbury
- 10 Bristol
- 10 Bristol
- 10 Bristol
- 9.8 Overall Score
What parents have to say
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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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Ready to turn those first‑day jitters into confident smiles? Here we unpack exactly how settling‑in sessions work.

Happy Days Nursery in Bath celebrates a GOOD Ofsted rating. This Bath nursery Ofsted report highlights quality care, learning, and play.

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.

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

Happy Days Salisbury is celebrating after being recognised as one of the Top 20 Nurseries in South West England by DayNurseries.co.uk in their annual Nursery Awards 2025.

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools has been named a Top 20 Large Nursery Group 2025 by DayNurseries, with Salisbury also recognised among the Top 20 Nurseries in South West England.

Happy Days Bradley Stoke unveils new staff cabin and 15-place Explorers Room, creating inspiring spaces for children and staff alike.

Happy Days Yeovil Baby Unit Grand Opening celebrated new spaces designed to nurture, inspire, and support every child’s growth.

In this podcast episode, explore the importance of smooth transitions between rooms in early years settings.

In this episode, explore the key person approach and how it supports children through every stage of their nursery journey.

Ready to turn those first‑day jitters into confident smiles? Here we unpack exactly how settling‑in sessions work.

Happy Days Nursery in Bath celebrates a GOOD Ofsted rating. This Bath nursery Ofsted report highlights quality care, learning, and play.

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.

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

Happy Days Salisbury is celebrating after being recognised as one of the Top 20 Nurseries in South West England by DayNurseries.co.uk in their annual Nursery Awards 2025.

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools has been named a Top 20 Large Nursery Group 2025 by DayNurseries, with Salisbury also recognised among the Top 20 Nurseries in South West England.

Happy Days Bradley Stoke unveils new staff cabin and 15-place Explorers Room, creating inspiring spaces for children and staff alike.

Happy Days Yeovil Baby Unit Grand Opening celebrated new spaces designed to nurture, inspire, and support every child’s growth.

In this podcast episode, explore the importance of smooth transitions between rooms in early years settings.

In this episode, explore the key person approach and how it supports children through every stage of their nursery journey.

Ready to turn those first‑day jitters into confident smiles? Here we unpack exactly how settling‑in sessions work.
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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
🦷 Last week in Discoverers, we brushed our teeth! 🦷 This activity was part of the Oral Health Programme, under Healthy and Independent Explorers in our Happy Days curriculum. First, the children at Falmouth read the story At the Dentist, which follows a bear and his friends as they visit the dentist. The children learned what to expect during their own dental visits. We explored different ways to keep our teeth healthy and talked about the tools dentists might use. Some of the children shared stories about their own visits to the dentist, while others listened closely. We used handheld mirrors to smile into and take a good look at our own teeth. We also asked the children if they brush their teeth at home, who helps them, and what colour their toothbrushes are. Next, we squeezed toothpaste from the tube onto our toothbrushes and practiced brushing the dirt from the big set of teeth until they were all clean! Well done, Discoverers! 🪥✨ ~ Happy Days Nursery, FalmouthRead moreRead less
🌟 Shoutout to Gemma! 🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate Gemma, one of our fantastic Explorers Room practitioners, who joined us right from the nursery’s opening in June 2023. She’s nearly completed her Level 3 Apprenticeship and is thriving with her warm, caring nature and positivity that lights up our nursery every day. One parent shared how much of a difference Gemma has made in helping their child with separation anxiety feel happy and secure at nursery, making drop-offs and pick-ups a joy! Gemma is a shining example of how apprenticeships help build confident, capable professionals who truly enrich our Happy Days team. 👏 To read the full story click here: https://happydaysnurseries.com/news/gemma-at-charlton-heights/Read moreRead less
🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Happy Days Nurseries is on the lookout for a Marketing Apprentice to join our dynamic team! 📣 Are you eager to kickstart your marketing career while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment? This is your chance to develop key skills, earn while you learn, and build a strong foundation for a successful future in marketing. What’s in it for you? ✨ Enrolment in a recognised Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship, with structured training and qualifications. ✨ Real-world experience supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, and digital tools. ✨ Opportunities for career progression after completing the apprenticeship. ✨ 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 4 days gifted Christmas closedown, and a supportive team environment. ✨ Paid apprenticeship, earn while you learn! You can learn more about the position here: https://happydaysnurseries.com/job/marketing-apprentice/ If you have any questions, please contact our friendly recruitment team: recruitment@happydaysnurseries.com 📩Read moreRead less
A Fresh New Look for Happy Days Falmouth | Come and See for Yourself! We’re thrilled to reveal the newly refurbished and expanded nursery spaces at Happy Days Nursery, Falmouth—designed to inspire, engage, and support every child’s learning journey. To mark this exciting new chapter, we warmly invite parents, families, and the wider community to our Summer Open Day, in celebration of World Music Day. 🎉 Happy Days Fest 🗓 Saturday 21st June | 10am–1pm 📍 Happy Days Nursery, Falmouth Join us for a vibrant mini festival of music, culture, and creativity, featuring the official re-opening ceremony led by the Mayor of Falmouth. 🎶 Explore our beautifully updated rooms 🎶 Enjoy global rhythms and interactive activities 🎶 Meet our passionate team Come and see for yourself what makes Happy Days so special, we look forward to welcoming you!Read moreRead less
Just a quick reminder to check out our Early Years Careers Talk podcast season! 🎧 If you haven’t listened yet, this season is packed with honest, down-to-earth chats about starting and growing a career in early years childcare. Whether you’re curious or ready to take the leap, there’s something for everyone! 🌟 Here’s a quick rundown with links to each episode: ✨ Ep 1: Is Early Years Right for You? Discover why early years can be such a meaningful and rewarding career — and what kind of person thrives here. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xT2S1tCrB5dkmFVtvG9e5?si=nkxF2npnRKKyWS6dBmiVfw ✨ Ep 2: Getting Started Learn how to break into childcare, from apprenticeships and entry routes to gaining qualifications and experience. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B7NWMjtcRN76BXcsiZEGj?si=YOE35TkeQTuA16A8bDjYgw ✨ Ep 3: Applying & Interview Tips Get practical tips on recruitment, CVs, interviews, and finding the right setting for you. 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oOobBfo5JIzp3eCSpjvX4?si=0iVqzQWCQ5SQqUcLP8rZhg ✨ Ep 4: Life Working at Happy Days Hear why Happy Days is a fab place to build your career, flexible working, childcare discounts, progression and more! 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SlejFoQOUx3km0fOPsoA4?si=o3zRnOjNSsmtPJ4gOxTK5g Give it a listen and get inspired! ✨Read moreRead less
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