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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 36 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.
Our Brands
Happy Days Nursery Scores
- 10 Bristol
- 10 Verwood
- 10 Truro
- 10 Droitwich
- 10 Bristol
- 9.8 Overall Score
What parents have to say
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 Nurseries Bradley Stoke is happy to introduce their new Eco Schools committee.
To wrap up our childcare funding series, we answer frequently asked questions, from splitting hours to self-employed eligibility and support.
Ever wondered what your childcare funding actually covers and what it doesn’t? Alice and Karen unpack the details of how funding works.
Ready to apply for your childcare funding? In this step-by-step guide, discover how to apply for your funded childcare.
Confused about who qualifies for childcare funding? You’re not alone! In this episode, hear everything parents need to know.
Children from Charlton Heights enjoyed a fun and educational visit to the local Fire Station this week.
A look back at our wonderfully creative Messy Week at Happy Days Falmouth!
Childcare funding in England explained — who’s eligible, how to apply, and how to make nursery costs more affordable.
Nursery World Award Winners 2025! Happy Days celebrates winning for Online & Social Media, supporting families & staff every day.
Happy Days Truro City celebrates a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating! Discover how the team’s dedication, nurturing environment, and engaging curriculum are helping children thrive.
Join our free Activities Week, 6–10 Oct! Food, fun & family activities at Happy Days Nurseries. Details announced soon.
Treloweth Nursery Rated ‘Good’ across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, carried out on 5 August 2025.
Award-winning Toddletown Godalming named Day Nursery of the Year 2025, offering inspiring childcare for babies to preschoolers.
Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School in Lyde Green is delighted to announce it has received a Good rating following its latest Ofsted inspection, affirming the nursery’s strong commitment to high-quality early years education and outstanding care for children and families in the local community.
This month, we caught up with Jade McCourt, who will finish her BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree at the University of Plymouth this year. She shares details about her unusual journey into the sector and her passion for supporting service families.
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre Schools have been key supporters of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), and its Little Harbour hospice since 2017.
Droitwich Celebrates ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted following its latest inspection, with the nursery achieving a Outstanding rating across all areas.
Some Helpful Features
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Recommend A Friend
A friend of yours is a friend of ours! And if they sign up to sessions at a Happy Days Nursery, then you too could benefit with up to £100 cash!
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Frequently Asked Questions
See the answers to some of our most common questions.
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ParentZone
We have partnered with ParentZone so you won’t miss a single moment of your child’s time at nursery.
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We Are Recruiting
Inspire the future with a career at Happy Days.