Happy Days helps raise £100,000 at Rainbow Run 2025 for CHSW, sponsoring the Yellow Station and offering face paints to boost donations.
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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.
Our Brands
Happy Days Nursery Scores
- 10 Truro
- 10 Falmouth
- 10 Salisbury
- 10 Bristol
- 10 Bristol
- 9.7 Overall Score
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What parents have to say
5
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.
5
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.
5
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!
5
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
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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Rainbow Run 2025 Raises £100,000 for CHSW! 🌟
Jun 24, 2025
Teddy Bears Portsmouth
Teddy Bears Nursery Spreads a Love of Reading Across Portsmouth 📍
Jun 24, 2025
Teddy Bears Nursery is spreading stories across Portsmouth with a community book drop to inspire a love of reading.
Falmouth
Happy Days Nursery Falmouth Celebrates Grand Reopening
Jun 23, 2025
Happy Days Nursery in Falmouth has officially reopened its doors following a major refurbishment, unveiling a fresh new look, extended facilities, and upgraded resources throughout.
Treloweth
Water Babies at Summercourt Join Our Summer Open Day!
Jun 19, 2025
Meet Water Babies at Summercourt during our Open Day! Learn about water safety, swim lessons, and building confidence from birth.
Poole
Poole’s Brand New Baby Room
Jun 13, 2025
Happy Days Nursery is delighted to announce the opening of Poole’s brand new baby room, a calm, nurturing, and beautifully designed space.
Verwood
Exploring the Benefits of Mealtimes at Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
Jun 12, 2025
Discover the benefits of mealtimes in early years—supporting nutrition, independence, and lifelong healthy habits for every child.
Final Countdown: Just Over a Week Until Rainbow Run 2025! 🌈
Jun 12, 2025
Counting down to Rainbow Run 2025! Happy Days are proudly sponsoring the Yellow Station—supporting CHSW every colourful step.
Exeter
Celebrating Jade’s Journey: Exeter’s Inspirational Team Member
Jun 06, 2025
Celebrating Jade’s Journey: Discover how Jade’s passion and dedication inspire at Happy Days Nursery Exeter.
Charlton Heights
Gemma at Charlton Heights: A Parent’s Review of Our Dedicated Apprentice
Jun 03, 2025
Parent praises Gemma at Charlton Heights Nursery for her dedication, warmth, and support. Read the heartfelt review.
Saltford
Jay Achieves Distinction in Level 7 Strategic Leadership at Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Saltford
Jun 03, 2025
Jay achieves Distinction in Level 7 Strategic Leadership at Happy Days Saltford, inspiring his team and future leaders.
Happy Days Nurseries Embrace Another Summer of Community Fun!
Jun 02, 2025
Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are thrilled to kick off another exciting summer packed with community spirit, outdoor adventures, and family fun.
S11 EP4: Early Years Careers Talk | Life Working at Happy Days
May 30, 2025
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.
S11 EP3: Early Years Careers Talk | Applying & Interview Tips
May 30, 2025
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.
S11 EP2: Early Years Careers Talk | Getting Started
May 30, 2025
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.
S11 EP1: Early Years Careers Talk | Is Early Years Right for You?
May 30, 2025
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.
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This sensory room at Happy Days Bath is a dreammm ☁️ #sensoryroom #sen #earlyyears #nursery
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
😌😌 #childcare #nursery #cardiff
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
#bristol #nurserypractitioner #childcare #lydegreen #nursery
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
📚✨ Books on the Move! ✨📚 Our team at Teddy Bears Nursery in Portsmouth has been out and about, leaving books around the local area for families to find and enjoy! 📖 It’s all part of our mission to spread the love of reading and inspire little bookworms in our community. If you spot one of our special books while you’re out and about, feel free to take it home, share a story together, and pass it on when you're done! Let’s keep the joy of reading going! 🌍 ~ Teddy Bears Nursery, Portsmouth
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🎪 Happy Days Fest at Poole, What a Day! 🎪 Take a look at everything we set up for our Open Day celebration this Saturday! From festival fun and colourful decorations to exciting activities for all ages, it was a brilliant day filled with smiles, laughter, and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we loved celebrating with you! 🌞 ~ Happy Days Nursery, Poole
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Verwood did a fabulous job on Saturday!🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing team for transforming the nursery into a full-on festival experience, it looked fantastic! And of course, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Happy Days Fest Open Day.🎪🎪 ~ Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Verwood
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