Get Ready for Happy Days Fest at Thornbury – A Summer Celebration for All!

We’re thrilled to invite families in and around Thornbury to join us for Happy Days Fest, our biggest and most exciting summer Open Day yet, happening on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Thornbury.

This vibrant, festival-themed event is tailor-made for children under 5 and promises a morning full of music, laughter, and discovery. It’s the perfect chance for families to connect with our caring team and see what makes Happy Days Thornbury such a wonderful place to grow.

🎉 What to Expect at Happy Days Fest in Thornbury:

Adventures 2:

• Get creative at our face painting station and dive into our lucky dip!
• Explore rainbow playdough fun and join in on festival crafts.

Adventures 1:

• Craft your own flower headbands, join in a lively Boogie Mites session, and enjoy some summer water play.

Explorers 2:

• Dance with colourful scarves and make your own shakers or musical instruments for a musical adventure.

Explorers 1:

• Design and create bracelets and necklaces to take home.

🌟 Special Highlights:

• Our meeting room will be transformed into a karaoke disco, complete with lights and props—perfect for little (and grown-up) pop stars!
• Take aim in the garden with “Splat the Deputy”—a sure hit with children and parents alike.
• An ice cream van will be on hand to serve up summer treats.
• A local farmer will bring a tractor for children to explore and learn about the world of farming.
• We’re also hoping to fire up the BBQ for a tasty addition to the day.
• Don’t miss our classic “How Many Sweets in the Jar?” game in the foyer—a fun challenge for the whole family.
  
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  Whether you’re looking for the perfect nursery for your child or considering a rewarding career in early years, we’d love to meet you.

Discover Our Learning Environments
Tour our warm and welcoming nursery, designed with children’s needs in mind. See our carefully crafted learning spaces and extensive garden that promote independence and curiosity through free-flow learning.

Meet Our Team
Chat with our passionate and experienced staff, find out about our unique approach to early years education, and learn why Happy Days Thornbury is the place where children shine—every day.

No appointment is needed—just come along and enjoy the festivities!

📍 Happy Days Thornbury
2 Cooper Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 3UP
📞 01454 419 911
📧 thornbury@happydaysnurseries.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to Happy Days Fest in Thornbury—come and be part of the celebration!

Get Ready for Happy Days Fest at Bath – A Festival of Fun and Learning!

Families in and around Bath are warmly invited to join us for Happy Days Fest, our biggest and most exciting summer Open Day yet, taking place on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Bath.

This special event has been thoughtfully designed for children under 5, promising a fun-filled morning of music, creativity, and discovery. It’s a chance for families to come together, meet our friendly team, and experience firsthand what makes Happy Days Bath such a special place to grow and shine.

🎉 What to Expect at Happy Days Fest in Bath:

Adventurers Room:

• Shake things up by making maracas and colourful wristbands.
• Explore a sensory tuff tray full of “Glasto Fest” fun, rainbow play dough, and “Fruits from Around the World” for a taste of global discovery.

Discoverers Room:

• Enjoy creative sessions like face painting, making musical instruments, rainbow ribbons, powder paint painting, and exciting outdoor garden games.

Explorers Room:

• Get creative with flag making and enjoy classic fairground games.
• Discover lights, sensory dens and tents, and water play for endless summer smiles.

🌈 Garden Delights:

• Pop-up tents and music will fill the garden with festival vibes—perfect for a family day out!
• Special guest: Henna by Ghufran offering beautiful, age-appropriate designs.
• Plus, we’re hoping to welcome a local band for some live tunes to get everyone dancing.

Discover Our Learning Environments
Take a tour of our warm and welcoming nursery, designed to nurture children’s curiosity and independence through our unique Where Children Shine Curriculum. You’ll see firsthand how our indoor and outdoor spaces support children to learn, grow, and thrive.

Meet Our Team
Chat with our experienced practitioners about our child-centred approach, how we support every child’s individual journey, and why Happy Days Bath is where children shine — every single day.

No appointment is necessary—just pop in and join the fun!

📍 Happy Days Bath
Kellaway Lane, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5EA
📞 01225 690 133
📧 bath@happydaysnurseries.com

We can’t wait to welcome you to Happy Days Fest in Bath — come and be part of the celebration!

Get Ready for Happy Days Fest – Our Biggest Summer Open Day Yet!

Families are warmly invited to join us for Happy Days Fest, a vibrant, festival-themed Open Day taking place on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at our participating Nurseries & Pre-Schools across the South, South West of England and Wales.

This special event has been carefully created for children under 5 and promises a fun-filled morning of music, creativity, and joyful exploration—a chance for families to come together, meet our teams, and experience what makes Happy Days such a special place to grow.

Whether you’re actively looking for a nursery place or just want to enjoy a memorable day out, Happy Days Fest offers the perfect mix of discovery and delight for children and parents alike.

🎉 What to Expect at Happy Days Fest:

Boogie Mites & Sing and Sign Sessions
Dance, sing, and move to the rhythm in these lively music and movement workshops designed to support early development through fun and interaction.
Festival-Themed Fun
Children can dive into the spirit of summer with glitter face paints and craft their very own colourful headpieces—perfect for that festival photo moment!
Creative Corners
Get hands-on with shaker-making, friendship bracelets, and other sensory craft activities that encourage creativity and fine motor skills.
Celebrate World Music Day
In honour of World Music Day, nurseries will be embracing sounds from around the world—exploring rhythm, instruments and cultural beats in a playful and age-appropriate way.
Discover Our Learning Environments
From our well-resourced indoor classrooms to our engaging outdoor spaces, you’ll have the chance to explore how we create safe, inspiring settings where children can thrive.
Meet the Team
Chat with our knowledgeable and friendly practitioners, discover our child-centred curriculum, and find out how we support each child’s individual journey.
This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, see our environments in action, and get a real sense of how Happy Days supports children to learn, grow and shine.

No appointment necessary—just pop in and join the fun!

📍 Find your nearest Happy Days Nursery
📞 Call: 0800 783 3431
📧 Email: enquiries@happydaysnurseries.com

Please note: Saltford Day Nursery, Saltford, Teddy Bears, Droitwich, Penair, Truro City, Playbox and Treloweth will not be taking part in this event.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Happy Days Fest—come and be part of the celebration!

Grand Opening Celebrations at Happy Days Yeovil: New Baby Unit Officially Unveiled by Deputy Mayor

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools is delighted to announce the official opening of the new baby unit and garden at Happy Days Yeovil. The special event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Deputy Mayor of Yeovil – Tony Lock, bringing together families, staff, and local community members to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the nursery.

Formerly known as Yew Tree Nursery, the Yeovil setting has recently joined the Happy Days family and undergone a significant refurbishment. The transformation has created bright, fresh, and inspiring spaces, perfectly designed to nurture children’s natural curiosity and creativity. The newly refurbished areas include a beautiful garden with a dedicated baby area and an inspiring art studio, specially created for messy play and hands-on learning experiences.

Happy Days Yeovil provides care for children aged 3 months to 5 years within a stunning converted building. With safe and secure environments, including designated parent parking for easy drop-offs and collections, the nursery offers families peace of mind and children a place where they can grow, explore, and thrive.

The nursery is also proud of its strong community connections, including regular visits with local schools and care homes—providing meaningful experiences that help children build confidence and develop their sense of belonging.

Karen D’Aguilar, Head of Sales and Marketing at Happy Days, said: “We are delighted to be officially opening our new baby unit, providing a dedicated space, designed to provide the highest quality care for our youngest children and their families. This state-of-the-art facility reflects our ongoing commitment to providing inspiring care and education to the local community, nurturing every child to become a learner for life, enabling their future success. Thank you to Kylie and her team for organising a fantastic event and for all their hard work, passion and dedication to their children and families. And finally, a special thank you to Tony Lock, the Deputy Mayor, for cutting the ribbon and declaring our new baby unit now officially open!”

Kylie Mitchell, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Yeovil, added: “All of us here at Happy Days Yeovil our very proud of the new unit. The dedicated space will support the younger children with their development and enhance their learning opportunities. The staff and I are very grateful to be part of such a great working environment where we have great relationships with our families and the wider community. The families have been very supportive throughout this journey, and we are all very excited about the future.”

For more information about Happy Days Yeovil or to arrange a visit, please contact 01935 471717 or click here.

Wow, the garden at Yeovil is really starting to take shape!!

The new baby unit to the left is looking great, we can’t wait to show you inside. Meanwhile the finishing touches are being done to the artificial grass, and it’s looking fantastic.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Mae Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies yn falch o agor ei drysau i’r cyhoedd am y tro cyntaf ar ôl cyfnod o adnewyddu. I ddathlu’r achlysur, fe gynhaliodd yr Hollies Ddiwrnod Agored arbennig i rieni, gwesteion a chydweithwyr er mwyn rhoi cyfle i bawb gael gweld y feithrinfa ar ei newydd wedd

Roedd y diwrnod agored, Gwlad Stori yn ddigwyddiad a oedd yn dathlu llythrennedd y blynyddoedd cynnar a Diwrnod y Llyfr. Cafodd y plant gyfle i weld eu hoff straeon yn dod yn fyw drwy gymryd rhan mewn sesiynau adrodd stori a gweithgareddau hwylus, yn ogystal â chael cyfle i chwarae’n greadigol. Yn ystod y diwrnod, fe gynhaliwyd seremoni torri rhuban gyda’r Gwir Anrhydeddus, Arglwydd Faer Caerdydd, ac fe gafodd pawb gyfle i weld y stafelloedd tlws ar eu newydd wedd, yn ogystal â chael golwg ar yr adnoddau arbennig newydd. Roedd y digwyddiad yn un hapus, ac fe gafwyd digonedd o gyffro a chyfle i chwerthin.

“Roedd hi’n hyfryd cael dathlu agoriad ein ’stafelloedd newydd gyda ffrindiau hen a newydd. Mae’r ’stafelloedd newydd yn dlws iawn, ac rydym ni’n edrych ymlaen yn arw at gael dal ati i feithrin meddyliau ifanc yn y safle arbennig hwn.” ~ Tracey Jones, Rheolwr Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies.

Sefydlwyd Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies ym mis Mawrth 2002, ac mae ganddi enw da yng Nghaerdydd am ddarparu gofal plant o’r ansawdd uchaf. Drwy ddarparu gwasanaethau yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, mae Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies yn falch o dreftadaeth gyfoethog Cymru ac yn rhoi croeso cynnes mewn awyrgylch gartrefol i blant sy’n siarad Cymraeg gartref. Mae’r tîm ymroddedig, yr adnoddau arbennig, a’r ardd newydd sbon yno yn gwneud Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies yn lleoliad perffaith i blant bach ddysgu, tyfu a chwarae. Os oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn cael taith o’r feithrinfa, cliciwch yma. Os hoffech chi gael rhagor o wybodaeth am Feithrinfa Gofal Dydd The Hollies, , cliciwch yma. Os ydych chi eisiau cysylltu â’r feithrinfa’n uniongyrchol gallwch chi ffonio: 02920 378 177 neu anfon e-bost at hollies@happydaysnurseries.com.

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The Hollies Daycare Nursery in Cardiff is thrilled to have opened it’s newly refurbished doors to the public for the first time. To celebrate the occasion, The Hollies held a special Open Day event for parents, guests, and colleagues, which included the much-anticipated unveiling of their brand new indoor spaces

The exclusive Open Day, Story Land celebrated early years literacy and World Book Day, bringing beloved stories to life through engaging activities, interactive storytelling, and creative play. The day featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, and a first look at the beautifully renovated rooms and fantastic new resources. The celebration was a happy occasion, filled with laughter and excitement.

“We were delighted to celebrate the unveiling of our newly refurbished rooms with new and old faces. The beautifully refurbished interior space is beautiful, and we can’t wait to continue nurturing young minds in this exceptional space.” ~ Tracey Jones, Manager at The Hollies Daycare Nursery.

The Hollies Daycare Nursery was established in March 2002 and has an excellent reputation amongst nurseries in Cardiff for providing first-class quality care. With a focus on both English and Welsh, The Hollies Daycare Nursery celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Wales and provides a welcoming environment for children who speak Welsh at home. Their dedicated team, excellent facilities, and a beautiful new garden space make The Hollies Daycare Nursery the perfect place for young children to learn, grow, and play.

If you’re interested in booking a tour at the nursery, please click here. If you would like to find out more information on The Hollies Daycare Nursery, click here. Alternatively, if you would like to get in touch with the nursery direct, please phone: 02920 378 177 or email: hollies@happydaysnurseries.com.

Happy Days Nurseries invites you to a magical Story Land Open Day, where little imaginations will run wild! Join us as we celebrate early years literacy and World Book Day, bringing beloved stories to life through engaging activities, interactive storytelling, and creative play.

📅 All nurseries* Saturday, 1st March, 10am to 1pm

For further details, contact your nearest nursery today – click here.

The Power of Reading in Early Childhood

Reading daily to young children, even from infancy, plays a vital role in language development and literacy skills. It stimulates the part of the brain that helps children understand language, while also building key social and communication skills. At Happy Days, we champion the importance of storytelling as a foundation for lifelong learning.

Exclusive Open Day Perks!

To celebrate our Story Land theme, all attendees will receive a free book token and be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a bundle of fantastic children’s books! Plus, families who sign up will benefit from free registration (terms and conditions apply).

This is the perfect opportunity for families to explore our nurturing environment, meet our wonderful team, and experience our play-based approach to early childhood education. Whether your child loves fairy tales, adventures, or classic bedtime stories, there will be plenty to inspire a love for reading.

Come along and let’s create magical moments together! Book your place today.

*All sites are taking part on the 1st March, except Lyde Green, Tiddlers, Toddletown Godalming & Farnham and The Hollies

The Hollies Daycare Nursery based in Cardiff is extremely excited to announce they are currently undergoing a huge refurbishment.

The Hollies Daycare Nursery was established in March 2002 and has an excellent reputation amongst nurseries in Cardiff for providing first-class quality care. Situated in the Canton area, they aim to foster the development of the Welsh language and its culture to provide a continuum of care and education between home and nursery.

In May 2023, The Hollies became part of Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools and in June 2024 we saw the opening of their newly refurbished garden.

Following a review of the environment, recourses and equipment within the nursery, The Hollies have began the work below…

•             New flooring and redecoration to 2-3 year rooms and pre-school rooms

•             Development of a new Baby Unit upstairs with new flooring and redecoration of all three adjoining rooms and a new changing area

•             Installing bi-fold doors into the 2-3s room and after school club allowing for easier access to the refurbished garden along with the 3-5s room offering children greater flexibility in where they choose to learn

•             New resources and equipment for the children

The Hollies Daycare Nursery will be posting regular updates throughout the process and look forward to showing you the results once work is complete.

Happy One Year Yeovil!

Yeovil were celebrating one year of being part of the Happy Days Nursery group. Formerly Yew Tree Nursery, the nursery has undergone a significant refurbishment since joining us. The newly designed spaces and fresh interiors provide a fantastic environment, perfectly equipped to provide children with the best start in life!

We’re so glad to have Yeovil as part of our growing Happy Days team.

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Yeovil location, formerly known as Yew Tree Nursery. The official ceremony took place on Saturday, June 22nd, with a ribbon-cutting led by the honoured Mayor of Yeovil, Councillor Andy Kendall.

Happy Days acquired Yew Tree Nursery earlier this year, expanding its commitment to providing exceptional childcare across the South West of England and Wales. The grand opening event was a great occasion, welcoming both new and existing families. Attendees, including parents hoping to secure a spot for their child, were treated to tours of the beautifully refurbished nursery and some wonderful activities led the Happy Days team.

“We are delighted to celebrate the official opening of Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Yeovil,” said Kylie Mitchel, Nursery Manager. “The beautifully refurbished interior space is fantastic, and we can’t wait to continue nurturing young minds in this exceptional environment and I encourage all parents to come and take a closer look.”