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!

👷‍♂️ Exciting Progress at Bradley Stoke! 👷‍♂️

Check out this sneak peek of our brand-new staff room, things are really coming together!

✅ The roof is now fully sealed
✅ The patio is freshly laid
✅ Fences are in development

Once this fantastic new staff room is complete, we’ll be expanding the second floor of our main building to create a brand-new baby room — more space, more smiles!

Stay tuned for more updates!

At Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, we are proud to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in the incredible work they do for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Each year, we take part in their Rainbow Run, but this September, one of our own is taking fundraising to new heights—15,000 feet to be exact!

Alice, our Digital Marketing Executive, will be skydiving to raise money for CHSW, a charity that has become very close to her heart. After visiting Little Harbour as part of her role at Happy Days, she was deeply moved by the love, care, and support the hospice provides. Now, she’s ready to take a literal leap of faith to help ensure CHSW can continue delivering their vital services.

Skydiving from 15,000 feet and freefalling at 120mph is no small challenge, but Alice is determined to make every second count for this amazing cause. With a fundraising target of £500, she’s calling on friends, family, and the Happy Days community to support her in reaching this goal. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference:

£20 will help to provide 1 hour of vital care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. 

£450 could fund three days of Music Therapy, helping children express their thoughts and emotions.

£900 could fund a children’s nurse for a full week.

£1,500 could provide 24 hours of round-the-clock care for a child nearing the end of life.

Happy Days has supported CHSW for years, sponsoring the paint station at the Rainbow Run for seven years running. Last year, Alice took part in the event herself, witnessing first hand the impact of the hospice’s work and the generosity of those who support it. Now, she’s taking things a step further—or rather, a jump higher!

Please join us in supporting Alice and wishing her the best of luck as she takes to the skies for this incredible cause!

To donate and support Alice’s skydive, click here. For more information on this incredible charity, please visit: Children’s Hospice South West | Making the most of short and precious lives

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Earns Prestigious CPD Accreditation

At Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, we believe learning never stops, especially for our dedicated team. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that several of our training courses have been officially accredited by The CPD Certification Service, a trusted organisation established in 1996. This accreditation underscores our commitment to providing top-tier professional development opportunities that keep our staff ahead of the curve.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation isn’t just a badge, it’s a mark of quality. It ensures our training meets industry-recognised standards through independent and professional third-party evaluation. By achieving this accreditation, we’re proving that our learning programs aren’t just effective but also align with the highest benchmarks in the industry.

Our journey to CPD certification wasn’t just about meeting requirements; it was about setting a new standard. Every training course has a rigorous external approval process, ensuring it meets and exceeds industry expectations. Now, we proudly display the CPD logo as a symbol of excellence, assuring our team that they are receiving the very best in professional development.

Alex Venter, Quality Lead Manager, stated: “Happy Days is dedicated to continuous learning and innovation. With this CPD accreditation, we’re not just helping our team grow—we’re shaping the future of early years education.”

Mae Meithrinfa Gofal Dydd Hollies yng Nghaerdydd yn falch iawn o fod wedi codi £800 ar gyfer yr elusen leol Noah’s Ark, lle mae plant a theuluoedd wrth wraidd popeth a wnânt.

Mae arch Noa yn sicrhau y gall triniaeth a chanlyniadau i blant barhau i wella trwy ariannu offer a chyfleusterau meddygol newydd ac arloesol. Maent yn cefnogi plant a theuluoedd yn y fan a’r lle hwn trwy wasanaethau cymorth emosiynol a’r tîm arbenigol chwarae poblogaidd ac yn buddsoddi yn y dyfodol trwy ddarparu technoleg sy’n helpu i hyfforddi clinigwyr disglair yfory. Maen nhw’n ymdrechu i wneud yr ysbyty yn lle llai brawychus a mwy cyfarwydd i blant trwy daenellu ychydig o hwyl a hapusrwydd i ddyddiau ysbyty.

Dywedodd Chloe ymarferydd o The Hollies a helpodd drefnu’r digwyddiad ‘Roedd yn anhygoel cael cefnogaeth y feithrinfa a’r rhieni i godi arian ar gyfer elusen mor haeddiannol.’

Cynhaliwyd y gwaith codi arian yn ôl ym mis Medi ym marchnad Nadolig The Hollies ei hun. Roedd y tîm wedi trefnu raffl, stondinau busnes lleol a groto Siôn Corn i rieni ac aelodau eraill o’r gymuned fynychu.

Dywedodd Emma, aelod o dîm The Hollies, a helpodd drefnu, ‘Mae wedi bod yn hynod werth chweil trefnu raffl, i gael cymaint o fusnesau lleol mawr a bach yn ein cefnogi i helpu i godi arian i’r elusen bwysig hon’

“Mae wedi bod yn hyfryd gweld cymaint o fusnesau lleol yn cymryd rhan mewn stondinau a rhoddion raffl i’n helpu i gefnogi Arch Noa. Roedd cael ein teuluoedd i gyd yn helpu i’n cefnogi ar y diwrnod yn cael ei werthfawrogi’n fawr’ Spoke Chelsea, ymarferydd a helpodd drefnu’r digwyddiad yn 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 raised £800 for local charity Noah’s Ark, where children and families are at the heart of everything they do.

Noah’s Ark ensure that treatment and outcomes for children can continue to improve by funding new and innovative medical equipment and facilities. They support children and families in the here and now through emotional support services and the much loved play specialist team and invest in the future by providing technology that helps train the bright clinicians of tomorrow. They strive to make the hospital a less frightening and more familiar place for children by sprinkling a little fun and happiness into hospital days.

Chloe a practitioner from The Hollies who helped organise the event spoke ‘It was amazing to have the support of the nursery and parents to raise money for such a deserving charity.’

The fundraising took place back in September at The Hollies very own Christmas market. The team had organised a raffle, local business stalls and Santa’s grotto for parents and other members of the community to attend.

Emma a team member at The Hollies who helped organise stated ‘It’s been extremely rewarding to organise a raffle, to have so many large and small local businesses support us in helping raise money for this important charity’

‘Its been lovely to see so many local businesses involved with stalls and raffle donations to help us support Noah’s Ark. Having all of our families help support us on the day was greatly appreciated’ Spoke Chelsea, a practitioner who helped organise the event at The Hollies. 

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 and Pre-Schools expand its portfolio with the acquisition of two more Nurseries!

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools is delighted to have been given the opportunity to expand its portfolio further with the acquisition of Farlington Day Nursery and Dolls House Nursery, increasing their portfolio to 31 settings across the South and South West.

Farlington Day Nursery and Dolls House Nursery are both located in Portsmouth, and provide a high standard of care and education, offering a great service to the whole family and local community. Both nurseries provide safe, stimulating environments to enable young children to thrive in a learning and caring environment alongside encouraging parent partnership and active participation to optimise the child’s growth and development to reach their full potential.

Marcia Viccars, Merger & Acquisitions Director, said, “We are thrilled to be growing our portfolio again with the acquisition of these two fantastic nurseries whose ethos of nurturing children in a warm, friendly environment aligns with our own, and we are looking forward to building on this.”

Kim Herbert, Managing Director for Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools added,“ Farlington and Dolls House values and beliefs of providing children with the very best care and education align with our own. The staff team will remain in place, and we look forward to working with them to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life and provide a top-class service to enable parents to work and live their daily lives knowing their children are cherished and cared for to the highest standard.”

Rachel Dolman, outgoing owner, stated, “After running the nurseries for over 21 years I decided it was time for me to move on, finding the right team to carry the nurseries forward was very important to me. After meeting Happy Days, I instantly knew they were the right choice to continue with the same passion that I have to deliver high quality childcare, in a friendly, homely environment.”

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools has now increased its total number of settings to 31, with new nurseries in the pipeline. Anyone interested in selling their business, or a developer looking for a nursery provider to partner with, should contact Kevin Higgs: kevin.higgs@happydaysnurseries.com; Kim Herbert kim.herbert@happydaysnureries.com or Marcia Viccars marcia.viccars@happydaysnurseries.com

For more information on Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools click here.

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.

Internet Safety Day!

To raise the children’s awareness of how to be safe on the internet, Claire and the children in Adventurers 2 at Droitwich discussed what this means to them through a short story!

Claire told the children the story of Sammy and an online game where she collected coins from helping complete tasks. Then one day another person joined the game and took all of Sammy’s coins. The children then spoke about different emotions and how that made Sammy feel. They then discussed how we protect our games and our tablets using passwords.

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are delighted to be supporting Children’s Hospice South West in 2025, raising money with fundraising events throughout the year.

Children’s Hospice South West are dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives through the provision of the best possible hospice care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. The care offered at each of their three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children but enriching lives of the children and their whole family.

They offer a home from home where families can take a short break away to re-charge their batteries in a homely, warm and welcoming environment. Providing a much-needed break from the ongoing strains of caring for their children at home, juggling professional and medical appointments as well as maintaining family life and employment. In the main, they provide the chance for families to get away from it all, but CHSW also offer emergency and palliative care in a peaceful and comfortable setting.

This year, Happy Days pledge to host events throughout the whole year, sponsor the Rainbow Run 2025 and even have colleagues skydiving out of planes and running half marathons.

Fiona Blackwell, Operations Director stated, “It is a pleasure to be contributing towards this special charity once again, helping to support local children and their families. As a company we believe every child should have the best start in life, which is why we donate via sponsorship as well as holding events throughout the year. We are truly grateful for our colleagues and families for their contributions to our fundraising efforts.”

Alice Merrett, Area Fundraiser for CHSW, said: “We’re so grateful for the continuous support received by Happy Days Nurseries. Not only have they made CHSW their charity of the year, again, they’re bringing their infectious energy and charisma to our Rainbow Run again this June. Thank you so much Happy Days, support from local businesses really means a lot to us.”

For more information on Children’s Hospice South West visit: https://www.chsw.org.uk/.

If you would like to donate to our fundraising page, visit our Just Giving page here. For every £20 raised, this will help to provide 1 hour of vital care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.