Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools expand to 35 sites with the acquisition of Junior’s Day Nursery

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools is delighted to have been given the opportunity to expand its portfolio further with the acquisition of Junior’s Day Nursery, increasing their portfolio to 35 settings across the South and South West.

Junior’s Day Nursery consists of four nurseries located in Kent, providing high quality childcare for over 10 years. Their ethos is to be the best childcare nursery in the areas they serve, offering outstandingly appointed, clean, safe facilities, that all include multi-sensory indoor and outdoor spaces as well as access to forest school activities.

Marcia Viccars, Merger & Acquisitions Director, said, “We are thrilled to be growing our portfolio again, reaching a milestone of 35 nurseries. This recent acquisition of these four fantastic nurseries in Kent shows our commitment to expand further into the south east of England and we are looking forward to building on this.”

Kim Herbert, Managing Director for Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools added,“ Junior’s Day Nursery is a perfect fit for Happy Days. Their 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.”

Denise Fuller, outgoing owner of Junior’s commented, “After 16 years of dedicated service in providing high-quality education to children across four settings, it was imperative for me to identify a successor who would uphold the values and ethos of Junior’s while continuing to deliver the exceptional standard of care and education that our families have come to expect. Following extensive research into many prospective buyers I am confident that I have made the right choice with Happy Days Nurseries, and they make a great fit for the new ownership of Junior’s, maintaining the excellent reputation and legacy that Junior’s has worked so hard to achieve over the years. I wish Happy Days Nurseries all the best in their future endeavours.”

The sale was facilitated by specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, with Sophie Willcox, Childcare & Education at Christie & Co, commenting, “Working with Denise has been a pleasure from start to finish. She has built an impressive, well-respected group that I knew would receive a lot of interest, and I am delighted to have found the right buyers to look after her team and carry on her legacy.”

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools continue to actively seek opportunities to grow their portfolio. 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.

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.