Happy Days, Swindon are celebrating having achieved the Woodlands Trust Silver Green Tree Schools Award.

The Green Tree Schools Award encourages outdoor learning and inspires children about trees, woods and wildlife. As part of their curriculum, all Happy Days Nurseries are registered for this award and participate in environmental projects within the Green Tree Schools Award programme, learning about the environment, how it impacts wildlife and what they can do to have a long-term positive impact on the planet.

At Happy Days, Swindon, the children have been recycling old batteries and milk bottle tops, making posters to remind everyone to switch off lights to save energy and planting willow trees!

Leanne Smith, Nursery Manager, stated, “I am immensely proud of the children for achieving this award, they have enjoyed learning more about the environment and what they can do to have a positive impact on the planet. Special thanks to Louise Harrison, Chloe Cuss and Courtney Mead for leading this programme with the children. We are now looking forward to working towards our Gold Award.”

For more information on Happy Days unique curriculum, click here. To book a visit at Happy Days, Swindon, click here.

On the 16th and 17th of April, Happy Days Salisbury created a fundraising event for a little boy with Haemophilia in their care.

Joshua’s mum said- ‘shortly before Josh’s first birthday last year he was diagnosed with Severe Haemophilia A. This is a genetic bleeding disorder in which it takes longer for bleeding to stop and bleeding can occur on joints without having had an injury. This came as a shock to us and marked the start of a lifetime of treatment and care, but we have received outstanding support from the NHS and Nursery in his care.’

Tuesday 16th April is Josh’s birthday and falls just the day before World Haemophilia Day. So to mark these occasions and to raise awareness of bleeding disorders, Happy Days nurseries & Pre-Schools invited the children to wear red on Tuesday 16th, raise money, share some tasty treats and talk about Josh’s condition.

Together with Josh’s mum, Happy Days Salisbury raised in total £224!

Messages from Lorna, Joshua’s mum – “A huge thank you to you all! We are overwhelmed by your support for World Haemophilia Day, it was amazing to see all the children and staff wearing red! You have helped us raise £224 for The Haemophilia Society! Thank you so much, it means so much to our family and will go along way to support others affected by bleeding disorders.”

If you feel able to donate to this incredible charity, please click here. If you’d like to learn more about Haemophilia, please click here.

Our Pre School children at Happy Days, Exeter, have been observing life cycles in action by introducing butterfly farms back in March. The children (and adults) have been able to watch the changes over time from starting off as caterpillars, forming their chrysalises and then transforming into butterflies!

It has been fantastic to see how this has supported the Inquisitive and Ambitious Thinker aspect of our Happy Days Curriculum; enhancing their knowledge of the natural world whilst also supporting them to be strong and confident communicators, learning new vocabulary such as chrysalis!

Throughout the past few weeks, the children have taken part in making predictions of what changes they might observe; sharing their ideas and listening to their peers. They counted how many caterpillars, chrysalis and butterflies there were and checked against their predictions.

To extend all the wonderful learning we have been doing about the life cycle of butterflies, the children enjoyed a ‘Let’s Cook’ activity. We enjoyed using chopping boards and knives to cut all the different fruits, vegetables and salami from the very Hungry Caterpillar story. We particularly enjoyed tasting all the different foods!

Yesterday the children had the opportunity to display their care and concern when holding a butterfly, linking to the objective of week 3 of our Positive Transition to School Programme. We then let them fly out into the garden to continue their life in the natural world.

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School. Salisbury awarded a ‘Top 20 Nursery 2024’ Award by Daynurseries!

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School in Salisbury is delighted to have been recognised as being one of the 20 top rated Nurseries in their region. based on published reviews on daynurseries.com from parents/individuals responsible for a child.

Our Top 20 Nursery 2042 Award is testament to all our colleagues who provide exceptional care, education and support to our children and families every day, their dedication and hard work is reflected in the reviews from our parents.

Julia Gale, Nursery Manager, stated, “I am delighted that our nursery has been ranked in the Top 20 nurseries in the area and I would like to thank all our parents who took time to write such amazing reviews for our setting. I am so proud of my team who work tirelessly to go that extra mile to give our children and families the best care, support and experience they can.”

Sally Newell, Operations Manager, commented, “We are very proud of the team at Salisbury for achieving this award. The nursery has only been open for just over a year and is already a large part of the community, supporting families in Longhedge Village and the surrounding areas”.

Happy Days Nursery, Salisbury recognise the importance of forming strong partnerships with parents within the local community and run regular events in nursery such as Stay & Plays, First Aid Courses and open days. Parents do not have to be attending nursery to access these events and they are free to attend. Visit: https://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/salisbury/ to find out more.

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools awarded a ‘Top 20 Nursery Group 2024’ Award by Daynurseries!

Happy Days Nurseries are thrilled to be rated in the Top 20 large nursery chains within the UK by daynurseries. The Day Nurseries annual Nursery Awards 2024 recognises 20 of the top rated Nurseries in each region of the UK and the Top 20 Day, Nursery Groups, in the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.

We are extremely proud of all our colleagues who provide exceptional care, education and support to our children and families every day, their dedication and hard work is reflected in the reviews from our parents. We are truly thankful to all our parents who took time to write such amazing reviews for each of our settings.

Fiona Blackwell, Operations Director said, “Being ranked in the Top 20 large nursery chains in the UK by daynurseries.com is made even more special due to the fact that it is based on parent’s feedback alone. This is testament to all our colleagues who strive to go that extra mile to give our children and families the best care, support and experience whilst attending a Happy Days Nursery.”

It is a double celebration for Happy Days as Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Salisbury has also been awarded a ‘Top 20 Rated Nursery 2024’ Award for their region. Congratulations to all the team at Salisbury for this wonderful achievement.

Happy Days Nurseries recognise the importance of forming strong partnerships with parents within the local community. Visit our events page to find out what is happening in your area: Click Here or join us for our open day on Saturday 22 June, 10:00 – 13:00. For more details visit: Here

A new nursery and pre-school in Verwood is opening it’s doors to allow people to have a look around. Happy Days, at the top of Margards Lane, will be welcoming locals and potential families interested in using the facility to attend on Thursday April 18th from 1pm till 6pm.

The nursery will cater for 3 months to 5 year olds when it opens in August 2024, and will have 81 places available. The building has been built specifically for Happy Days, which already operates 23 nurseries throughout the South West and Wales.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to tour the nursery, meet our team, and learn more about our curriculum and vision. We will also be available to address any questions you may have concerning early years funding and other government childcare support.”

Save the Date!

To give you a chance to see our wonderful new nursery first hand, Thursday, April 18th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour the nursery, meet our team, and learn more about our curriculum and vision. We will also be available to address any questions you may have concerning early years funding and other government childcare support.

We hope to see you there! Don’t forget to ask about our introductory fees offer!

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 0800 783 3431 or verwood@happydaysnurseries.com.

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are pleased to announce sponsoring the yellow paint station for the Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Rainbow Run on 15th June 2024.

This year, Team Rainbow’s fundraising target is £50,000, which could help to provide vital 24-hour care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families in 2024.  Rainbow Run is open to anyone over 5 years old. You can run, skip, walk or jog with family, friends or work colleagues. However you choose to take part, you will be showered in powder paint at 8 different coloured stations and will be making a difference every step of the way.  

Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive, attended the Children’s Hospice South West Business Club Networking And Information Event yesterday – ‘This charity continues to be a beacon of hope and support for children and families across the South West. It’s purpose built building has every detail of the lives impacted considered, a truly inspiring building. All money raised from the annual Rainbow Run goes directly to this fantastic cause, you can join the runners for just £25 or support in other ways by donating to a friend and cheering them along.’

At Children’s Hospice South West they are absolutely committed to making the most of short and precious lives. The care offered is not simply about medical and nursing care for sick but about enriching the lives of children and their families.

As well as sponsoring the Rainbow Run CHSW will be Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools nominated charity of the year for 2024. If you would like to make a donation a fundraising page has been set up; visit the 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. 

For more information on the Rainbow Run visit: Rainbow Run Cornwall 2024 | Children’s Hospice South West (chsw.org.uk)

We’re thrilled to share a progress update on Happy Days Nursery, Verwood! Things are coming along beautifully, and we’re getting closer to opening our doors in August 2024.

From the outside, the nursery is already looking inviting. The facade is finished, and the tarmac leading up to the entrance is complete, along with designated parking bays. We’ve even added some lovely flowers for a vibrant touch when they mature!

Step inside, and you’ll find the welcoming atmosphere continues. The carpeting is installed, doors are fitted, and all the rooms are calmy painted – a perfect space for your child to learn, play and thrive.

Our spacious kitchen, where we’ll prepare nutritious meals for the children, is also fully equipped and ready to go.

Lastly, the outdoor play area is nearly complete! The garden is laid out, creating an exciting space where your child can explore and discover.

We’re so excited to see Happy Days Nursery come together and can’t wait to welcome your children in August.

Save the Date!

To give you a chance to see our wonderful new nursery first hand, we’re hosting an Open Event on Thursday, April 18th, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour the nursery, meet our team, and learn more about our curriculum and vision. We will also be available to address any questions you may have concerning early years funding and other government childcare support.

We hope to see you there! Don’t forget to ask about our introductory fees offer!

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 0800 783 3431 or verwood@happydaysnurseries.com.

Happy Days Nursery in Droitwich is proud to share an outstanding review, following their Open Day!

‘I arranged a visit on Friday 1st March as I was interested in enrolling my son when the new funding comes in.

I have visited many different nurseries through the job that I do, but I was completely blown away by Droitwich Happy Days. Firstly, every team member I came into contact with that day was so friendly and helpful. Lucia showed me round and she answered every question I had with confidence,  nothing was too much trouble. She was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed learning all about the programs you do involving cooking, growing produce and sports. I came back for your open day the next day and , again,  every team member was great. I brought my son along this time and all the team were brilliant with how they engaged with him and made us feel welcome. It was very clear to me that happy days is a nice place to work and this is important to me when choosing where to send my son.

The facilities and the activities they had set out were excellent, and I was made to feel like I was already a parent of a child who was enrolled there. It was great to hear from the manager all about the stay and play sessions that are upcoming and I think this is such a good idea, especially for children who are due to start later in the year, so that they can attend and get to know some of the people who will be taking care of them.

Of course, I enrolled my son to start in September and we are excited to start our happy days journey with you!’

Secure your place for 2024 now at Droitwich nursery located within the heart of Yew Tree Village, just south of Droitwich Spa. We are conveniently located just minutes from the M5 at Junctions 5 and 6. Provided is a secure, calm, and neutral environments and wonderful outside areas with free-flow access throughout the day, and all our resources are carefully selected to allow children to experiment, explore and enjoy.

The nursery has a limited number of places available, book a tour today on our website or get in touch with us via the contact details below.

Phone: 01905 590500

Email: droitwich@happydaysnurseries.com

Address: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Woodland Way, Yew Tree Village, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 7GP

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools have been out and about in the community at Verwood. Hosting Baby Sensory Plays, story telling, pop ups and Information & Recruitment evenings.

This past week, Happy Days hosted two successful Baby Stay sessions.  The first session explored the world of “Music & Rhyme,” while today’s session focused on encouraging movement with the theme “Let’s Move.”  These sessions reflect Happy Days’ commitment to fostering a sense of community and providing families with a glimpse into our vision and approach to early childhood development.

We’ve also taken part in community events raising money for Red Nose Day, hosted by The Verwood Hub. It was great watching the children engaged with our Story Time – The Tiger Who Came To Tea.

Coming up on April 18th, you can join us for a fun-filled afternoon exploring the state-of-the-art facilities and learn everything you need to know.
– Tour our purpose-built nursery designed for your child’s learning and development.
– Meet our friendly and dedicated nursery team.
– Early years funding options and fees
– Nursery opening hours and tour availability
– Nutritious meal plans and delicious menus
– Engaging early years curriculum

For more information on up and coming events keep your eyes on our Facebook page and website.