Somerset – Yeovil

We Are Recruiting!
Somerset (3 months – 5 years)
We’re delighted to announce the recent transformation of our Yeovil nursery! Formerly Yew Tree Nursery, the nursery and pre-school has become part of the Happy Days Nurseries group and has undergone a significant refurbishment. The newly designed spaces and fresh interiors provide a fantastic environment, perfectly equipped to provide children with opportunities to explore, investigate and develop their creativity in a caring and stimulating environment.

About Yeovil Nursery

Features

  • Eco Schools
  • Green Tree
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01935 471717 25 Forest Hill
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2PG

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431
enquiries@happydaysnurseries.com

 

Meet The Manager

Kylie Mitchell

Hi! I’m Kylie , Nursery Manager here at Yeovil. I began my childcare career when I left school as an apprentice and progressed through job roles over the years and I’m now studying my degree.

I am really looking forward to managing Yeovil and being apart of the Happy Days team and providing consistency for my team and families. I am passionate about providing a warm and safe environment and love watching children develop throughout their nursery years.

Outside of nursery I enjoy sending time with family and friends I also enjoy travelling and have a big passion about Disney!

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Bristol – Yate

We Are Recruiting!
Bristol (3 months – 5 years)
Introducing our brand new nursery in the new Ladden Garden Village development. Yate is a high-end, purpose built nursery with free-flow access to indoor and outdoor provision. The perfect environment for your child to thrive, have fun and learn. The building is all on one level and has a large outdoor garden space. Upon entering the nursery you will be greeted instantly by a warm, friendly and calm environment.
Yate Happy Days Nurseries Entrance Nursery room Nursery craft corner Soft reading area at nursery Close up of toys at Nursery Nursery play area with toys Science kit nursery play Nursery play area Nursery Entrance and outdoor space
Yate Happy Days Nurseries Entrance Nursery room Nursery craft corner Soft reading area at nursery Close up of toys at Nursery Nursery play area with toys Science kit nursery play Nursery play area Nursery Entrance and outdoor space

About Yate
Nursery

  • Eco Schools
  • Green Tree
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Sustainable Transport Options
Happy Days is committed to ensuring that the Nursery provision in Yate has the minimum possible adverse impact on the travel and traffic arrangements at the local site and its approaches.

Please follow the link below for travel information including bus route/times/fares and also cycle routes and other useful local travel information.
https://travelwest.info/

Contact Us

01454 540006 Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School
Dowsell Way
Yate
Bristol
BS37 7EB

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Meet The Manager

Zoe Seamore

My name is Zoe Seymour and I’m the manager for Happy Days Yate, Bristol. I’ve worked in childcare for 17 years and joined this exciting new venture at the start of January. We take children from 3 months to 5 years of age and would love you to come and meet us!

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

There are currently no upcoming events.

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V) Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V) Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl
2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water
3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.
4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface
5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards
6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy
7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film
8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)
9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.
10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions
2. Scrub the root vegetables
3. Peel the onion
4. Cut the vegetables into cubes
5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes
6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender
7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl
2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly
3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil
4. Mix together into a soft dough
5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough
6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick
7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size
8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9
9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough
10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings
11. Sprinkle the cheese on top
12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes
13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Weston-super-Mare 

We Are Recruiting!
Somerset (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.7
Happy Days Weston-super-Mare is a very special nursery; our team has very special relationships with our families and the community we serve.
Weston Happy Days Nurseries entrance Indoor childs nursery play area Toys found at Happy Days Nurseries
Weston Happy Days Nurseries entrance Indoor childs nursery play area Toys found at Happy Days Nurseries

About Weston-super-Mare
Nursery

Features

  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sensory Room
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01934 420343 Happy Days Nursery
6 Whirlwind Road
Weston Business Quarter
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 8EF

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 7am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431
westonsm@happydaysnurseries.com

Reviews

  • 9.7

Meet The Manager

Leanne Hancock

I am Leanne and I am super excited to be embarking on the journey with the nursery and yourselves and families/carers and all the children, here is a little bit of background about me.

I have 26 years experience within the childcare sector, from running my own business to being a childcare NVQ  assessor for Weston College . Working with children has always been a massive passion of mine and want to ensure my enthusiasm and knowledge is passed on to the teams I work with, to ensure high quality care and education for all children and their families /carers.

I myself have 4 children and two grandchildren  which I love to spend time with.

I really look forward to meeting  you all  and helping your children through their happy days journey

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

There are currently no upcoming events.

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V) Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V) Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl
2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water
3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.
4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface
5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards
6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy
7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film
8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)
9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.
10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions
2. Scrub the root vegetables
3. Peel the onion
4. Cut the vegetables into cubes
5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes
6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender
7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl
2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly
3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil
4. Mix together into a soft dough
5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough
6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick
7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size
8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9
9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough
10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings
11. Sprinkle the cheese on top
12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes
13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Dorset – Verwood

We Are Recruiting!
Dorset (3 months – 5 years)
Brand New Nursery Opening August 2024

About Verwood
Nursery

How to find us

Contact Us

01202 806004 Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School
Church Hill
Verwood
BH31 6HT

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Meet The Manager

Nicola Raey

Hi, I’m Nicola and I have worked in the early years sector for the last 19 years. Starting out as a level 3 Nursery Nurse, working and progressing to complete an early year’s foundation degree and leadership and management qualifications. Recently, Nicola has been managing a Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School in Salisbury.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Happy Days are inviting parents to join them at one of their nurseries for their Summer Open Day, It’s More Than Just Play!

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Cornwall – Treloweth

We Are Recruiting!
Cornwall (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.8
Treloweth is an excellent nursery with free-flow access to indoor and outdoor provision. Conveniently located on the site of Treloweth CP School, children thrive making the very best use of all the resources and equipment available to them. Learning has never been such fun!
Outdoor childs sandbox Outdoor supervised kitchen play area Indoor nursery reading area Child exploring outdoors with magnifying glass Children outdoors picking flowers Soft play area with toys at nursery Childs play area with dinosaur toys Indoor reading area at childs nursery Child reading picture book
Outdoor childs sandbox Outdoor supervised kitchen play area Indoor nursery reading area Child exploring outdoors with magnifying glass Children outdoors picking flowers Soft play area with toys at nursery Childs play area with dinosaur toys Indoor reading area at childs nursery Child reading picture book

About Treloweth
Nursery

Features

  • Early Talk Boost
  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01209 313 080 Happy Days Nursery
Treloweth CP School
Higher Broad Lane
Illogan South
Redruth
TR15 3JL

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 7am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Reviews

  • 9.8

Meet The Manager

Jo Lawrence

Hi, I’m Jo, the nursery manager here at Happy Days, Treloweth and I have worked for Happy Days for 18 years, with the last 14 being at Treloweth. I have worked in a variety of roles with all age groups of children. I have an NNEB Level 3 qualification and have completed my Level 3 SENCO qualification.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

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There are currently no upcoming events.

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Wiltshire – Swindon

We Are Recruiting!
Wiltshire (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.9
Our Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Abbey Meads opened its doors in 2018. The building has been completely transformed into a beautiful environment for young minds to grow and develop. The internal and external spaces are incredible and must be seen to be believed!
Swindon Happy Days Nurseries entrance Outdoors child water play area Toy storage at nursery Outdoor grass play area at nursery Nursery outdoor play area
Swindon Happy Days Nurseries entrance Outdoors child water play area Toy storage at nursery Outdoor grass play area at nursery Nursery outdoor play area

About Swindon
Nursery

Features

  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01793 748 315 Happy Days Nursery
Elstree Way
Village Centre
Abbey Meads
Swindon
SN25 4YX

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431
swindon@happydaysnurseries.com

Reviews

  • 9.9

Meet The Manager

Leanne Smith

Hello, my name is Leanne, and I am the Nursery Manager for Happy Days, Abbey Meads. I have progressed my career with Happy Days, working in Nursery Assistant and Managerial roles. I studied childcare and currently hold over 17 years of experience, engaging and working closely with families and children. 

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Wiltshire – Salisbury

We Are Recruiting!
Wiltshire (3 months – 5 years)
  • 10
Our fantastic nursery opened January 2023 in the heart of Longhedge Village, Salisbury and was awarded Top 20 UK Nursery in 2024 by Daynurseries!
Salisbury Happy Days Nurseries entrance reading time nursery area nursery reading area Child safe play area
Salisbury Happy Days Nurseries entrance reading time nursery area nursery reading area Child safe play area

About Salisbury
Nursery

Features

  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01722 510009 Rhodes Moorhouse Way
Longhedge Village
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 6SA

Opening Times

Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Reviews

  • 10

Meet The Manager

Julia Gale

Julia boasts a remarkable 25 years of experience in childcare. Throughout her career, she has thrived in diverse settings, including private schools, independent nurseries, large nursery groups, and even as a private nanny. This unique opportunity allowed Julia to travel and immerse herself in different cultures and lifestyles.

For the past 16 years, Julia has taken on a leadership role, managing nurseries. The most rewarding aspect of her career has been working alongside teams to create enriching environments where children can explore and learn through play.

On weekends, Julia enjoys spending quality time with her two young daughters. When the weather permits, they embark on adventures with friends and family, exploring new places and creating lasting memories.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Dorset – Poole

We Are Recruiting!
Dorset (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.9
Poole is a high-end, purpose built nursery with free-flow access to indoor and outdoor provision. The perfect environment for your child to thrive, have fun and learn. The nursery has direct access to a large outdoor garden and woodland space.
Nursery reading area Play area inside nursery Indoor nursery crafts area
Nursery reading area Play area inside nursery Indoor nursery crafts area

About Poole
Nursery

Features

  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sensory Room
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01202 698 427 Happy Days Nursery
Beechbank Avenue
Creekmoor
Poole
BH17 7FF

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 7:30am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Reviews

  • 9.9

Meet The Manager

Lynn Wordsworth

My name is Lynn Wordsworth and I’m the Manager at Happy Days Nursery, Poole.

Over a 15 year period I have experience of being a Special Needs Assistant through to a Nursery Manager. In addition to managing various nursery settings I have also held roles with Training Providers and Ofsted.

I have a passion for learning, coaching and developing. I’m excited to be part of the ambitious vision that Happy Days have, Where Every Child Shines.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

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Cornwall – Playbox

We Are Recruiting!
Cornwall (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.8
Situated in the heart of Truro, opposite New County Hall, with a large mature apple orchard for the children to explore.
Truro Playbox Happy Days nursery entrance Two children stacking blocks Child playing with toy at desk Outdoor natural seating area Meadow area sign Children playing outdoors with nursery staff Child opening gift box Children playing with a see saw Children stacking blocks Supervised play outside
Truro Playbox Happy Days nursery entrance Two children stacking blocks Child playing with toy at desk Outdoor natural seating area Meadow area sign Children playing outdoors with nursery staff Child opening gift box Children playing with a see saw Children stacking blocks Supervised play outside

About Playbox
Nursery

Features

  • Early Talk Boost
  • Eco Schools
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01872 222 571 Happy Days Nursery
9a Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AN

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 7.30am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Reviews

  • 9.8

Meet The Manager

Karen Tonkin

Hi, my name is Karen and I have been managing nurseries for 25 years and at Playbox for a total of 23 years. I hold a NNEB and a Post-Graduate Certificate.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

There are currently no upcoming events.

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

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Happy Days are inviting parents to join them at one of their nurseries for their Summer Open Day, It’s More Than Just Play!

Read More

Recommend A Friend Today

And if they sign up to sessions at a Happy Days nursery, then you too could benefit with up to £100 cash!

Cornwall – Penair

We Are Recruiting!
Cornwall (3 months – 5 years)
  • 9.9
Situated in a quiet location on the campus of Penair School, with plenty of free parent parking and close to the town centre of Truro, we are proud to be the nursery with the woods!

About Penair
Nursery

Features

  • Early Talk Boost
  • Eco Schools
  • Gardening School
  • Meals & Snacks
  • Outdoor Provision
  • Parking
  • Sun Safe
  • Woodland Trust

How to find us

Contact Us

01872 264 568 Happy Days Nursery
Penair School
St Clements Hill
Truro
TR1 1TN

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm

General Enquiries

Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct

0800 783 3431

Reviews

  • 9.9

Meet The Manager

Donna Harper

Hi, I’m Donna and I have worked within early years for 28 years, 20 of those years with Happy Days. I started out as a nursery nurse and have progressed through to management level. I also hold a Level 5 in ILM Management.

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.

Upcoming Open Days

    Awesome Autumn! Autumn Nursery Open Days at Happy Days Nurseries October 5 2024 | 10:0013:00

    Join us for an Awesome Autumn celebration showcasing our engaging curriculum activities with an exciting autumn twist!

    Read More

Nutrition

Please see examples of our seasonal menus and download recipes which you can make at home.

View Our Food Hygiene Rating

Sample Menus

Happy Days Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast

Choice of Weetabix, rice crispies, cornflakes, and wholemeal toast with butter /dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Morning Snack

Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Lunch

Cauliflower and broccoli macaroni cheese (V), Seasonal fruit salad

Tea

Soft cheese wraps (V) or ham wraps with vegetable sticks with broad bean hummus Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Complementary Feeding Menu : Spring/Summer

Breakfast (6 months)

Choice of suitably prepared porridge, cereal or baby rice

Lunch (6 months)

Courgette, carrot and lentil puree

Tea (6 months)

Yoghurt and peach puree

Breakfast (7-12 months)

Choice of Weetabix, Rice Krispies, Cornflakes and wholemeal toast with butter/dairy free alternative Milk or water to drink

Lunch (7-12 months)

Pasta primavera (V), Peach ripple

Tea (7-12 months)

Jacket Potato with tuna mayo or cheese (V) accompanied with cucumber sticks Fruit bowl (three seasonal options) Milk or water to drink

Download Menu

Recipes

Bread Roll Making

Ingredients

500g white/wholemeal bread flour
1 sachet of dried yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
275-300 ml water
Extra flour and oil for duringand brushing
Pinch of salt

Equipment

Mixing bowl suitable for your child
Sieve
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Mixing spoon
Cling film
Measuring jug
Scales
Pastry brush
Scissors
Baking tray and wire rack 

Directions

1. Weigh the flour and sieve into mixing bowl

2. Add the salt and dried yeast, spoon in the oil, add the water

3. Mix the oil and water into the flour with the wooden spoon until the dough issoft but not sticky. If it is too wet, add some more flour, if it is too dry add a bitmore water.

4. Turn the dough onto a board or a clean work surface

5. Knead by pulling and rolling the dough backwards and forwards

6. Keep kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and springy

7. Put back into the mixing bowl and cover with an oiled piece of cling film

8. Leave the dough in a warm place for at least an hour until it has doubled insize and feels spongy (The cling film allows you and your child to watch whatis happening!)

9. Tip the dough out onto the board or clean surface and knead for a minute or two.

10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 200C 

Download Recipes

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

2 Carrots
2 Parsnips
1 Onion
1 pint of water
2 low salt vegetable stock cubes

Equipment:

Bowls of water
Scrubbing brush
Safety knife
Chopping board
Cooking pot Blender

Directions

1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the carrots, parsnips and onions

2. Scrub the root vegetables

3. Peel the onion

4. Cut the vegetables into cubes

5. Put the vegetables into a saucepan with the water and stock cubes

6. Bring the soup to the boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender

7. Blend the soup, serve and enjoy!

Download Recipes

Pitta Pizzas

Ingredients:

Pizza Base
2 teaspoons fast-action dried yeast
300ml warm water
500grams strong white bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Topping
Passata Mixed Herbs
Grated Cheese
Variety of other topping such as vegetables, ham, pineapple, chicken, sweetcorn etc.

Equipment

Bowl
Mixing spoon
Jug
Chopping board
Tolling pin
Baking tray
Cheese grater

Directions

1. Mix the yeast and warm water into a bowl

2. Leave it to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is super bubbly

3. Add the flour, salt and olive oil

4. Mix together into a soft dough

5. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough

6. Add extra flour if needed but only enough so the dough doesn’t stick

7. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave the dough until it has doubles in size

8. Pre heat the oven to 250 C or gas mark 9

9. Flatten the risen dough and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough

10. Add passata and any other chosen toppings

11. Sprinkle the cheese on top

12. Bake on a baking tin for 15 minutes

13. Enjoy!

Download Recipes

Latest News

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Bath Bradley Stoke Charlton Heights Cheswick Derriford Exeter Falmouth Lyde Green Penair Playbox Poole Salisbury St Austell Penrice Summercourt Swindon The Hollies Thornbury Treloweth Truro City Truro Penair Truro Playbox Verwood Weston-super-Mare Yate Yeovil Yew Tree Village Driotwich It’s More Than Just Play – June Open Day 2024! May 24, 2024

Happy Days are inviting parents to join them at one of their nurseries for their Summer Open Day, It’s More Than Just Play!

Read More

Recommend A Friend Today

And if they sign up to sessions at a Happy Days nursery, then you too could benefit with up to £100 cash!