Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights, located within the heart of Charlton Hayes, Bristol, is celebrating having recently received a GOOD grading from Ofsted.
The Ofsted report highlights that ‘Staff warmly welcome children and their families into the inviting and well resourced setting. They support children to quickly settle and provide extra cuddles and reassurance to children who need it.’
Furthermore, the report acknowledged that ‘All children display positive attitudes to learning. They make good progress from their starting points because staff design a well-sequenced curriculum that builds on each child’s knowledge and skills.’
Steph Jones, Nursery Manager, stated, “After only being open for thirteen months at the time of inspection we are absolutely delighted to be recognised as ‘good’ across the board. As the report states, we have very high aspirations, aiming to deliver the highest quality care and education for our children every single day. We are an ever-growing team as our occupancy increases and we now aim to embed our practices as we continue to grow. I am incredibly proud of the team and everything they have accomplished in such a short space of time. There are no limits to what we wish to achieve as a setting.”
If you would like to read the full Ofsted report for Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools Charlton Heights, please click here.
Happy Days is a purpose built nursery & pre-school that is conveniently based opposite Charlton Wood Primary School within close proximity to local amenities like the doctors surgery, Sainsbury’s Local and the library. The nursery has designated parent parking for ease of a swift drop-off and collection. The nursery provides a secure, calm, and neutral environments and wonderful outside areas with free-flow access throughout the day to allow children to experiment, explore and enjoy.
To find out more about Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Charlton Heights click here, to book a tour and view this incredible space click here. Alternatively you can get in touch with the nursery via the contact information below.
Charlton Heights Nursery Celebrate their First Year
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Sep 27, 2024
Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Charlton Heights are celebrating a significant milestone as it commemorates its first year of operation. The occasion was marked with a cheerful event attended by existing parents, new parents and residents of the local care homes.
A purpose built nursery & pre-school, perfectly located within the heart of Charlton Hayes, Bristol. After opening in September 2023 they have been providing children with bright and calming environments.
The local care homes, Rose Garden and Olive Tree House have been working closely with the nursery since opening. They shared their thoughts on the one year anniversary, “Happy 1st Birthday to Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Charlton Heights and thank you so much for inviting the residents from Rose Garden and Olive Tree House along to today’s celebration. Since Happy Days opened up a year ago both the homes have had the pleasure of weekly visits from the children. Thank you so much to Steph and her team for the visits, they really mean so much to the residents. Congratulations on running such a wonderful nursery that has become a big part of the local community, the homes look forward to many more visits.”
Residents of Rose Garden and Olive Tree House created pictures and gifts for the nursery, all made with care and love, Manager Vlad along with the activities team and residents presented the gifts and a handmade card along with flowers for the team.
The birthday celebration of Happy Days Nursery was not only a significant achievement for the nursery but also a proof of the strong sense of community that has developed among parents, early years practitioners, and Local Authority. As Happy Days Nursery enters its second year in Patchway, the team looks forward to pursuing its mission of nurturing every child to become a lifelong learner and to enable their future success.
To find out more about Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Charlton Heights click here, to book a tour and view this incredible space click here. Alternatively you can get in touch with the nursery via the contact information below.
Open House! Come and take a closer look at Happy Days, Patchway
October 25 | 08:00 – 18:00
November 1 | 08:00 – 18:00
Open House! No need to book, just pop in when you can.
Explore our state-of-the-art facilities: – Tour our purpose-built nursery designed for your child’s learning and development. – Meet our friendly and dedicated nursery team.
Learn everything you need to know: – Early years funding options and fees – Nursery opening hours and tour availability – Nutritious meal plans and delicious menus – Engaging early years curriculum – …and much more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to see our nursery and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Happy Days!
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-School Charlton Heights Visit Olive Tree Care Home!
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Sep 11, 2024
Yesterday afternoon Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, Charlton Heights visited the local Care Home (Olive Tree Care Home). They sang lots of Nursery rhymes and had everyone join in with all of the actions. The Children built towers using sensory bottles and cheered when they were knocked down!
Then, everyone played a balloon game, ‘Keep The Balloon In The Air’. The children really enjoyed this and gave the whole room lots of giggles. Next the puppets were played with, they were also included in the nursery rhymes. To finish, everyone played some ball games, rolling them back and forth to their new friends
So what are the benefits of nurseries interacting with care homes?
Social Benefits for the Children
Children have often not spent a lot of time interacting with the older generation outside of their home and new experiences like this are a great way for children to practice the social skills they’ve picked up.
Communication and Language Benefits
Many children find it difficult to talk about personal and emotive feelings. The elderly can provide that space for the younger generation which allows them to open up without the worry of being judged or misunderstood.
Understanding of the World
One of the best benefits for children is that they can learn about ageing and develop an understanding and respect towards elderly people.
Increased empathy
Many of the older generations have mobility issues and children quickly realise that their new friends are a little different to the adults they are used to. Children learn to take care of the elderly and start to understand that people have different physical abilities.
Entertainment for Residents
The elderly are entertained by hearing children’s stories and singing along to nursery rhymes that they may have sung when they were younger. Not only that, but it’s precious to watch the children’s excitement when they get to sing or tell stories.
Taking part in activities
It’s an opportunity for Children to play games and sing songs with the residents who often long for company.
After developing all of the above points, children are left with an increase in self-confidence because of the positive interactions they gain with the elderly by feeling valued and important. Both have so much they can share and learn from one another.
Thank you to Olive Tree Care home for accommodating Happy Days Nursery.
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools and The Hollies, invite families to ‘Come Camping With Us’ for their Autumn Open Day!
Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools and The Hollies, are opening their doors and inviting families from the local community to ‘Come Camping’ at their Autumn Open Day on Saturday 5 October.
Families will enjoy activities* such as Story Time and S’mores around the campfire, navigating the camp site using the map, making play-dough hedgehogs, hot chocolate mice and tying knots! Children can even make their own binoculars and use them to spot the wildlife!
Fiona Blackwell, Operations Director commented, “We wanted to make our final open day of the year an experience for everyone to enjoy. Our ‘Come Camping with Us’ event will allow families to enjoy some camping activities in the comfort of the nursery environment and go on an adventure, using their maps to navigate to different activities. We hope everyone enjoys the day.”
The Autumn Open Day is being held across all sites on Saturday 5 October between 10:00 – 13:00 and the whole community is invited to attend. There is no need to book, just turn up! There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so it won’t be affected by the weather!
*activities vary at each site. Please contact your local nursery for more details.
Discover the magic of nature at our Autumn Open Day. Explore our outdoor play areas and experience our engaging camping-themed activities.
When: Saturday, 5 October 2024 between 10:00 – 13:00 Where: Find your nearest Happy Days here – https://happydaysnurseries.com/
Join us for a thrilling camping exploration at Happy Days Nurseries this October 5th! Our autumn themed event is designed to spark curiosity and ignite imaginations.
What to expect:
Outdoor adventures: Explore nature’s wonders with fun-filled activities like leaf hunts, campfire stories, and maybe even a bit of marshmallow roasting!
Creative explorations: Engage in hands on crafts inspired by the autumn season.
Sensory experiences: Discover the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn through interactive play.
This Open Day is perfect for families who want to experience the joy of learning and growth in a nurturing environment. Come and discover why Happy Days Nurseries is the ideal place for your child’s early years education.
It is also the perfect time for any new parents looking to secure a place for January 2025, to come and view their nurseries and learn more about government funded hours for working parents. Our friendly colleagues will be on hand to answer any questions about funding from how to access it, to the impact on fees.
No need to book, please drop in and have a day of fun on us!
Where: Find your nearest Happy Days Nursery
Call: 0800 783 3431
Email: enquiries@happydaysnurseries.com
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Raises Money for Children’s Hospice South West!
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Aug 29, 2024
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools raise Money for Children’s Hospice South West with their Travel Challenge!
Nine Happy Days Nurseries across the South West and Wales are taking part in a ‘Travel Challenge’ this International Day of Charity to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.
Happy Days Nurseries located in Bradley Stoke, Lyde Green, Exeter, Cheswick, Charlton Heights, Droitwich, Swindon, Yate & The Hollies in Cardiff are virtually walking/cycling around all 27 happy Days Nurseries. Colleagues, parents and children will all be taking part to walk/cycle a total of 1,471.4 miles within one week, starting on Thursday 5 September to recognise International Day of Charity.
International Day of Charity aims to raise awareness and give a platform to charity organisations around the world and this year, Happy Days are putting a spotlight on their chosen charity, Children’s Hospice South West.
For more than 30 years Children’s Hospice South West has been caring for children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions by providing hospice care and professional family support services. The care offered at each of their three hospices is not just about medical and nursing support for sick children and young people but enriching the lives of them and their whole family.
Sam Richardson, Early Years Operations Manager for these nine nurseries stated, “CHSW are a charity close to our hearts and we have been supporting them for several years now. This year, my sites wanted to mark International Day of Charity with a special challenge that everyone could get involved in and the Travel Challenge was set! We are aiming to raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause, whilst having lots of fun along the way!”
Charlton Heights are hosting weekly stay & plays for children under 5, every Friday!
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Each week we will have a ‘surprise’ activity for you to take part in! Everyone welcome. Booking essential as places are limited.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to see our nursery and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Happy Days!
Discover the magic of nature at our Autumn Open Day. Explore our indoor and outdoor play areas and experience our engaging camping-themed activities.
What to Expect:
Let’s Grow: Get messy and explore the wonders of nature with autumn-themed planting and sensory activities.
Wanderlust: Embark on a mini-adventure filled with autumn leaves, scavenger hunts, and outdoor exploration.
Yoga : Stretch, breathe, and move your body like playful autumn animals in our fun yoga session.
Sing and Sign: Sing along to catchy songs with autumn signs, perfect for early communication and development.
Let’s Move: Get active with our autumn obstacle course and playful movement activities.
Benefits of Our Curriculum:
Engages young minds and bodies through interactive, hands-on learning.
Promotes social interaction and teamwork in a fun, autumnal setting.
Sparks creativity and imagination with stimulating activities.
Nurtures a love for learning through play and exploration.
This Open House is perfect for families who:
Want to see our curriculum brought to life with an autumn theme.
Seek a stimulating and active learning environment for their child.
Value the importance of play-based learning for early development.
Our ‘Come Camping with Us’ event will allow families to enjoy some camping activities in the comfort of the nursery environment and go on an adventure, using their maps to navigate to different activities. We hope everyone enjoys the day.
The Autumn Open Day is being held across all sites on Saturday 5 October between 10:00 – 13:00 and the whole community is invited to attend. There is no need to book, just turn up! There will be indoor and outdoor activities, so it won’t be affected by the weather!
