Happy Days Nursery Thornbury, situated in South Gloustershire, is celebrating having recently received a GOOD grading from Ofsted.

Happy Days, Thornbury is ideally located close to commuter routes into Bristol and Gloucester and has designated parent parking for ease of drop off and collection. It’s a purpose built, one level nursery with direct garden access. Located within Thornbury community, with a library and park nearby, the children often get out to enjoy environmental walks. Designed for children’s independence with free-flow access to outdoors, allowing children to become active and confident learners.

The Ofsted report highlights that ‘Leaders and staff provide children with a positive nursery experience. Upon starting at the nursery, leaders tailor a settling-in process to the needs of each family. This helps children to have a smooth transition and ensures that parents are happy that their children’s needs are being met. This bespoke transition process continues throughout the nursery as children move to different playrooms. All children are safe and secure and very well settled..’

Furthermore, the report acknowledged that ‘Leaders have worked hard through a number of changes to ensure they provide inclusive, high-quality care for children. There is a rigorous recruitment and induction procedure in place to ensure staff are suitable to work with children and that they can meet the expected standards for practice..’

Fiona Blackwell, Operations Director, stated, “This is a fantastic achievement for Darlene and the team who have been instrumental in turning this nursery around and creating a fantastic environment for both children and our colleagues”

The nursery has a limited number of places available and parents are encouraged to contact the nursery as soon as possible to secure their place. Contact Thornbury on 01454 419 911 or email thornbury@happydaysnurseries.com

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!

We look forward to seeing you there! To find your local nursery, visit: https://happydaysnurseries.com/find-a-nursery/

*activities vary at each site. Please contact your local nursery for more details.

It’s More Than Just Play!

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

Parents will be able to discover how play is at the heart of our innovative “Where Children Shine” early years curriculum, providing opportunities for children to learn, explore, and discover while attending nursery. The curriculum values children as unique, strong, and resilient individuals and recognises that play is a fundamental aspect of a child’s learning and development.

The open day is being held across all sites* on 22 June 2024, 10:00 – 13:00, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our colleagues and all that they do to ensure all children have the best possible start in life, enabling them to reach their full potential in becoming strong and motivated learners for life.

During the open day families will:

· Experience interactive activities for children to explore and learn through play

· Learn from our experienced nursery team about the benefits of play-based learning

· See firsthand how our curriculum fosters a love of learning in a nurturing environment

· Gain valuable insights on how play sets the stage for an exceptional start in life for your child

· Learn more about the government support available to help with the cost of childcare

Everyone in the local community is invited to attend along with our current parents, their friends and family. There is no need to book, just turn up.

We look forward to seeing you there. To find your local nursery, visit: https://happydaysnurseries.com/find-a-nursery/

*excluding Droitwich who are holding their on Saturday 6 July 2024, 10:00 -13:00