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About Penrice
Nursery
Happy Days Penrice is a well-established nursery known for its warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
The nursery features a spacious and thoughtfully designed outdoor area, which all children can safely access directly from their rooms. A popular highlight is the mud kitchen—just one of many resources that encourage outdoor learning and imaginative play. Indoors, the nursery has a calm, natural feel, creating a space where children can explore, discover, and enjoy quieter moments.
Families often comment on how much they love both the outdoor space and the beautifully refurbished interior, which together create a setting that supports every aspect of a child’s development.
At Happy Days Penrice, we’re proud to provide the very best environments—not just for the children in our care, but also for the dedicated team who work here.
Features
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Early Talk Boost
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Meals & Snacks
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Outdoor Provision
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Parking
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Sun Safe
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Woodland Trust
How to find us
Contact Us
01726 711 88 Email Us penrice@happydaysnurseries.com Happy Days NurseryPenrice Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
Opening Times
Monday – Friday 8am to 6pmGeneral Enquiries
Existing parents can call the nursery
direct/email direct
Meet The Manager
Toni Smith
My name is Toni and I have worked in childcare for 15 years. Starting out with my Level 3 and moving onto a teaching degree. I started teaching in SEN schools and gathered a range of experience and knowledge. However, after having my first son, I found a love and passion for the Early Years. I have worked in nurseries for almost 6 years working my way up from Nursery Practitioner, 3rd in Charge, Deputy and now Manager. I love messy play, science activities and music activities.
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

Upcoming Events
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We’re excited to welcome local families to our Summer Celebration on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Happy Days Nursery, Penrice, located within Penrice Hospital, St Austell.

Join us for Happy Days Fest on 21st June! Music, crafts & fun for under 5s at our nurseries. No booking needed—just pop in!

Happy Days Nurseries invites you to a magical Story Land Open Day, where little imaginations will run wild!

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools are opening their doors and inviting families from the local community to ‘Come Camping’ at their Autumn Open Day on Saturday 5 October.

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools raise Money for The National Lobster Hatchery with their ‘Lobster Week’.

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

From being a Happy Days child to being a Happy Days employee, Alice Avery joined Happy Days nurseries & Pre-Schools as Marketing Executive late last year. Twenty- Two years before this Alice was a Happy Days child at Penrice nursery and now works along side of her past nursery manager.
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Nutrition

Happy Days has been awarded the Quality Mark by the Early Years Alliance in recognition of its commitment to excellent nutrition practices. The Alliance’s Nutrition Support Programme helps improve future health outcomes for young children by setting high standards for nutrition in early years settings, offering tailored support from experienced nutritionists and dietitians.
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 MenuComplementary 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 MenuRecipes
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 RecipesVegetable 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 RecipesPitta 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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