Firework & Bonfire Themed Messy Stay and Play for Under 5’s! ✨🎆
Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Come and join us for a magical morning of messy play inspired by the bright, dazzling colours of fireworks and the warm glow of bonfires! 🍂
This sensory-packed session is perfect for little ones under 5 to explore vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, and sparkling bursts of colour—just like a real firework display! Let your child’s imagination run wild as they dive into creative messy play with bright paints, textures, and lots of sparkle! ✨
It’s a fantastic way for your child to learn, discover, and have fun in a safe, friendly, and colourful environment. Don’t miss out on this glowing celebration of autumn and fireworks — a perfect start to November! 🔥
Bring your little ones along for a fun and colourful morning of messy play! ✨🎆
📞 To book your spot, call us at: 01202 806004
📧 Or email us at: verwood@happydaysnurseries.com
Firework & Bonfire Themed Messy Stay and Play for Under 5’s! ✨🎆
Date: Wednesday 5th November
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Come and join us for a magical morning of messy play inspired by the bright, dazzling colours of fireworks and the warm glow of bonfires! 🍂
This sensory-packed session is perfect for little ones under 5 to explore vibrant reds, oranges, yellows, and sparkling bursts of colour—just like a real firework display! Let your child’s imagination run wild as they dive into creative messy play with bright paints, textures, and lots of sparkle! ✨
It’s a fantastic way for your child to learn, discover, and have fun in a safe, friendly, and colourful environment. Don’t miss out on this glowing celebration of autumn and fireworks — a perfect start to November! 🔥
Bring your little ones along for a fun and colourful morning of messy play! ✨🎆
📞 To book your spot, call us at: 01202 806004
📧 Or email us at: verwood@happydaysnurseries.com
Poppy Competition Announcement ✨🌹
We’re excited to invite everyone to take part in our Poppy Competition to honour Remembrance Day and bring generations together through creativity and remembrance. Whether you choose to paint, draw, or craft your own poppy, we want to see your unique designs that celebrate the importance of this special day.
We are proud to have Verwood House Care Home as our judges, helping us connect our community and honour those who sacrificed for us all.
The winner will be announced on Tuesday 11th November – Remembrance Day.
📅 Last date for entries is Friday 8th November – so be sure to bring your completed creations to us before then!
Keep an eye on our socials for photos of the amazing poppy artwork submitted by all ages. Together, we remember, reflect, and celebrate the spirit of Remembrance Day.
📞 For more information, call us on | 01202 806004
Festive Stay and Play at Happy Days Verwood 🎄
When | Monday, 8th December 2025
Time | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where | Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Verwood
19 Church Hill, Verwood, Dorset BH31 6HT
Join us for a free festive Stay and Play event designed to introduce you and your child to our warm, nurturing nursery environment. Enjoy a delightful morning filled with holiday-themed activities, perfect for little ones to explore, create, and play.
This is a great opportunity to see our nursery in action, meet our friendly team, and ask any questions you may have about joining our Happy Days family.✨
We look forward to welcoming you and your child for some festive fun!
📞 Call us on | 01202 806004 for more info – no booking required!
Happy Days Penrice Celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating
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Sep 23, 2025
Happy Days Penrice Celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating
Happy Days Penrice Nursery is celebrating after achieving a ‘Good’ rating in all areas following its latest Ofsted inspection on 20 August 2025.
Inspectors praised the nursery for its warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff were commended for building strong, positive relationships with children and families, helping children to feel settled, safe, and happy from the moment they arrive.
The report highlighted the nursery’s ambitious and progressive curriculum, which supports children to develop key skills in communication, confidence, physical health, and social interaction. Inspectors noted that children are confident communicators, supported by staff who model ambitious language, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. Babies were observed excitedly joining in with daily ‘sing and sign’ sessions, while older children were praised for their positive play and teamwork.
The nursery’s strong focus on outdoor learning was also celebrated. Children benefit from fresh air and physical activity every day, from running and jumping games to growing and harvesting their own food. Staff also make healthy living a priority, encouraging hydration, exercise, and nutritious meals.
Inspectors recognised the dedication of the Penrice team, highlighting their ongoing training and development. Staff benefit from targeted support, mentoring, and opportunities to share best practice across Happy Days Nurseries. For example, training such as ‘maths champion’ has helped to strengthen children’s mathematical development, while regular staff meetings and professional development sessions ensure consistently high standards of care and education.
The report also praised how staff work closely with parents and professionals to support children with additional needs, ensuring that every child can make strong progress.
You can read the full report here: 50286369
Toni, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Penrice, said:
“We are so proud of this Ofsted report, which reflects the passion and commitment of our entire team. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to see the inspectors recognise the caring, ambitious, and supportive environment we provide every day.”
Happy Days Penrice continues to be a much-loved nursery in the St. Austell community, with families praising its beautifully refurbished interiors, calming natural spaces, and spacious outdoor areas—including the ever-popular mud kitchen. Together, these environments create the perfect balance for children to explore, play, and grow.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Sensory Experience at Verwood Nursery 🌳
Get ready to swish through the grass, squelch through the mud, and tiptoe into the cave… We’re going on a bear hunt!
Join us for an interactive sensory experience inspired by the much-loved story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Children will journey through different sensory stations that bring the story to life – from rustling grass and squelchy mud to sparkling rivers and a snowstorm, all leading to a friendly bear surprise!
This fun and immersive activity encourages language, movement, and sensory exploration in a magical, story-rich environment.
No booking required – just come along and join the adventure!
📞 For more info, contact us at: 01202 806004
Making Transient Art Christmas Cards – Over 3’s Event at Verwood🎄
Join us at Verwood Nursery for a magical festive activity designed especially for our over 3’s! Children will explore the joy of transient art – a creative, hands-on experience using loose parts like pinecones, stones, buttons, and wooden Christmas cut-outs to design the front cover of their very own Christmas card.
📅 Friday 1st December | 🕒 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This sensory-rich session encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and creative thinking as little hands arrange and experiment with natural and festive materials. Once their designs are just right, we’ll help turn them into a unique card they can take home and treasure.
A fun and festive way to celebrate the season and spark creativity!
No need to book – just come along!
📞 For more info, contact us at: 01202 806004
We can’t wait to see what your little artists create! 🎅✨
✨ Less than Two Weeks to Go: Happy Days Activities Week!
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Sep 23, 2025
A Week of Food, Fun & Family at Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools are gearing up for a very special event – Activities Week: Food from Around the World, running from Monday 6th – Friday 10th October 2025.
This exciting celebration will bring together children, families and nursery teams to enjoy a whole host of activities inspired by food, culture, and wellbeing. Think cultural food festivals, sensory spice play, creative crafts, kitchen discos, outdoor mindfulness walks and so much more.
But Activities Week is about more than just fun – it’s also an opportunity for families to get a real feel for life at Happy Days. Parents can:
- Meet the dedicated practitioners who care for and inspire children every day
- Explore the nursery environment and discover how play supports learning
- Chat through everything from settling-in sessions to funded childcare hours
To make the week even more special, families who visit during Activities Week will be able to enrol at their chosen Happy Days nursery without paying the enrolment fee – a great saving for those considering childcare.
📌 How to book
To keep things simple, each nursery has its own Activities Week calendar.
- Head to our Find a Nursery page.
- Enter your postcode to see your nearest Happy Days nursery.
- Scroll down to the Events section on that nursery’s page.
- Select Activities Week: Food from Around the World.
- Click the calendar to choose your session and confirm your place.
We can’t wait to welcome families for a week filled with food, fun and community spirit! 🌈✨
Feeling stressed and like you need a break? Take one on us! At Happy Days Poole we will be giving out Kit-Kats all day, encouraging you to take a break and relax as we enter the colder months.
📅 Date: Monday 05th November 2025
📍 Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole, BH17 7FF
☎ Call: 01202 698 427
📩 Email: poole@happydaysnurseries.com
Remembrance Day Poppy Competition | Verwood
At Happy Days Nursery Verwood, we are proud to honour Remembrance Day with a special poppy display at the front of our nursery, created by our wonderful children and staff. 🌹
As part of this, we’re inviting all our children to take part in a creative competition by designing and making their own poppy to add to the display.
📅 Competition starts: Monday 3rd November
📅 Winner announced: Tuesday 11th November – on Remembrance Day
We’re excited to share that the winning poppy will be chosen by the residents of Verwood House Care Home, bringing generations together in a beautiful act of remembrance. ✨
We warmly welcome families and the local community to stop by, view the display, and join us in remembering all those who have served.
Lest we forget.🌹
Coffee Morning in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support! 🍰☕
We’re hosting a warm and welcoming coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, an amazing charity providing vital care and support to people affected by cancer.
Come along to enjoy a delicious selection of cakes and your favorite coffee or tea, meet new people in the community, and be part of a community that cares. Your support will help make a real difference in the lives of those going through tough times.
📅 When: Friday 26th September | 10:00am- 11:00am
📍 Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Church Hill, Verwood, BH31 6HT
Whether you’re stopping by for a quick cuppa, staying for a chat, or simply want to support this important cause , your presence will mean a lot.
Let’s come together, have some fun, and support Macmillan’s incredible work. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉✨
