We’re Recruiting! Join Our Early Years Careers Event in Yate ✨
Looking for your next exciting career move in childcare? Come and meet us at Happy Days Nursery, Yate, to explore the opportunities waiting for you!
📅 When: Tuesday, 17th December | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School Yate, Dowsell Way
Yate, Bristol, BS37 7EB
✨ What to Expect:
-Festive refreshments, including Christmas mince pies and warming hot drinks 🎄✨
-Chat about your next early years career move
-Discover both qualified and unqualified roles, including senior positions, as our nursery continues to grow
-Meet members of our Senior Team and gain insider insights into working at Happy Days
💡 Why You Should Join Us:
-Childcare discount
-Blue Light Card benefits
-Plus many other perks that make your career fulfilling and fun!
A career in childcare gives you the chance to inspire a generation of children who will shape the future. Where else can you become a train driver, doctor, astronaut, and gardener—all in one day? 🚀🌱
Come along, meet our team, enjoy a festive treat, and explore the exciting roles we currently have available at Happy Days Yate.
Inspire their future, inspire your future.✨
Happy Days Boorley Green Prepares to Open This January
1 mins
Nov 24, 2025
We are thrilled to share that Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Boorley Green is nearing completion and on track to officially open its doors in January. The build has progressed beautifully, and our brand-new nursery is almost ready to welcome children into a warm, inspiring and purpose-built learning environment.
To mark this exciting milestone, we are inviting local families to step inside and experience the nursery for themselves throughout December, ahead of our January opening.
December Small-Group Tours – Limited Availability
For the first time since construction began, families will be able to explore the fully furnished nursery, including all age-group rooms and shared spaces. Our small-group tours provide the perfect opportunity to:
Take a guided walk through the new nursery
Meet members of our wonderful team
Learn more about our approach to childcare and early education
Ask any questions you may have ahead of enrolment
Tour dates and times are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended. Simply select your preferred slot via the link on our event page.
In addition to our scheduled tours, we are also excited to host a special Christmas Open House on Monday 22nd December. Families are invited to drop in, enjoy some festive fun, take a look around the nursery, and meet the team in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This is a wonderful chance to celebrate the season while getting a final preview before we open in January.
We can’t wait to welcome you
Whether you join us for a small-group tour or the Christmas Open House, we look forward to meeting you and sharing what makes Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School such a special place for children to learn, play and grow.
Keep an eye on our website and social media for further updates — and don’t forget to book your tour soon to secure your place!
Step into the magic of Christmas and join us for an enchanting Polar Express Evening! Children (and grown-ups!) are invited to arrive in their cosiest pyjamas and climb aboard for an unforgettable festive journey.
When: Friday 28 November | 6.30pm – 8pm
Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Building 3, Derriford Business Park, Brest Road, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ
What’s Included:
A stop at our Train Station Café for a delicious hot chocolate
Meet the Train Conductor
A special visit from Father Christmas himself!
Fun, warmth, and Christmas sparkle for the whole family
This event is open to everyone – not just our existing Happy Days families. So bring your friends, neighbours, and anyone who loves a little festive magic!
Don’t miss this wonderful evening of storytelling, imagination, and Christmas cheer.
We can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Building 3, Derriford Business Park, Brest Road, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ
Call: 01752 786 318
Email: derriford@happydaysnurseries.com
🌟 We’re Recruiting! Join us at our Happy Days Poole Recruitment Event 🌟
When: Monday 11th November – all day and into the evening Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole, BH17 7FF
Are you ready to inspire the next generation? A career in childcare gives you the chance to make a real difference, where every day brings something new. At Happy Days, you could be a train driver, doctor, explorer, and artist all in one day!
Come along to our Recruitment Event at Happy Days Poole to: ✨ Meet our Recruitment Team and Nursery Managers ✨ Learn more about our values and career pathways ✨ Discuss our current vacancies:
Senior Room Leader (Full Time)
Qualified Practitioner (Full Time)
Lunch Cover Assistant (20 Hours)
Whether you’re newly qualified, experienced in early years, or simply curious about a new direction, we’d love to meet you!
From September to July, our nursery takes part in the Eco-Schools Early Years programme, a seven-step framework designed to help us introduce meaningful eco-learning activities and make our setting more environmentally friendly.
At the heart of the Eco-Schools programme is child led learning. Each week, our Eco-Schools Committee, made up of curious and enthusiastic young learners, explores inspiring environmental actions taken by children around the world. Together, they discuss how these actions make a difference and reflect on what we can do to help protect our planet.
By taking part in the programme, children deepen their understanding of key environmental issues and develop the skills and knowledge needed to care for the world around them. The experience empowers them to make positive choices, now and in the future, that support a healthier, more sustainable planet.
FREE Baby First Aid Session at Happy Days Nursery –Portsmouth
Join us at Happy Days Nursery, Teddy Bears in Portsmouth for a FREE 1-hour session designed especially for parents of babies and toddlers aged 0–3 years.
We’re delighted to share that our Happy Days branding is now proudly displayed at our Pre-School setting in Saltford, following our recent rebrand!
The new signage reflects the next exciting chapter for our nursery, bringing our two Saltford settings, the Day Nursery on Bath Road and the Pre-School at Saltford Primary School, together under the same Happy Days identity.
Happy Days Nursery, Saltford provides high-quality childcare across two dedicated buildings, each designed to support children through every stage of their early years journey. Our Day Nursery offers a nurturing environment for babies and toddlers, while our Pre-School helps older children prepare for their next steps into school life. We also provide before and after school care for children attending Saltford Primary School, ensuring families have the flexibility and consistency they need.
Manager Katie Dursley, who has been part of the Saltford team for over 21 years, said: “It’s wonderful to see our new Happy Days signage up at the Pre-School. We’re so proud to now visually reflect the values and warmth that have always been at the heart of our provision. The rebrand brings both our Saltford sites together and highlights the incredible work our team does to support children and families every day.”
Each Saltford setting offers calm, engaging spaces that spark curiosity, encourage independence, and support children’s development through meaningful play. With an experienced, passionate team and a strong community spirit, Happy Days Saltford continues to provide the very best start for every child.
You can now spot our new Happy Days signage at Saltford Primary School, be sure to give us a wave if you’re passing!
Charlton Heights Celebrates Community Spirit and National Recognition
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Oct 17, 2025
Charlton Heights Celebrates Community Spirit and National Recognition
The children from Happy Days Charlton Heights recently joined residents and staff from Olive Tree House and Rose Garden care homes for an incredible Upcycled Fashion Show, organised as part of The Carer’s national Coffee Morning Competition in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The event, which took two months of preparation, celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community connection, values that are at the heart of everything Happy Days stands for.
Our children designed and decorated their own t-shirts before proudly walking the catwalk alongside Home Manager Vlad, who dressed as a cardboard box to match their chosen song, “Big Fish, Little Fish.” Together, the event raised over £150 for Macmillan Cancer Support, showing how powerful community collaboration can be.
Manager Steph said: “Our children absolutely loved taking part in the fashion show. It was a brilliant opportunity to bring generations together, share creativity, and support such a meaningful cause.”
The Charlton Heights team is also celebrating being shortlisted as a finalist for Community Nursery of the Year at the 2025 Nursery Management Today (NMT) Awards — a reflection of the nursery’s deep commitment to supporting local families and building strong community connections.
Since opening in 2023, Charlton Heights has become a true hub for families, offering free weekly Stay & Play sessions, tailored parent support on everything from toilet training to school readiness, and assistance with EHCPs and SEN funding. The team regularly attends and hosts community events, supports local charities like St Peter’s Hospice, and leads environmental initiatives such as litter picking, planting for pollinators, and achieving the Eco Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction in 2025.
Manager Steph added: “We want Charlton Heights to be more than just a nursery, a place where families, schools, businesses, and charities come together to support children and each other. This nomination is a celebration of our entire community.”
From creative catwalks to national awards, it’s clear that community truly shines at Happy Days Charlton Heights.
Celebrating the Heart of Early Years on National Practitioners Day
2 mins
Oct 16, 2025
Recognising the incredible people who help children shine
Today, on National Practitioners Day, we are celebrating the dedicated, passionate individuals who make early years education so special. Our Practitioners at Happy Days do far more than supervise, they create safe, nurturing environments where children feel valued and are encouraged to explore. Through attentive care, meaningful interactions, and tailored support, they help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their own unique potential.
Whether encouraging communication through conversation and play, fostering curiosity by supporting exploration, or building resilience with gentle guidance, our teams play a vital role in shaping happy, confident children ready to take on the world.
Behind every great learning experience is a practitioner, bringing to life a carefully designed curriculum that supports all areas of a child’s growth and development. Their dedication ensures every child has the chance to thrive in a balanced and joyful environment .
Shaping Futures, One Moment at a Time
The work practitioners do each day leaves a lasting mark on the lives of children they care for. Through simple every day moments, like helping a child solve a problem, encouraging a first step, or guiding social interactions, they help shape confident, resilient learners with skills that last a lifetime.
At Happy Days, we are incredibly proud of our own practitioners, each one playing a vital role in delivering our curriculum with care, creativity and heart. They bring learning to life with warmth and enthusiasm, adapting every experience to meet the individual needs of each child.
From the smallest milestones to the biggest achievements, our teams are there every step of the way, supporting, guiding, and celebrating each child’s journey.
So today, we say a heartful thank you to every member of our Happy Days team. You truly help children shine, every single day.
Join Our Happy Days Team
A career in childcare empowers you to inspire a generation of children, who turn, will shape the future of the world.
What other career lets you be a train driver, doctor, astronaut, rocket, and gardener, all in one day? At Happy Days, no two days are the same, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career in Early Years, Happy Days offers a wide range of roles, fantastic training, and real progression pathways. As a company with passion for promoting within, the sky really is the limit.
We also offer a range of meaningful benefits, from 50% childcare discounts and gifted time off at Christmas, to wellbeing support, career development, and much more. At Happy Days you’ll be valued, supported, and given the chance to thrive.
Inspire their future, inspire your future, with a career at Happy Days.
Messy Week at Happy Days Nursery Falmouth
1 mins
Oct 15, 2025
A look back at our wonderfully creative Messy Week at Happy Days Falmouth!
Children at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, all embraced a variety of exciting sensory activities designed to spark curiosity and support early development. From mark-making with tools like squeegees and spray bottles to exploring different textures with feathers, paint, and clay, there was no limit to their creativity.
Each room tailored the experience to the children’s interests, encouraging exploration through colour, texture, and movement both indoors and outdoors. It was fantastic to see their confidence and imagination grow through play.
We’re so proud of the engagement from both the children and our dedicated Falmouth team. We can’t wait to share more inspiring moments from the nursery’s next creative adventure!
