Happy Days Nursery Droitwich now have welcome bags for new parents!

Your child’s first day at nursery can be an emotional one and, along with our 6-8 weeks settling in process, we aim for it be as smooth as possible. Even though you and your child are ready and prepared we know there might still be a few tears.

We have created a little welcome bag to make parents first day a little easier. We hope you enjoy the treats and our special poem:

I gave you a little wink and smile

As you entered my room today, for

I know how hard it is to leave and

Know that your child must stay

You’ve been with them for a long time now

And have been a loving guide,

But now the time has come to leave them at my side.

Just know as you drive away

And tears down your cheeks may flow,

I’ll love them as I would my own

And help them love and grow.

So please put your mind at ease

And cry those tears no more,

For I will love them and take them in

When you leave them at my door

We look forward to welcoming you to our Happy Days Family at Droitwich!

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, Droitwich, have a local swimmer that is returning home on Saturday from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Matt Richards won a silver in 200m freestyle and then gold in 4x200m freestyle relay. The children have made congratulation cards and delivered them to his family home ready for his return tomorrow.

The children are thrilled that an Olympian lives so close to the nursery and he is inspiring a new generation to aim high and reach their full potential.

Matt is returning to Droitwich at 10.30 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 10th August – lets celebrate our local hero on his amazing achievements.

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools in Exeter have launched breakfast on the go!

They’ve left a message for those parents and carers that attend the nursery ‘To all our Parents and Carers at Happy Days Exeter, we welcome you to help yourselves to a breakfast treat on us! Please do not hesitate to ask us for an ingredients list if you have any dietary needs or allergies. We hope it puts a spring in your step and you have a fantastic day.’

Enjoy!

Happy Days Nursery Droitwich have had their graduation ceremony!

At Happy Days Nursery, we recognise that starting school is an exciting but sometimes daunting time. However, with some preparation and encouragement, you can help your child to settle into education easily. This is where our exclusive Journey to a Positive Transition to School comes in.

This journey uses a road map to identify when each child has achieved a step towards their school transition. The steps are based on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that reception teachers highlight are important for a child to have before they start school. Children will be supported to achieve the steps through daily routines, continuous supervision, and the consistent implementation of our Curriculum. 

Children will begin the road map in the term before they are due to start school. The child’s Key Person will use the curriculum goals and the Development Matters guidelines to make a professional judgement on whether the child has achieved each step. This is based on their own observations and feedback from parents.

At the end of the 16-week programme, Droitwich held a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievements and that they are now confident to start school independent, curious and ready to learn.

They sang and signed their favourite songs, drew pictures and spoke about what they want to be when they grow up. Afterwards, delicious cake was enjoyed with their families. We are so proud of their achievements and although they will be missed, wish them luck in school and the future.

You can read more about our Positive Transition To School Journey here.