Happy Days Nursery, Droitwich, celebrate their Manager being shortlisted for the Nursery Manager NMT Award!

Happy Days Nursery, Droitwich, are extremely proud of their manager, Ashley Webb, who is a finalist for the Nursery Manger NMT Award, with the winner being announced at the Awards Ceremony on 30^th November.

As part of the nomination, Ashley had to demonstrate her leadership skills and the ability to support, develop and motivate staff, along with the ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way and the ability to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment. The award submission also summarised how her role and day to day management is so outstanding.

Sam Richardson, Early Years Operations Manager, stated, “We are delighted that Ashley has been recognised for this award. Since joining Happy Days in 2023 to open our new nursery in Droitwich, she has developed an exceptional staff team, leading and guiding them to ensure the best quality care and education are provided to the children, every day. Her partnership with parents is excellent, having secured a daynurseries score of 10 within the first 10 months of the nursery opening. She truly is a magnificent manager and we are extremely proud of her.”

Along with demonstrating her management skills, Ashley also received some amazing testimonials from staff, parents and the children – well done Ashley!

As part of International charities day, we have set ourselves a weeklong travel challenge, alongside 8 other nurseries the challenge of walking to all the Happy days nurseries.

This is a total of 1471.40 miles which means Droitwich needs to contribute 163.49 miles during the week of 5th to 12th September. Between staff, parents, and children we need to aim for 23.36 miles per day. We are raising money for Children’s hospice Southwest. We have a pledge form in the reception area where parents and staff can sign up to say how many miles, they have travelled that day and a poster with QR code for any donations you would like to make

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!