children helping to hand out the charlton heights food donation

Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights Food Bank Donation for Red Nose Day 2025

1 mins
Apr 03, 2025

Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights Food Bank Donation for Red Nose Day 2025


Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights has once again demonstrated its commitment to community support with a food bank donation for Red Nose Day 2025. The nursery encouraged families to contribute essential food items to St. Chad’s Food Bank, helping local people in need.

Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights Supports Food Bank Donation

Between 21st and 31st March, families at Happy Days Nursery Charlton Heights donated much-needed supplies, including Easter eggs, fruit juice, tinned ham, long-life milk, tinned tomatoes, packet rice, dog food, instant coffee, and tinned vegetables. These items were carefully selected based on the Food Bank’s requests to support individuals and families facing hardship.

Children Deliver Food Bank Donations to St. Chad’s Church

On Thursday, 3rd April, the pre-school children took an active role in delivering the donations, proudly pushing a trolley filled with goods from the nursery to St. Chad’s Church. Upon arrival, they were met with a warm welcome from Rev. David Brae, who expressed his heartfelt gratitude:

“We are so grateful for the kindness you have shown. It will make such a difference to people’s lives. These are tough times, and your generosity lets those who are struggling know that there are people who care. Thank you so much.”


A Lesson in Kindness and Community

Stephanie Jones, Nursery Manager, shared how meaningful the experience was for the children:

“It was wonderful watching the children see the donations grow each day and hearing them walk past saying, ‘Wow!’ We spoke to them about the importance of helping those in need. Kindness and compassion are values that run through everything we do at our nursery.”

How to Support Patchway Foodbank Outlet

If you would like to support the Patchway Foodbank Outlet, part of North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank, donations can be dropped off at St. Chad’s Church during their opening hours: 🕙 Thursdays, 10 AM – 12 PM at St Chad’s Church, 172 Rodway Rd, Patchway, BS34 5ED

S9 EP3: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to the Final Episode of the Season, preparing your child for nursery!

In this season, we’ve been sharing everything you need to know to prepare your child for nursery — helping to make that first day feel a little less daunting.

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what a typical day at nursery looks like. We’ll talk about daily routines, how food and mealtimes work, and much more to help you feel fully prepared for this exciting new chapter.

Tune in for helpful early years insights and practical tips to ensure your child’s nursery experience is positive and enjoyable.

S9 EP2: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to another episode from the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, preparing your child for nursery!

This season is all about preparing your child for nursery and ensuring you have all the essential information you need.

In this episode, we’re focusing on how to mentally prepare for the transition to nursery. We’ll also answer important questions about key persons and funding, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support your child every step of the way.

Tune in for expert advice, practical tips, and helpful insights to make the nursery journey smoother for both you and your child.

S9 EP1: Preparing Your Child For Nursery

1 mins
Mar 27, 2025

Welcome to a New Season of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, preparing your child for nursery!

This season is all about helping you feel confident and prepared as your child begins their nursery journey. From the obvious essentials to those often-overlooked details, we’ll cover everything you need to know before they start.

In this episode, we’re focusing on the key things to consider before your child’s first day — including essential resources, what clothing they’ll need, and how to prepare effectively.

Tune in for practical advice, expert insights, and helpful tips to make your child’s transition into nursery as smooth as possible.

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Penair Achieves A 10/10 On Daynurseries

1 mins
Mar 25, 2025

Fantastic News!😆

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Happy Days Nursery, Penair has achieved a 10/10 rating on daynurseries.co.uk!🌟

This is an amazing achievement and we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful parents who took the time to leave such glowing reviews, thank you! 💬

A huge shout-out to our incredible team at Penair for their dedication, hard work, and passion in creating such a fantastic environment for the children. You’re amazing!👏👏

We are Recruiting! Join us for our Early Years Careers Recruitment Brunch to discuss career opportunities in Happy Days Weston-Super-Mare.
 
When: Saturday 29th of March | 10.30 to 2.30
Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Weston-Super-Mare
 
Why join us?
  • Refreshments/Pastries provided.
  • Discuss your next early years career move.
  • Promoting qualified and unqualified career opportunities (inc. senior roles) as our Weston setting continues to grow and thrive.
  • Meet members of our Senior Team to discuss career opportunities.
  • Leading local salaries.
  • Opportunity/availability to interview on the day.
 
A career in childcare empowers you to inspire a generation of children, who will shape the world’s future. What other industry sees you becoming a train driver, doctor, astronaut, rocket, and gardener in one day?
Come along to our information day, meet the Nursery Team, and discuss the current vacancies at Happy Days.
Inspire their future, inspire your future, with a career in childcare.
 
📍 Where: Happy Days Nursery 6 Whirlwind Road Weston Business Quarter Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EF
☎ Call: 01934 420343
📩 Email: westonsm@happydaysnurseries.com

Join us at our Weston-Super-Mare nursery for our Early Years Careers Open House to discuss your next early years career move.

 
When: Thursday 3rd April | 10am to 4pm
Where: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Weston-Super-Mare
 
Why join us?
  • Discuss your next early years career move.
  • Promoting qualified and unqualified career opportunities (inc. senior roles) as our Weston setting continues to grow and thrive.
  • Meet members of our Senior Team to discuss career opportunities.
  • Leading local salaries.
  • Opportunity/availability to interview on the day.
 
A career in childcare empowers you to inspire a generation of children, who will shape the world’s future. What other industry sees you becoming a train driver, doctor, astronaut, rocket, and gardener in one day?
Come along to our information day, meet the Nursery Team, and discuss the current vacancies at Happy Days.
Inspire their future, inspire your future, with a career in childcare.
 
📍 Where: Happy Days Nursery 6 Whirlwind Road Weston Business Quarter Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EF
☎ Call: 01934 420343
📩 Email: westonsm@happydaysnurseries.com

Baby Unit at Happy Days Yeovil Nears Completition!

1 mins
Mar 20, 2025

Wow, the garden at Yeovil is really starting to take shape!!🌿

The new baby unit to the left is looking great, we can’t wait to show you inside. Meanwhile the finishing touches are being done to the artificial grass, and it’s looking fantastic.

Stay tuned for more updates!✨

Taking the Jump for Children’s Hospice South West!

1 mins
Mar 07, 2025

At Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, we are proud to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in the incredible work they do for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Each year, we take part in their Rainbow Run, but this September, one of our own is taking fundraising to new heights—15,000 feet to be exact!

Alice, our Digital Marketing Executive, will be skydiving to raise money for CHSW, a charity that has become very close to her heart. After visiting Little Harbour as part of her role at Happy Days, she was deeply moved by the love, care, and support the hospice provides. Now, she’s ready to take a literal leap of faith to help ensure CHSW can continue delivering their vital services.

Skydiving from 15,000 feet and freefalling at 120mph is no small challenge, but Alice is determined to make every second count for this amazing cause. With a fundraising target of £500, she’s calling on friends, family, and the Happy Days community to support her in reaching this goal. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference:

£20 will help to provide 1 hour of vital care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. 

£450 could fund three days of Music Therapy, helping children express their thoughts and emotions.

£900 could fund a children’s nurse for a full week.

£1,500 could provide 24 hours of round-the-clock care for a child nearing the end of life.

Happy Days has supported CHSW for years, sponsoring the paint station at the Rainbow Run for seven years running. Last year, Alice took part in the event herself, witnessing first hand the impact of the hospice’s work and the generosity of those who support it. Now, she’s taking things a step further—or rather, a jump higher!

Please join us in supporting Alice and wishing her the best of luck as she takes to the skies for this incredible cause!

To donate and support Alice’s skydive, click here. For more information on this incredible charity, please visit: Children’s Hospice South West | Making the most of short and precious lives

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Earns Prestigious CPD Accreditation

1 mins
Mar 05, 2025

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Earns Prestigious CPD Accreditation

At Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, we believe learning never stops, especially for our dedicated team. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that several of our training courses have been officially accredited by The CPD Certification Service, a trusted organisation established in 1996. This accreditation underscores our commitment to providing top-tier professional development opportunities that keep our staff ahead of the curve.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation isn’t just a badge, it’s a mark of quality. It ensures our training meets industry-recognised standards through independent and professional third-party evaluation. By achieving this accreditation, we’re proving that our learning programs aren’t just effective but also align with the highest benchmarks in the industry.

Our journey to CPD certification wasn’t just about meeting requirements; it was about setting a new standard. Every training course has a rigorous external approval process, ensuring it meets and exceeds industry expectations. Now, we proudly display the CPD logo as a symbol of excellence, assuring our team that they are receiving the very best in professional development.

Alex Venter, Quality Lead Manager, stated: “Happy Days is dedicated to continuous learning and innovation. With this CPD accreditation, we’re not just helping our team grow—we’re shaping the future of early years education.”