Congratulations to Happy Days Weston Super-Mare for their 5 star rating from their recent EHO kitchen inspection! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Happy Days has been awarded the Quality Mark by the Early Years Alliance in recognition of its commitment to excellent nutrition practices. The Alliance’s Nutrition Support Programme helps improve future health outcomes for young children by setting high standards for nutrition in early years settings, offering tailored support from experienced nutritionists and dietitians.

Learn more about Happy Days menus and nutrition: https://happydaysnurseries.com/parent-information/nutrition/

Graduation Day at Happy Days Yate

Thank you for everyone who attended and gave our adventurers a good send off before they start big school in September!

Happy National Vocational Celebration Day!

This morning, some of our apprentices attended the celebrations at Teagle Machinery in Cornwall, hosted by Steph McGovern, where apprentices from across the country came together to share their stories and experiences. It was wonderful to see Enginuity and EAL shine a light on the value of vocational pathways, helping to challenge outdated perceptions and champion the skills we urgently need to thrive.

At Happy Days Nurseries, we are incredibly proud to support over 100 apprentices across our nurseries. Their dedication, enthusiasm and hard work make a real difference every day, and today is a lovely opportunity to celebrate all they achieve.

Kelly our People Service Lead says “At Happy Days Nurseries we have over 100 colleagues completing their Early Years apprenticeship, and we are currently recruiting for our next cohort of apprentices. I am so proud to work for an organisation that truly embraces personal development and supports individuals starting their career in Early Years. Vocational qualifications are such an important part of an individual’s journey and I love watching colleagues develop and advance their career with us by progressing into different roles across the business.”

We are looking forward to welcoming our new cohort of apprentices and are incredibly proud of each and every one of our current and past apprentices.

If you are looking to start a career in Early Years and thinking about an apprenticeship, please see the below link which will take you to the careers page on our website, where you will be able to see if we have an opportunities near you. If none are showing on the website, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team at [email protected], who will be able to provide more details on any upcoming opportunities.

Career Opportunities- Careers – Happy Days Nursery

We are very proud to share that we have finalists in not just one, but two categories at the Nursery World Awards 2026!

One of our fantastic educators, Martin from Happy Days Salisbury is up for Nursery Educator of the Year, what an achievement! Martin’s award comes very well deserved after receiving beautiful testimonials from parents, carers and colleagues.

One parent spoke: ‘Martin has been my daughter’s key worker for a number of months now and a consistent, positive presence in her nursery experience since she was very young. When she first started, she was quite shy and reserved towards him, but Martin approached her with such patience, kindness, and sensitivity, allowing her to build trust at her own pace. He never rushed her, instead creating a safe and nurturing environment where she felt comfortable to come to him when she was ready. This gentle approach made an enormous difference in helping her settle and grow in confidence around a new person. 

When my daughter transitioned into the eldest class and Martin became her key worker, she was genuinely thrilled. Each day, she comes home excited to share stories of the games they’ve played and the activities they’ve enjoyed together. It is especially meaningful to see how she carries his guidance into our home life—often repeating the values and routines Martin has instilled so thoughtfully with the children.

As a trained Norland nanny, choosing the right nursery for my daughter was something I considered very carefully. While the nursery itself stood out for many reasons, it is professionals like Martin who have made our experience truly exceptional. Having worked in nurseries myself, I am very aware of what distinguishes a great practitioner from an average one. Martin’s enthusiasm, attention to detail, and genuine care for each child are evident in everything he does—from the engaging activities he leads to the thoughtful and thorough handovers he provides.

He has a rare ability to make you feel that your child is deeply valued and understood. Every interaction leaves me reassured that my daughter is not only well cared for, but truly appreciated for who she is. His warmth, positivity, and passion for his role shine through daily.

I also had the pleasure of attending a parents’ evening that Martin presented. Despite his occasional natural shyness, he spoke with sincerity and pride about his work, clearly demonstrating how much he cares about the children and his role in their development. It was both touching and inspiring to see.

I am writing this with a smile, knowing my daughter has been supported and guided by such a wonderful individual. I have no doubt that every child in Martin’s care is valued, respected, and cared for wholeheartedly. He is an exceptional educator and truly deserving of this recognition. 

And our beautiful nursery Edward Bears Private Daycare has been shortlisted for the Enabling Environments Award.

Edward Bears believes in the holistic development of children. Their curriculum, inspired by the latest research in early childhood education, it is centred around the child and is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each age group, fostering emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Through a blend of structured activities and free play, children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop creativity, and cultivate a love of learning.

Our dedicated team of qualified educators and caregivers are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives. They provide personalised care and education to ensure each child feels valued, understood, and supported in their developmental journey.

Continuous professional development ensures our staff stays at the forefront of educational best practices, enabling them to offer the best possible learning experiences for our children.

Our role is to facilitate, guide, and support, rather than direct, allowing children’s natural curiosity to lead the way.

The 2026 Nursery World award categories provide the opportunity to celebrate and recognise the amazing work that goes on right across our sector and continues to be the most prestigious accolades in early years. Winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of expert judges that represents the diversity of disciplines and organisations that make up the sector. These judges will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to evaluate each entry, considering how well it aligns with its stated objectives.

The Awards will take place in London on September 26th.

Both incredibly well deserved and we couldn’t be prouder. Well done team and good luck!

Last weekend was an exciting one at Happy Days Exeter, as we hosted Happy Days Fest, our summer open day! 

Our amazing team at Exeter organised the day with an animal theme, setting the rooms up with engaging activities so children could explore the space through play. In our younger rooms there was cave baby painting, jungles of Brazil Boogie Mites song, animal themed play dough tuff trays and water play outside in the garden. 

In our older rooms, the children had an exciting visitor from Simon from “Animal Activities”, who brought all of his animal friends along with him. The children loved holding, the rabbits and chinchillas, whilst having enriching conversations with the staff and other children around them, about what the animals feel like and look like. 

This was a great day filled with lots of fun and gave our new families the opportunity to see our nursery, meet our lovely team and ask any questions at all. 

A big thank you to all the families that came along. 

There has been plenty of excitement at our brand-new Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Boorley Green recently! We were absolutely delighted to welcome local Hamble Valley MP, Paul Holmes, for an exclusive tour of our lovely new setting.

Having only opened our doors a few months ago, the visit was a wonderful opportunity to show off how quickly our children have settled in and highlight the brilliant facilities now available to families in our growing community.

Led by Nursery Manager Kim and her dedicated team, Mr. Holmes was shown around our thoughtfully designed, low level playrooms and fantastic outdoor spaces. He got a first hand look at our unique curriculum in action, seeing how our natural resources encourage the children to explore, experiment, and build confidence every single day.

Following the tour, Paul Holmes shared his support for the setting, noting what a privilege it was to meet the team and see how the purpose built nursery is successfully catering to the needs of local young families.

We are incredibly proud of our new home here next to Boorley Park Primary School, and we want to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Holmes for taking the time to come and play!

8 days to go until Rainbow Run 2026, raising vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and continuing our long-standing support for this incredible charity.

This year marks the eighth year that Happy Days has sponsored the much-loved yellow paint station at the Rainbow Run. This time our support centre will be working together to throw paint at participants whilst 10 members of Treloweth nursery team are actually running it!

Their final ticket tier is on sale until Wednesday 17th June and registration will close at midday, so if you want to join in with the fun, act now!

Children’s Hospice South West provides specialist care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, supporting not just medical and nursing needs but the emotional wellbeing of the whole family. Across their three hospices, CHSW offers a warm, home-from-home environment where families can rest, recharge and spend precious time together, whether through planned respite, emergency support or end-of-life care.

Supporting CHSW is a cause that resonates deeply across the Happy Days community. As an organisation dedicated to giving children the very best start in life, we are proud to stand alongside a charity that supports children and families during some of their most challenging moments.

We’re looking forward to bringing our energy, colour and enthusiasm back to the Rainbow Run 2026, and to continuing our fundraising journey with Children’s Hospice South West throughout the year.

Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/happy-days-nurseries?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools are delighted to invite families to this year’s Happy Days Fest, a festival-inspired summer open event taking place across participating nurseries this June and July.

Designed especially for children under 5, Happy Days Fest will give families the opportunity to explore nursery environments, meet friendly early years teams and enjoy a wide range of playful, child-led activities in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The event celebrates everything families love about summer, music, creativity, outdoor play and community connection, while also giving parents and carers the chance to discover more about nursery life at Happy Days.

Children attending can enjoy activities including music and movement sessions with Boogie Mites and Sing & Sign, sensory and outdoor play, festival crafts, glitter face paints, shaker making and World Music Day inspired experiences from around the globe.

Alongside the fun, families will also have access to funding information and support, helping parents better understand the childcare options available to them.

Many nurseries will also be fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West throughout the events, supporting the incredible work they do for local children and families.

Every family attending will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a summer hamper.

The main Happy Days Fest event will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10am–1pm, with some nurseries hosting on alternative dates.

Alternative dates include:
• Poole – 6th June
• Derriford, Saltford Nursery & Pre-School, Portsmouth – 20th June
• Summercourt & Boorley Green – 4th July

Additional events:
• Verwood – Character Day featuring everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear
• Yate – Summer Fete supporting Bristol Children’s Hospital
• Playbox, Truro City & Penair will attend Truro Play Day on 20th June instead.

Families do not need to book and are welcome to simply drop in and enjoy the celebrations.

For more information or to find your nearest nursery, contact Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools on 0800 783 3431 or email [email protected].