Day Nurseries Owned by Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools in Devon

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Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Locations in Devon (2)

2 Day Nurseries owned by Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools in Devon
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

Unit 3a, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 5QZ 

9.9 198 reviews
"I can't rate this nursery any higher. My little boy has settled in so well, and the staff have supported both him and myself through his…"   Read all 198 reviews
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Happy Days at Derriford has both indoor and outdoor spaces for children to play and grow during their time at nursery. Staff support children to embrace outdoor play and have as many new experiences as they can in a safe and secure environment. The… Read more about Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

Estuary House, Peninsula Business Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter EX2 7XE 

9.9 79 reviews
"We have absolutely loved Happy Days Exeter. We had a terrible experience with our previous setting but Happy Days have been phenomenal in…"   Read all 79 reviews
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Located just outside Exeter (What3words location is edits.owner.cute), Happy Days is a nursery/pre-school conveniently located for families who live and work locally. Offering a welcoming and engaging setting, the nursery caters for children aged… Read more about Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

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Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools Reviews in Devon (277)

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Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools has a Group Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools must have a Review Score.

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from Tilly E (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have absolutely loved Happy Days Exeter. We had a terrible experience with our previous setting but Happy Days have been phenomenal in reinstating our trust with other unfamiliar people caring for our daughter. All the staff are so personable and caring and we fully trust that our daughter is in
safe hands, but also that she has the best fun when she's at nursery. Thank you to all of the team!
Reply from Keira Vincent, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
It has been such a pleasure looking after your daughter and getting to know you all as a family. We are thrilled to hear that she has had so much fun with us at Happy Days. Thank you
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from Jenny B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our twins were in happy days Exeter from October 2021-August 2025. The care and support from the baby room through to the pre school room has been fantastic.
The 7:30 early opening time (must be pre-arranged) meant I could get to work for 8am, meals are varied & nutritious, introducing new foods that
we could then work into their diet at home.
The last year as the boys prepared for school has particularly impressed me, they have developed a natural curiosity to learn about everything, to confidently ask questions and be kind and considerate to their friends. The Exeter team have supported us through the minor & major transitions from battles over wearing hats to preparing for school. The learning based play over the last year has been structured to grow them ready for school and worked fantastically. We were very sad for the boys to leave happy days but excited & ready for school.
Reply from Keira Vincent, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
It was such a pleasure caring for both of your boys and we are all missing them here at Happy Days, but hope that they are enjoying school! Thank you for your kind words, I have shared with the team…read more
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from G Z (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been over two years in this nursery. She created a very good relationship with the staff, everyone was very professional and knowledgeable. Also the staff was very nice and friendly. I would definetely recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Keira Vincent, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was a pleasure caring for your child and the team were delighted to read your review.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from James P (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Across two kids we had been going to Happy Days for 6 years, which ends with our second starting school.
Of course there have been some low periods or times when we were frustrated, it was 6 years, but across that time a constant was excellent staff with a real dedication to their kids. Even staff
in other rooms recognise and engage with all the kids. A great mix of staff too.
Our second was a tad slow to start talking, his key worker saw this, and worked with the senior team to develop a plan which was discussed with us to help the development, that child now never shuts up, so maybe I should dock a mark ;)
If we were looking for a nursery again it would be here, without doubt.
Reply from Sophie Randall, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it has been a pleasure caring for both of your children. I have shared your feedback with the staff team who were really pleased to see your review. We hope all is…read more
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Phoebe H (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate this nursery any higher. My little boy has settled in so well, and the staff have supported both him and myself through his whole journey. As with any parent, sending your little one to a childcare provider can be an anxious time but each and every one of the staff members have been absolutely
wonderful and have done everything they could to ease the worry. My little one now runs off into the room and can't wait to go to nursery. He has excelled so much in their care.
The staff in his room are always attentive to his needs, and it feels as though they treat him like their own. They have even let him adopt one of the teddies (Mr Teds) as he loves him so much and would gravitate to him when there.
His key worker is wonderful with him and even has a little handshake with him.
The manager has been fantastic and has always done everything in her power to ensure that he has a positive experience. I can't thank her and the staff enough for the care that they have given my son.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from Nelmari S (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Happy Days since he was around 9 months old, its been a journey and the staff here has been with us every step of the way. I have really been able to build up a relationship with the staff, and I feel so happy and comfortable leaving my son here.


What really makes me happy

here is the uniqueness of each staff member and the staff is allowed to be themselves, and you can see this in the children as well. There is a real passion for child care within this nursery and again you can see that shine through in the children.


Everyone is approachable and friendly, and the level of trust that I have with the staff and management is high. I will also say that the staff does have your best interest in mind when it comes to affordability and other information.


My son has developed greatly and continues to do so, they support him every step of the way.

Reply from Sophie Randall, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter
Thank You for your kind feedback, we have shared this with all the team as we are aware that so many of our practitioners have nurtured your son throughout his journey at Happy Days Exeter!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

from Ashley D (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing - caring, informative, supportive. My daughter could not be happier at happy days! Thank you team for all your hard work! Five stars.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Jean L (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a parent at Happy Days Derriford for 9 years. All 4 of my children have attended the nursery and I honestly wouldn't choose anywhere else. The staff are so attentive and really look after all the children's needs. Being next to Derriford really helps with the commute into work as it's so
close by if the nursery need me at all. I am always kept up to date on my children's day and the new app is so easy to access so I can see them through observations when I'm at home and missing them. I have recommended this nursery to others and I will continue to recommend the nursery once I have finished using it!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from K P (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy days has been absolutely amazing with our little boy. They helped him to settle in making sure that he was comfortable and happy here before he started. They even offered to provide him with a lot of settling in sessions because he was so little. He has settled incredibly and really bonded to
his key people as well as the other people in the room. they have made myself and him feel so welcome and really accommodated our needs.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from H R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using happy days nursery for 6 years now, both of my children have attended with one currently still with them. Both children are always so happy attending nursery, they have made special bonds with the staff and children.
My son is currently going through assessments due to not hitting
milestones and the support has been outstanding, he receives 1:1 sessions every week alongside his key worker to help him with development. They support me as a parent and also go out of there way help us as a family.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from K M (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a parent at happy days for over a year now and I can say I have been made very welcome. All the staff I have met are lovely and I love how special and welcome they have made my child in the room. I have felt my Child is learning so much and has come so far whilst being nursery, I love seeing
all the lovely different activities set up and I love that I can see pictures of how her day has been on the parent app whilst they keep me up to date with her meals and changes. I will recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Stephen B (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a parent of Happy Days Derriford for 2 years where my daughter attends the Discoveries room. My daughter runs into nursery excited to find her key person and other staff members. I was a very anxious parent that struggles to trust anyone with my daughter but the nursery manager and management
team are really welcoming everyday with knowing my name which makes it personal. I really appreciate being updated everyday on parent zone of my daughters adventures and how she is achieving in her milestones.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Michael W (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers 2 have been great at settling my son and have really taken there time to get to know him.
He has bonded so well with key person and all the other girls in his room.
The communication is really good and they thoroughly tell us about his day.
My son has grown in confidence since starting
the setting.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Gemma N (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to happy days since June 2022 and will be sad to be leaving for school this September. Every single member of staff at happy days is amazing. I know my daughter is so well looked after. So much so we've put our daughter (yet to be born ) on the waiting list for September 2026.
What I particularly like other than the lovely staff and amazing care is staff only send my daughter home she is really poorly to be in nursery, rather than trivial things like a stuffy nose or 'if they're having a bad day' which I have heard other nurseries do. This helps with working at Derriford and not having to leave to pick her up all the time, but also knowing if I do then I need to take it seriously as it rarely happens. My daughter loves it at happy days, she's so excited to see her Key Workers in the mornings and tells me she wants to be like them when she grows up. I can't thank happy days enough!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from M L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended happy days since he was 11 months old.
All the staff have been amazing all the way up to pre school. They are engaging, fun and really do learn what is best for your child individually.


All his prior teachers are still very much loved by our boy!


We are gutted our youngest

can't attend this nursery due to no availability!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 3 children at the nursery and have always been so impressed!
The staff are absolutely amazing! We have twins and they are so helpful and generous with their time. They help me get the boys to and from the car. They care for my children as though they are their own.
We will be so sad to leave!
I can't thank the Happy Days staff enough!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from R M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely friendly nursery. Team are supportive and caring. My son participates in different activities for the day and enjoys all his meals. The team keep me well informed and I have regular daily update via an app.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from C M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest daughter attended Happy Days 8 years ago. When I had my youngest daughter I knew that I wanted her to go to Happy Days. The staff are so kind and caring and the reason I can go to work without worrying!
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from C M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery for my little girl she's been going since 9 months old and loves going in every day. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. My little girl has multiple allergies but these are dealt with so well she doesn't miss out on any food everything is made safe for her in the room.
I wouldn't change anything about the nursery.
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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

from T P (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very pleased with the nursery. My kid loves it there. Staff are very friendly, kind and caring towards the kids. The management staff are also very nice, flexible and accommodative. Overall very satisfied.
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