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The resources and outside space are fabulousLucy T(Mother of Child)

Children have gained confidence, enjoy the food and the outside areas.S H(Mother of Child)

My child eats so well at nursery with a varied menu and snacks.Wendy P(Mother of Child)

The resources and outside space are fabulousLucy T(Mother of Child)

Children have gained confidence, enjoy the food and the outside areas.S H(Mother of Child)

My child eats so well at nursery with a varied menu and snacks.Wendy P(Mother of Child)

Happy Days Penrice is a long-established setting that always provides a warm and nurturing environment for early years children. With a newly refurbished outdoor area, children are provided with a safe and secure environment, with free flow access to indoor rooms that are decorated with natural and calming interior.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jen Philips (Acting Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 24
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- The nursery provides parent parking and level access to the nursery/pre-school.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Penrice (St Austell) Reviews (79)
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Penrice (St Austell) has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Penrice (St Austell) has 79 reviews.
My little boy started at 9 months old,we were always updated on his day. When in toddlers,the staff were amazing with him, they helped identify my son needed additional support, they helped give me things...
My little boy started at 9 months old,we were always updated on his day. When in toddlers,the staff were amazing with him, they helped identify my son needed additional support, they helped give me things to try at home. He is now in the preschool room, his key person,who is deputy senco, is amazing with him. He often talks about her at home and when having a bad day, she knows exactly how to distract him and help regulate. She celebrates each milestone with us, which shows the true dedication she has for him and the other children.
The SENCO herself is amazing, keeps us updated with all referrals, speaks to us as parents to check we are happy, regularly checks in to see if we have any updates and is very very supportive.
The chef is an amazing, ensuring he never misses out,especially being DF,she adapts all meals to him. Couldn't recommend the nursery any more!
Our son has just graduated nursery after 4 years there and we cannot recommend them highly enough. That staff have become like extra family to him and have helped his development no end! The staff have always gone the extra mile and he has always felt safe and secure there. He is very well prepared...
Our son has just graduated nursery after 4 years there and we cannot recommend them highly enough. That staff have become like extra family to him and have helped his development no end! The staff have always gone the extra mile and he has always felt safe and secure there. He is very well prepared for his next steps at school thanks to their hard work and he even received extra support with his speech. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and if we have any more children in the future, they will definitely be attending here.
The nursery has...
The nursery has solid management and are always so welcoming and friendly. We could not recommend them any higher. Thank you to everyone at happy days penrice.
Our child really loves going to Happy Days Penrice, from the start they have made us all feel so welcome and happy leaving her in the hands of the lovely, smiling staff members who do an amazing job keeping her safe, looked after, educated and entertained! It's a lovely warm space, with a lovely...
Our child really loves going to Happy Days Penrice, from the start they have made us all feel so welcome and happy leaving her in the hands of the lovely, smiling staff members who do an amazing job keeping her safe, looked after, educated and entertained! It's a lovely warm space, with a lovely outdoor area so she can never get bored. She really enjoys the food that is provided, lunch in particular always goes down very well! Really can't recommend it enough, I was a little apprehensive about her starting nursery but they've made it so easy for us from the start and we have no worries at all, knowing how happy she is to go into nursery and how much she loves her key workers makes us really happy too!
He has come on leaps and bounds with his...
He has come on leaps and bounds with his talking, counting, and imaginative play. They encourage him to use the toilet and potty, and he eats a far wider variety of foods than I could ever offer (and it always smells delicious!!).
My 1 year old daughter also attends the setting in the babies room, she goes to the lovely staff with a smile on her face. She demolishes every meal, and I can tell she has been well cared for and had a lovely day! The staff are always able to recount everything that she has done/eaten, which proves that their full attention is on the children.
The management team work hard, stationed right by the front-door and greet all the kids with a smile and chat. Emails and calls are always replied to promptly
Our son has been attending Happy Days Penrice since he was 9 months old and we've always been impressed with the professionalism and kindness of the staff, which is a great relief as a parent. Our son is relaxed, confident and keen to learn while there and comes home well fed and full of stories...
Our son has been attending Happy Days Penrice since he was 9 months old and we've always been impressed with the professionalism and kindness of the staff, which is a great relief as a parent. Our son is relaxed, confident and keen to learn while there and comes home well fed and full of stories about his day. I must also mention the amazing lady who cooks at the nursery as the meals are varied, wholesome and have helped our son's confidence grow around food - he will eat nearly anything he's given and is always keen to try new things. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery and we'll be enrolling our baby daughter later this year too, to follow in her big brothers' footsteps. Well done all.
My daughter has been going to Happy Days Penrice since she was nearly 6 months old and I could not recommend them enough. She absolutely loves it here and is always so excited to go in every morning. The staff are absolutely amazing and show so much care towards my daughter it's not wonder why she...
My daughter has been going to Happy Days Penrice since she was nearly 6 months old and I could not recommend them enough. She absolutely loves it here and is always so excited to go in every morning. The staff are absolutely amazing and show so much care towards my daughter it's not wonder why she loves it so much here.
We are incredibly grateful to all the staff at Happy Days Penrice for the exceptional care and attention they provide to our little boy. The team consistently keeps us informed about his progress and addresses any concerns with professionalism and kindness. Our son has a language delay due to being...
We are incredibly grateful to all the staff at Happy Days Penrice for the exceptional care and attention they provide to our little boy. The team consistently keeps us informed about his progress and addresses any concerns with professionalism and kindness. Our son has a language delay due to being bilingual, and enrolling him in the Language Enrichment Program has been a transformative experience. Thanks to the staff's dedication and expertise, he has made remarkable progress, and we are confident he will be well-prepared for reception next year. It brings us so much joy to see how excited and happy he is to attend nursery every day - he looks forward to it even after a weekend at home! We couldn't be more pleased with the nurturing and supportive environment at Happy Days Penrice.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's truly rewarding to know our team's dedication is making a difference, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with them. We're grateful for your trust in us and look forward to continuing to support your son's journey to reception!
Penrice Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School. Today was my son's last day at nursery, due to withdrawing him from Penrice Nursery after he was a victim of verbal abuse from a colleague. After following every avenue to ask for this colleague to be removed from the room it was declined. Please be aware...
Penrice Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School. Today was my son's last day at nursery, due to withdrawing him from Penrice Nursery after he was a victim of verbal abuse from a colleague. After following every avenue to ask for this colleague to be removed from the room it was declined. Please be aware families, this incident that happened was far from the nurturing environment the company proclaim as their ethos. If I hadn't happened to walk past the window at this particular time I would have been none the wiser. Please be aware when considering this nursery as would hate for any child/parent to experience the ordeal we had to endure. Along with the complaints procedure where I was told no witness statement was needed to conclude their investigation/disciplinary, no integrity and lack of process, which tolerates such behaviours. Please take this as a warning, I honestly hope this will not happen again to any child within their setting.
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with how we handled your complaint. Please be assured that the incident was thoroughly investigated, and the necessary regulatory bodies were informed. They were satisfied with our findings, and no further action was required....
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with how we handled your complaint. Please be assured that the incident was thoroughly investigated, and the necessary regulatory bodies were informed. They were satisfied with our findings, and no further action was required. We take all concerns very seriously and have strong policies and procedures in place to ensure every matter is addressed fairly and with great care.
Happy Days Nursery clearly shows a lack of empathy to parents who have clear grounds for concern. Yes policy and procedures have been followed, however putting a colleague who has committed acts of gross misconduct back into a setting with the same child that the offence was committed against is...
Today was our son's last day at nursery, due to withdrawing him from Penrice Nursery after he was a victim of verbal abuse from a colleague in this nursery. Please be aware families, this incident that happened was far from the nurturing environment the company proclaim as their ethos. If I hadn't happened to walk past the window at this particular time I would have been none the wiser. Do not put your child into this Nursery.
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with how we handled your complaint. Please be assured that the incident was thoroughly investigated, and the necessary regulatory bodies were informed. They were satisfied with our findings, and no further action was required....
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with how we handled your complaint. Please be assured that the incident was thoroughly investigated, and the necessary regulatory bodies were informed. They were satisfied with our findings, and no further action was required. We take all concerns very seriously and have strong policies and procedures in place to ensure every matter is addressed fairly and with great care.
My experience so far with this nursery has been nothing but excellent, from when I drop them off to when I pick them up, I am always updated on different things such as nappy changes to food they have through the app. My child always comes home with the happiest smile, and they have improved...
My experience so far with this nursery has been nothing but excellent, from when I drop them off to when I pick them up, I am always updated on different things such as nappy changes to food they have through the app. My child always comes home with the happiest smile, and they have improved drastically in themselves. The services the nursery provide are also superb, I wouldn’t want to change the nursery as well.
Penrice Happy Days is fantastic, the staff are outstanding, four members of staff in particular are so friendly and approachable which is great as first-time parents! The rooms are well decorated, there are plenty of toys for our child to play with (and new toys come through too which is great for...
Penrice Happy Days is fantastic, the staff are outstanding, four members of staff in particular are so friendly and approachable which is great as first-time parents! The rooms are well decorated, there are plenty of toys for our child to play with (and new toys come through too which is great for variety!). There is a well-structured curriculum and we always appreciate the regular updates on the app!
My son attended previously.
I have nothing but positive things to say about the nursery. The staff are welcoming and friendly.
Both my children have really bonded with the team and my son till now, returning on drop...
My son attended previously.
I have nothing but positive things to say about the nursery. The staff are welcoming and friendly.
Both my children have really bonded with the team and my son till now, returning on drop off and pick ups with his little sister.
The staff are supportive of new milestones e.g. potty training and work with you to continue what you have done at home.
The online platform is regularly updated so I can see what my child has done throughout the day.
She takes part in a wide variety of activities every day including plenty of time outside!
I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
We adore the whole setup of Happy Days Penrice. Our daughter is always so happy to talk about her day and what she has been up to. We love hearing about the activities she does throughout the day, and how much fun she has had. Her confidence has blossomed and she is coming home teaching us all the...
We adore the whole setup of Happy Days Penrice. Our daughter is always so happy to talk about her day and what she has been up to. We love hearing about the activities she does throughout the day, and how much fun she has had. Her confidence has blossomed and she is coming home teaching us all the new things she has learnt. A big thank you to six members of staff in particular.
I...
I couldn't have chosen a better nursery and have always felt safe and settled knowing my son is in very good hands.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review! It is really appreciated and we are so thrilled to hear your son has settled in so well!
My son had recently started at Happy Days, I was so nervous and anxious about leaving him for the first time ever however, the staff at Penrice were so lovely they made me feel reassured and cared for my son beautifully. The staff are very kind and approachable and have great systems and processes...
My son had recently started at Happy Days, I was so nervous and anxious about leaving him for the first time ever however, the staff at Penrice were so lovely they made me feel reassured and cared for my son beautifully. The staff are very kind and approachable and have great systems and processes in place to ensure the safety of the children. My son always comes home happy and content after a fun day. We are very happy with our experience, thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words - it is greatly appreciated!
Great staff and rigorous systems reassure me that my child is safe and thoroughly entertained. The app is great for regular, entertaining updates on my son's daily routine. I like the way that you can reply/engage with the individualised updates, creating a memory chain.
Great staff and rigorous systems reassure me that my child is safe and thoroughly entertained. The app is great for regular, entertaining updates on my son's daily routine. I like the way that you can reply/engage with the individualised updates, creating a memory chain.
Thank you so much for your review - your feedback means so much to us, and we are so glad to hear about our communication!
One member of staff, in particular, is amazing! But they’re all understanding and super supportive,e and thanks to them, my son is now more verbal and more confident and...
One member of staff, in particular, is amazing! But they’re all understanding and super supportive,e and thanks to them, my son is now more verbal and more confident and thriving.
Thank you so much for your review, Kapri! It is wonderful to hear how brilliantly your son has settled with us.
Penrice Happy Days are extremely accommodating to parents navigating the challenging world of parenting for the first time. Although one of the larger childcare providers locally, it always feels like there is such thought in the education given to the children. Also extremely reliable and rarely...
Penrice Happy Days are extremely accommodating to parents navigating the challenging world of parenting for the first time. Although one of the larger childcare providers locally, it always feels like there is such thought in the education given to the children. Also extremely reliable and rarely ever an issue with staff levels.
Thank you Josh for leaving such a positive review. It is greatly appreciated.
My daughter started in September and has done nothing but grow in confidence. All of the preschool practitioners are fantastic and go above and beyond to ensure the child thrives in a safe and nurturing environment. My little girl has gone from not saying a word to anyone to being a complete...
My daughter started in September and has done nothing but grow in confidence. All of the preschool practitioners are fantastic and go above and beyond to ensure the child thrives in a safe and nurturing environment. My little girl has gone from not saying a word to anyone to being a complete chatterbox, I'm so pleased we chose Happy Days Nursery & Preschool Penrice.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear about your daughter's progress.
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News (1) & Events (1)
- 26 Nov 2024
Happy Days Nurseries, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Nutrition Support Programme Quality Mark from the Early Years Alliance. This recognition highlights the nursery group’s...
- 10 Oct 2026Organiser: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Penrice (St Austell)
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
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Meet the Team (1)

My name is Jen, and I’ve been working in childcare for 15 years. I finished college, completing my level 3 in childcare and went straight into a job...
My name is Jen, and I’ve been working in childcare for 15 years. I finished college, completing my level 3 in childcare and went straight into a job in childcare, working with children aged 2-4 years and also helping out at lunchtime within the school. I then moved to a larger nursery, caring for babies and children aged 0-5 years. I was there for 10 years, where I moved up to the preschool room leader. In 2023, I joined Happy Days Penrice as a nursery nurse and then continued on to become a room leader in the Adventurers room. From September 2025, I became deputy manager and helped with supporting the children, families and staff and then from January 2026, I stepped up as manager covering Toni’s maternity cover. I am passionate about helping every child individually shine and supporting them through nursery, ready for school.
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