Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell)

Penrice Hospital, Porthpean Road, St Austell PL26 6AA
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell), St Austell
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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Toni Smith (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • We know childcare is such an important part of family life, and we’re here to make it as simple, clear, and affordable as possible. There are numerous government schemes available to help with the cost, and we’ll guide you through your options so you can find what works best for your family. Why not get in touch today for a personalised quote? You can head to our website and take a look at our Affordable Childcare page to see the different types of support you might be entitled to.

    Did you know Happy Days offers government funded childcare? Depending on your child’s age and your circumstances, you could receive up to 570 or even 1,140 hours of funded care each year — giving you extra support when you need it most.

    We like to keep things open and straightforward when it comes to fees, so there are no surprises. Click the button below to see our weekly, daily, and session rates for the exceptional care we’re proud to provide. And if you’d like to talk through your options, your Nursery Manager will be more than happy to help, we’re always just a friendly chat away.

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery provides parent parking and level access to the nursery/pre-school.

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) Reviews (60)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.202) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) has 60 reviews.

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Review from G J (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I brought my eldest here years ago, from seven months until she left for school, and she loved it so much she still talks about the staff now. My youngest joined in February and settled really quickly into the baby room, then covid hit and we had to take a break. She returned this month (September),
I was anxious about it as she had to go into the next room up, with new staff. But they were all so lovely and welcoming. It hasn't taken her very long to settle in, so much so that once shes dressed in the morning, she is at the door waiting to go. She really enjoys all the meals and by the looks of their detailed menu, its all really healthy food. And I'm really impressed with all the bits put in place to protect the children during this pandemic.
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Review from James D (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a great team, lovely and friendly, made us feel so welcome. Great outdoor space and love the natural wood toys. The variety of activities every day was a huge hit with our little one, it’s a big thumbs up from all of us.
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Review from R T (Foster Parent of Child) published on 19 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children that have attended Happy Days have been very happy and appear to have had a good time and have been learning well. Personally I would have liked to know what the children have eaten for lunch, as the four-year-old sometimes couldn't explain it to me and the two-year-old was often hungry.
The staff were awesome, very helpful, understanding and informed me of any incidents.
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Review from J C (Stepmother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started at Happy Days after a significant safeguarding incident at a previous nursery last year. From the outset, the staff were caring, clear in their procedures and supportive of our needs. Our child was extremely anxious during the settling period and the staff did everything in their power
to support his transition and minimise his anxiety. He has made significant progress compared to time in another nursery and has always been keen to attend. His confidence and love for learning has rocketed. We can't thank Happy Days Penrice enough for all they have done for us!
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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My oldest child has settled back into nursery very well following lockdown. We were concerned, but we're reassured by the procedures and increased cleaning in place. Since lockdown we have also started our youngest in the nursery. The settling in process was a bit different to our older child, but well
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Both children love being at nursery and literally run through the door when we arrive. Updates about their day are shorter than before, but we know they are happy and settled. If we want a longer conversation, we know we can phone in or email. The staff at the door are always welcoming and friendly.
We haven't seen the new mud kitchen, but our oldest child has told us about it, as well as the planting space where she has helped to plant pumpkins and 'things that smell' (herbs?). The adventurers room still looks as exciting as always and the recent school and the builders role plays have been popular with my daughter.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my daughter, returned to nursery after lockdown I was unsure how she would cope with all the new measures but I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Management were informative at every stage and put me at ease about her coming back. On her first day, the staff were so welcoming to her and guided
her in through the door. Upon pick up, I was given feedback on her day and she came out smiling. She tells me constantly that she loves her keyworker and is always excited to go to nursery, special mention to the chef who somehow manages to get her eating food that she would refuse at home. Brilliant nursery thank you..
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has built a very strong bond with all the staff at Happy Days and has developed into a very happy boy. He learns new skills every day and has developed friendships among his class. I cannot thank Happy Days enough for the role they have played in his early year's development.
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Review from Victoria L (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and have done a lot of work with our daughter to make her feel welcome and settled in. They are all welcoming and she loves going there.
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Review from Z D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Penrice have always provided excellent childcare for my children. The children are involved in a lot of daily activities which I believe gives them a great start in life. The staff are always caring and helpful. The children all seem happy. Any problems/concerns are dealt with quickly and
professionally.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has received excellent care throughout his four years. We valued the advice of the nursery staff in his early years and trusted completely their competence to handle any problems/illnesses etc which may arise whilst in their care. They have shown great willingness to accommodate and learn
more about any special needs of children in their care. There are very good structured learning and play activities organised daily, sometimes based on on-going themes but varied, giving new challenges daily on which our child thrives. Whilst having great fun, there is an excellent variety of educational equipment, creative and reading material used, with books and educational packs available for us to use together at home. My child's independence, self-awareness and awareness of others have been fostered well to prepare him for life's social situations. My child thoroughly enjoys the meals provided often having a second helping and has insisted I ask for some recipes to cook at home. Above all, we have felt welcomed as part of the friendly, happy atmosphere, whilst the scrupulous organisation enables the daily nursery life to flow seemingly fluidly along enabling our child's confidence and happiness to flourish.
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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Penrice is a fabulous nursery. Friendly, welcoming and the staff are fantastic with the children of all ages. I have had a daughter and son attend and they have both loved it. Freshly cooked food that smells wonderful every day and fun activities that are educational and help build their
skills. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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Review from Jess D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. There is always a good range of activities on offer and a good size outdoor space. Staff are always friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very relaxed leaving my child as the nursery staff are kind and caring. My child has progressed so much over the last few years. The overall standard is amazing and I couldn't ask for a better nursery.
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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always lovely. My son has really come on since being at this nursery and loves it.
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Review from Lauren T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child absolutely loves his time at pre-school. I've watched him develop and grow in many ways; emotionally, education/academically and he has access to extracurricular activities such as tennis lessons.


Management are superb and hot on keeping you up to date with protocol and any changes. They

are very flexible and bend over backwards to meet my needs and my child's. I feel content and happy in the knowledge that my son is safe, well looked after and having a wonderful time. I couldn't recommend highly enough.
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Review from Ann-Marie R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Happy Days Nursery - Penrice since she was 9 months old. We were given lots of settling in sessions and made to feel comfortable with the process.
My daughter has moved up in classes at each time it has been at her pace, a very child-friendly approach to service delivery.
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am positive that my daughter's learning and independence has been in part to the activities at Penrice, she loves her lunch there and we have already recommended Happy Days to friends and family.
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Review from Stacey F (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place of care for my 2-year-old, learning new things every session and great with helping new skills such a potty training. A safe and happy environment to begin my child's learning journey.
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Review from Lisa E (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Happy Days Penrice at only 3 months old. All the staff were so helpful and made me feel so at ease leaving her when she was so little.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been coming to Happy Days Penrice since the age of 10 months. The staff have always been happy to help and are very welcoming. My child has come on leaps and bounds since being in the setting and I'm truly grateful for all their hard work.
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Review from Z J (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Management also lovely and easy to talk to about any matters. The interaction and learning with the children is very good constant learning through play, group and individual activities. They talk with the children about everything they are
doing and try to instil being safe, kind to others and explore and explain "Well why do we do this", "what happens if we do this", my child also loves the cooked lunches.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.202)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.202) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.389 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (24 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.389
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.813 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penrice (St Austell) is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 number of registered child places is 16. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.813
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Toni

Toni Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Toni has worked in childcare for 15 years, starting out with Level 3 and moving on to a teaching degree. Toni started teaching in SEN schools and gathered a range of experience and knowledge. However, after having her first son, she found a love and passion for Early Years. Toni has worked in nurseries for almost 6 years, working her way up from Nursery Practitioner, third in Charge, Deputy, and now Manager. Toni loves messy play and Science and music activities.

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