Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt

Chapel Town, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5YA
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9.9 58 Reviews
  • Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt, Newquay
Happy Days Nursery - Summercourt benefits from being part of a company that has made a great deal of time and investment into best practice. The provider values the quality of their indoor and outdoor play environments, high standards of professionalism and the benefits of working in partnership with parents.

An open ended play programme is targeted at inspiring the imagination, with the team looking to maximise the potential of each child, through age-specific learning that prepares them for the challenges of full-time education.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sara King (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 90

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 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Ample parent parking is available.

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt Reviews (58)

9.9

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt has 58 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves nursery, and we will be very sad come August when it is time to leave for school. Our daughter's key worker is amazing, we couldn't have wished for a nicer, caring person to look after our child. I also love the app when photos and comments get updated on our daughter's day.
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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children at Happy Days Summercourt and I can not fault my experience. From registering the boys and doing their settles to present day, the staff have been amazing. All the staff are friendly and helpful. They made the process of them starting nursery as stress free as possible. Would 100%
recommend to anyone.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Happy Days since she was 6 months old. We have always felt confident leaving her with the team who make a friendly and welcoming environment for the children. They support her development and keep us updated on what she has done each day.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond to make sure our son is having the best time at nursery. He loves coming and is always happy. His development has been really well supported, and we 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from Eliot G (Grandfather of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely visit today, lots of things to do, and lots of fun playing. Very attentive staff and lovely clean surroundings.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter came from another nursery when she was 2, as we were unhappy with the care there. Since being at Happy Days, we have nothing but praise for the way they helped her settle and the amazing staff who have really taken their time to get to know her and her interests. She has made huge progress
in all areas of her development and looks forward to coming in.
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Review from Simon H (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Been here since my daughter was one, and she has grown and become her own person. Each day, she tells us about all the staff and activities she does. Also, all of her friends. She has improved on speech and understanding, and learning of life.
Very happy with the nursery and what they achieve.
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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Happy Days nursery. The staff are super friendly and care about the children, informing us of our child's day, what she got up to, how she behaved, slept and ate. They put on fun open days throughout the year, which also helps with the adjustment of when they grow into the next room.
So many fun activities and educational entertainment for them, I really rate this nursery. Also, a real variety of food is provided to help with nutrition and flavours.
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days has supported both child and parents. As first time parents, this means the world. The staff have made the transition from room to room easier and at the pace that suited ur child. She is currently out of nappies. This has been a massive step in her development and confidence. This has supported
the transition at home.
We have always felt well supported by the nursery and have seen amazing developments with our child.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt
Thank you so much for taking the time to review and comment on your experience of our setting.
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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic, very welcoming and helpful. Wouldn't want my little not at any other nursery. He's so happy and settled. Thank you to all the team and Summercourt.
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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child is quite anxious and doesn't like to be separated from me, Happy Days as a whole has really supported this. His key worker is always greeting us at the door and my son has built such a lovely relationship with her on such a short amount of time that it's been. My son is also quite behind on
his speech and since going Happy Days I have noticed such a big difference.
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Review from Matt R (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery is brilliant for both of our children (1 and 3). Having many sites gives flexibility around maternity leave and returning to work, and the team has been so accommodating. Our children love it thanks to the caring staff who comfort them when they are upset. They love the variety of
activities and food and my 3 year old can fill the whole journey home telling us what she has done during the day. All round excellent.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff at Happy Days Nursery Summercourt are always happy and very approachable.
My little boy loves coming in and always has such a great day.
He tells me all of the fun things he gets up to whilst at nursery with his friends.
Thank you all!
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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child absolutely loves it here. The staff are always friendly and keep us updated. They make the environment welcoming, which was extremely beneficial during the arranged settling sessions. Even with being responsible for several children each, they took the time to learn about our child so they
could help them in the most reassuring way possible. Since starting at the nursery, we have noticed vast improvements in our child's speech, interaction and general understanding. Our child is always excited about going to nursery to play with his friends and see the team.
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Review from Nele H (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I always felt confident in leaving my child at Happy Days knowing he would be well looked after for the day.
We could not have wished for a better key person or a more caring group of staff. They provided a much-needed routine and structure to our child's day, which has helped him to feel more confident
and secure.
Thank you for building his confidence and preparing him for school.
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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest child is currently at Happy Days Summercourt, my eldest graduated in August. My eldest was so well supported through his school transition that he has jumped straight in and landed on his feet. All bar one of his class attended Happy Days and his teacher has fed back that she feels incredibly
lucky to have a group of children who came so well prepared.
Happy Days have been very supportive to both my children (and their anxious mum) throughout. They offer excellent care and the kids have developed strong bonds with the staff as well as the friends they have made/are making. I have never questioned that the kids are safe and well cared for while at nursery.
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Review from Debbie S (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend any parent who is in the process of choosing a nursery for their child to visit Happy Days Summercourt. You won't be disappointed. The staff are fantastic and very welcoming and it's clear to see that they have excellent attachments with the children. They are always smiling, obviously
they enjoy their work.
The venue has a lovely feel to it. Very light and has plenty of room for children to explore.
The children have the freedom to play indoors or out. Lots of activities for all children.
Highly recommend.
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff that are so helpful, caring and nurturing. They create a lovely calm environment for a child's development.
Staff are always welcoming and friendly towards parents and really can't
do enough to assist in any way possible.
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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are always wonderfully welcoming to us all, takes time to understand and consider the individual needs of the child and always communicate with me as a parent openly, honestly and with compassion. I've been very happy with our experience.
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Review from Y C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 kids go there, they all love this place.
Now my number 3, she has been in Happy Days Nurseries since this September and she loves the place so much.
The staff are so kind and friendly, respectful and polite. Thank you to all the team and your hard work to take care of my 3 children. If you have
toddlers definitely go there, they're amazing.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.932 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.932
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is based on 26 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Sara

Sara King

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

Sara King taught for 7 years at a prep school in West London and has worked for Happy Days for almost 14 years from Supervisor to Manager. Sara has a Montessori International Diploma in pre-primary teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt accepts?

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt Open?

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is open: Monday 07:30-19:00, Tuesday 07:30-19:00, Wednesday 07:30-19:00, Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-19:00.

How many Children does Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt have capacity for?

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt to the centre of Newquay?

5.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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