Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt

Chapel Town, Summercourt, Newquay TR8 5YA
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9.9 58 Reviews
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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

  • Full Day Care Fees
    0–2 Years: £73.59 per day (08:00–18:00)
    2–3 Years: £73.59 per day (08:00–18:00)
    Over 3 Years: £72.77 per day (08:00–18:00)

    Government funding is available and can be used to reduce daily fees. Further information is available on our website, or you can call and speak with our knowledgeable nursery team. We’re here to ensure you receive all the support and funding you’re entitled to.

    Please note, fee information is correct as of Dec 2025.

  • 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 (9.933) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt has 58 reviews.

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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff always go above and beyond to make both the parents and children feel valued and listened to. My little boy has always struggled with going into nursery but the staff understand and go out of their way to scoop him up and make him feel safe and understood.
The nursery feels a homely,
safe place for my child to learn and thrive, I have recommended to lots of friends and my second child will be starting here very soon. I cannot recommend enough and thank all involved for their care and compassion.
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Review from A J (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Happy Days Summercourt and we are very pleased with the care and support provided. Both children have progressed well and enjoyed their time here. The carers are friendly and the facilities are great.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your children have made with us at Happy Days.
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Review from Jordan J (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the team are really friendly, welcoming and so helpful. My son loves coming in and trying out lots of different activities. He is learning and picking up new things all the time from nursery.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your son has made with us at Happy Days.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with happy days has been so positive. The girls are just so lovely, and always reassure me at the end of the day that his tears when saying goodbye to me never last long. He is always coming home with paintings/drawings etc. and plays outside rain or shine!
I really relax during the
day that my son is safe, well fed and watered and is in the best hands if there is ever a bump/scratch.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to write review. We are delighted with the progress your son has made with us at Happy Days.
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Review from Nicole P (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days is a wonderful nursery! As a first-time mum, I was very apprehensive about leaving my child, but the staff took all my concerns away. He settled in so quickly, and he loves going there now. The activities they do there are so creative each week, and I regularly have updates and pictures of
his progress, which is lovely. He especially loves his Happy Days meals, and as he is a fussy eater, normally it is good to know he enjoys them. A big thank you to all of the amazing staff there; you are all fabulous!
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your child has made with us at Happy Days.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery ever. My son loves it and all the staff are wonderful. I really feel he thrives there and wouldn’t dream of sending him anywhere else. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for childcare, experienced and friendly staff new and old and I’m really pleased also that the staff turnover is
extremely low so my child has constant consistency and I’m reassured knowing he knows the staff, and the staff know him. He loves going to nursery and as a parent, the process is smooth as I know he is really happy and settled there and so well looked after by the lovely ladies in his room.
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Review from Vicky T (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started with Happy Days back in April 2023. As a parent it's always a strange time when you get to this stage, in making sure you find the right place but from the moment we went to visit Happy Days we knew we made the right choice. All the staff are so supportive and reassuring as my
little girl settled in. They're so helpful, welcoming, and always make you feel at ease, no matter what question you may have. My little girl settled in well and absolutely loves her keyworker, as well as the other staff and you can see that they love what they do. After each day, the keyworker will explain what they have been doing which really helps us to talk and continue engagement with our little one. They do a range of different activities with them daily, which my little girl enjoys. My little girl also gets such a range of home cooked meals and snacks. Thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of our setting at Happy Days Summercourt. We are so happy to receive such a great review!
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Review from Leanne J (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best environment for children. The staff have all been a part of my son's journey. He's now an amazing little boy who is looking forward to big school.
They have given him the confidence he needed and have been patient with him when he's found things hard.
Truly amazing.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtWhat an amazing review! We are so grateful and know that your child will continue to go from strength to strength at their new school.
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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a fantastic experience with Happy Days.
All the staff are friendly, caring, and really seem to love what they do. Our child settles in quickly and looks forward to seeing the nursery leaders and her friends. She always has a great day and loves the food. It's been really lovely seeing her
form relationships. She will miss her friends and all the staff. We would recommend Happy Days to anyone.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much for sharing your experience of Happy Days Summercourt. We wish your child all the very best for the future and hope that she is enjoying her new experiences at school.
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Review from Annabel J (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good! Very compassionate understanding care, my child has grown massively in terms of social skill, and numerous ways. Thank you so much.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtYou are very welcome, it is a pleasure to support your child's learning and development. Thank you for sharing your views.
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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Happy Days in Summercourt and the wonderful staff have helped them grow emotionally and physically. The staff are warm, friendly, and enthusiastic, and consistent with the care they provide.
The site is a great central location, with lots of parking. The children's rooms
have lots of toys and regular activities. The staff are flexible to the individual needs and interests of each child: quite simply the place is awesome!
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much for this wonderful review. We are delighted that you have chosen to share your positive experiences of your children's time at Happy Days Summercourt.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just completed graduation after attending Happy Days Nursery since 9 months old.
I have no doubt to the positive impact on her development due to the excellent care she's received at Happy Days.
The staff are all friendly, helpful, and lovely to deal with on a daily basis. It has been
a home-from-home.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much for your review. Your kind words have been shared with the team and are hugely appreciated and valued. We wish your child all the best for the future as they take their next steps on the journey to starting school.
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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently completed our settling in sessions and to say I was slightly anxious would be an understatement. The staff handled my Mum worries perfectly. I feel like our son is safe and thriving at nursery. We are so pleased with our choice to place him at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much for sharing your views. Your kind comments are really valued by the team.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt since she was 7 months old. She settled really well and the care she received was more than I could ask for. I never had to worry when I was at work and I could tell she really enjoyed being there. All the staff have been
brilliant and she has thrived, even learning sign language through the sing and sign program. The nursery also offers early drop off and a variety of healthy meals and snacks. Thank you to all the staff in the baby room you've all been great.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you Jade for sharing your positive experience of our setting. This will be shared with the team who will really appreciate your kind words.
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Review from Molly P (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery where my child has thrived and developed so well. The team are amazing and we couldn't ask for better. As a child who was initially reserved and likes routine, the nursery have helped him come out of his shell and have routines he can follow and has become used to. Couldn't
recommend this setting enough!
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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the staff friendly, approachable, kind and caring. Both of my children have attended the nursery one now starting school, but every time he revisits with me they always make an effort with him and include him still. Shows how lovely and thoughtful they are. The activities they put
on are fantastic and my daughter really does love going to nursery. There is always something fun, interactive and new for her to do. The ladies, staff and management at Summercourt are fantastic and my daughter always has a great day. Thank you.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you, Emily. We really appreciate your lovely comments. It was great to see you all enjoying yourselves at our recent Spring event.
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Review from Isobel A (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased with our choice of Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt as our nursery. Our 17-month-old son has settled in really well and looks forward to his days there, this was made possible by all the friendly and helpful staff. The settling in sessions really helped him to adjust
to his new environment, and now he can't wait to walk in and see his friends and play. He is also a big fan of the food they cook! Would recommend to anyone.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you Isobel, We are so pleased that your experience as a new family joining our nursery family has been such a positive one.
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Review from Florence J (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is absolutely wonderful. Our son came here from January 2020 until starting school this September and just absolutely loved it. All the staff are so warm, friendly and caring. They really made me feel so confident my child was cared for and loved! My little
girl will start in January, and I am so pleased she will come here. They gave my son the best start and prepared him for school amazingly. The school told me that you can tell the children that come from "Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt". We are so impressed and will always recommend Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt to other prospective parents.
Reply from Sara King, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you for your kind words of support and for sharing this positive feedback from the school.
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. The staff are kind, caring, and knowledgeable, they take great care of our eleven month old. He has developed so much in the six weeks since he first started.
He loves the food which is varied and nutritious, and they cater to his vegetarian diet.
I would recommend it to all my
family and friends.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you, what a lovely review! We're so pleased that your son has settled well at Happy Days!
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Happy Days have gone above and beyond to help us with our two girls. My eldest was a very shy, introvert girl, but since being there, she has become a very outgoing and confident little girl. We were stuck with childcare when our current one let us down and couldn't have the girls on the
days we requested, and Happy Days did everything they could to help. I couldn't be more happy with the care they provide to my children.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - SummercourtThank you so much, Laura - what a lovely review. Your kind words will mean a lot to our small dedicated team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.933 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Summercourt is calculated as follows: ( (280 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.933
  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 25 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 25 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.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

Posted: 09 Dec 2025

Vacancies are available! Please contact Happy Days Enquiries team for more information, and to book a tour.

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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.

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