Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair

Penair School, St Clement, Truro TR1 1TN
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Happy Days Nursery - Penair is a nursery that takes pride in quality childcare, tailored to the development and needs of each individual child. Best opportunities are ensured through strong partnership with parents and a skilled workforce.

Management continually monitor the abilities of staff, always looking to drive forward educational values that the sector recognises as modern and innovative.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Donna Harper (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 67

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 & New Year

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair Reviews (62)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair has 62 reviews.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting Happy Days only a month ago, my son has advanced in leaps and bounds in his confidence, communication and social skills. My toddler comes home each day boisterous and giggling, recounting his day and all of the things he's learned. The team at Penair are absolutely outstanding and clearly
passionate about what they do.
The future is bright!
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Review from T P (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly and extremely supportive. My little boy absolutely loves going to nursery and is thriving, every week he comes home with a new skill he's learnt. He adores his key workers and the friends he's made
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Review from Tania R (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely, cozy, friendly and welcoming environment that my son loves attending. The nursery also has a wonderful outdoor area and wood where the children can engage in play/gardening/ outdoor activities.
The staff are all wonderful and do their best to provide individual and personalised care, making
each child feel happy, safe and comfortable.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Penair Happy Days is such a warm and welcoming environment. We viewed a lot of nurseries when looking to enrol our boy, but this one truly outshined the rest, it was everything we were looking for! Both of our boys now attend and I couldn't feel more at ease leaving them. The girls go above and beyond
and my boys faces light up when they see them. We love receiving updates throughout the day and even though the app keeps us informed the girls always take the time to give us a full breakdown of their day at pick up. A really amazing nursery that we couldn't recommend enough!
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has come so far in his development since starting at Penair Happy Days. The staff are all friendly, welcoming and supportive in my son's journey. Particularly one member of staff in my son's special needs journey with senco. My daughter is starting full time in April and I'm very excited for
her to get to experience the fun too.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has really come out of his shell since attending happy days nursery. He looks forward to going every week and playing with his friends and staff members. He had a couple of wobbly days of not wanting to leave me but as soon as members of staff saw him they came over, gave him options of what
he could play with and pointed out some of his friends and what they were doing that he could join in with. Also the support the staff have given me is appreciated more than they will know and are continuing to help support me with certain things I'm struggling with such as my childs eating!
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Review from Joanne E (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing ! Excellent communication between us. Always keep me
Updated on the girls progress. Always quick to chase things up for myself. The girls love it there and have an amazing bond with the staff.
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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started his settling sessions in December 2024. As a parent who has had my son only in my care since he was born, I was very scared on how he would transition to being in a nursery setting.
I dont know why I worried. The staff member who settled my son was so caring and understanding towards
all my concerns. Straight away I could feel the warmth and love from all the staff in the toddler room. My son had a few tears when I left the room but I could hear within minutes that the tears had stopped. I peeked in the room and he was sat playing with the cars. I felt instant relief seeing him happy.
The nursery manager was fantastic with shortening his settling times if and when he needed it. But that to my surprise, only happened once and he settled perfectly. I couldn't be more happier that I chose Penair Happy Days as the nursery for my son. I feel confident in leaving him and feel like its not just a nursery but a second home and family that he goes to visit, play and have fun with.
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Review from Francesca H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not speak more highly of Happy Days Penair. As soon as we had our walk around we knew it was the nursery for us. We instantly felt as if we could leave our little boy with the team and that he would be happy and cared for. We viewed 3 other nurseries within the same week and did not get that
'feeling', where as with Happy Days Penair we did. Our little boy has nearly been there a year and runs into nursery. His key workers are incredible and really know what he likes and dislikes. He is always smiling and happy to see the staff members.
Thank you Happy Days Penair for making us feel comfortable with leaving our little boy in your care and thank you for always going above and beyond for him.
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Review from Gem D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, all staff are amazing. Both my kids have favorites in their classes. But all staff are amazing.
One of the staff members in the baby room is my 1 year olds go to person, she's fun, loving and so caring brilliant at her role. He always looks for her and talks about her on the way into
nursery, definitely made a great connection.
Two of the staff members are my other son's favorites in pre school room. They are silly in his words, fun, great go to people, always hands on and listens to him even when he is waffling on. He feels safe and after not having a good experience he lives it here.
Both rooms hand over every time on what they have had to eat, what they have done as well as putting it on the app as well.
All staff have time to talk and are patient during hand overs.
The manager is great on the door, both my boys get on well with her and it really feels great to bring my boys in. I'm always listened to when I have any questions or worries and communication is great.
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Review from Kate K (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing team. Really feel at home when I can take my son to school and he's happy to stay. Knowing they have helped excessively with my child's needs. They always go above for all the children. It really has changed our outlook on everyday life. The workers are beyond friendly and caring. The boss has
really made a massive improvement within the school. I can not fault any of the staff or how they run the schooling.
I am a very happy Mum to a very happy little boy who loves coming to school. If I'm honest, if it was not for them I don't think we would have come this far.
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Review from Nikolette L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the first term of our little one with Penair Nursery. The staff is amazingly helpful to make the transition as easy as possible. After a few months, we can see how much our little one learning within the time spent in the nursery. She is showing us new skills, which we have never seen before
(like filling her own spoon etc). I couldn't be more thankful for the amount of care and smiles! Thank you
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Review from R G (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been really good for us as a family. We have seen our daughter progress in her development. The all whole is friendly and approachable.
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Review from I D (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very happy with everything at Happy Days. Staff are friendly and great with our children. They come home every day happy, well-looked after and well-fed! They are always excited to go to nursery.
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Review from Kelly T (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery. Very outgoing staff. My children were very shy children after being born in covid but they have grown their confidence and welcomed us as a family. Definitely be returning with my youngest.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery, a fun warming environment, and wonderful staff. My son is thriving at Happy Days Penair Nursery, and his confidence has improved massively since starting. I really love the balance between outdoor play, and creative play and learning.
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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thrilled with our nursery experience! A warm and inviting environment for little ones, with caring staff dedicated to their well-being. Creative activities, engaging learning, and a safe atmosphere make it the perfect place for our child to grow and flourish. Highly recommend this nurturing haven!
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear your thoughts about Happy Days.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one loves it here, every day she comes out knowing something new and has made lots of friends. The staff are so friendly and warm and the manager is an angel, walked us threw everything we need to know and really going the extra mile. Can not recommend enough.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank 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 N B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my two children have started at this nursery after relocating from up country all staff have gone out of their way to support them in settling in. Both kids love every day they spend here and every evening they are happy and content after a full day of fun. Staff are also extremely friendly to
both my husband and I and communication is second to none. The amount of time they spend outside is a definite perk to this nursery as well as the relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Review from D N (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter seems to love her time at Happy Days Penair. She normally kicks her legs in excitement when we arrive! We are always greeted with friendly staff. Each day she gets to engage in a wide range of activities and is fed a variety of main meals and snacks. We are very pleased with their service.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.950 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair is calculated as follows: ( (226 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.95
  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 - Penair is based on 20 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 67 number of registered child places is 13.4, which has been reached with 20 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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Donna

Donna

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

Donna has worked within early years for 28 years and 20 of those years have been with Happy Days. Donna started out as a nursery nurse and has progressed through to management level. Donna also holds a Level 5 in ILM Management.

Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair

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

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

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

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair is open: 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.

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

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair has capacity for a total of 67 Children.

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair to the centre of Truro?

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

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