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 Mary V (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has a lovely atmosphere, relaxed and happy. My grandson is always keen to go and happy when he leaves. I always feel welcome when collecting him and the staff are always friendly, professional and informative. My grandson loves playing outside and the forest area is ideal for him.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for your kind words! And we agree - the outdoor space is spectacular!
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Review from Emma V (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in straight away at the nursery. All staff are very welcoming to both my son and all family that drop off and pick him up. They attended to all his needs and I feel he is looked after very well. My son always comes home happy and full of excitement with what he’s done in his day.
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are always happy, helpful and attentive.
Thank You to all the staff for doing such a great job
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad your son has settled in so well.
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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery and staff. The manager has done an amazing job, any problems or questions I've had she happily answered and made me feel at ease. The nursery staff in my daughter's room are 10/10, always been so helpful with my daughter's needs and brought her out to be a happy confident little girl
who loves to learn. Can't wait for my little boy to join in September!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for your review, Beth! It is greatly appreciated. We are very excited to welcome your son this September!
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Review from Elizabeth E (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Penair have been so accommodating and helpful even from before our twins started there. They got back to me faster than any other nursery I enquired about and were so kind and helpful. Then when our twins started we were delighted with how well they got on there. The staff are wonderfully
caring people and our twins adore their key person. They really look forward to going to nursery. The manager has been so kind and flexible. Our circumstances changed soon after our twins started going to Happy Days Penair, but the staff have been supportive and flexible to enable them to continue to enjoy their days at nursery.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for your review Elizabeth! Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us.
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Review from Jade E (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair since last September and he has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are amazing and truly invest in helping Henry develop and create a truly engaging environment. They work with me to help my son in areas when needed and he has especially improved
in his curiousness of trying new foods. His key worker feels like an extension of me and I couldn’t be more grateful of the continuity in her approach especially when I work full-time. Truly grateful for the full team they have all been wonderful in different ways.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for such a lovely review Jade! We are so happy to hear your son has settled in well.
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Review from Y J (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really loves going here, it's such a lovely nursery. Such a good range of food on the menu and lots of different activities to do. She always comes home with lots of positive things to say about her day. The staff and management are amazing too!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for such a lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Happy Days Penair are always brilliant. Over the last few months, they have kept calm and are always smiling over what must have been a difficult time recently with reduced staffing. The substantive staff have worked hard to keep things running smoothly, and we appreciate this for keeping
a good structure for the children.
There are always lots of activities on offer to do. We love hearing what they’ve been up to all during the day and seeing the crafts they’ve made, which my daughter is always so proud to show us at the end of the day.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for such a lovely review - we really appreciate it and we are thrilled to hear your daughter has settled in so well.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not thank Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair enough for the support and care they have shown me and my family. They have gone above and beyond and I can not fault them one bit. How friendly and supportive the new manager is has made it all so easy.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We really appreciate it.
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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really impressed with all the new activities which are taking part in the pre school room at penair happy days. My little boy has come home with lots of home made biscuits and crafts. They had a tractor visit the setting which he was really excited about and all the little extras for the parents in
the mornings; cups of tea, breakfast biscuits and other snacks.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for this lovely review, and for sharing your son's favourite experiences whilst being here.
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Review from Ivelina M (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely over the moon with Happy Days Penair! As a first-time mum, I was very anxious to leave my 14-month old and I just did not know what to expect. What really impressed me from the start was how the manager took us around the nursery on an open day and answered all of our questions. The
settling in sessions were great and my mind was put at ease as there was not a single thing I disliked about their approach and ethos. Everything is baby led (exactly how I had done things for the last 14 months) and my baby has been thriving there. I feel calm and assured that my child is well looked after whilst I am smoothly transitioning into the life of a working mother. My childs communication skills have improved massively, as well as his eating and sleeping. He absolutely loves the food there. My favourite thing is the outdoor area where my child spends considerable time exploring and learning. I am extremely happy with our choice and look forward to seeing how my child develops.
Reply from Nicky Smith, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for your lovely review, we are really happy that you've joined us here at Penair.
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Review from Katharine S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Penair is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow as little people. The staff are friendly and compassionate. They ooze enthusiasm and energy. They really know the children in their care. We have detailed debriefs about the day and activities. The outdoor area is exceptional. It
is wild and engaging and the children can roam free and learn in a woodland setting unlike any other in any nursery in Truro. Our daughter loves this magical place and we cannot thank the staff enough for all their hard work.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Such a lovely review - thank you Katharine, this means so much to our team! We totally agree, it is a magical place!
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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff have been great! My child has really developed her speech within the last couple of weeks. They have put all in time and effort with her. She always has a smile on her face when I pick her up.
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with this nursery! My daughter loves coming, she has been coming since she was 8 months old, now nearly 2 and she still loves it. She gets so excited walking there every morning. I have seen such an improvement with her learning and socialising. Staff are always friendly and caring.
And will always accommodate a little cuddle time if my daughter is feeling under the weather. I really feel she gets what she needs at nursery, which makes it a lot easier on the mum guilt of having to leave her and go to work! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you - we are so pleased to hear that your daughter in enjoying her time with us at Happy Days Penair! Your review is so kind!
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair for two years and has really flourished and thrived during her time there so far. The staff are so friendly, kind and supportive, offering a range of engaging activities every day as well as providing lots of learning opportunities both
inside and out in their wonderful wooded area attached to the nursery. We are so pleased that we chose to send our daughter to Happy Days - Penair. She always comes home with a smile on her face - full of enthusiasm about her day and excited for the next. The communication from all staff is excellent and nothing is too much trouble. We are now so pleased to be sending our second baby to Happy Days.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for taking the time to leave our Penair Nursery and team such a lovely review!
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Review from Conner B (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery every day. I’ve seen such a difference in her learning and see new things that she’s learnt every day. The staff are always more than happy to accommodate my daughter and I, in any way that we may need. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone that
is thinking of sending their child here.
Reply from Nicky Smith, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review and we are so pleased to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery.
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Review from K Y (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair the staff are amazing, very friendly and supportive. My child gets very excited, they love the nursery and can't wait to go in every time. Great outdoor space for the children to run around and explore.
Reply from Nicky Smith, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of our boys have been really happy at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair over the last 6-years. The staff are so caring and kind to them, from the baby room right through to the preschool room. They have happily cuddled and helped to settle at drop off when it's been needed and every
time we've picked up, the boys have had a great day. We get lots of information at pick up about what they've been up to and even when it's busy, the handover doesn't feel rushed. It's clear the staff really care about and take the time to know all the children in the nursery, not just the ones in their room. The setting itself is lovely, the indoor rooms are well organised and feel calm and happy, the outdoor space is amazing and they spend so much time out there. My youngest is so proud to be part of the eco council and talks about what they've been doing all the time at home. I absolutely recommend Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair, we have been so happy with them for six years now!
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Review from Poppy P (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair. The manager and the rest of the team are fantastic. My daughter has made so much progress since she started with them - she’s gained so much confidence and her skills with her mobility, puzzle-solving, feeding herself and even going to sleep
on her own have all developed so well. It’s lovely to pick her up and see the little changes and improvements she has made during her time at nursery. I love the outdoor space and the way the natural environment is used every day. Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and we love sending her there - every member of staff knows every child even if they don’t work with them in their room and the care is really personalised to each child. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Happy Days Penair. Please don’t ever change!
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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not recommend this nursery enough. They made the whole process of dropping off my daughter in very uncertain times, easy- especially as a working mum in the pandemic. I know that she is safe and looked after and is loving the outdoor space, getting dirty with hands-on learning, enjoying nature.
After the first 6 week review, it was clear that the staff knew her well and that nowhere would meet her needs as well as the attentive, caring staff at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair do!
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you Lorna, the team really appreciate you taking the time to leave them such a lovely review!
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Penair have gone above and beyond our expectations with our son! After two quite disastrous experiences at other settings, Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair welcomed our son with open arms and from day one! They have been absolutely amazing with him. Every single staff member has been
wonderful and gone the extra mile. One member of staff, in particular, has been a complete godsend with my son's learning and communication and she really is a credit to the nursery. I will be very sad the day I have to move my son to school as he absolutely loves his nursery days and goes in the happiest little boy! I couldn’t have him anywhere else now. Thank you.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Penair
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave our Happy Days Penair team with such a great review! We are thrilled to hear that your son is having the best time!
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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.

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