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Happy Days Playbox provides my child with a safe and happy environment in which to thriveHelen D(Mother of Child)

The learning schemes are fantastic, at every opportunity, the kids are outside which I adoreLucy T(Mother of Child)

Playbox is a wonderful nursery and all the staff have gone above and beyond to settle my daughter inMia C(Mother of Child)

Happy Days Playbox provides my child with a safe and happy environment in which to thriveHelen D(Mother of Child)

The learning schemes are fantastic, at every opportunity, the kids are outside which I adoreLucy T(Mother of Child)

Playbox is a wonderful nursery and all the staff have gone above and beyond to settle my daughter inMia C(Mother of Child)

Happy Days Playbox offers a warm and welcoming interior that is ideal for childcare and pre-school learning.
The company draws upon the latest nursery sector expertise and innovation in order to achieve an interesting and healthy learning environment.
There are plenty of opportunities to socialise and play alongside peers as well as free-flow access to the large outdoor area.
Funding & Fees
0–2 Years: £86.24 per day (08:00–18:00)
2–3 Years: £80.98 per day (08:00–18:00)
Over 3 Years: £80.98 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.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Tonkin (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 22
Total Places for Children
- 52
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Parking is available on-site.
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox Reviews (66)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox has 66 reviews.
Playbox was our first choice when we signed up for nursery. We love Playbox, staff are amazing and very friendly. Our son loves his time at the nursery and he is happy to go there every morning. Not to mention the wonderful garden! Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review, and support over the years!
Our youngest has just started at Happy Days and we have felt very welcomed, happy and settled. Nothing is too much hassle for the staff team, they have been amazing with managing allergies and the settling sessions have been great. Highly recommend.
Thank so much for your review, it's a pleasure looking after your child.
My child is always so excited to come here. Staff are always upbeat and interacting with her giving her an incredible developmental experience.
Thank you so much for your review! Your child brightens up our day!
The variety of play is excellent , our son paints, reads, sings, and spends time outdoors which he especially loves as he gets to explore.
As parents, it is a great comfort to know our son is in a relaxed and happy setting and is so well cared for throughout the day.
Thank you so much for this review. It's a pleasure looking after your son.
We have been so impressed with his nursery experience since starting in September. His relationship he has with his key workers has been amazing, alongside his development is truly showing. Thank you to everyone at Happy Days. We love the updates on the app!
We think this nursery is wonderful!
My son thoroughly enjoys nursery. He runs in every morning and loves to share what he has been up to. The staff are so kind and caring. They are making sure that the children are learning through play and are available if I need to talk with them.
The nursery initially provided settling in sessions for my son. This worked tremendously well and he settled in at nursery beautifully.
My son has some health matters. The nursery provide excellent risk assessments, regularly review care plans and accommodate his needs. It is reassuring, as parents, to know that he is in safe hands. My son receives a high standard of care and attention.
My son loves nursery. He has a smile on his face when he arrives and is always greeted adoringly by all staff members. The staff regularly update the ParentZone App so we are updated regarding his activities during the day. He is given the opportunity of participating in a variety of play - messy play, sensory play and more which he thoroughly enjoys.
I highly recommend this nursery.
My son absolutely loves coming to nursery. In every stage/room he has loved it and been so comfortable. He has a great relationship with so many of the staff and talks about them when he's at home and what they get up too. My daughter also went to Playbox and she still has such great memories of her time here. I couldn't ask them to do any more.
My child has become so independent and confident since starting at Playbox Nursery. The staff go above and beyond to ensure my child has a great day, is well looked after and enjoys his learning and development. He does art, painting, music, singing and plays in the garden. He always has a brilliant day, with the lovely staff and fantastic children in his class. It's been the best decision for us as a family. He adores the staff at the nursery, especially the chef! He eats nutritious and healthy meals 3x per day and we have seen improvements in his eating habits at home thanks to the chef.
My daughter has had excellent care at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox. She is always excited to attend and talks happily about the staff and other children. She comes home singing lots of songs that I have never heard- sing and sign is definitely formative activity for her. I'm impressed that at 2 she can already sing the alphabet song despite not having done this at home with us. Always a great variety of activities listed on her card each day and I'm confident my daughter is well nourished there also. We definitely think that Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox has benefitted our little girl's development as a little person overall.
Thank you for such a lovely review Emily, it is greatly appreciated. Sing and Sign is excellent, isn't it!
He is now absolutely thriving, really come out of his shell, his confidence grows each week, and after every session, he leaves with a beaming smile after enjoying his day - and that is all because of the lovely practitioners.
All of the staff are incredible, so friendly and genuinely care about each child. They all know my son by name whether they're in his room or not which really gives a personal touch.
I have just had a baby daughter and will not hesitate about sending her to Playbox when the time comes too!
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for us. We are delighted to hear your son has settled in so well.
The staff are all excellent and I have every confidence leaving my child in their care. I highly recommend this nursery to parents.
Thank you for such a lovely review - it is greatly appreciated!
All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I have been to Christmas events and open days and find everyone very helpful and chirpy. My daughter thoroughly enjoys her time here and we look forward to many more good times ahead. Thank you to all the staff at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox you are a credit.
Thank you for this lovely review Gavin, it is greatly appreciated.
We absolutely love the staff at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox! They are such a friendly, kind group of people and are led by a terrific leader who brings a sense of calm and control. Our son is really settling in well now and that’s thanks to the great staff at Playbox.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review - it is greatly appreciated.
My son has settled in very well and I love how all the staff know him. We have good communication with his key worker and I can chat to her each day about anything that has cropped up or what he is enjoying at home for example.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review - it is greatly appfreciated.
Happy Days Playbox provides my child with a safe and happy environment in which to thrive. She is always happy to be dropped off and will happily go to all members of staff. This is down to the hard work and enthusiasm of every member of staff. They all know her by name, even if they are not in her room, and also the names of other members of our family which helps to create a smooth transition between home and nursery. My daughter has an allergy which again all members of staff are aware of and I'm extremely happy with the care and safeguarding which the nursery put in place. All in all we are so happy with Playbox and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a brilliant and caring place to send your child.
Thank you for such a lovely review Helen - it is greatly appreciated!
Our two little ones started in January and have settled in so well. The team are brilliant, you can clearly see how much they love their jobs and care about the children. We’ve had a lot of change with moving house to a new city and they’ve provided support, flexibility and genuine care about how we all are. They’ve also been incredibly supportive with allergies and providing well-rounded alternatives. Couldn’t be happier with Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox, what a wonderful nursery and team.
Thank you Cecilia for such a lovely review, it is greatly appreciated!
I can’t rate this nursery enough. The staff are amazing, they take so much interest in my daughter. My daughter loves nursery and it has helped her thrive. I will miss bringing her along to nursery once she starts school.
Thank you Sammy for leaving such a positive review!
Would highly recommend.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review Mia!
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 26 Nov 2024Happy Days Nurseries, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Nutrition Support Programme Quality Mark from the Early Years Alliance. This recognition highlights the nursery group’s...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- Recipient: Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - PlayboxDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-SchoolsDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-SchoolsDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
Meet the Team (1)
Karen has been managing nurseries for 25 years and has been at Playbox for a total of 23 years. She holds an NNEB and a Post-Graduate Certificate.
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