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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)


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)


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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / 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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Parking is available on-site.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£417/ month
One month's notice is required to opt out of any additional charges for the following term. No changes can be made during the term.
One month's notice is required to opt out of any additional charges for the following term. No changes can be made during the term.
If a parent does not follow the correct policy for providing alternatives to the additional charges, Happy Days will charge for any additional activities, food or services accessed, in line with the fee sheet.
The additional charges apply to all sessions booked. As per our terms and conditions, no refund will be given if the child is absent due to illness, holiday or any other reason.
Parents must sign the Early Years Education Entitlement Parent Contract to access their funded sessions. Our standard terms and conditions still apply when accessing funded sessions.
Please refer to our Help with the Cost of Childcare Guide on our website for more information.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£30
3 days per week
£417
5 days per week
£1,112
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,121 / month (£86 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £704/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Playbox to get a personalised quote:
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Playbox Reviews (71)
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Playbox has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Playbox has 71 reviews.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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!
Amazing staff. My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was eight months old and is now nearly three, and she has come on in leaps and bounds. Always happy and communicate very well with parents.
Amazing staff. My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was eight months old and is now nearly three, and she has come on in leaps and bounds. Always happy and communicate very well with parents.
Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to hear about your daughter experience with us!
I always find the nursery and the staff excellent. I feel totally at ease leaving my little one and know she is in safe hands. She has grown in confidence, and we recognise the importance of nursery in her development and are so pleased we found Playbox.
I always find the nursery and the staff excellent. I feel totally at ease leaving my little one and know she is in safe hands. She has grown in confidence, and we recognise the importance of nursery in her development and are so pleased we found Playbox.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review - we are very proud of your little one's achievements!
Absolutely brilliant care and service, both my son and daughter love going to Happy Days. Thinking back to lockdown and what the nursery did back in that period for us, it is remarkable. I would have liked to have seen a few more original activities.
Absolutely brilliant care and service, both my son and daughter love going to Happy Days. Thinking back to lockdown and what the nursery did back in that period for us, it is remarkable. I would have liked to have seen a few more original activities.
Thank you - we are very proud of Happy Days Playbox and your review is just lovely!
We absolutely love Happy Days Playbox. The learning schemes are fantastic, at every opportunity, the kids are outside which I adore. Both my girls (2 years) and (7 months) are incredibly happy - they run in every time!
We absolutely love Happy Days Playbox. The learning schemes are fantastic, at every opportunity, the kids are outside which I adore. Both my girls (2 years) and (7 months) are incredibly happy - they run in every time!
My son attended the preschool at Happy Days Playbox and loved it. The staff were amazing - really caring and always took the time to explain in detail how his day had gone. There were lots of lovely activities and the environment was inviting, stimulating and very clean. The garden area is a...
My son attended the preschool at Happy Days Playbox and loved it. The staff were amazing - really caring and always took the time to explain in detail how his day had gone. There were lots of lovely activities and the environment was inviting, stimulating and very clean. The garden area is a great size too. My daughter has just started in the baby room and once again, they have gone above and beyond to help her settle and let us know how she is getting on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery and preschool to other parents.
Our little girl has had an absolute blast at Happy Days over the last 3 years. A real home-from-home. Fabulous garden and activities. The staff were very friendly and professional. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and we will be sending our next addition.
Our little girl has had an absolute blast at Happy Days over the last 3 years. A real home-from-home. Fabulous garden and activities. The staff were very friendly and professional. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and we will be sending our next addition.
Both my children love the nursery and have been very happy there. The staff are wonderful and also happy to help where they can. Overall a brilliant place to learn and flourish.
Both my children love the nursery and have been very happy there. The staff are wonderful and also happy to help where they can. Overall a brilliant place to learn and flourish.
The twins love the Playbox. Personnel is extremely friendly and communicative. Activities are diverse and interesting.
The twins love the Playbox. Personnel is extremely friendly and communicative. Activities are diverse and interesting.
Really friendly staff who settled my child into nursery really well. The staff seem to have a really good knowledge of his behaviour and interests, showing he is well attended through the day.
Really friendly staff who settled my child into nursery really well. The staff seem to have a really good knowledge of his behaviour and interests, showing he is well attended through the day.
Really lovely team, made me feel at ease during a difficult time. Our keyworker is amazing with our boy, takes her time with him, looks out for all the signs in his behaviour. Brilliant! The staff are very informative helping every step of the way.
Really lovely team, made me feel at ease during a difficult time. Our keyworker is amazing with our boy, takes her time with him, looks out for all the signs in his behaviour. Brilliant! The staff are very informative helping every step of the way.
Fantastic nursery, great staff who are always friendly and welcoming to the children. Both my children loved attending the nursery and have lots of happy memories. The nursery has provided a solid foundation for my children's lives.
Fantastic nursery, great staff who are always friendly and welcoming to the children. Both my children loved attending the nursery and have lots of happy memories. The nursery has provided a solid foundation for my children's lives.
I can’t recommend Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox highly enough! Both of my boys have been here and really enjoyed coming. My youngest is still here and is coming on leaps and bounds with his learning and interaction. It is a lovely caring environment where children can thrive!
I can’t recommend Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox highly enough! Both of my boys have been here and really enjoyed coming. My youngest is still here and is coming on leaps and bounds with his learning and interaction. It is a lovely caring environment where children can thrive!
My daughter loves it.
My daughter loves it.
Our little boy has been going to Happy Days Playbox since he was 16 months old. We have been delighted with the care he has received since day 1. The staff have been very caring and communication has been excellent. He really enjoys going to nursery ad he seems to be learning a lot. The garden is...
Our little boy has been going to Happy Days Playbox since he was 16 months old. We have been delighted with the care he has received since day 1. The staff have been very caring and communication has been excellent. He really enjoys going to nursery ad he seems to be learning a lot. The garden is fantastic. Overall we thoroughly recommend this nursery.
We started at Playbox when my son was a baby attending baby massage, then stay and play. I had such a lovely feeling about Happy Days Playbox I was in no doubt that I wanted my son to attend when I had to return to work. The staff are amazing, so supportive to both my son and us as parents, through...
We started at Playbox when my son was a baby attending baby massage, then stay and play. I had such a lovely feeling about Happy Days Playbox I was in no doubt that I wanted my son to attend when I had to return to work. The staff are amazing, so supportive to both my son and us as parents, through every stage. The Smart Start learning process has really had an impact on my son, the support we received to continue this at home during Covid lockdown was excellent and my son has now returned to Playbox and loves it. The processes they have in place post lockdown is also excellent. We will miss them all when he starts school in September but thanks to Playbox he is more than ready for school.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 26 Nov 2024
Happy 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)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Playbox
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
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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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