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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox

9a Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AN
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Happy Days Playbox provides my child with a safe and happy environment in which to thriveHelen D(Mother of Child)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox, Truro
The learning schemes are fantastic, at every opportunity, the kids are outside which I adoreLucy T(Mother of Child)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox, Truro
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 Nursery & Preschool - Playbox, Truro

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

Full Day Care 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.

Contact Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

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

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening 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)

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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.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox

Thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to hear about your daughter experience with us!

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Review from Kirstin S (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox

Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review - we are very proud of your little one's achievements!

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Review from H V (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox

Thank you - we are very proud of Happy Days Playbox and your review is just lovely!

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Review from Lucy T (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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!

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Review from Chrissie H (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Melanie R (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Jenny J (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from S V (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The twins love the Playbox. Personnel is extremely friendly and communicative. Activities are diverse and interesting.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Rebekah W (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves it.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Tracy B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Happy Days Playbox have been like an extended family to our son since he started almost 12 months ago. They have supported his physical, social, educational and emotional development and is more confident as a result. He's always so excited to go and misses it on his days off! Thank you Happy Days Playbox.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My twin girls have been going to Happy Days since they were 9 months old. The nursery staff have always been friendly and caring towards the twins and us as parents. My girls have grown into two happy and confident children, with an interest in adventure, educational and creative aspects of life. Thank you to all at Happy Days for the rapports they built with the twins.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl loves going every week. She has grown so much over the last year in confidence and development. She seems to learn a new skill every time she goes. The detailed daily feedback forms help us keep track of what has been going on. The support we received as key workers through the COVID pandemic has been fantastic and we feel Playbox provides a very safe and caring environment. Thank you

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Review from Jill W (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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A friendly and positive environment. Playbox provides play and education and encourages good values.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has attended since the age of 10-months whom has and still is, blossoming with the support of the caring and friendly nursery team, who strive to meet her individual needs and drive her learning through play and a wide selection of learning opportunities offered. The team are guided by a strong, long-standing and highly experienced manager, who makes you feel as though you are part of an extended family, nothing is too much trouble!

My little lady loves her nursery and gets so excited on a ‘nursery day’.

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  • 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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Karen Tonkin Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2000
Karen Tonkin

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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