Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox

9a Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AN
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  • 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.
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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.

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

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

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

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 (67)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox has 67 reviews.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Kelsey C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been to three nurseries before Happy Days - Playbox, and we've never been so welcomed and looked after. I have 100% trust in everyone here, and most importantly, my children love it and always say they have enjoyed it. As a student, my days change randomly, but everyone is beyond accomodating.
Thank you, everyone.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that Playnbox has played a really big role in the development of both my children at every stage. All the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They always manage to bring a smile to their faces. The facilities are brilliant, especially the garden. Both my kids love the outdoors and having
the natural green space is their little haven.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have been to Playbox, and despite not living in the area, I would not consider sending them anywhere else.
It is an exceptional nursery with kind, funny and empathetic staff.
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started here I have found that she has grown in confidence. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. I am assured that my daughter is getting the attention and care which is very satisfying as a parent it makes leaving her that little bit easier. Thank you.
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Review from Karenza T (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was thirty hours funded. His care was second to none. The nursery staff have a wonderful way of adapting to every child's needs. My son has a special enjoyment for superheroes and constructing lego, stickle bricks, etc. He has different members of staff who encourage his passion for play, whilst
other practitioners are there to make the more challenging aspects/routines more fun (making that great balance).
Thank you Happy Days Playbox for helping my son grow into the adventurous, happy boy that he is.
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has attended nursery since 9 months old. He has thrived throughout his time there. The staff are like a second family going above and beyond to care for individual needs and routine, He is now on his count down to school and follows the smart start programme which enables him to get ready
for school following structured activities appropriate for his age and stage.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.973 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Playbox is calculated as follows: ( (363 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.973
  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 - Playbox is based on 31 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (1)

Karen

Karen Tonkin

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2000

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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