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- Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

Staff are so supportive and I really appreciate everything they have done for my childrenHollie W(Mother of Child)

There is a great variety of toys, books and activitiesKerri M(Mother of Child)

They are amazing, trustworthy and you really feel rest assured that your children are in good handsP D(Father of Child)

Staff are so supportive and I really appreciate everything they have done for my childrenHollie W(Mother of Child)

There is a great variety of toys, books and activitiesKerri M(Mother of Child)

They are amazing, trustworthy and you really feel rest assured that your children are in good handsP D(Father of Child)

Happy Days at Derriford has both indoor and outdoor spaces for children to play and grow during their time at nursery.
Staff support children to embrace outdoor play and have as many new experiences as they can in a safe and secure environment.
The nursery provides equipment and furniture that supports children’s physical development over muscle control and co-ordination.
Two nursery chefs provide fresh meals for children every day, but children can also be involved in learning about food preparation and taught how to be independent at meal times.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zara Austin(Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 146
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:00-19:00
- Tuesday07:00-19:00
- Wednesday07:00-19:00
- Thursday07:00-19:00
- Friday07:00-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
0–2 Years: £72.22 per day (08:00–18:00)
2–3 Years: £72.22 per day (08:00–18:00)
Over 3 Years: £72.22 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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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford Reviews (210)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.884) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford has 210 reviews.
My daughter has blossomed at happy days, I couldn't ask for anywhere better to leave my child for the first time they helped her adjust and me and she is now a confident girl ready to start school, so thank you happy days derriford!
Thank you very much and particularly to my daughters key worker - fabulous.
He is exceeding above his age bracket and I have the fantastic staff to thank for it.
All the staff members are polite and go out of their way to help you and they all work well together and with the children.
My son absolutely loves going to nursery and constantly talks about his time there and how much he is looking forward to going back.
I really couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
My daughter loves coming to Happy days nursery. She has settled in well since she started in April. She always informs me of her day and how much fun she has had playing with her friends. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, makes a happy child and mummy.
Fantastic nursery, varied activities and great for socialising your child. Learning is made fun, and children are always happy and smiling when you drop off/collect them. The individual learning gardens are great ways to see how much your child has progressed while at the nursery. I also like the fact the children can go outside and play, even if the weather is a bit overcast. Staff are always friendly and available to give you updates on how your child is doing. Highly recommend this nursery.
My son looks forward to his mornings and always comes out smiling. He speaks highly of his friends, teachers and all the wonderful things he has done.
Happy days have helped him turn into a lovely polite little boy who is full of life and they will be sadly missed when he goes to primary school.
I have used the nursery for 7 years for all 3 of my children. They have all loved the experience and my two eldest children were very well prepped for school. The staff are very caring and friendly. Will be sad to leave the nursery in 2 years time!
Such a lovely bunch of people that work here. I feel very comfortable leaving my baby here when I go to work. My daughter loves going to nursery it's a really nice atmosphere and she always comes home very tired from all the activities!
My daughter has been attending the nursery for 3 years and my son previously did for 3 years before this. We have been happy with our choice of nursery for our children and would recommend to others. The staff are all very friendly and always cater for children's individual needs. They offer a wide range of daily activities and we love receiving her artwork to bring home. The 4 week food menu is very good with them offering a second choice should your child not eat the first choice. The only thing I wish the nursery did as other nurseries have started is to offer flexibility for sessions on occasions when you have to work different days or have circumstances out of your control.
Fantastic nursery. Staff are brilliant. Facilities are great. It's a very clean, warm welcoming, fun nursery, with lots of great things to play with and help educate, both indoors and outside. My daughter loves it and so do I and my wife. My son will be starting soon too. I wouldn't go anywhere else. A*
Child Vacancies
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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 (8)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools
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Meet the Team (1)

Zara has worked in childcare for 17 years, 7 of those at Happy Days where she started as a Peripatetic Deputy Manager. Accompanied by her wealth of experience, Zara has also received a Level 3 Diploma, a Level 4 Team leading qualification, and a Level 5 award in Management. Zara is loving her new role and enjoys building relationships with her colleagues and the families in her care.
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