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.
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.
Contact Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford to get a personalised quote:
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
- 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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:00-19:00
- Tuesday 07:00-19:00
- Wednesday 07:00-19:00
- Thursday 07:00-19:00
- Friday 07:00-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford Reviews (205)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford has 205 reviews.
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 (1)
- 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...
- Organiser: Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - DerrifordDate: 20 June 2026
Awards / Recognitions (8)
- Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-SchoolsDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-SchoolsDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-SchoolsDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
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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