Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

We love Happy Days! The staff are fantastic, they know every child by name and make us parents feel listened to! My little boy goes in happy every day to spend a session there and is always happy and clean when I pick him up. The team are faultless! The updates via the app throughout the day also help keep the worry away.

He looks forward to seeing his key person when he comes into the nursery and has learnt so much since being there. Myself and my partner can go to work feeling at ease that our child is safe and happy.

It is full credit to you how brilliantly my daughter is doing. The settling in sessions were amazing and I feel so lucky we had so many before her official start date. You even tailored the settling in sessions to meet my daughter's needs/naps and preferences. This meant when her first official day came she was comfortable and confident to spend the day with staff she already knew and trusted. One occasion I remember picking her up and seeing her happily sat at the table with the other children. I was completely ecstatic how relaxed she looked and two of your staff members joined in my excitement at how well she was doing. Your staff genuinely care about the children in their care and this is so important to me. You are all the best. Thank you!

Thank you Happy Days for looking after my little man.

My 15-month-old has come on leaps and bounds since joining three months ago. Every time I drop her off, she happily walks away by herself and is always happy when I pick her up. All the staff, including the reception staff, have been brilliant. They always have my child's best interests, making sure her needs are met and also keeping her entertained with songs and activities in the garden. No matter how worried you are, I would highly recommend this nursery.

We have never had an issue but know if we did, we would be listened to and it would be resolved.

My two sons attend Happy Days. My 14-month-old started in January. I really like that he had 8 settle sessions. The staff regularly update the parent app. The staff are so kind and friendly and they know all the children’s name. My 4-year-old is coming to the end of his nursery journey and the progress he’s made from when he started is amazing. He’s trying new foods and is becoming very independent. He loves the outside space and forest. I can’t recommend Happy Days enough.

Happy Days Nursery are absolutely incredible and outstanding. I have a nonverbal ASD son who has challenging behaviours. The care, compassion, inclusivity and support over the past few years has been amazing. I have struggled with my mental health while raising a disabled child and all the staff have supported me and my son through the highs and lows. Nothing is ever too much, they have battled alongside me with each process and made sure my son has the provisions he requires to thrive. The manager and keyworker have been so supportive, professional, friendly and most of all feel like family. I will be forever grateful for all your hard work and would be lost with you. It will be a very sad day when my son transitions to his new school.

They've shown genuine care and have made my daughter's time safe, supportive and educational. We're grateful for such a nurturing environment, she has been there almost a year now and absolutely loves it, the settling sessions were perfect and I would recommend the nursery to anyone.

The care and compassion that is shown in the nursery is incredible to see. We are excited for this journey.

Happy Days Derriford have been nothing but kind, helpful and welcoming. They have been fantastic at managing my daughters' allergies and provide lots of great food alternatives that she is able to eat. They have been amazing at learning about her disability and how to manage it while she is in nursery. I felt so welcomed this morning when we walked into her nursery room and a staff member, knowing that my daughter is deaf, signed good morning to her, it was so lovely to see! They have been fantastic at supporting my daughter as she has moved from one room to another, giving her lots of time in her new room to let her get used to both the new environment and the new staff before she fully moved up. I will be so sad when she leaves as everyone there has been amazing and I can see how much she loves it!

Thank you all so much.

My daughter started with Happy Days in January 2023. I was extremely anxious as she had been looked after only by family members before. All staff were amazing and very patient as I phoned up a few times each day to see how she was getting on. They look after your children as if they were their own with plenty of cuddles if needed. Would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone.

I am very happy with the care my son receives at Happy Days Nursery. Initially it took a bit of time for him to settle in, but I was able to attend plenty of settle sessions with him as needed, which really helped us both! He really enjoys his time there and I can see a big difference in his development and temperament since starting. The staff are all very kind and caring and it makes such a difference to my working day knowing he in safe hands. Thank you.

Would 100% recommend this nursery to anybody! With after having not a good experience with another nursery I was very worried about my child starting a new one, at Happy Days the children is their main priority and the level of care is outstanding. I’ve been so so happy with the level of care and the support the nursery gives, to not only the children but the parents. They have all the correct safety measures in place and are always happy to help with any issues, worries or questions. They're all like one big family at the nursery, it’s so lovely to see. Never feel unwelcome or out of place, it’s always a lovely atmosphere for parents and the children.

We appreciate all of the hard work the staff do, to fulfil their job role and beyond. Thank you Happy Days.

Both of my children have been attending this nursery since they were 6 months old and the staff have been nothing short of amazing. They are always so helpful, kind, caring and willing to help with anything at all. Referrals have been made for my son who is suspected to have Autism and an Individualised Education Plan has been put in place for both children to help them progress. Staff are so supportive and I really appreciate everything they have done for my children.

Also, I don’t know what witchcraft is used in the kitchen but my son enjoys such a varied diet of healthy food at nursery that I could never hope to get him to eat at home! It must be delicious!

Would highly recommend this nursery.

After much consideration, we decided to move our daughter from another nursery to Happy Days and honestly it was the best decision. The staff are very friendly, warm, accommodating and knowledgeable. Each and every staff member is approachable and are great with my little one. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff. My daughter is thriving. She is independent, confident, happy and well looked after. Thank you.