Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Derriford

So much love for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool! Our daughter, who is now 4, joined Happy Days 2 years ago (after bad experiences at another nursery) and the whole team were so welcoming, thorough, kind and caring from the moment we started our settle sessions. Every member of staff we have spoken to have been happy, joyful, kind, caring and so supportive. Our son, who is now nearly 2, started at around 12 months old. He found being apart from me very challenging at first and it was a really difficult time as I had no choice but to return to work after maternity leave. I had much needed hugs, tear wiping and support from various members of staff and they all bent over backwards to help settle my son into the new routine. I thought he'd never cope with nursery, but now, a year on he walks in smiling and happy (and usually makes a beeline for breakfast!). Our children are happy and they both lean in for cuddles and comfort from the staff, which to me, is the biggest telling factor for how good Happy Days is.

The nursery has been supporting my son, who has autism, and they go above and beyond on their support. He started in April 2024 and the improvements are visible day by day. He enjoys going to the nursery.

I am beyond happy with the choice I made to send my child to Happy Days. From the first visit and look around, I just knew it was the nursery for us! My child is kept safe, cared for and supported. Over the years the care and support has extended to me too, to which I am very grateful for. Nothing is too much trouble- they are amazing at reassuring my parental anxieties. My child absolutely loves going to nursery and has built secure relationships with staff.

I feel my daughter is very cared for and safe, even when she's slightly under the weather I know the team are making her feel safe and secure so thank you for that!

Due to me working, Happy Days is really convenient as it's close by. My Daughter enjoys her days there, the staff are so friendly, kind, reliable, and great teachers. I do recommend Happy Days to other friends and family.

Happy Days Derriford is a fantastic nursery. Both of my children are really happy in nursery / pre school and that is down to the staff who are friendly, warm, attentive and professional. The team are very approachable and the environment is welcoming to children and parents. Thank you for all that you do.

The girls really take time to know my daughter. She has grown in confidence since starting in July 2024. She's happy every morning when I drop her off. The app is updated every day so I know what she has gotten up to for the day.

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.