Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford

This review is for the entire time my child has been at the nursery, not just April 2022! The staff are so helpful, polite, approachable and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble! Kept updated of all that is going on, especially throughout the Covid pandemic - they were fantastic! My child has certainly benefited from attending this setting and always comes out after a full day with a smile on his face! A big thank you to all the staff for doing such a fabulous job!

My son has some additional needs the nursery have gone above and beyond to help him in his development and he has come on so much with the support of the amazing staff. They are all really friendly and helpful and always willing to help with requests.

Joining the nursery during the pandemic was a worry at the time but the team have been amazing throughout. They are very focused on the children, their development and safety. They work incredibly hard and are always smiling and happy to help with any queries or concerns. My daughter really enjoys her time at nursery with the team and I couldn’t think of a better nursery/group to leave my daughter with.

My child recently started nursery at Happy Days Derriford and has so far seemed very happy to be dropped off and when picked up. The staff are incredibly passionate from what I have witnessed and also very reassuring to the needs of an anxious mum. I feel my child is in very safe hands here.

Both of my children have been at this nursery from age 1 through to starting school. Both have loved their time here and were/are very prepared for starting school. Both made great friends and great bonds with the staff. I have never had any concerns or worries about their time within this nursery.

Happy Days Derriford is a truly wonderful nursery. Our son absolutely loves being there and he is looked after incredibly well. The staff are all very caring and treat him as if he was their own. I highly recommend this nursery. Thank you

Outstanding childcare from every member of staff. Attentive to each and every child no matter their background. Can adapt to each parent's individuality to provide feedback that makes sense for them. Always a sense of family and happiness when interacting with staff.

Our daughter has attended Happy Days Derriford since the age of 3 months and this summer she will leave, to start school. She has loved her time at Happy Days and we have enjoyed a strong working relationship with a team of staff who clearly really love our little girl. She is starting school as an outgoing, confident and inquisitive child with a well developed sense of speech and language and an awareness of her surroundings that has been enhanced by the experiences she has shared at Happy Days. She has been in two rooms during her tenure, enjoying close relationships with her key workers in both and flourishing under their care. A change in the management team a couple of years ago really improved the nursery and it is clear that the manager, her management team and the staff really care about it. Happy Days absolutely deserves its Good Ofsted rating and I’d recommend it to any parent without hesitation. We will be very sad when our daughter’s time there draws to a close. Five stars.

My 2 sons have been attending Happy Days Derriford for 9 months after previously attending another nursery. We joined at a particularly busy time and everyone helped my sons settle in new surroundings very quickly. The communication between the nursery and parents is fantastic and my questions are always answered quickly. My sons love the food and often have second helpings. They are both happy and enjoy attending nursery. I will be sad when my eldest leaves for school in September.

My child absolutely loves this nursery she has learnt so much since being here which is great to see. All staff are really friendly and professional which is also great to see. She will be staying at this l nursery for a while as she loves being there.

Such friendly and relatable staff. They look after my son so well as they did with my older daughter when she was young. They speak so kindly and calmly without babying the kids and always aid their development as much as possible. They cater to each child as an individual and are very accommodating. My son's speech and understanding has improved massively since attending the nursery. Would never use anywhere else. I fully trust them to care for and enrich my child.

This is a fantastic nursery, with wonderful staff. Lovely outdoor space for the children to use. My daughter loves going to Happy Days and has really grown in confidence during her time there. I would recommend this nursery to anyone else.

Detailed handover when picking up my child.

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 18months old, and she will be graduating from preschool soon. All the staff really make your child feel like part of the family, they absolutely have their best interests at heart, and you feel completely at ease leaving your child in their care.

I have my second child joining the nursery and he has been settling into the nursery it has gone so well. He is very happy and so am I, the staff have been so reassuring and informative to allow us both to be apart. The nursery staff have been great over the 3 1/2 years that my daughter has been there also.

My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 9 months old - she is now 4 years old and she will continue to do so until she starts school in September.

As a family, we have had a fantastic experience with the nursery and our daughter has developed and blossomed whilst under their care. Every day new activities are delivered which stimulate and teach the children whilst remaining fun and engaging and as a result, my daughter's social, economical, and emotional development has been amazing.

The staff within her room have earned her love and affection and she genuinely looks forward to seeing them among others and the management and admin team have always been brilliant with us, sorting any problems and generally making the whole experience smooth for us as a family. I highly recommend Happy Days Derriford and would not hesitate to place another child there. Thank you!

Wonderful nursery, lovely people and they look after my child so well. I’ve been so pleased with them over the last 3 years, my son has enjoyed his time there and feels prepared for school. Highly recommend!

Excellent throughout. The whole team involved in looking after our daughter are caring and professional and always keep us fully up to date. Our daughter is thriving here and she certainly has had a very positive experience.

My experience with Happy Days Derriford is a very positive one. The staff are friendly and kind and always willing to help. My daughter adores the nursery because of the exceptional experience she gets from the staff. They greet my daughter every day with a smile and a positive caring attitude. I have never felt so content leaving my daughter and always know she is receiving the best care from staff. Not only are they amazing but they are supportive in all aspects too. I will genuinely miss them all once my daughter goes to school.

My son enjoys going to this daycare. And the staff are very friendly. My son has speech delays which help him so much, now his speech is improving day by day. They helped me with the healthy referrals for my son to get the help he needs. I really recommend this daycare to anyone as they are very good at their job.