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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.
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.
Brilliant team, all super friendly and caring. Any questions are swiftly resolved, a very trustworthy bunch.
Great reporting when picking up my kid, also they don't mind altering their routines if my child needs a bit of extra attention.
I find the team that are involved in looking after my granddaughter are genuine and thoughtful. Her well-being and development is at the centre of everything they do. The updates on the day’s activities at pick up time often generate lots of entertaining chat on the trip home.
Amazing staff and management team, such peace of mind dropping my little boy off each day. Loving the new refurb, it's definitely brought the nursery into the twenty-first century and is now so modern. The nursery is going from strength to strength. It has remained open during the whole pandemic providing the best care for keyworker children. Happy Days - Derriford really is the best for childcare in Plymouth I highly recommend!
Wouldn’t send my children anywhere else other than Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford. The staff are amazing and so caring. Will be sad when my daughter has to leave for school in September. I’ve sent both my daughters since 2014 and then again in 2017 and the management currently in charge have been better than no other, very friendly and approachable. Have nothing bad to say about Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford.
My granddaughter has attended Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford for nearly two years, in which time her confidence, character and personality have flourished and moreover, her ability to mix with a range of age groups has become evident as she can converse on many levels with ease. Their education team are very astute to the children’s development needs and will offer help and support if needed. The team employed by Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford are very friendly and approachable. I can name a few who have had a lot of input with my granddaughter, one who is very good at hair, another who is my granddaughters best friend, another who is her best friends mum, another who is everyone’s buddy and the boss lady who is mother to them all. I can’t say any bad things about the team. Happy Days Nursery & Preschool are extremely welcoming and make themselves readily available if needed, they are very supportive of their children’s needs and those of the child’s parents and grandparents. Thank you Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford.
We have been using this nursery on and off since 2014 with my eldest and now my youngest child and couldn't recommend it enough. It feels very welcoming and the staff are very approachable and responsive, both in person and email. My youngest always runs into nursery excited for the day a head and activities seem abundant and well planned. Great choice of food too.
Communication is good from the management but I hope we keep this management team as, like the others recently, they are great but none seem to stay long, something the nursery should look into at company level.
Have to say the new drop off procedures are excellent and the staff are very facilitating. Thank you to all.
My daughter seems happy to spend the day there, and the team is always accomodating when I need to book some extra sessions.
I have recommended the nursery to friends, and I will keep doing so.
I used to come in at lunch to breastfeed my daughter, and the team has always welcomed me and looked after me, which was appreciated.
Since my daughter has been attending Happy Days Nursery she has thrived as an individual, she always comes out of nursery happy and is always willing to go in. The staff in her room are very welcoming and have a very good relationship with both parents. The management team are very approachable and always have a friendly face.
My daughter loves happy days and the staff have been brill throughout Covid-19. They have lots of activities, outdoor play and my daughter loves the food. The staff are great very friendly. Outdoor play is great they have a forest area to go in.
The nursery has been amazing in reassuring me as a parent that my child, as well as all the other children in the setting, are being well looked after and are safe during this pandemic.
She still has another year to go until she attends school but I am looking forward to seeing how much she will grow and experience in her final year at Happy Days.
My daughters experience at Happy Days has been outstanding. All staff in adventures room 4 have been amazing. Her keyworker has worked really hard with her and it has shown in her learning. I would highly recommend this nursery. I am really sad to leave.
Exemplary standards from all the staff welcoming, cheerful and helpful staff, my son has changed from a shy little boy who cried at every drop off to a confident toddler. His speech has developed incredibly and so has his confidence. He has become so independent. The staff are amazing and allaying my worried as a first-time parent and I take great comfort whilst at work knowing he is in great care. Highly recommend.
The nursery staff are amazing and my son has learnt so much. His speech is incredible and he has learnt colours, how to use cutlery and his confidence has soared.
I have recommended the nursery to two other parents and will keep doing so.
But most of all her confidence. She is like a different child and will no longer shy away from things she is unsure of. Thank you!
In sum, my daughter is happy and safe at this nursery and always seems to be doing and learning new things. As a father, I am overly protective and struggle to leave my daughter with anyone. I feel this nursery has embraced my daughter. A parent can't ask for more in my view. I would recommend Happy Days, the staff are friendly and instructive.
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 1. She has really thrived since attending the nursery and the care and dedication of the staff members has been a key component for this. Her confidence has built tremendously since attending and she has built many friendships. She is always talking about what she has done that day, with great excitement. The facilities available at the nursery are very good and staff are extremely helpful.
The team are friendly and caring and clearly enjoy their work.
I would highly recommend this nursery for their high levels of attention, care, cleanliness and the overall standards.
Wonderful staff, flexible and accommodating, wonderful with my child.
Disappointed with the administration, we have lost approx £240 due to their mistake out of the government funding, the administration does not seem ready to take responsibility for their fault. It will probably result in our official complaint.
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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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