Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

I only wish I had found this nursery for my eldest child. I've had 2 children go through Explorers 1 and Adventurers 2. They were amazing with my daughter that has cerebral palsy, making time every session to do physio and OT exercises with her, and have been brilliant with my son who is incredibly clingy, but always has good things to say about school.

If you're an anxious parent, looking for a professional, nurturing and gentle environment - you're in safe hands. My daughter is almost 3 and prior to Happy days, had not attended nursery. She was very unsettled when leaving us, but the staff at Happy Days went above and beyond to make her feel safe, loved and looked after. The settle sessions were incredibly nurturing, the activities were tailored to my daughter's interests to keep her engaged and create a sense of excitement. The management and staff are kind, approachable and so understanding. Our daughter has a severe allergy and this was taken very seriously - lots of protocols and practices are in place to keep her safe. I never thought I'd feel happy with her attending any setting, but I was always left feeling confident and secure in the knowledge she was being very well cared for. Thank you, happy days!

Happy Days has offered our little one exceptional care. It is the perfect size - big enough to offer plenty of children to mix with, but small enough that you get to know the staff quite well and quickly. Every single member of the team have been friendly, helpful and professional. We have been particularly impressed by our little one's key worker and the team in her room. On starting we were offered a number of settle sessions where the staff made it their job to ensure it worked. Working in education myself meant that there were particular provisions I wanted to see in place, and they are all evident in this nursery. On top of this, the food offered is amazing- healthy, freshly prepared and offering good variety. We also love it being a sing and sign nursery as this has really helped with communication. The team have recently worked very hard to arrange a care plan for our daughter following an operation where she has needed some extra support. I would recommend without hesitation.

Can't wait to see my little one enjoy and succeed in his early years journey.

Happy Days Exeter have been so great with my little one, the staff in the rooms are lovely and attentive and the whole place seems very well run. There's always fun activities going on. They've also been very supportive with the potty training journey.

My daughter has recently started at Happy days nursery and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experince I have received. As first time mum, I was super anxious about putting my 9 month old into setting but watching her settle, has been wonderful. To have the app has been amazing, I love knowing how my daughter day has gone. Our daughter is a massive foodie and it's lovely to find out what amazing meals she has been eating. Big shout to the chief!

The staff's kindness, knowledge and support has been incredible. The staff in the babyroom has been amazing, my daughter is comfortable to play with all the staff in the room and has formed a lovely bond with her keyworker Mel. The management team are always welcoming and has been so supportive to us as a family.

While settling into nursery, my daughter developed an allergy and the nusery was very proactive in putting measures to ensure she was safe and the staff were informed.

Overall I would happily recommend Happy days nusery.

The staff have been absolutely outstanding in their support of my family. My son has very clearly benefited from the amazing care and the social aspect has brought him well and truly out of his shell. The setting is comfortable and welcoming making learning easy and fun. I would absolutely recommend this nursery and their staff.

My started at exactly 9 months old, he's now 20 months! What a journey it has been so far, if you're looking for a nursery that builds relationships and takes excellent care of your little ones, I 100% recommend, my son has some struggles, and hasn't developed as quick as what is classed as normal but all the team take their time to support him, don't pressure him and make him feel comfortable to be able to develop at his own speed. I was so so worried about leaving my child in a place I was so unfamiliar, but as we all understand work calls and we go back to normal, but I am so glad this was the nursery we chose, my son is so well looked after, he barely wants to leave when I pick him up these days! Couldn't be happier with his progress and excited to see what the future holds for him at this nursery!

We have absolutely loved Happy Days Exeter. We had a terrible experience with our previous setting but Happy Days have been phenomenal in reinstating our trust with other unfamiliar people caring for our daughter. All the staff are so personable and caring and we fully trust that our daughter is in safe hands, but also that she has the best fun when she's at nursery. Thank you to all of the team!

The last year as the boys prepared for school has particularly impressed me, they have developed a natural curiosity to learn about everything, to confidently ask questions and be kind and considerate to their friends. The Exeter team have supported us through the minor & major transitions from battles over wearing hats to preparing for school. The learning based play over the last year has been structured to grow them ready for school and worked fantastically. We were very sad for the boys to leave happy days but excited & ready for school.

Our child has been over two years in this nursery. She created a very good relationship with the staff, everyone was very professional and knowledgeable. Also the staff was very nice and friendly. I would definetely recommend this nursery to anyone.

If we were looking for a nursery again it would be here, without doubt.

Our son has been with Happy Days since he was around 9 months old, its been a journey and the staff here has been with us every step of the way. I have really been able to build up a relationship with the staff, and I feel so happy and comfortable leaving my son here.

What really makes me happy here is the uniqueness of each staff member and the staff is allowed to be themselves, and you can see this in the children as well. There is a real passion for child care within this nursery and again you can see that shine through in the children.

Everyone is approachable and friendly, and the level of trust that I have with the staff and management is high. I will also say that the staff does have your best interest in mind when it comes to affordability and other information.

My son has developed greatly and continues to do so, they support him every step of the way.

The staff are amazing - caring, informative, supportive. My daughter could not be happier at happy days! Thank you team for all your hard work! Five stars.

Thanks so much!

Very happy with the services at Happy Days Nursery, and how friendly and accommodating the staff are and how they are towards my son. He really enjoys all the activities that is put on for him throughout the day and is learning a lot more and more each time he attends nursery.

staff is great, paying attention to any need of my daughter, giving her all cuddles she wants, supporting her development.there is an app for all main information about her day, useful to save some time when picking her up

We have used Happy Days Nursery for years with our eldest son, then when our second son was born, we knew we wanted him to have the same caring and engaging experience so we went back. The setting as a whole is calm and welcoming, the staff are caring and genuine, they know us all by name. We were offered numerous settling sessions to make sure the transition went smoothly and put my mind at rest so I could return to work with confidence. Also we had the chance to have the same key worker as we had with our first son, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience that I trust. I would highly recommend Happy Days to any parents looking at nurseries for their little ones.

Ever since I came to see the nursery I have loved it, it was perfect for my two children. The staff are incredible, affectionate and very kind, always with a smile on their face. As for the place, it is quite spacious, tidy and accessible. They do a lot of activities and we are always informed of everything that happens with our children. The food is fantastic, the smells always reach the entrance. Quickly defining, everything is magnificent. Amazing!

This is our first experience of a UK nursery and would recommend Happy Days, Exeter to anyone of interest. It's been great!