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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

Estuary House, Peninsula Business Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter EX2 7XE
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The staff are all very supportive and friendlyN P(Mother of Child)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter, Exeter
The outdoor area is great and our kids love itM L(Father of Child)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter, Exeter
Both girls go into nursery each day with smiles on their faces.Sonia F(Mother of Child)
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter, Exeter

Located just outside Exeter (What3words location is edits.owner.cute), Happy Days is a nursery/pre-school conveniently located for families who live and work locally.

Offering a welcoming and engaging setting, the nursery caters for children aged 0-5.

Funding & Fees

Full Day Care Fees
0–2 Years: £85.03 per day (08:00–18:00)
2–3 Years: £85.03 per day (08:00–18:00)
Over 3 Years: £85.03 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 - Exeter to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Keira Vincent (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There are plenty of convenient parking spaces, as well as level-entry into the setting.

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter Reviews (87)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter has 87 reviews.

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Review from James F (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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We approached Happy Days after emigrating from Australia. I got last minute work and we were struggling to find childcare for my son. The nursery was incredibly prompt and their response to me was helpful with the information they provided. The induction process was incredibly clear and helpful for my son to settle in. What made this even more impressive was that this process was carried out during COVID-19 lockdown. In respect of virus management, their support and the information provided were fantastic. My son really integrated well within the nursery setting and always came home happy. Given we have moved around a lot this was the third nursery he attended in his life and it was the happiest. He was always able to describe what activities he did during the day and actively spoke of friendships he made and carers that he could trust. I would highly recommend the friendly and efficient staff.

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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Cannot rate them highly enough, every member of staff is wonderful, friendly, caring, and professional. My son has extra needs and both my son and I have been supported every single step of the way to gain extra help for him, to push through appointments outside of the nursery, and sort the EHCP. If I hadn’t sent my son to Happy Days he wouldn’t have had half the help he’s had here or the high standard of care. Wish my son could stay longer!

Happy Days staff care about the whole family, provide an NHS discount which is fantastic, and treat each child like the unique, special little person that they are!

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending for a couple of months now and we have been really delighted with the nursery. The staff are warm and friendly, handovers are efficient and informative, the food clearly enjoyed by our son and the activities varied and interesting. We feel confident that our son is really well cared for when we are at work. We have already highly recommended to friends considering nurseries locally and will continue to do so!

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Review from Ruta B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Excellent Nursery! Staff friendly, warm caring and professional. Lovely outside space. Nice, clean and tidy rooms. Lots of different activities throughout the day. Our daughter loves going to nursery. Couldn’t wish for a better nursery for our girl.

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Review from Assel C (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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I never regretted about our choice, my kids and I loved this nursery very much. Kids never cried or refused to go there and my heart was calm when I was leaving them. Friendly staff and peaceful environment this is how I would describe this nursery.

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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending Happy Days Nursery since she was 8 months old and she is very happy here. The Staff are amazing, so friendly and care for the children very much. They confirm exactly how her day has been and confirm how well she has done with her food, which is helpful for a child who doesn't each much. They also provide great Dairy-free options which I needed for my daughter's intolerance, and they manage this perfectly. We get reports on her progress along with ideas on what can be done at home to help her progress. My Daughter is always so excited to go nursery and is always happy when she comes out. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough, and so happy we chose Happy Days almost three years ago, gives me peace of mind while I'm at work knowing my daughter is happy.

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Review from Angela B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at this nursery for 2 years and he has absolutely thrived there. Such a brilliant ethos and the team are fantastic! My son loves going to nursery and loves to tell me all about his day when I pick him up. I highly recommend this nursery! Huge thanks to the team for everything they have done for my son so far.

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Review from Hayley K (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended this nursery since he was ten months old and I have no reservations in recommending it to anyone. He has severe allergies which they are brilliant with and offer a range of "safe" meals. Everyone is kind, friendly and efficient and I feel safe leaving him in their care knowing he'll be well looked after. The nursery is always cleaned to a high standard. They have lots of different activities and outdoor play to keep him entertained and which keeps him learning. He looks forward to going and comes home tired and happy from his busy day.
The current manager is amazing and we are very sad she is leaving. She is very kind and professional and knows all about the children and what is going on with them and the nursery. She has a real presence at the nursery and if you express any concerns or have any questions you know she will sort them asap. She has been brilliant in implementing change especially with the current Covid situation and is a true leader.

Thank you all.

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Review from Adelaide A (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We love Happy Days Exeter! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly that our daughter settled so quickly when she first started, which was a big relief. She really enjoys every single day.
Their investment in the children is amazing, they’re like a big extended family. They do such a great job to help nurture development, confidence and personality. You get great feedback at the end of each day too to let you know what they’ve been up to and what they’re working on.
The facilities are excellent with lots of toys, books and crafts available, and we really like that they encourage play outside as much as possible.
The food is great too. As a family, we eat a plant-based diet and were worried that this could be an issue, but the team at Happy Days are so accommodating to different diets that it has really been no problem at all for them.

We’re so happy that we chose Happy Days, and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Becki T (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have 2 kids who attend the nursery and I cannot fault it. I recommend it to all my friends with babies who are looking to send them to nursery! My eldest is due to leave soon to start school and I am genuinely sad that he will no longer be attending!

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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has attended Happy Days Exeter for the last 2 years and will be finishing soon to start Reception. We have been absolutely delighted with every aspect of the nursery. It is warm, friendly, welcoming and professional. The staff are amazing and our daughter has always looked forward to going to every single session. Our daughter has some special needs and the Nursery Manager and team were so helpful and professional with assisting us with paperwork for an EHC plan and structuring a bespoke learning and development plan. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery - they are brilliant!

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Review from Rob F (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Really friendly staff. My daughter couldn't be happier!

Really personal service. Clean environment. Nutritious food and a great variety of fun learning activities!

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We have been very impressed with Happy Days, the staff are so friendly and welcoming and our son is very happy there. It is always clean and has a lovely calm atmosphere. We love the open door policy and the fact that the outside area is always accessible as our son loves to be outdoors.

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Review from Nora S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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We love Exeter Happy Days. They aren’t only professional but friendly and extremely thoughtful. They pay attention to details and I’m fully confident my child is in good hands. I also believe they are invested in every single child at the nursery.

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Review from Sue (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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Happy days is a wonderful nursery. The staff have always made my two daughters feel very safe and happy and I really couldn’t wish for more care for them. My children always come home having had a fun and engaging day, what more could I ask for.

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Review from Dalene T (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is fabulous. It is clean, does not smell of nappies like a lot of nurseries do and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, caring and very well trained. Both my children are extremely happy there and I will not send them anywhere else.

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Review from Liliia C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Happy Days is a great nursery! The staff and manager are very nice and friendly. My child is been looked after very well and he absolutely loves going to the nursery. I definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Happy Days have been absolutely amazing with my daughter. She genuinely enjoys going. She has come on leaps and bounds since she's been there. The staff are fabulous, and I couldn't wish for anyone better to look after my daughter whilst I'm at work.

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has had a very positive experience at Happy Days. The teachers are very caring and professional and encourage learning and development. My son is more confident and balanced and looks forward to going to the nursery every day.

Reply from Katherine Lawrence, at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

Thank you for your kind words it has been a pleasure to have him and lovely to meet you all, we wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from Libby S (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has settled really well at Happy Days. She really enjoys nursery and sings songs about the staff on the way there. We get a handover at the ned of the day (verbal and written) and this is really helpful. I am very happy with the care provided by the team.

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  • 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...
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Meet the Team (1)

Keira Vincent Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Keira Vincent

My name is Keira, and I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I began my childcare career volunteering at a nursery and immediately fell in love with the job. Eager to learn everything I could, I then began my own learning journey whilst working in nurseries, carrying out my level 2, 3 and 4 NVQ qualifications across 5 different nurseries in Exeter of various different sizes and set ups.

I joined Happy Days Exeter in 2022 in a varied role as the nursery administrator, supervisor, health and safety officer and SENCO. I loved working for Happy Days in such a varied role, taking on lots of different responsibilities and new challenges, which naturally led me into undertaking my level 5 in operations management with the company and excitingly taking on the role of manager, which is my favourite role I have had so far! I am passionate about supporting and empowering our families, children and staff team. It is so rewarding and inspiring to watch our children grow and learn, and to be a part of nurturing their learning journey.

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