Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter

Estuary House, Peninsula Business Park, Rydon Lane, Exeter EX2 7XE
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  • 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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

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

Funding & Fees

  • We know childcare is such an important part of family life, and we’re here to make it as simple, clear, and affordable as possible. There are numerous government schemes available to help with the cost, and we’ll guide you through your options so you can find what works best for your family. Why not get in touch today for a personalised quote? You can head to our website and take a look at our Affordable Childcare page to see the different types of support you might be entitled to.


    Did you know Happy Days offers government funded childcare? Depending on your child’s age and your circumstances, you could receive up to 570 or even 1,140 hours of funded care each year — giving you extra support when you need it most.


    We like to keep things open and straightforward when it comes to fees, so there are no surprises. Click the button below to see our weekly, daily, and session rates for the exceptional care we’re proud to provide. And if you’d like to talk through your options, your Nursery Manager will be more than happy to help, we’re always just a friendly chat away.

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.

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 (79)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter has 79 reviews.

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Review from Adelaide A (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from Mrs B (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days is an amazing nursery. The staff are all wonderful and very friendly. I love the layout of the rooms and the range of activities they do with the children. I know they are taking the best care of my little one.


The food is also worth noting that it looks really good and my little one

is eager to tell me what they had eaten that day.
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Review from Megan G (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When our child first started nursery, every single member of staff made sure that she had an extremely positive experience. This meant that she settled really quickly. Now, nearly 6 months on, the staff at Happy Days Exeter have provided such a caring, supportive environment, that every time she comes
home she seems to have learnt something new! The meals they provide are 5*, our child always eats everything as she finds it so tasty! When you arrive in the morning the staff are so welcoming that it immediately puts you at ease about leaving your child. Overall, I would recommend them to anyone as I truly credit the work they do with helping our little girl develop into a confident, chatty and well-behaved toddler!
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Review from Eleanor P (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughters experience has been fantastic over the past few years here. The activities on offer are varied and engaging for the children. The staff are friendly, positive and knowledgeable. The nursery is very clean and the use of space with area sectioned off but still offering an open atmosphere
is lovely. The children seem to be able to come and go outside to the garden area which is safe and supervised. The menu and food variation is incredible and very healthy. My little girl always comes home very happy and I feel her start in life at this nursery has been great. Can't fault it!
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with our choice of nursery. Our little boy is so happy there, he is always keen to go and runs up to the door. The environment is stimulating without being overwhelming, it is spotlessly clean, the staff are friendly, engaging and informed. The children genuinely seem to be at the
centre of the nursery's ethos. Physical and mental needs are met, children have access to outdoor play areas. The food is prepared and cooked on-site and has really helped develop our boy's appetite and table manners. We couldn't be happier and would strongly recommend the team at Happy Days Exeter.
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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since Sept 2015 and loves it. She goes three days a week and couldn't be happier. Her speech is amazing for her age and learns new things everyday. Always lots of different activities for her to do and she loves to play out in the garden as much as possible.
Excellent facilities inside and out. Friendly staff who have really got to know and bonded with my daughter. I look forward to picking her up and hearing all about what she has been up to each day. Healthy meals and snacks are really good too.
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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been really happy with the care our daughter has received at Happy Days Nursery - Exeter. The team are really welcoming and know our daughter really well, I'm always impressed they remember the smallest detail and the names of all her teddies! Our daughter has eczema and allergies which are
really well managed by her key worker and the wider team. I know she is well looked after and doing fun and new activities on her days there. I would highly recommend it to parents looking at their childcare options.
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Review from Adele W (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family we are huge advocates of Happy Days in Exeter. The setting, staff and ethos offers the perfect environment for our son to thrive. He loves going and we feel happy leaving him, knowing he will be safe, cared for and nurtured. We love the activities he takes part in and the relationships he
has made. We would have no hesitation in recommending Happy Days in Exeter.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.864)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.864 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 286 Ratings = 4.864
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Exeter is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Keira

Keira Vincent

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

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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