Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village

Unit 9, The Square, Longdown Avenue, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1GU
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village, Bristol
Happy Days Nursery - Cheswick Village is a purpose-built nursery located next to Wallscourt Farm Academy and within the retail and residential complex of Cheswick Village.

The safe and warm nursery environment allows children to develop and play, surrounded by caring experienced staff who are attentive and fully focused on each child's individual needs and routines.

The age-appropriate Explorer and Adventurer rooms allow free flow access to the spacious outside areas, which provide endless scope for children to create and build their own miniature worlds and environments.

The on-site chef provides fresh and nutritious meals to support the healthy growth and development of each child. The children can also be involved in food preparation and learn how to be independent at mealtimes. Special diets can be catered for.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Care Fees
0–2 Years: £100.76 per day (08:00–18:00)
2–3 Years: £100.76 per day (08:00–18:00)
Over 3 Years: £100.76 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 - Cheswick Village to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Shai Trueman (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 82

Age Range

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

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

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village Reviews (94)

9.8

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village has 94 reviews.

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Review from A H (Grandmother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always notice how the nursery is warm, welcoming, bright and clean, with a display of excellent quality items for the children to play with. There is always a member of staff with a smile to greet you, whatever time of day! The nursery always seems to ooze a positive vibe even when they are short-staffed.
This shows the team work well together, and this comes across very well. All I can say the manager is an excellent manager of the team and brings out the best in them and the children, even in these hard times. I love the way the children are respected and spoken to - my granddaughter has excelled in her vocabulary and social skills for her age - what patient role models in early learning to have! The children at this nursery are very lucky! Thank you!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick VillageThank you for this wonderful review - we are so happy to hear of your granddaughter's achievements!
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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Happy Days Cheswick from the age of one and have thoroughly enjoyed every single day.
The staff are caring and have nurtured them, looking for ways to entertain their individual interests. The staff are always friendly and helpful and have been particularly flexible
with arrangements as we have had to move out of the area. My children have formed strong bonds with the staff and other children, which has been enabled by the warm and caring environment within the nursery. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from Nathsha M (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My daughter loves it here. The staff are lonely and so welcoming. The menu and food provided is varied which she enjoys. The activities offered are brilliant. My daughter is well cared for here, which makes it easier to leave.
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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My family have been coming to happy days since 2019 and I have never had a single issue there. Personally, I think all the staff are lovely/friendly and extremely helpful. I could not sing their praises enough. Thank you for everything.
Reply from Rachel Watts, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick VillageThank you so much! We have absolutely loved having your family with us over the years. It's been a pleasure!
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Review from Funmilola A (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m satisfied with the services, my son does not complain about anyone. And I appreciate the fact that he now eats his lunch, even though it’s not so much but that’s progress. He’s always happy when it’s time to go to nursery.
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Review from P V (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves being at Happy Dayes Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Villiage! The staff are always happy to see her and really friendly. Everyone is kind and looks after her. Her development has really improved at nursery and she's always telling me about her day. I would recommend Happy Days to any
parent.
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Review from Chelsea H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl absolutely loves coming to Happy Days. She is familiar with all the children and staff and often talks about them at home. She has met her best friends through nursery. She comes home happy when she's not too tired from all the playing! I can't really comment on the cleanliness and activities
as I've only been in the nursery once due to Covid and every time I ask my little girl what she's done today she says she 'played'. Overall, lovely nursery, lovely staff and I would definitely recommend.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick VillageThank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we are really pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us!
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Review from F G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village due to house move. We were worried it might take her a while to adjust. However, she settled so quickly and well, and loves going to nursery every day! The staff are so personal, friendly and creative. My daughter gets great
care not just from her key workers but every staff at nursery. I especially love all the activities they do that support children’s development and lovely outdoor sensory garden which is baby-friendly too. Daily photo/video updates via secure group makes me smile every day, knowing my daughter is having a great time at nursery! The staff also organised an open day around Christmas to get family/siblings involved, which is very sweet and thoughtful. Excellent nursery!
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Review from Robert E (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is moving on from Happy Days Nursery & Preschool shortly and it’s no exaggeration to say we’re gutted that she’s leaving! They have been a fantastic nursery that has been, in no small way, responsible for our little girl becoming a confident and sociable toddler. The staff genuinely care
and come up with constant and creative ways to occupy and develop the little ones. We know that our daughter will really miss Happy Days, but they’ll always be a huge part of her early years! Thank you.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - our children have both loved it there and it is fantastic to see the wide range of activities that are on offer each day. The staff are enthusiastic, communicative and friendly, and we always get a thorough update at the end of each day no matter
how busy they are. We love seeing photos of what the kids have been up to as well.
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Review from Jordanna C (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village has played an integral part in my daughter’s development. My daughter has attended Happy Days since she was 9 months old (she is now 3.5 years) which show how pleased we have been with the nursery.
The staff (especially her key worker who we have been
fortunate to keep throughout her time at the nursery) are friendly, welcoming and very accommodating to the needs of both the children and parents.
The nursery setting is so lovely with lots of open space indoors and the garden is the perfect environment for the children to freely and safely run around.
I especially love how the nursery choose different topics/festivals to teach the children, which encourages diversity and educates them in a creative manner.
I would highly recommend Happy Days Cheswick to anyone in search of a nursery for their little one(s).
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Review from Jo S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 19-month-old daughter absolutely loves going to nursery at Happy Days. So much so that when I drop her off, she doesn't even look back to wave me goodbye!
The staff are attentive and very friendly. They nurture her creativity and communication every single day. In fact, my daughter often comes
home and teaches me the Makaton sign language she's learnt that day.
Parents are given a daily face-to-face 'debrief' of the child's day, so I'm fully informed about what my daughter has been up to. I can also log in to a secure group, to see pictures of her during the day (I know other nurseries have more advanced ways of doing this such as apps, but I'm assured this is something the nursery is looking into). There are always really lovely activities and weekly themes, and my daughter frequently brings home things she's made.
Overall, I highly recommend Happy Days.
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Review from Renuka r (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of my children currently attend Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village (ages 1 and 3 plus). The activities, games and free play during the day have kept them engaged and happy. The staff do help and support any of our special requests, which is great. The feedback sessions at the end
of the day or are great, at times I get printed photos of our little girl engaging in some of the activities which are really nice. Most importantly my kids do look forward to attending Happy Days and it’s nice to know that they are in a safe place.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys attending this nursery and has built up amazing relationships with all of the team, especially her key worker. The range of activities on offer is great and they accommodate her dietary needs brilliantly.
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Review from B G (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son was born very prematurely, so we have been concerned about his development. The staff have provided him with so much care and support, and have been great partners in helping him reach his developmental milestones. Aside from that, they obviously love what they do and care about the kids a great
deal. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this local setting up until last month. The nursery and preschool team work hard to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment, with key workers ensuring the children are encouraged to develop their personalities, build friendships and social skills, and be prepared
for school as they go up through the years, based on their individual capabilities. They have a diverse programme that’s culturally aware. They have recently invested in fabulous new outdoor areas for the children that provide even more opportunities for learning through play.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick VillageThank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review - we love the new outdoor space too!
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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always very keen to get to the nursery. She appears to learn lots of new skills (eating, dressing) and her vocal improvements when she has returned. The staff are really friendly, and I have no concerns as to her safety and care. I am pleased with the service so far and look forward to
seeing her in the setting when we're allowed.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Happy Days for around 2 months now. She absolutely loves it and has been coming home with smiles and artwork. I was worried about returning to work as she has only just turned a year old and, being 'a lockdown baby' had not had much chance to socialise with other children.
However, I feel much more confident now that I know that she will be well taken care of and is having fun and stimulating mornings with the team. She has bonded really well with the staff, especially her key workers. I feel she is getting a better experience than I could provide at home and I like in the afternoon she can just relax and play with me or my partner when we are doing the childcare. Love the daily reports, private Facebook photos and she is better fed than I am by the team!
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Review from Ben G (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend the Happy Days Nursery in Cheswick Village. The team looked after our two children superbly over the last couple of years and particularly recently. In each year group, our children were clearly happy and well looked after and did lots of different activities. The whole staff really
bent over backwards to help when we had specific requirements. I was recently impressed again with parents' evening, clearly they had an extremely good understanding of our children's development and we had an in-depth conversation which helped us back at home. Thank you!
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Review from Sally E (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have been fantastic, adapting daily to our child's needs. We are kept updated with everything she eats, drinks and does during the day, which provides reassurance overall. Her ever changing sleep and milk patterns can be challenging but the staff take it in their stride and always
tend to her needs. A great little nursery with a warm and caring feel.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.781 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Cheswick Village is calculated as follows: ( (277 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.781
  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 - Cheswick Village is based on 27 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4, which has been reached with 27 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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Shai

Shai Trueman

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

My name is Shai, and I’ve worked in nurseries for just over 6 years. I started as a level 3 practitioner, then went on to be a Room Manager, and worked my way up into management. I have a passion for early years and supporting children to learn and develop through holistic play. This is such an important age to ensure the children are ready for their transition to school. I have undertaken a variety of training, such as safeguarding, first aid paediatric, first aid at work and food hygiene.


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