Happy Days Preschool - Saltford

Saltford Primary School, Claverton Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3DW
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Happy Days Preschool - Saltford, nestled within the grounds of Saltford Primary School, provides a thoughtful, structured approach to preparing children for the transition to school. Since becoming part of Happy Days Nurseries, the pre-school has benefited from enhanced support and resources while maintaining a strong focus on fostering independence, responsibility, and a love for learning.

The dedicated team offers a variety of activities, from early literacy and numeracy to creative arts and outdoor play, all aimed at building essential skills for future success. The pre-school environment is designed to inspire curiosity and self-confidence, encouraging children to take an active role in their learning.

In addition to early years provision, the setting now also includes a Before and After School Club for school-aged children. This wraparound care offers a safe and engaging environment with structured activities and social opportunities beyond the school day—supporting working families with reliable, high-quality childcare.

With a focus on social development, emotional well-being, and academic readiness they offer a nurturing space where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and shine—ensuring they are well prepared for the next stage in their educational journey.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jay Sparkle (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 3 years 0 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 detailed information regarding our fees, including rates per hour or session, please contact the nursery directly. Our team will be happy to assist you with all inquiries.

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 Preschool - Saltford Reviews (20)

9.8

Happy Days Preschool - Saltford has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Preschool - Saltford has 20 reviews.

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Review from Hannah S (Stepmother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are what make the preschool so friendly, kind and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are so good with the children. You can tell by how much the children adore them. Great selection of food and snacks for the children, with a different menu every week. Great preschool and would
highly recommend.
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Review from TENDAYI M (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely adores his school - it truly feels like his second home now! From the moment we first visited, we were blown away by the warm, nurturing environment and the genuine care that radiates from every member of staff. The teachers and support team are simply incredible: patient, enthusiastic,
creative, and always going the extra mile to make sure every child feels valued, supported and excited to learn.


The communication from the school is fantastic too - regular updates, photos through the app.


Quite simply, we couldn't be happier with our choice. If you're looking for a setting where your child will be truly cherished, encouraged to flourish and come home with a massive smile every single day, this is the place. We recommend it with all our hearts - 10/10!

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have both been through Preschool when it was Tiddlers and now Happy Days. The Preschool team both present and past have been fantastic. Both children have thrived in Preschool making solid friendships and have been fully prepared starting school.
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the key workers for helping us move through key development stages and always having enough time to talk about the children's day at pick up time and Katie for always accommodating any changes we required and helping us out when we needed adhoc childcare due to work commitments.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are absolutely amazing, and my son loves coming to preschool. He always has a great day filled with different activities.
I especially love that he is often taken out of the preschool to explore the park and area.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Saltford Preschool back in September and has really enjoyed the setting. He loves it that much, that he wants to walk in all by himself. The whole team are super helpful and friendly.
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Review from Mel F (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Happy Days in Saltford. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to each child's growth. The classrooms are clean, bright and full of engaging activities. Communication with parents is excellent and we always feel informed and included. Highly recommend the preschool
to any family looking for a warm, nurturing environment!
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Review from Krystina J (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shoutout to the amazing staff - Sophie, Rebecca, Rebekah, Lily, Katie, Rossella. My girls are so happy going to pre school and I can't thank you enough. The care provided is excellent and having them from 6m to 5 years old now is testament to you guys!
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Review from Andy M (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love sending our son to Happy Days. The staff are so caring and friendly and supportive, and they put a lot of effort into his learning and development and preparing him for big school. He has a lovely relationship with his key worker, which helps his confidence. It's such a warm and welcoming environment.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your son is enjoying his time at Happy Days and that the team's care and support are helping build his confidence. It's wonderful to…read more
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started here and I can't believe how well she has settled in. It is such a lovely, welcoming setting. Everyone who works there is so friendly and my daughter really loves pre-school.
It's a fairly small space but they really make the most of it and there are lots of opportunities
for the children daily.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your daughter has settled in so well and is enjoying her time at Happy Days. Although our space is cozy, we always strive to create…read more
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic setting with kind nurturing staff.
Both of my children have attended the nursery and pre-school settings.
Both settled in well and have made some lovely connections with the staff and other children.
My daughter had a smooth transition into the local school and still uses the wrap around
care after school.
My son enjoys the range of activities that pre-school provide and has busy days playing and learning. He has been supported in gaining some new found independence and learning new skills.
The staff are incredible! Helpful, kind and brilliant at their jobs!
I would highly recommend.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear both of your children settled in well and have built great connections with our team and other children. It's…read more
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Saltford pre-school has been amazing for our son. He attended the linked nursery from the age of one and when he turned three he went up to the pre-school. The staff are wonderful and obviously really care for the kids. They focus on the important stuff - spending time with the kids, learning through
play, and setting up interesting and varied activities. Our youngest is now at the nursery setting and it's so lovely that the staff looking after her are mostly the same as those who looked after our son three years ago. There is a real sense of the children being part of a community, and the links to the primary school are also really handy.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear how positively your son's experience has been at Saltford, from nursery to preschool. It's great to know that the continuity of…read more
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Review from Abigail S (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Preschool is a really lovely setting. The staff are all very approachable, kind and honest. There's always plenty of toys and activities for the children to be getting on with. They also have access to the park which is great in the summer. Particularly like the new app so we can keep updated
with our little ones day.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that Saltford Preschool feels like a welcoming and friendly environment. It's wonderful that your child enjoys the variety of activities and…read more
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Review from Zoe H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son moved from Happy Days Nursery to Happy Days Preschool this September. As parents we were anxious about the change. From his 1st session all our anxiety had disappeared. What a wonderful preschool. The level of communication from the adults to the parents is great but more importantly the instant
reassurance to the children is second to none. Our son is smiling, chatty and eager to go again at every collection. Happy child=Happy parents.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear your son has settled in so well at Happy Days Preschool and that your anxieties were quickly eased. Communication is really…read more
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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our child to Happy Days Preschool at the beginning of September, he was quite shy starting a new preschool but the staff very quickly made him feel welcome and he settled in nicely. All the staff are friendly and really engaged in the wellbeing of our child and ensuring he is happy while he
is there, they got to know what he likes very quickly to help him feel more comfortable. They are very good at giving a thorough handover at the end of the day and giving you essential information about what's happened in the day and also communicating some funny/happy occurrences that have happened.
We have been very impressed with all the staff and how they go above and beyond to ensure our child is happy, having fun and learning. We are so glad that we moved him to this preschool as we have already seen him gaining more independence and skills within the last 4 weeks he has been there.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're really happy to hear your son settled in quickly and is feeling comfortable here at Happy Days. The team enjoys getting to know each child and sharing…read more
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience with Happy Days (previously Tiddlers). The staff are incredibly helpful and genuinely caring, which has made a big difference in helping our son feel safe, settled and happy. It's clear that the team takes the time to get to know each child and support them individually.
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Days makes good use of the park next door, giving the children regular opportunities for outdoor play and exploration. The indoor learning areas are thoughtfully developed and engaging, encouraging curiosity and creativity.
We're also really pleased with the variety and quality of meals provided - it's great to know our son is being exposed to nutritious food every day. Overall, we feel confident and grateful knowing our child is in such a positive, nurturing environment.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted your son feels safe, happy, and settled at Happy Days. It means a lot to know our team's care has made a difference. Thank you for choosing…read more
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Review from Bethany W (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my third child to attend the nursery and I would never choose anywhere else. The staff have remained consistent and have a fantastic relationship with my children.


They always come home glowing and happy from their day at nursery and the transition from pre school to school has been a breeze

thanks to the staff.


If I had anymore children, I would send them 100 times over if I could.


Thank you for being amazing!

Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Preschool - Saltford
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for trusting Happy Days with all three of your children! We're proud to be part of your family's journey and delighted to hear they come home happy…read more
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy days Pre School previously known as Tiddlers Pre School have been so fantastic over the last year and a half. The staff are always so energetic, friendly, kind, compassionate and welcoming. Our daughter absolutely adores going to Pre School & frequently talks about the staff at home. She always
comes out happy and always talks very positively about her day and what she has done. One teacher is very well known for her wonderful cuddles and another for her excellent butterfly drawings! Another member of staff also has a soft spot in my daughter's heart for talking about her dog biscuit. And a big shout out to 4 other members of staff in particular, my daughter speaks about you all very fondly too. I cannot thank the girls at the nursery enough you are all wonderful. My son is very much looking forward to coming up to the Pre School once he is old enough and I know that he will settle with you lovely ladies, just as well as my daugher did. Thank you again.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 children cared for by Happy Days Nursery in Saltford (previously Tiddlers) over the past 5 years. My experience has always been positive particularly in respect of the friendly and caring people that work there giving me confidence that my children are happy and well cared for. There are
always varied activities, lots of outdoor play and appetizing food which they have always enjoyed. With the recent acquisition by Happy Days it is clear that some investment is being made in resources and the outdoor space which will continue to improve the already positive environment.
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days (Tiddlers) have cared for both of my children and the staff are absolutely wonderful. They give me an update each time I collect and have supported us with my child's speech delay more than I could ask for.
My youngest also attended the nursery & they were incredibly supportive and understanding
when she transferred from another nursery.
When my oldest moved into school, the transition was simple with the support we got from happy days.
The change from Tiddlers to Happy days has seemed very corporate, going from a local nursery to a chain but no major changes. We are hoping no further changes as it was wonderful as it was.
I would give it 10 stars for care if I could as the pre school & nursery staff are just fantastic.
My small and only negative comment would be that we have had dirty (soiled) underwear mixed in with clean clothes (when it would usually be bagged) but when we raised this, it was addressed.
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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son is extremely happy here, the staff are so lovely, I know my child is in safe hands - the most important thing to me.
Learning: I get verbal feedback on behaviour, I presume they follow a curriculum? I never hear what my child has done each day. I would like more of that and how he's developing.
Care: amazing, although can come home with a dirty bottom. So would like more focus on supporting cleanliness with no 2's.
Staff: 10/10.
Management: 10/10 although since the take over, hardly any updates or photos on what my child has been doing each day, would like that to improve and be more frequent on the app.
Facilities/resources: it's great that happy days are updating and improving the site and equipment as was much needed.
Activities: would like more updates, as have no idea. Also advocate taking them out of the site daily as space is small, utilising the parish park next door makes you competitive with Snap dragons
(chuckles and staff - amazing! So happy here)
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.778)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.778) out of 10 for Happy Days Preschool - Saltford 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.778 for Happy Days Preschool - Saltford is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.778
  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 Preschool - Saltford is based on 20 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 20 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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Jay

Jay Sparkle

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

Hi my name is Jay and I’ve recently joined Tiddlers Nursery & Pre-School as part of the Happy Days team. I have over 15 years of experience in early years, including leadership roles, and hold a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive.


Outside of work, I love baking with my son, walking my two collies, and volunteering at my local Scouts group.

Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Preschool - Saltford

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Days Preschool - Saltford accepts?

Happy Days Preschool - Saltford accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Days Preschool - Saltford Open?

Happy Days Preschool - Saltford is open: 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.

How many Children does Happy Days Preschool - Saltford have capacity for?

Happy Days Preschool - Saltford has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Happy Days Preschool - Saltford to the centre of Bristol?

6.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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