Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury

Cooper Road, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 3UP
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9.9 75 Reviews
  • Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury, Bristol
Thornbury is the perfect environment for your child to thrive, have fun and learn - with secure and enriching indoor and outdoor areas that offer free-flow access throughout the day. The team have a wealth of experience, and are very proud of the bonds made with the children and their families.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Care Fees
0–2 Years: £86.08 per day (08:00–18:00)
2–3 Years: £86.08 per day (08:00–18:00)
Over 3 Years: £86.08 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 - Thornbury to get a personalised quote.

Contact Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sammie Fry (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The setting offers designated parent parking to assist with drop off and collection.

Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury Reviews (75)

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Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury has 75 reviews.

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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really pleased with the nursery. It is the second setting that our child has attended and she settled really well thanks to the great care of the staff. The new manager and deputy are very approachable and have made a great difference to the atmosphere.
Staff turnover is high, however,
new members seem well informed and skilled. The nursery is very child led. Ultimately, our child is extremely happy and making great progress!
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery is wonderful, the facilities are fantastic and staff are exceptional. They care so much about all the children and parents. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and professional. My child loves attending here. I particularly like the level of feedback I get from staff members about his day.
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Review from Naomi W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff here are wonderful, they are friendly and welcoming and very caring. You are clearly informed of the cost so there are never any surprise charges. My little one has been to four different nurseries in three years and I can honestly say that Happy Days is the best one he has been too.


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children all love going to "school", you get a good breakdown of what your child has been doing throughout the day, you don't worry about leaving them as you know they are in good hands.
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Review from Don M (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Happy Days as our choice of nursery for our son.


The staff are always friendly and extremely helpful and the teachers are fantastic. Our son has developed so much in such a short space of time and he really looks forward to coming in to play with his friends and teachers.


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communication to parents is also first rate.


I would recommend Happy Days to anyone looking for a nursery in Thornbury. It really is excellent.

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Review from Gareth (Father of Child) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest daughter has been attending since she was 7 months old. Staff and management are excellent - they are very caring and always take time to explain what she has been doing each day and are always polite and courteous.
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Review from Jo W (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have settled in very well to Happy Days Thornbury, having started when it opened in January 2017. The staff are caring and attentive, and the facilities in the nursery are excellent. There is a large range of toys and activities and I feel that my children have been well supported
to develop their own interests. The food provision is excellent and varied and the nursery is always clean and well-presented.


My only (minor) criticism is that it is Happy Days' group policy not to do outside trips for the children as they are not able to manage risk. I understand that this is outside the control of the individual nursery, but on days where there are less children and higher staff : child ratio, I would welcome the opportunity for older children to go outside the setting.

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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Happy Days 7 months ago, when he was 10 months old. As a first time mum I was a bit nervous about leaving him, but the team at Happy Days were really welcoming and helped him to settle really well. He loves nursery and it is great to see his big smile when he sees his keyworker and
the other staff.


The nursery is well equipped and offers a variety of activities to help little ones learn and keep them entertained. The staff are all friendly and approachable, and very helpful whenever I have a query. My son has special dietary needs and the nursery has been very accommodating of this, so I feel reassured in leaving him in their care.


All in all, it is a lovely nursery!

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Review from Elaine (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our 3 year old to Happy Days in July from another nursery and I wish we'd moved him sooner. He's come on so much in the little time he's attended. His confidence has soared, his vocabulary has come on brilliantly and he looks forward to going every day.
The staff have been completely wonderful,
he gets such a high level of care. They go above and beyond their duty with him and they have such fun with him. The children are really treated as individuals and their needs and different interests are catered for. The food that is cooked for them is amazing too.
The receptionists and office staff are lovely and supportive too which is such a help when everything is chaotic on the school and work run!
Highly recommend Happy Days!!
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Son has been attending Happy Days Thornbury since April 2017, we cannot recommend this nursery enough! He really enjoys attending and has thrived since starting here. He and I have such a positive attitude towards the nursery, he talks about the nursery, staff and his friends he has made there
all the time. The nursery itself is brand new ( opening earlier this year) the space available is brilliant and the outdoor space is lovely with a sand pit which is a big hit with my son! The resources the nursery have are second to none and everything is brand new and really is lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful and I know my son is in good hands. They really encourage his own independence and this has been shown by our son at home. It really is a wonderful nursery!
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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I looked at 4 local nurseries and chose Happy Days due to their ethos and their open plan floorplan. Children are able to choose the activities they want to do and when they want to do it alongside structured activities. Happy days offer a variety of food which is made on location and
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Our son settled in extremely well and quickly down to the settling in sessions offered and the staff having plenty of time to get to know him and his daily routine. He absolutely loves going which speaks volumes!


Would Definitely recommend Happy Days Thornbury!

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been extremely happy with the care and support our children receive at Happy Days Thornbury. My only criticism would be that some of the actual meals seem more like snacks than meals, so our daughter usually is hungry when she gets home, but I think this could also be down to burning
lots of energy.
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Review from Steven H (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at nursery for just a couple weeks, and the difference in her is remarkable. She is walking, trying to talk, smiling and laughing even more, she's building blocks!


Excellent start, keep up the good work and she'll get a job soon explaining the meaning of exam grades to older

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ethos behind the Happy Days Nursery - Thornbury is second to none. It provides a calming environment where children are supported at all times and their independence is encouraged. Beautiful toys and a fantastic outdoor area ensure that learning through play can occur in a range of ways and staff
adapt plans throughout the weeks to give all children opportunities to thrive. Our child settled with them incredibly quickly, and his key worker has a strong understanding of his needs.
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Review from Gail S (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days is a brand new nursery in Thornbury which has been really nicely kitted out. Everything is new and good quality so will clearly last for a long time. The sunken sandpit and outdoor toys are favourites of my son who loves the opportunity to get his all in one waterproof suit on and have a
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My son has developed a wonderful bond with his key person who is always very enthusiastic and really listens to any requests and seems to genuinely care for the children she is looking after and responds to their individual likes and dislikes.


The management team have responded well to all my communication and requests and there is always a smiling face when I arrive at the nursery. All the staff are very friendly.


I am very pleased with my choice of sending my son to Happy Days and would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.860 for Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Thornbury is calculated as follows: ( (322 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.86
  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 - Thornbury is based on 31 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 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 31 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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Sammie

Sammie Fry

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

My name is Sammie, and I am the new manager of Happy Days Thornbury.


I have been working within the childcare sector for over 16 years 3 with years of management experience. I spent 2 years working in Dubai as a pre-school teacher where my early years knowledge grew even further.


Working in the early years has always been a huge passion of mine. Seeing the children flourish throughout their nursery experience and supporting families is something that brings me such joy in my career and I am excited to bring my experience, passion and love for childcare with me to Happy Days.

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