Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads

Elstree Way, Village Centre, Abbey Meads, Swindon SN25 4YX
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads, Swindon
Happy Days Abbey Meads (also recognised as Swindon) offers children a safe and welcoming environment.

With spacious outdoors areas offering free-flow access and engaging resources, children have endless opportunities to play, learn and explore.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Smith (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 31

Total Places for Children

  • 100

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 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery have parking bays located directly outside for ease of drop off/pick up.

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads Reviews (57)

9.6

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads has 57 reviews.

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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves coming to nursery to see his friends and his teachers and always comes in with a smile on his face.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the rooms always look lovely.
I work at this nursery also and have to say this is the best company I’ve ever worked for as the managers
and staff are very lovely.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads
Thank you for such a wonderful review Chloe - we really appreciate it.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends happy days and absolutely loves it. The staff are brilliant and attentive. My son will be starting in January and I'm certain I will be sending my youngest there when it's their turn.
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Review from Charlotte K (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Happy Days since May this year, it was the first time he had been to this kind of setting and it took him a couple of weeks to settle, but the staff were so understanding and patient. Now, he absolutely loves it - he talks about it all the time! If there are days when he's feeling
a little homesick the nursery have put together a family book for him with pictures of all the people in his life and he uses it to help him, he loves it all! He has grown so much and really come out of his shell, hes also non stop talking now! Thank you!
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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has enjoyed her time at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads, forming close bonds to her key workers and other staff. She takes part in a wide range of activities and enjoys helping with meal times. The nursery supported us during potty training which we are also very thankful.
Pickups have been improved with the reduced restrictions and we enjoy going into the nursery to hear about her day and see her thriving in the setting.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave our team such a lovely review!
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days Nursery in Swindon since January and we are extremely happy with the progress he has made once he adjusted to nursery life. The staff are always polite and enthusiastic at drop-off, allowing for my son to feel at ease when going in (he now willingly heads into the
building). I’ve never had an issue with the nursery, the facilities are great and the staff are extremely accommodating with my son's food allergies.
I’d highly recommend this nursery to anyone considering.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads
Thank you - what a great review, this will mean such a great deal to our team.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days Nursery for two years now and will not miss a single day if he can help it. After visiting many nurseries, Happy Days was far cleaner, decluttered and spacious. I love the outdoor learning opportunities and free flow system, which is synonymous with how we provide
care for our son at home. The staff are approachable and courteous, and I am provided with thorough feedback after every day. My only niggle is I wish my son would come home with more arts and crafts and see a range of mediums used. But this is purely nitpicking.
Lastly, as an epi-pen user, the care and preparation in making the nursery a safe place for my child have far outreached my expectations.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads
Thank you for your review! We will feedback your comments to the team as feedback is always gratefully received. Thank you again for your wonderful review.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Happy Days since she was 11 months old and next week will leave nursery as a happy, inquisitive 4 year old who is looking forward to starting school. The staff have done a brilliant job in preparing her for school, although she is really going to miss the adults with whom she
has build fantastic relationships.
The staff were brilliant during the pandemic and when my second child joined during this time, they made sure that his induction was as smooth as possible given the circumstances. He has settled in really well and has built some lovely relationships with the adults in his room.
The communication between nursery and home has always been extremely good and a detailed handover is provided at the end of each session.
The purpose built building provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children. My children always go in happily and look forward to seeing their friends and taking part in the wide variety of fun activities that are planned for them.
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Review from Anthony (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days since the start of September. It took him a few weeks to adjust to nursery life, but he has now settled in well.
He really enjoys going to the Nursery and is eager to go inside when he sees the building and staff. The staff are very approachable and I believe have
really helped with my sons development in such a short time.
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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days for 2 years now. He used to cry at drop off as he didn't want to go (purely an attachment issue to me) but that soon stopped as he enjoys it so much and knows he will be doing fun things there. The staff all care so much and are approachable and knowledgeable about
my son and his development.
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Review from Jo N (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending in September 2020. At first it was all very new to her and quite daunting. However the team at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads always made her feel at ease and were so upbeat, warm and friendly which made such a difference. Now she looks forward to the days
when she is scheduled to attend. She loves it. The staff are amazing, the handover at the end of the day is always so detailed and informative as you get a real insight about how the day has been. I know that its going to be hard to say goodbye in August but I can honestly say this year has been a very difficult one for all children but Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads have taken it in their stride and made all the children their priority to keep them safe and well. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Review from Tiegan B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads for eighteen months now and she thoroughly enjoys it. Staff are always pleasant, helpful and I’ve never had a single issue. I would definitely recommend this setting.
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Review from Lana G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined this nursery at the start of March and he absolutely loves it. He is always so happy, content and loves his nursery teachers. They made him feel so welcome and he always asks for them at home.
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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads have always been a wonderful nursery, right from when we started using them in September 2018. We now have two children attending and they are very happy and settled there. The staff are warm, approachable and always provide an informative update when we
collect the kids. The nursery provide a rich, educational and fun environment for the children, with regularly seasonal activities. The outside facilities are safe and filled with lots of fun activities for the kids. Menus are displayed to keep us updated of what the kids have eaten and it's a really good combination of healthy and fun food. My children have tried things we don't usually eat at home which is great for them. Management are easy to contact and extremely good at keeping parents updated, especially during the pandemic. Overall, I have always felt comfortable with my children at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads, I know they are safe, cared for and educated.
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Review from Leanne S (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended this nursery for 2 years she enjoyed every moment, the care my daughter received was outstanding. The outdoor area is amazing there is a woodland area where the children can embrace nature. The staff are very welcoming and go above and beyond for all the children. The resources
are very natural/ wooden and the rooms are very clean and presentable. Great nursery for children to have fun and learn.
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Review from Donna C (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days Abbey Meads since January 2020. He really enjoys it and always comes home happy and smiling.
The facilities are excellent with a fantastic outdoor space including a nature garden, stream and water pump, trim trail and story area. It's great to see that the outdoor
area is used a lot as well.
I've been impressed with the range of activities on offer each day and, as a teacher myself, can see that they have a real educational purpose as well as being fun for the children.
The food provided is of a high standard. Menus are varied and nutritional.
I also appreciate the detailed daily written feedback provided giving us information about what our son has been up to and what he's eaten, which is helpful to know.
Overall, I'm very pleased with the quality of care provided by the nursery and have already recommended them to friends.
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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been absolutely brilliant with our little girl. I couldn’t recommend enough. They set work each week through the lockdown and have been very supportive during the children’s review. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Fiona L (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our youngest returned to nursery when it opened and has positively blossomed. She has thrived and the staff are amazing, she can’t wait to go and the positive of it is a happy little girl gaining confidence and blossoming. The communication between staff and us has been excellent and professional.
I can’t praise them enough.
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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started preschool in September 2019 at the age of three and a half. It was a big change for both her and me as she has been cared for previously by a family member.
The staff have been great with us as parents as well as my daughter, supporting her with settling in to an unknown environment.
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loves going, so much so we are increasing her hours. The dinners and snacks are great.
The staff both in her allocated room and in Happy Days are great, super friendly and always happy to discuss anything relating to my daughter. Hand over at the end of the session is always helpful to know what she's been doing, been eating and she can't wait to go back the next day. My daughter has thrived since starting, learning new skills.
Have already recommended Happy Days to a friend, who's child will be starting September 2020.
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think Happy Days Swindon is doing very well. My son joined there as a result of an emergency plan for just two sessions a week but after a few months we decided to do a full switch from his first nursery to Happy Days. It seems like he is doing a lot better and that staff fully understand his situation
(English is not his first language). Communication with staff is very good. And most importantly - my boy is very happy there.
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Review from Lydia G (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with Happy Days as our choice of nursery. My daughter has been coming since 10-months-old and loves it. The staff are so friendly and supportive, really getting to know the individual children in their care, as well as the parents. Even during unsettled periods, the nursery staff offer
advice, encouragement and reassurance - which every working parent needs when those days happen. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.623)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.623) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 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 4.923 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.923
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Abbey Meads is based on 14 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.7
  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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Leanne

Leanne Smith

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello! My name is Leanne, and I am the Nursery Manager for Happy Days, Abbey Meads! I have progressed my career with Happy Days, working in Nursery Assistant and Managerial roles. I studied childcare and currently hold over 17 years of experience, engaging and working closely with families and children.

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