Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath

Kellaway Lane, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5EA
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9.8 70 Reviews
  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath, Bath
Happy Days Bath is located in the new Mulberry Park Development along Kellaway Lane (What3words: buck.island.bids).

The setting is the perfect environment for your child to thrive, have fun and learn - occupied with safe free-flow environments indoors and out, in addition to a wealth of experience from their team members.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Richards (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 70

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 07:00-18:00
    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

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath Reviews (70)

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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath has 70 reviews.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely environment for the children - safe, lots to play with (with new things added regularly), and a great outside area that they can use pretty much whenever they want to. The atmosphere is really nice, the staff are friendly and take the time and effort to engage with the children in a fun and caring
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are nurturing and inclusive, they repond well to any requests and give good insights on how my child is settling. My child always comes home happy and seems to of progressed a lot with his speech, social skills and ability to use the toilet since starting there in December.
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Review from Maisy L (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days Bath for 2 months now. They were so supportive and patient with him throughout the settling period. He is now fully settled and absolutely loves going there. The staff encourage his learning and play through lots of different activities. I feel that my son has really
nice bonds with the staff and I can tell he feels very comfortable there. I feel confident in leaving my son with Happy Days, they give many updates on the app throughout the day. The food menu is very colourful and healthy, my son loves eating there. I really cannot fault Happy Days Bath, they are a brilliant team.
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Review from Jaimie-lee h (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days nursery is such a nice and lovely place to take your kids to they are always so kind and understand and they will do what they can to help with stuff my oldest boy (now in school) he loved it and my second she attends the nursery now and she loves it she can't wait to go. I would recommend
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so pleased we chose this nursery for our son. The staff have been nothing but fantastic. It took a while for him to settle but they have been so patient and caring and now he doesn't look back. They are really helping him to thrive with learning, play, interacting and eating. It's such a lovely
environment for the children, with a wide variation of areas and toys. Such a happy and welcoming nursery.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Happy days nursery since July 2023 and has loved every minute of being there. The staff are friendly. Patient and are really good with the children and they get up so much that my child comes home from nursery absolutely shattered, which is the sign of a really good day.
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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could rave about this nursery all day. My little boy is currently in the baby room and he has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery. The team are so lovely and caring and are genuinely invested in making sure he has the best time and is happy. My son was naturally very unsettled when he
first started but after lots of settling sessions (which I was very grateful for) he grew in confidence and now it's sometimes a struggle to get him to come home! My son's keyworker is fab and he loves her but I honestly think the whole team is great. I'm constantly updated on what he's up to and I love seeing all the photos of the learning and enrichment he is up to. He is happy, he sleeps really well and seems to have learnt something new each week! The management team are also really friendly and approachable. As a first time mum, I've never felt like any of my questions have been stupid ones. Overall, a very happy mum
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending from the age of 10 months and is now nearly 2 years. My child has an amazing bond with their key worker and we've found all of the staff to be very friendly and competent. The app photos and snapshots are particularly lovely to receive to see what they've been up to. My child
is in a good routine and enjoys the activities, they've picked up so much since joining. Handovers are always helpful and my child's needs are listened to.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery have been a great nursery setting for my little one. The staff in the explorers room seem to always be engaging with the children & my little one has a great bond with their key worker. The encouragement with the children is also great. There's never too many questions that you can
ask, the staff are always willing to give you their time and talk to you on drop offs, pick ups and even 1 to 1. Thank you Happy Days Nursery for providing us with a pleasant nursery experience!
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Review from V B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery since he was six months old, and he is now one year old. From the start, he has always been happy to go to nursery. His key worker is lovely and quickly formed a strong bond with him. He is very fond of her and the other staff members as well. The nursery provides
specific feedback every day, letting me know how he has been doing and what activities he has participated in. I also really appreciate the use of the online portal, where I can view comments and photos from his day.
I am happy with the care my son is receiving, and I would recommend Happy Days to other parents."
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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with the care and attention my son receives at this nursery. The reception and management team made us feel welcome and at ease. They are incredibly friendly, always greeting us with a smile and are always helpful when assisting with our queries.
The nursery staff are absolutely fantastic
as well, my son has developed a strong bond with his caregivers, who are nurturing, patient, and always engaged in his activities. It's clear that they genuinely care about the children's growth and happiness, and I can see how much my son enjoys his time there.
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Review from Laura V (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since he was 12 months old, now 18 months old. The key workers were very good with him since he joined the nursery, and although he was understandably unsettled to begin with, they helped him to settle and feel secure, and he now absolutely loves nursery. He has gone from barely
eating there to trying everything, playing with everything, and napping really well, which I was concerned about as at home he would only do pram or contact naps. I am regularly updated with photos of activities, which is great. The app that the nursery use could be a bit more detailed, for example what he has eaten for lunch/tea, but otherwise very good. There is always a different activity going on and the facilities are very good. I would and will recommend to friends and family.
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Review from S M (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the staff very friendly and always willing to help if you have a problem. My grandson has come in so well since he has been here. He has been here for 2 years. They really try hard with all the children and would recommend this place to anyone. The food is great, my grandson eats everything.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love Happy Days Nursery. My daughter started over a year ago and thrived.
We love the staff, the environment, and the safety.
I love that they always have outdoor activities no matter the weather.
High recommend!
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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very well looked after and loves the free-flow element of the nursery. He loves the slide. The staff really focus on his needs and have made such a lovely bond. He eats their food well! And settled so well.
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Review from James T (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended Happy Days for five months now, and we have been really impressed with the overall experience. The settling-in program was excellent and left my son and ourselves confident before he started full-time. The Explorer's room has a great atmosphere, and he is exposed to such a wide
range of activities alongside free play time. It is clear that he loves going each day and is always happy to go in, waving and smiling at the staff.
The facilities are high-quality and they have access to a wonderful outside space. The premises are very secure and the security protocols implemented ensure peace of mind knowing that our son is safe. The nursery also provides regular updates via a phone app on everything from food to sleep and activities. The Happy Day's staff are exceptional in our experience. They are all friendly and caring and it is clear our son has a great relationship with them. Overall, we have been very impressed and would highly recommend Happy Days.
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Review from Giorgiana L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with the results of my son being at this nursery from April. He has special needs and he did a lot of progress in this couple of months. Lovely stuff,very kind and supportive. I'm really happy with them.
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Review from Lianne L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was very hesitant when starting at Happy Days but all the staff in the Explorers room have done such a fantastic job of helping him to settle in, he now seems much happier and relaxed! His key person has really made him feel welcome and included, even though he only attends one day. The communication
via the app is so reassuring and it's lovely to see what my child has been doing during the day.
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Review from Alys D (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Happy Days since she was 10 months old and I am very sad to be leaving due to a relocation. My experience of searching for a new nursery has definitely made the process of leaving a lot harder and makes me realise how lucky I was to be able to send her there. My daughter has
loved going and the relationship she has with the grown ups is lovely, she regularly talks about them and is so happy to see them.
The environment is fantastic, clean and the ability to go into room for pick up/drop off I think is great. Everyone is so friendly and I feel over the time we have been there we have grown to know all the staff, not only the ones in her room. We also get updates throughout the day on the app and I feel she is really safe. If I have any changes to a routine they are always very accommodating and go out of their way to ensure they are met.
A fantastic team of people who really care for the children and my daughter will miss them dearly, as will I.
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Review from Justin W (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities in the baby room are fantastic. The space is bright, clean, and thoughtfully designed to stimulate and engage the babies. There's a wide variety of toys and activities that promote both physical and cognitive development. I am particularly impressed with how the room is organized to ensure
safety while also encouraging exploration and play. Communication with parents is another area where Happy Days Nursery excels. I receive regular updates on my daughter's progress, including detailed notes about her activities, meals, and any milestones she achieves. This transparency has been incredibly reassuring and allows me to feel connected to her day even when I'm not there. The staff's dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community is also evident. They organize regular events and opportunities for parents to get involved, which has helped create a wonderful sense of camaraderie among the families.


The caregivers in the Explorers Room demonstrate a genuine passion for childcare and take the time to get to know each child individually. This personalized approach has made my daughter feel valued and cared for, and it's clear she loves her time there. The team is always warm, approachable, and ready to provide feedback and support to parents. The room itself is equipped with a diverse range of toys and learning materials that cater to the curious and adventurous nature of the children. It's clear that a lot of thought has been put into creating an environment that encourages exploration and learning through play. The activities are varied and engaging, helping my daughter's development. One of the aspects I appreciate most is the excellent communication from the nursery. I receive regular updates on my daughter's activities, progress, and any new skills she's developing. These insights are incredibly valuable and help me stay connected with her experiences and growth at the nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.813)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.813 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath is calculated as follows: ( (309 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 375 Ratings = 4.813
  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 & Pre-School - Bath is based on 32 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 32 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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Jodie-Ann

Jodie-Ann Baggs

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, my name is Jodie! I’ve worked in childcare for over 10 years, in management for over 6 years, and been a manager for 3 years.


I have a level 3 in childcare, and a level 3 in forest school too! I love spending time outdoors, taking long walks, and also enjoying spending time with my family. I’m very excited to start my new role here at Happy Days Bath and support the nursery in the best way I can.

Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath accepts?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath Open?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath is open: 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.

How many Children does Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath have capacity for?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath to the centre of Bath?

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

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