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)

9.8

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 D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has attended Happy Days from a very young age. My child has a superb routine and dropoffs and pickups are a very pleasant experience. Happy Days has some really lovely staff who are competent and friendly. The school days are structured and varied, and meals and snack times are the same. Overall,
I am happy with Happy Days and would recommend the nursery.
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Review from H H (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended since he was only 7 months old and has grown into a fantastic well well-mannered young boy, of course, which partial credit definitely goes to nursery.
The app is regularly updated and regularly used by myself and my wife so we can see what activities have been completed, food
has been eaten and photos showing his constant progression.
Overall very happy with our choice of him going here.
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Review from Christopher S (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're over the moon with the decision to send our daughter to Happy Days Mulberry Park. Every morning she leans towards the baby carrier when we mention nursery and leaves the house with a big smile. We love the updates on the app which tell us how she's slept, when her nappies have been changed, when
she's eaten and most of all, the photos of the activities that she has been up to! Our daughter will often come home covered in sand or with a bag of wet clothes from water play, which is just how it should be!
As for the staff, they are excellent. I'm sure looking after so many kids they don't feel like smiling at the end of a long day, but they do, every day. When I pick her up at the end of the day, the staff seem to love telling us how she's got on during the day during their brilliant handovers, and when we leave she always points at the photos of the staff on the door which gives us great confidence of a strong relationship between child and staff. Thank you so much.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery in Bath has been an exceptional choice for my child's early education and care. The warmth and welcoming staff ensure that both parents and children feel comfortable and valued from day one.
The nursery offers a fun and engaging atmosphere that my child looks forward to every day.
With a perfect blend of play and structured learning, Happy Days fosters both creativity and educational growth.
Safety is a top priority at Happy Days. The facilities are impeccably clean and secure, giving me peace of mind knowing my child is in safe hands.
In summary, Happy Days offers a fun, safe and educational environment. The compassionate staff and well-rounded curriculum make it an ideal choice for any parent. I highly recommend Happy Days for its positive impact on my child's early years.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Happy Days is a lovely nursery, we've been very pleased with our daughter's experience there. The staff are excellent and the varied activities provide lots of different opportunities for development. The modern, purpose-built space is unusual in the area and a real strength.
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Review from Phil D (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend Happy Days Nursery wholeheartedly. They have made the potentially difficult situation of leaving my son in nursery every day very easy because he absolutely loves it! This is due to the care he is shown every day and also the structured play that is planned every day. The children
here are challenged to become independent and are given the time and space to achieve that. Each day/week has a theme which allows us to follow up and support the learning at home.
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Review from G Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves the nursery. The staff is very helpful, and nice and looks after the kids very well.
Since my child started nursery, the staff has been amazing.
Highly recommended. They care about the kid's development.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with our experience of Happy Days Bath. Both of our daughters attend the nursery and the staff have been fantastic from the beginning. We have a great connection with our key workers and trust them to help support us, with our little ones. I have recommended the nursery to a lot of my
friends; I really appreciate the free flow between the garden and room, so children can easily access the outdoors. My youngest is 5 months and I have worked with her key worker on what her next development stage will be. For my eldest, the play is structured, with lots of activities for learning and development. We are notified of the week's topics (space/nature/book day) so we can talk to the girls at the end of the day. We love seeing the photos captured in the diary and it’s helpful to have the food and sleep diary on our phone apps. The office staff and managers are really friendly and have been helpful with any questions or settling-in sessions. I highly recommend Happy Days Bath.
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Review from Jess W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They’re amazing with my little girl, she has suspected Autism and they’ve been amazing in trying to help and understand her needs. Without them, I wouldn’t be so close to getting my daughter diagnosed so quickly and early. They’ve helped make her experience so lovely and welcoming and my daughter loves
every single one of them.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your daughter has made with us and are pleased to hear she's bonded…read more
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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes 3 days a week and it’s a bit of a drive to get there as I live a little distance away. But the drive is worth it as I’m really happy with the progress she’s making and the staff are brilliant!
All the girls in Explorers are fantastic but think my daughter has two favourite members
of staff.
The food always smells amazing, and the rooms are always clean and set up for nice play times. The staff are genuine and know their stuff! I’m just really happy with my daughter being at the nursery. A nursery in another area came up with space but I declined as she is so settled at Happy Days and I’m really happy there too!
The only thing is that we have to pay when it’s the bank holidays, but I’m not too concerned as I’m really happy with the nursery!
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your daughter has made with us at Happy Days and are so pleased to…read more
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Review from Carley M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery I have sent my son to, they are fantastic and he loves it. He is always so happy when I pick him up.
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Review from Joe T (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Happy Days Nursery in Bath are very friendly and helpful. The facilities are fantastic and very modern. We chose this nursery partly based due to its location but mainly because of the set-up, outdoor space and facilities within the nursery. Their communication is very good with monthly
newsletters and keep everyone updated with any staff changes. They also prioritise transition into nursery with settling in days and into new rooms when children get a little older. Would definitely recommend it to others.
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Review from Roger M (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery in Bath is a purpose-built nursery with great facilities. Each room is spacious, with an outdoor section that provides the children with plenty of space to play. We moved to Happy Days because we followed two amazing early years practitioners who had previously cared for our son at
his previous nursery, which sadly closed down.
Our son is autistic, so needs additional support, and he couldn't be in better hands. The staff here are extremely experienced and skilled in everything they do. Both our son and daughter now attend the nursery and are both really happy here.
Our experience of Happy Days has been exceptional from the very first phone call. We can't recommend the nursery and everybody who works here highly enough!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review - it is greatly appreciated, and we are delighted to hear your son has settled in so well.
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Review from Oliver B (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son seems to have a really good time at Happy Days Nursery. Started at 9 months old attending 2 mornings a week for the past year. The settling-in phase worked really well - an hour a day, 2 days a week for 6 weeks gave him a long and gentle build-up. Definitely come home having learnt new language
and communication skills which have pleasantly surprised us, including sign language (please, thank you, more) when preverbal which has helped transition to speech, sharing with other children, and motor skills through play, including artwork. Delightfully blows the staff kisses as he leaves demonstrating the good bond the staff have with him. They give good feedback and genuinely seem to have an interest in his development. The app is nice just to have that little heartwarming update. A wishlist; more trips out, a bigger outdoor space, more activities like playdough making? They run a lot of events (Halloween, fancy dress, etc.). Would recommend.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
This is such a lovely review- thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery. She is in the Preschool room and especially loves one member of staff in particular who has helped her settle in so much and made a huge difference in her experience. She’s learning and progressing really well and is always asking to be taken to nursery!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you so much for your lovely review, your feedback means so much to us and it is wonderful to hear about your daughter's progress!
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery that provides the children with a variety of activities. We love seeing all the things that our daughter has made!
We are also really impressed with the food options and care dealing with food intolerances.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for such a lovely review - we love seeing hearing about your daughter's creations!
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Review from Katherine R (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School have been wonderful for my little boy. The staff are warm and very friendly. They have been wonderful at settling my very anxious son in, and they still are when he is struggling. The staff really help to put my mind at rest, and they always take the time to talk to me
and update me on his day. He enjoys different activities and has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Happy Days. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for your lovely review Katherine! It is wonderful to hear.
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are all so friendly and very helpful.
My daughter is nearly two years old. She started with the nursery from 9 months and I have never had any concern.
I feel content with leaving my daughter as I know she will be cared for and supported in her needs.
She comes home covered in activity
things so I know she has had a fun-filled day.
Thanks for your support and especially to two members of staff for being my daughter's special people.
Reply from Jodie Baggs, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for taking the time to complete this, its lovely to hear such positive feedback!
We adore your daughter! and so glad she is getting on so well here.
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Review from William R (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath is an excellent nursery. The staff are kind, attentive and well-trained. They did an excellent job helping our daughter settle in and feel safe and secure. The drop-off/collection set up works really well and it is great being able to go into the setting and hear
about what our little one has been up to. They do a great range of fun and educational activities throughout the day. We would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Jodie Baggs, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for your lovely feedback and review!
Its great to hear our collection and drop off procedure works well.
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Review from Paige O (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child started their attendance late last year, and despite standard parental anxieties and infant attachments, the process was actually very pleasant, and it took me by surprise how quickly my child settled in and began enjoying themselves. The staff are wonderful. They make myself, my child and
our relatives feel very welcome and comfortable. They took time to learn our child's specific needs and cater for their care accordingly. The staff are very hands-on, and I'm glad to say, seem to make quite close bonds with their children, specifically, in our case, my child and their key worker have a fab connection. Communication is great. The facilities, food, activities... all have wowed me.
I'm very glad We chose this nursery. Well done, all.
Reply from Jodie Baggs, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Bath
Thank you for such kind words in this review, we understand nursery drop off can be a roller-coaster of emotions, but its great to see how settled your child is with us, and how happy they are.
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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.

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