Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare

6 Whirlwind Road, Weston-super-Mare BS24 8EF
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare, Weston-super-Mare
Happy Days Nursery and Preschool -Weston Super Mare gives children the nurturing, challenging and fun learning environment that need to thrive.

Highly-skilled and caring staff strive to give children the ability to grow in confidence while parents can rest assured their little ones are in good hands.

The nursery group aims to ensure all of its nurseries achieve 'outstanding' judgements from Ofsted and the group as a whole has had much success in this area.

Children are able to pursue child-initiated play to learn about the world and also engage in a variety of fun and educational activities organised by staff.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Hancock (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 36

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Care Fees
    0–2 Years: £86.85 per day (08:00–18:00)
    2–3 Years: £86.85 per day (08:00–18:00)
    Over 3 Years: £81.02 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.

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

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare Reviews (75)

9.8

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare has 75 reviews.

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Review from Bethany C (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy days is such a lovely nursery for your child to go to! The girls show that they deeply care about your child, asking how they've been and showing just as much excitement about milestones as you do! I feel comfortable knowing that my son is safe and happy in the baby room as they know his needs
and preferences and his key person is wonderful! She makes sure that my little boy is having the best time and is always uploading observations for me to see! They're very accommodating to the child's needs and encourages a range of activities for the children to explore. I couldn't recommend a better nursery!
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Review from Jazmine D (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming Happy Days for over two years and the support we have received particularly from the nurseries SENCO has been amazing and has made a real difference to our lives. Being a SEN parent can be extremely challenging and knowing that our child is coming to nursery where he will not
only have a lovely day but also have a real difference made to his life has made us very very happy. Without the nurseries help we would not have the crucial diagnosis for our son which will impact the rest of our lives and we are eternally grateful. Watching him build connections with adults that are loving and meaningful has made our nursery journey all the more special.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
The staff in the rooms appear overwhelmed, they are able to show compassion however my child is frequently injured at pre school/the older children rooms, almost every session for 4 weeks straight he returned home injured with little explanation.
Have had issues with bigger rooms having unsanitary
conditions, parents escalated this and management have put a plan in place however this resulted in them stopping parents from entering rooms so now parents unsure what the room conditions are like.
Many issues with billing - being over charged and not being informed.
Unable to support or identify any additional needs - would absolutely not recommend sending any child with any additional needs.
Child reports to "play in the garden" for very large Majority of their time at Happy Days.
Child frequently reports would of liked
More to eat but only allowed 2 slices of pizza as staff also eat kitchen food despite parents paying for this service.
Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Customer Support Team at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-MareWe are committed to providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment where every child can shine. We value all feedback and see it as an opportunity to reflect and continually strengthen our approach.
We have clear processes in place to support children's wellbeing, maintain open communication with families, and ensure the smooth day to day running of the nursery. Our team works hard to create a positive experience for every child, and we're always looking for ways to improve.
We welcome the opportunity to speak with families directly about any concerns. Working in partnership with parents and carers is very important to us, and we remain committed to providing the highest standard of care and early education.
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Review from Ali A (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has now been at two different Happy Days Nurseries and I have nothing but positive words for their staff and curriculum. My daughter has developed confidence and become a very social baby thanks to the team in Weston Super Mare. She loves the activities and her team of fantastic educators.
The staff are very attentive and supportive which makes the experience really stress free as a parent. I enjoy sending my child here and she enjoys it just as much!
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Review from Bailey C (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery for 2.5 month now and I am AMAZED by the progress she is making there. I signed her up for nursery mainly for socialisation as she lacked confidence and they have really managed to bring her out of her shell! I can't thank the team and management enough for
their warm, patient and accepting approach to my daughter.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
An all round excellent nursery. We have sent our children there for just over a year now and they have been in 3 rooms. The staff there have remained mostly consistent and really get to know your children well.
We haven't had any issues there apart from a couple of small things which when raised have
been addressed and resolved quickly.
Our children love it there and have really developed.
I would like to have more photos/reports added to the app as it's nice to see what they are doing. Have only really had 1 formal report so it would be nice to have this every few months.
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the nursery and preschool. The members of stuff are lovely, approachable and understanding, they give a lot of attention to the kids and support the individual needs of them. The environment is pleasant and safe and my mind is at rest when leaving my child at the nursery.
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Review from Simona C (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very please with nursery services, staff is polite and professional, taking good care of my daughter , she loves coming at nursery .
I would highly recommend this nursery.
Nursery meets all my expectations.
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Review from Jodie H (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby loves it here! Shes learned so much and is so confident. All the staff are lovely and genuinely care. My girl is always smiling and they do all the messy play activities that we dont do at home. Its so lovely seeing pics from the day and knowing that she is happy and safe. She eats so well there
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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing childcare is such a big decision, and I honestly couldn't be happier with Happy Days. Both of my children have attended-my eldest in the preschool and now my youngest in the baby room-and the experience has been fantastic each time.
What makes Happy Days so special is the way the staff treat
every child as an individual. They take the time to get to know them personally, notice the little things that matter, and go above and beyond to help them feel safe and settled. With my eldest, this meant building his confidence and preparing him for school, not just academically but emotionally and socially too. With my youngest, it has been about patience, gentleness, and creating an environment that feels like a home-from-home.
The six-week settling process has been a huge highlight for us. It wasn't rushed and made such a difference in helping both my baby and me adjust. By the time I returned to work, I felt completely confident that she is happy, safe, and cared for.
Reply from Ellie-May Williams, Marketing Apprentice at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-MareThank you so much for sharing your experience and for placing your trust in Happy Days with both of your children! We're delighted to hear how our team's individual approach has helped your children feel safe, confident, and well-prepared-both emotionally and academically. It's wonderful to know the settling in process made such a positive difference for you and your youngest child. We're grateful to be part of your family's journey and look forward to continuing to support you all through your children's learning journey!
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Days has been such a momentous part of my son's development! His confidence and independence has flourished since he first joined and we couldn't be more happy with his experience.
The staff are so friendly and personable - and really make an effort to build a relationship with parents, which
in turn benefits our children.
The facilities are fantastic and the care offered to my son has always been brilliant.
I couldn't think of a better place for him to go - we will be sad the day he his old enough to move on!
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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Happy Days for the last 6 months and we've been impressed with how diligent and caring the staff are. The building is modern and purposes built and has all the facilities and features you'd expect, we love the little windows that sit between the different rooms so when they move
up to the next room it's not a complete surprise to them.


He enjoys the time he spends there and he enjoys a variety of activities and some great meals which has helped in his development and it's been a joy to see him develop. They have access to the outside space whenever they want and there are always plenty of staff inside and outside watching over them.


We are kept up to date with his activities, meals and nappy changes via the app which is incredibly useful as we know what to expect when we pick him up.


We especially love the flexibility of being able to drop him off and pick him up at times that work for us as we know not all nurseries offer this flexibility.

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Review from Andrew H (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son really enjoys this nursery, going for 2 years now and we are so pleased with his progress and what the nursery provide him with.


He gets breakfast, lunch and dinner and is never bored either a variety of activities given to him and has made tons of friends.


His communication and confidence

has grown exponentially and we have the nursery to thank for this.


We're kept up to date on the app or given a detailed hand over.

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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had our daughter in Happy Days since she was 1, and she'll be turning 4 soon and starting school in September. In that time we have always felt she was incredibly well cared for, and she has formed strong attachments with many of the staff at the nursery. Our son is now there too, and similarly
is always happy and adores the girls who care for him in his room. We feel lucky to have found a childcare setting where our children have been so nurtured. Whilst I've no doubt my daughter will be sad, she will be starting school very well prepared from both a social and educational perspective.
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always polite and friendly and create a lovely welcoming environment.
My child loves the staff and has created a great bond with them.
The nursery is always clean and tidy and a great place for children
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Review from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at happy days are so kind and nurturing. I feel totally at ease leaving my daughter with them, knowing that she is safe and being shown the same attention and kindness that she gets at home. We love hearing about what she's learned and what activities she's been doing and the regular photo
and story updates mean that I don't feel I'm missing out on her day.
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Review from Charlotte L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy we chose happy days Weston for our child, we were new to the area so viewed a few nurseries, but the staff were always so welcoming at happy days it felt like the best environment. I stayed on a few of the settling in days and the children were happy and well taken care off. Even
on the days when it's an emotional drop off my child reaches out to the staff for comfort, which shows to me how well he is cared for whilst there. There is always a rotation on food and the staff regularly update the app to keep you informed. There's a wide selection of toys and I think the outside space is really nice and secure. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Ana-Maria S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children's attended Happy Days Nursery and I was pleased about their development. Staff is always warm, attentive and supportive to the child to get the best experience in their nursery.
Both of my children were difficult at begging (the little one still is) and the staff tried their best
to offer them trust, safety and nice environment to settle nicely.
Outdoor is a plus having constantly acces to the garden and having fun activities and engaging with the oldest once...
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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in December 2024 and even in such a short time, has really flourished here. His speech has come on remarkably well and he always greets me with a smile when I pick him up. He is also happy to go each morning which is lovely to see. I get great feedback from the staff each day and
they seem really enthusiastic about him as an individual which is a testament to their care.
They have also been very understanding and accommodating in accepting my other child with epilepsy and he starts there soon. They have taken their time to attend the appropriate training which puts my mind at ease. As a plus, their baby room seems so comfortable and calm, a really lovely environment.
Overall a really positive experience and would recommend this nursery to other parents looking for a place.
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Review from J S (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent run nursery, staff professional and caring, children happy, well cared for and cannot wait to go each day. Well done all, will not hesitate to highly recommend to my friends and acquaintances families with small children.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.766 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare is calculated as follows: ( (263 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 304 Ratings = 4.766
  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 - Weston-super-Mare is based on 25 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 25 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.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

Posted: 09 Dec 2025

Vacancies are available! Please contact Happy Days Enquiries team for more information, and to book a tour.

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Meet the Team (1)

Leanne

Leanne Hancock

Job Title: Manager

I am Leanne and I am super excited to be embarking on the journey with the nursery and yourselves and families/carers and all the children, here is a little bit of background about me.


I have 26 years experience within the childcare sector, from running my own business to being a childcare NVQ  assessor for Weston College. Working with children has always been a massive passion of mine and want to ensure my enthusiasm and knowledge is passed on to the teams I work with, to ensure high quality care and education for all children and their families /carers.


I myself have 4 children and two grandchildren which I love to spend time with.


I really look forward to meeting  you all  and helping your children through their happy days journey

Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare

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

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare Open?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare is open: 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.

How many Children does Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare have capacity for?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Weston-super-Mare to the centre of Weston-super-Mare?

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

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