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Happy Journeys Day Nursery is a new nursery located in Hendon, in the Barnet area of London, providing high-quality day care and early years education for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Child-led learning is practiced by experienced early years practitioners in a safe and secure environment.
The setting practices the principles of the EYFS but also utilises the best of the Maria Montessori and Reggio Emilia teaching methods.
Young children are taught to learn through exploration of their environment and through creative play.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesOwner
- Happy Journeys Day Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie Murphy (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 33
Total Places for Children
- 84
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- All Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 1 week in May
Parking
- They have a car park for visitors and for parent drop off/pick up.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£491/ month
Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable).
Deposit for children under 3: £400.
Deposit for children aged 3 and over: £200.
For funded places, the nursery also includes charges for food, consumables, activities, and events within the funded fees:
Ages 6 to 24 months: £10 per day made up of £6 for food and snacks, £1 for non-food consumables, and £3 for activities and events.
Ages 24 to 36 months: £15 per day made up of £8 for food and snacks, £1.50 for non-food consumables, and £5.50 for activities and events.
Ages 36 months and over: £26 per day made up of £10 for food and snacks, £2 for non-food consumables, and £5.50 for activities and events.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£122
3 days per week
£491
5 days per week
£1,388
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,472 / month (£113 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £980/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Happy Journeys Day Nursery Reviews (104)
Happy Journeys Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Journeys Day Nursery has 104 reviews.
My son has been attending Happy Journeys for over a year now and I can honestly say it's an exceptional nursery. The staff are so warm, caring, the nursery is clean, the food options are healthy, great variety and made on site. My son has made great progress with his milestones, and I can attribute...
My son has been attending Happy Journeys for over a year now and I can honestly say it's an exceptional nursery. The staff are so warm, caring, the nursery is clean, the food options are healthy, great variety and made on site. My son has made great progress with his milestones, and I can attribute some of that to the nursery supporting in his growth and wellbeing. We're so pleased with everything about it and highly recommend!
My child has been attending Happy Journeys for almost 3 years now, and I have witnessed her growth alongside the nursery. The teachers are all incredibly patient and kind, and there are wonderful, engaging activities every day. Food there is great. Since transitioning to the preschool, the nursery...
My child has been attending Happy Journeys for almost 3 years now, and I have witnessed her growth alongside the nursery. The teachers are all incredibly patient and kind, and there are wonderful, engaging activities every day. Food there is great. Since transitioning to the preschool, the nursery has introduced an even greater variety of activities, such as PE, cooking classes, parent-child sports days, Spanish lessons, yoga, science classes, and trips to the library, parks, and the RAF Museum. These activities thoroughly stimulate and develop the children's various abilities, curiosity, and creativity.
Happy Journeys was always our top choice when we started looking for a nursery for our daughter. As a new mum it's always a little hard leaving your child with other carers but happy journeys has exceeded our expectations of care. It's a beautiful space, with enough outdoor area connected to the...
Happy Journeys was always our top choice when we started looking for a nursery for our daughter. As a new mum it's always a little hard leaving your child with other carers but happy journeys has exceeded our expectations of care. It's a beautiful space, with enough outdoor area connected to the rooms and all the staff are friendly and supportive for both parents and the kids.
The curriculum is designed to really develop all the physical and emotional needs of a child to grow and we've seen tremendous growth since our daughter joined. In communication, her confidence and cognitive skills especially.
They really do make the effort to also reassure parents and keep us well informed of the kids progress with lots of updates and pictures. I'm looking forward to seeing how much our little girl continue to grow and will highly recommend Happy Journeys to all parents!
The nursery you choose for your child is a big decision, (and one that I was quite anxious over before going back to work), but the first time we visited Happy Journeys, we knew we'd found the perfect place. As well as being a warm and welcoming environment, it is also very clean, organised and...
The nursery you choose for your child is a big decision, (and one that I was quite anxious over before going back to work), but the first time we visited Happy Journeys, we knew we'd found the perfect place. As well as being a warm and welcoming environment, it is also very clean, organised and well run. Everyone who works there is kind and supportive and they really understand how emotional this time can be so they take care of both the parents and the children as you settle into the process. They encouraged my husband and I to call and check in as often as we needed and were very happy to provide regular updates. My daughter has learnt so many new things since joining and the team regularly share photos and observations so we can see how much she has progressed. Everything has improved from her eating to sleeping to general milestones and skills, it is so fantastic to see and we can't thank Happy Journeys enough for looking after our little one with such love and care.
Our son started at HJ in the baby room over a year ago. From day one, all the staff from management to reception helped both our child and us parents settle, and got to know our individual needs.
Each room has its own dedicated outdoor space, which is amazing for London! They also do daily...
Our son started at HJ in the baby room over a year ago. From day one, all the staff from management to reception helped both our child and us parents settle, and got to know our individual needs.
Each room has its own dedicated outdoor space, which is amazing for London! They also do daily themed messy play and craft activities that keep the kids properly engaged. Communication via the app is top tier, with photos, activity breakdowns, nappy changes, and meal updates.
The car park can get a bit busy and awkward at peak times but at least there's a car park - and it's such a minor part of our day.
Our son is happy, well cared for, and his progress over the last year has been incredible. Facilities and staff are both fantastic. Highly recommended!
Our experience with Happy Journeys has been outstanding! Our son has been attending for 18 months now, since he was six months old, and he absolutely loves it. Every day is packed with so many fun activities; they create such a rich and stimulating environment and prepare lovely food for the kids....
Our experience with Happy Journeys has been outstanding! Our son has been attending for 18 months now, since he was six months old, and he absolutely loves it. Every day is packed with so many fun activities; they create such a rich and stimulating environment and prepare lovely food for the kids. The nurseries communication has always been exceptional and far exceeded my expectations. I really recommend Happy Journeys
We love this nursery so much. It really is excellent in all aspects- the staff look after the kids so warmly and professionally and have such fun and varied activities. The building is beautiful too and so welcoming. Would highly recommend!
We love this nursery so much. It really is excellent in all aspects- the staff look after the kids so warmly and professionally and have such fun and varied activities. The building is beautiful too and so welcoming. Would highly recommend!
We're genuinely so grateful for Happy Journeys Nursery. Seeing how happy our Daughter is there means so much to us as parents. She has learnt so much, grown in confidence, and really seems to thrive in the environment they have created.
The staff are wonderful; warm, caring, attentive and clearly...
We're genuinely so grateful for Happy Journeys Nursery. Seeing how happy our Daughter is there means so much to us as parents. She has learnt so much, grown in confidence, and really seems to thrive in the environment they have created.
The staff are wonderful; warm, caring, attentive and clearly passionate about the children. Everything is also incredibly well organised, which gives us so much reassurance.
It really feels like a place where she is known, cared for and encouraged, and we couldn't be happier with the experience she has there.
Thak you for all your hard work
Thak you for all your hard work
Both my kids have been going to happy Journeys since 11months old (now almost 2 and 3) and they love it. The staff are amazing, the facilities and outdoor spaces are great. They have learned a lot on communication and started talking really early thanks to all the help from their key workers.
Both my kids have been going to happy Journeys since 11months old (now almost 2 and 3) and they love it. The staff are amazing, the facilities and outdoor spaces are great. They have learned a lot on communication and started talking really early thanks to all the help from their key workers.
Amazing day nursery!
Amazing day nursery!
The team at Happy journey nurseries are AMAZING! They are friendly, informative, kind but most importantly understanding. They went and continue to go above and beyond for my daughter and us as parents. I highly recommend!
The team at Happy journey nurseries are AMAZING! They are friendly, informative, kind but most importantly understanding. They went and continue to go above and beyond for my daughter and us as parents. I highly recommend!
The staff...
The staff are absolutely wonderful - incredibly nurturing, friendly and genuinely caring. They take the time to really know each child and are always helpful and approachable, which makes such a difference. The environment itself is beautiful: modern, minimalistic and bright, with thoughtfully designed outdoor play areas connected to each room that the children love.
The food provided is nutritious and well-balanced, which gives us real peace of mind, and communication is excellent. We particularly appreciate the regular updates and photos via the app, which helps us feel connected and informed about our child's day.
The nursery also offers stay and plays and other events to keep parents involved
Management is excellent as well as prompt and accurate communication.
Management is excellent as well as prompt and accurate communication.
So happy with my child attending Happy Journeys. I feel at ease that she is in safe arms while away from home. Staff are lovely, good variety of food on the menu and the care provided has been the best I have experienced in a nursery setting.
So happy with my child attending Happy Journeys. I feel at ease that she is in safe arms while away from home. Staff are lovely, good variety of food on the menu and the care provided has been the best I have experienced in a nursery setting.
We're absolutely delighted with Happy Journeys Nursery. The staff are warm and attentive, and our child is very happy in a nurturing, joyful environment. The food is great, and we really appreciate the regular updates throughout the day - it gives us peace of mind and keeps us connected.
We're absolutely delighted with Happy Journeys Nursery. The staff are warm and attentive, and our child is very happy in a nurturing, joyful environment. The food is great, and we really appreciate the regular updates throughout the day - it gives us peace of mind and keeps us connected.
Very pleasant experience, our little one absolutely loves it! All the teachers are amazing ( we love love one teacher in particular), management very supportive, receptionist very helpful. Everyone very friendly, they pay attention to every detail. Highly recommend!
Very pleasant experience, our little one absolutely loves it! All the teachers are amazing ( we love love one teacher in particular), management very supportive, receptionist very helpful. Everyone very friendly, they pay attention to every detail. Highly recommend!
Happy Journeys has been a part of our family since our elder son started there in 2020. It's hard to put into words just what a caring, nurturing place this is. Whilst the activities and learning are everything you'd want for your child - creative, stimulating, fun - it is the way the staff take...
Happy Journeys has been a part of our family since our elder son started there in 2020. It's hard to put into words just what a caring, nurturing place this is. Whilst the activities and learning are everything you'd want for your child - creative, stimulating, fun - it is the way the staff take the time to really understand each child that enables them to flourish, and makes this nursery the outstanding place that it is. The admin is also next to none. All correspondence is responded to within a couple of hours, and in the five years that I've been a parent at the nursery the attention to detail never fails to amaze me. My younger son is leaving this summer and it feels like I'm losing my village. If you're lucky enough to join the Happy Journeys family, definitely go for it!
Happy journeys is an incredibly warm and nurturing nursery. They take care of my child so beautifully and he enjoys every minute of being there. The facilities are excellent. The activities they create for the children are always so fun and creative. They communicate excellently with parents as...
Happy journeys is an incredibly warm and nurturing nursery. They take care of my child so beautifully and he enjoys every minute of being there. The facilities are excellent. The activities they create for the children are always so fun and creative. They communicate excellently with parents as well.
My son joined the nursery when he was 6 months old, and since the very beginning I had very positive feelings about the nursery and all the staff. It's been almost 1 year now and my son loves going at Happy Journeys! Starting from the baby room staff, ending with the staff of the management team I...
My son joined the nursery when he was 6 months old, and since the very beginning I had very positive feelings about the nursery and all the staff. It's been almost 1 year now and my son loves going at Happy Journeys! Starting from the baby room staff, ending with the staff of the management team I can only be grateful for the way they support my babies development and the way they support us as a family when dealing with requests! This is what is called an excellent customer service, professional and ready to help whenever possible! Thank you Happy Journeys wonderful Team!!! I can't wait to see how will my son transition to the Toddlers room soon, but I'm sure it will be wonderful and smooth thanks to your professionalism and care
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 20 Oct 2020Recipient: Happy Journeys Day Nursery
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Meet the Team (3)

With over 13 years’ experience in Early Years education, Katie began her career completing a Level 3 qualification, later achieving a BA (Hons) in...
With over 13 years’ experience in Early Years education, Katie began her career completing a Level 3 qualification, later achieving a BA (Hons) in Education Studies. She has progressed through key leadership roles from Room Leader to Nursery Manager, developing extensive expertise in leading teams, maintaining high standards of practice, and delivering high-quality early years care.

With over 10 years’ experience in Early Years, Prashanti has supported children across all age groups, developing a strong and well-rounded...
With over 10 years’ experience in Early Years, Prashanti has supported children across all age groups, developing a strong and well-rounded understanding of early childhood development, specialising in supporting Under 2’s as a Baby Room Leader, before progressing into leadership roles as Deputy Manager, gaining experience in team leadership and nursery operations.

With over 5 years’ experience in Early Years, Siddhi began her journey as bank staff while completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification....
With over 5 years’ experience in Early Years, Siddhi began her journey as bank staff while completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. She quickly progressed into the role of Room Leader, demonstrating strong leadership and practice, and has recently completed her Deputy Manager Training.
Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Journeys Day Nursery
How much does Happy Journeys Day Nursery cost?
Typical fees at Happy Journeys Day Nursery are £113 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Journeys Day Nursery accepts?
Happy Journeys Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Happy Journeys Day Nursery Open?
Happy Journeys Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Happy Journeys Day Nursery have capacity for?
Happy Journeys Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 84 Children.
How far is Happy Journeys Day Nursery to the centre of London?
6.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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