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Happy Journeys Day Nursery

22 Church End, Hendon, London NW4 4JT
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Happy Journeys Day Nursery, London
Happy Journeys Day Nursery, London
Happy Journeys Day Nursery, London

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.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • 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

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • 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

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.

Happy Journeys Day Nursery Reviews (94)

9.9

Happy Journeys Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Journeys Day Nursery has 94 reviews.

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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Happy kids there who are having good learning time and developments are obvious. Great facilities in and our doors including the green corner where children help doing gardening works which provides them with a "touching the nature" opportunity!

Amazing day nursery!

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Review from Ashika P (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with this nursery and can honestly say it has been a huge part of our family's life. Both of our children have been through the setting, and we were one of the very first families to join when it opened back in 2019. We've been extremely happy customers ever since.
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

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, professional staff, stimulating the children appropriately, varied activities, highly recommend! Always caring and helpful!

Management is excellent as well as prompt and accurate communication.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Madalina C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from Z K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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!

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Nertila D (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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We would highly recommend Happy Journeys Day Nursery. Both my son and daughter attended (daughter still there) and they absolutely loved going. The staff are all so warm and caring and they deliver the most amazing activities and make education enjoyable for such little ones. The reception staff are very friendly and communicative and we get constant updates and pictures throughout the day. There is also CCTV you can log into to see what your little one is getting up to.

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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter, Nora, joined in October at 11 months old. The staff are friendly and attentive! The sensory play activities are my favorite, I look forward to seeing the updates on the new activities every day! The resources, sensory area, soft play and amazing garden are so clean and welcoming! I feel like she is in safe hands and the updates on the app are consistent during the day as well as the photos. The menu choice is brilliant too! If I were to recommend a nursery it would be this one! Highly recommend 5*****

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Review from R A (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I would absolutely recommend Happy Journeys to anyone who is looking for a nursery. The staff there is absolutely fantastic, and we could not be happier about the education for our daughter. There is so much attention put into the curriculum and structure.

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Review from Anusha H (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Happy Journey Day Nursery is a very good nursery, my son's learning journey has been wonderful. The preschool teachers are hardworking and kind and they encourage kids to take part in different educational activities and fully contribute to their development process. My kid has become more independent, for example: learning table manners, zipping his jackets by himself, going to the toilet alone, sharing with others and being more disciplined. I was at ease after leaving my kid at the nursery, as the preschool teachers were so caring and I knew my kid was in good hands. The nursery has a camera where you can monitor your kid whenever you want and have peace of mind. We enjoyed a lot in the graduation ceremony and the nursery gifted all the kids with memorable gifts. We left with good memories and We will miss all the Happy Journey Day Nursery lovely preschool teachers and staff.

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Review from Naymar T (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves Happy Journeys! She is very excited every morning to go and see her friends and her carers. She has learnt a great deal as they do so many activities and learn by playing.
The staff is incredible. They are truly caring and always willing to help with any concern a parent might have. They go above and beyond to see your kid happy and thriving.
We have been at Happy Journeys for more than 2 years and a half and I couldn't have chosen a better nursery.
The nursery is very well run. The management is excellent. They have a sports coach and a Spanish teacher who comes once per week to teach the children a second language and keep them active. They are very detail driven and any event they organise is amazing. You can see all the effort they put for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation etc.

Happy Journeys is more than a daycare they teach, they inspire the children, explore and nurture their imagination.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been at Happy Journeys for two months now in the baby room and I have only good words to say about the staff, their creativity when putting activities together, their kindness and the genuine care they show. The place itself is very clean, they have very good communication and safety/wellbeing processes. He's happy to be dropped off every morning, well-fed and taken care of while he's there, and content when I pick him up. He always seems to have learnt something new!

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves going to Happy Journeys! She is so happy going in each morning and the activities are great. I've noticed a huge improvement in her development since joining and the staff and key workers are amazing.

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Review from Nico O (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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It is a very good nursery, nursery teachers are true educators, professional, patient, and caring. My little one loves every teacher in the infant room. I have loved every single step.
Management and the administration team are always well-organised, approachable and helpful.

My baby has loved it here since she started. She comes home happy and has learnt so much in the day! The staff are all so sweet and nurturing.

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Review from Volha L (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Happy Journeys is truly the place where your child is happy.
Attention to child's needs, an enormous number of various activities - every time they are different and so clever, tasty food (and choice of fruits).
Our son really enjoys going to pre-school every day (as he knows he has friends there and perfect teachers).
We, as parents, cannot express the gratitude to all the staff members of the Happy Journeys as you may be rest assured that your child is in the best hands while you are at work.
We have noticed a huge progress in English (as English is a foreign language to us) in our's sons communication and overall development progress - attention levels increased, self-confidence (while using the toilet and asking for advice), learning numbers and letters - wow!
And last but not least - the access to the webcam for parents during the day to check in on children - is also fantastic.

We are extremely happy that we have waited and joined this nursery!

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Review from Milena Z (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Happy Journeys Day Nursery is a fun and child-friendly place. Modern building with few parking spaces. Admin staff is very helpful always on top of things. Responding to emails, calls and requests quickly. Sending important information to parents regarding care and events happening in the nursery. Our two sons joined toddler and preschool room. Both have very good room managers and caring peers. Lovely and dedicated staff. You can watch your little one on the camera during the day also there is an app which tells what your kid had for breakfast, lunch, tea. You can also speak to the peers via the app if you have any questions. You get weekly feedback from the peer who looks after your child and get photos. On Thursday there is a Spanish teacher coming and having activities with the kids. Our son really likes that day! During the day there are lots of different activities and kids can play outside in the garden. We and mostly our boys are enjoying going there and we are recommending it!

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Katie Murphy Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019
Katie Murphy

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.

Prashanti N Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019
Prashanti N

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.

Siddhi N Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020
Siddhi N

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

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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