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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.
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...
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.
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...
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*****
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.
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.
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...
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.
The staff is incredible. They are truly caring and always willing to help with any concern a...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
Management and the administration team are always well-organised, approachable and helpful.
My baby has loved...
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.
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...
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!
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....
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!
I have had both my kids attend Happy Journeys Day Nursery. One of my sons still attends and the other one has started school. I couldn't be happier with the staff in each room - the learning activities are thoughtfully designed to stimulate cognitive growth and creativity according to their age....
I have had both my kids attend Happy Journeys Day Nursery. One of my sons still attends and the other one has started school. I couldn't be happier with the staff in each room - the learning activities are thoughtfully designed to stimulate cognitive growth and creativity according to their age. The meals provided are not only delicious but also nutritious, expanding my fussy kids' taste buds! My kids have shown progress in their learning journey since attending this nursery. I highly recommend Happy Journeys to any parent seeking a fun, nurturing, learning environment. The management team always try to accommodate and are very helpful.
My baby has loved it here since she started... I feel at peace knowing she's taken care of while I am at work. She comes home happy and has learnt so much in the day! The staff are all so sweet and nurturing... more activities during the day than I could ever do for her. A big shout-out to the...
My baby has loved it here since she started... I feel at peace knowing she's taken care of while I am at work. She comes home happy and has learnt so much in the day! The staff are all so sweet and nurturing... more activities during the day than I could ever do for her. A big shout-out to the staff in the infant room!
I am extremely pleased with the level of professionalism and care provided by the daycare for my daughter. The staff are dedicated and attentive, ensuring the well-being and development of each child. They maintain open and proactive communication with parents, which I greatly appreciate. I feel...
I am extremely pleased with the level of professionalism and care provided by the daycare for my daughter. The staff are dedicated and attentive, ensuring the well-being and development of each child. They maintain open and proactive communication with parents, which I greatly appreciate. I feel confident leaving my daughter in their capable hands every day.
Amazing staff amazing managers.
My baby girl is always happy and ready to explore the new activities every day and to see her lovely teachers.
Amazing staff amazing managers.
My baby girl is always happy and ready to explore the new activities every day and to see her lovely teachers.
Happy Journeys is an excellent nursery with friendly and approachable staff. Our child absolutely loves attending and the improvement my husband and I have seen in their development is fantastic. The facilities are brilliant and the food provided daily is high quality and incredibly varied. We...
Happy Journeys is an excellent nursery with friendly and approachable staff. Our child absolutely loves attending and the improvement my husband and I have seen in their development is fantastic. The facilities are brilliant and the food provided daily is high quality and incredibly varied. We could not be happier with our decision to send our child here.
Happy Journeys is a fantastic nursery. As soon as you walk through the door every morning, you are greeted in a warm and welcoming environment. I have been delighted with the care and learning environment that has been provided to my son since he joined a year and a half ago, and there are...
Happy Journeys is a fantastic nursery. As soon as you walk through the door every morning, you are greeted in a warm and welcoming environment. I have been delighted with the care and learning environment that has been provided to my son since he joined a year and a half ago, and there are stimulating and imaginative activities provided every day by lovely and attentive staff. My son walks into the nursery every day with a smile on his face, and my youngest son will be joining him soon. I highly recommend the nursery to anyone that I speak to!
A lovely and inspiring nursery where the staff truly care about our child’s happiness and development. They have it all: fresh nutritious food, imaginative activities, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and above all a fun, friendly and caring team!
A lovely and inspiring nursery where the staff truly care about our child’s happiness and development. They have it all: fresh nutritious food, imaginative activities, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and above all a fun, friendly and caring team!
Our eldest has just graduated from Happy Journeys and we are so grateful for the exceptional care, love and education everyone in the nursery has provided to her. The journey from her first day to her last has been nothing short of remarkable. The team's dedication and commitment to creating a...
We truly appreciate the countless hours spent planning and implementing creative lessons, engaging activities and play-based learning opportunities. Every single person at the nursery is so genuine - their passion for teaching and genuine love for the children shines through everything they do.
We are so happy with the care they provide that it was no question we signed up our youngest when I had to return to work after maternity leave. The setting is welcoming, clean, tidy, and up to high standards.
Happy Journey is an amazing nursery, everyone at the school are professional and full of passion. Teachers are well-trained and with lots of care and love for students. Will definitely recommend this nursery to every parent!
Happy Journey is an amazing nursery, everyone at the school are professional and full of passion. Teachers are well-trained and with lots of care and love for students. Will definitely recommend this nursery to every parent!
I am very happy with happy journeys! They are such a loving, welcoming place that my son loved from the start! They offer so many activities to stimulate the children and the staff is truly made of outstanding professionals! 10/10 for me!
I am very happy with happy journeys! They are such a loving, welcoming place that my son loved from the start! They offer so many activities to stimulate the children and the staff is truly made of outstanding professionals! 10/10 for me!
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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.
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