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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.
Our son has been at Happy Journeys for nearly two years and we have been delighted with it! The staff are so friendly and supportive. The activities are always varied and they offer so many options for the kids to enjoy so there’s always something that appeals to every child. The management / admin...
Our son has been at Happy Journeys for nearly two years and we have been delighted with it! The staff are so friendly and supportive. The activities are always varied and they offer so many options for the kids to enjoy so there’s always something that appeals to every child. The management / admin staff are also very flexible and helpful. We really have no complaints at all!
Our son has been at Happy Journeys Day Nursery for almost 2 years now and he has made a lot of friends with the other children and the staff too. He has developed brilliantly and is ready for school in September. Thank you for everything, he has loved every minute!
Our son has been at Happy Journeys Day Nursery for almost 2 years now and he has made a lot of friends with the other children and the staff too. He has developed brilliantly and is ready for school in September. Thank you for everything, he has loved every minute!
I'm so pleased we...
I'm so pleased we found this nursery.
Excellent nursery with terrific care. Our son loves the support and kindness offered to him when he goes, from the moment he steps in until the moment he steps out. He eats an excellent diet and exhausts his energy in the right way.
Excellent nursery with terrific care. Our son loves the support and kindness offered to him when he goes, from the moment he steps in until the moment he steps out. He eats an excellent diet and exhausts his energy in the right way.
We are very happy with Happy Journeys Day Nursery. Our daughter always looks forward to going, and we feel her development is very well supported by all of the staff. The administrators are always very helpful, and the room staff are very friendly.
We are very happy with Happy Journeys Day Nursery. Our daughter always looks forward to going, and we feel her development is very well supported by all of the staff. The administrators are always very helpful, and the room staff are very friendly.
The care provided is excellent and I feel my daughter is loved and safe under their care. The nursery also has learning activities every day and I have seen her grow in confidence, knowledge and social skills.
The food...
The care provided is excellent and I feel my daughter is loved and safe under their care. The nursery also has learning activities every day and I have seen her grow in confidence, knowledge and social skills.
The food is nutritious and varied. Don’t think we can replicate the food variety at home. The facilities are modern and always clean and well maintained.
I will recommend this nursery to everyone.
Our son has been at Happy Journeys for just over a year now and has progressed through three rooms with age. There’s no doubt that his development and learning is as good as it is down to the care, attention and creativity of the staff here. Whenever we’ve had any problems (eg nappy rash) the team...
Our son has been at Happy Journeys for just over a year now and has progressed through three rooms with age. There’s no doubt that his development and learning is as good as it is down to the care, attention and creativity of the staff here. Whenever we’ve had any problems (eg nappy rash) the team have been responsive and helpful. We are grateful to receive regular detailed updates on his days which we love reading and his genuine bonds with his carers is very sweet. Management are highly responsive, friendly and helpful. All in all a great nursery experience for first time parents
My eldest child has been going since he was 1 and a half years old and he loves it! His little brother has recently joined, too. And my third child will be soon.
He’s now in preschool class where he has been learning so much as they always have different activities every day...
My eldest child has been going since he was 1 and a half years old and he loves it! His little brother has recently joined, too. And my third child will be soon.
He’s now in preschool class where he has been learning so much as they always have different activities every day (including external ones such as Spanish, sports and music/dance).
I was so impressed with him already knowing so many letters of the alphabet and what they stand for. And with the maths/counting skills.
I love the approach of the staff.
All very friendly, caring, empathetic and knowledgeable.
They always have valuable and constructive feedback to give you when you go to pick up your child.
The food they provide is yummy and healthy and my son always asks for more.
They have an app through which they keep you updated regarding activities done during the day, food eaten, nappy change, and sleep for the little ones.
And you also have access to cameras to check out how you child is doing.
So happy with this nursery, they are really focusing on my son to help him with his progression even when he’s in a busy class. Everyone in the nursery knows him and cares for him. It’s such a special place, the food is delicious and they even cater for different religions. From a very happy parent...
So happy with this nursery, they are really focusing on my son to help him with his progression even when he’s in a busy class. Everyone in the nursery knows him and cares for him. It’s such a special place, the food is delicious and they even cater for different religions. From a very happy parent and two year old!
Each and every staff member takes our child’s needs, strengths and weaknesses into consideration and have done all they can to help him feel most comfortable and...
Each and every staff member takes our child’s needs, strengths and weaknesses into consideration and have done all they can to help him feel most comfortable and settled at the nursery.
We feel reassured by regular updates on both the nursery app and personal contact. We couldn’t think of a better nursery for our son to be at - thank you for helping him have the best start!
Couldn’t speak higher about happy journeys day nursery. Each staff member goes above and beyond in every way to achieve the best for my child. They are outstanding from the facilities to the care of the children.
Couldn’t speak higher about happy journeys day nursery. Each staff member goes above and beyond in every way to achieve the best for my child. They are outstanding from the facilities to the care of the children.
My son started at Happy Journeys Day Nursery at the age of 11 months. It has been a wonderful experience for him and us. The staff are kind, sweet, friendly and nurturing. My son absolutely loves it there and goes in with a big smile on his face every day. Since starting at Happy Journeys, his...
My son started at Happy Journeys Day Nursery at the age of 11 months. It has been a wonderful experience for him and us. The staff are kind, sweet, friendly and nurturing. My son absolutely loves it there and goes in with a big smile on his face every day. Since starting at Happy Journeys, his development has been incredible. The activities they do have helped his speech and motor skills exponentially. The food has also been lovely. The menu is nutritious and varied. Overall, we absolutely love Happy Journeys and cannot recommend them enough!
Very happy with the service and care provided. I feel my son is well looked after and is being nurtured with love. The staff are very friendly and well trained. I’m glad to have chosen Happy Journeys Day as my child’s nursery.
Very happy with the service and care provided. I feel my son is well looked after and is being nurtured with love. The staff are very friendly and well trained. I’m glad to have chosen Happy Journeys Day as my child’s nursery.
From day one he was a shy guy, when he finished the nursery he became self confident and popular boy. Every day he was telling us what they learned, what activities they do, amazing! He learnt all letters, numbers, how to be...
From day one he was a shy guy, when he finished the nursery he became self confident and popular boy. Every day he was telling us what they learned, what activities they do, amazing! He learnt all letters, numbers, how to be nice to others, discipline at nursery and home. If child is not well we were always informed. If accidents happen we were informed! All staff was always helpful, polite and with smiles! We can give a very best review! As our son had great experience at Happy Journeys !
Every single staff member has been so lovely, friendly and welcoming. The nursery itself is extremely clean with an excellent range of stimulating toys. My son is so happy going in every day and jumps straight out of my arms.
Every single staff member has been so lovely, friendly and welcoming. The nursery itself is extremely clean with an excellent range of stimulating toys. My son is so happy going in every day and jumps straight out of my arms.
My daughter has been looked after and cared for beautifully and been really happy.
The premises is really lovely and always spotless. The...
My daughter has been looked after and cared for beautifully and been really happy.
The premises is really lovely and always spotless. The creative and varied activities and incredible staff have enabled her to thrive.
My three other children have been to other nurseries and Happy Journeys has been by far the best and I would recommend it highly to anyone.
The staff there are absolutely amazing! They are genuinely very caring and patient.
My daughter would come back home and tell us what she did at the nursery,...
The staff there are absolutely amazing! They are genuinely very caring and patient.
My daughter would come back home and tell us what she did at the nursery, dancing, learning Spanish, learning new songs and phonics. They have helped a lot with my daughter's development.
Very glad I chose this nursery.
Our child has thoroughly enjoyed their time at Happy Journeys Day Nursery. They often speak well of all staff, including their key workers who have strived to build a great relationship together. Staff have continually demonstrated care, professionalism, understanding, and desire to better our...
Our child has thoroughly enjoyed their time at Happy Journeys Day Nursery. They often speak well of all staff, including their key workers who have strived to build a great relationship together. Staff have continually demonstrated care, professionalism, understanding, and desire to better our child's experience at Happy Journeys. Regarding the facilities, resources and equipment, Happy Journeys has always provided a clean, fun and amenable environment. They also offer many activities - particularly outsourced ones - but this is not available during every session, and therefore some children have missed out. Although we do recommend this nursery, I believe it is necessary to mention that there were a couple of instances in which we had to reiterate the importance of keeping our child safe in relation to their allergies. This is an area in which we feel improvement is still required. Nonetheless, we cannot speak more highly of all the staff and their care towards our child.
Excellent nursery with dedicated staff and good facilities. I really like the fact that they have Nursery Cam and keep parents up to date with regular App entries (activity updates, photos, observations, meals, nappy changes and nap times). We are not vegetarians but the menu is vegetarian and fish...
Excellent nursery with dedicated staff and good facilities. I really like the fact that they have Nursery Cam and keep parents up to date with regular App entries (activity updates, photos, observations, meals, nappy changes and nap times). We are not vegetarians but the menu is vegetarian and fish only which suits us fine as this encourages variety and sustainability. Staff are welcoming and approachable. I would recommend this nursery.
My son has been at Happy Journeys Day Nursery for a year now and can honestly say he is so happy. He loves the nursery and always gets excited when I drop him off. The staff's communication with parents is fantastic the app lets us know everything we need to know about our children. All the staff...
My son has been at Happy Journeys Day Nursery for a year now and can honestly say he is so happy. He loves the nursery and always gets excited when I drop him off. The staff's communication with parents is fantastic the app lets us know everything we need to know about our children. All the staff members are super friendly. It really is the best nursery!
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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.
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