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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.
I have trusted this nursery to enrol my 6 months old son and I am so glad I did it! The facilities are brand new, carpet free and modern (e.g. underfloor heating). The pictures on the website are real! The staff of the baby room is exceptional, made of professional carers who always very kind and...
I have trusted this nursery to enrol my 6 months old son and I am so glad I did it! The facilities are brand new, carpet free and modern (e.g. underfloor heating). The pictures on the website are real! The staff of the baby room is exceptional, made of professional carers who always very kind and patient. The range of daily activities is amazing and it provides so many stimuli even for such a young age. In addition, I am continuously updated through a portal with pictures and a description of what my baby is doing, plus the webcam! It has now been 4 months and I am definitely recommending Happy Journeys!
I’m very happy with Happy Journeys. The staff is professional super nice and helpful. My son loves his pre-school activities and I can see a big change in him since he started his Journey with Happy Days.
I’m very happy with Happy Journeys. The staff is professional super nice and helpful. My son loves his pre-school activities and I can see a big change in him since he started his Journey with Happy Days.
Amazing nursery! Looks great! Clean, nice staff and the best facilities. Its also really easy to come in and get out, so congestion is not a problem. My son has learnt and developed so much at his time at Happy Journeys. No doubt my newborn son will be joining too
Amazing nursery! Looks great! Clean, nice staff and the best facilities. Its also really easy to come in and get out, so congestion is not a problem. My son has learnt and developed so much at his time at Happy Journeys. No doubt my newborn son will be joining too
I cannot begin to express how happy I am with this nursery. The team have been fantastic, from making sure he is having fun, but also making sure our son's allergy is managed properly. The menu sounds delicious and the activities are a delight to see. Highly recommend to everyone!
I cannot begin to express how happy I am with this nursery. The team have been fantastic, from making sure he is having fun, but also making sure our son's allergy is managed properly. The menu sounds delicious and the activities are a delight to see. Highly recommend to everyone!
It is based in a newly decorated building. My son seems to be enjoying himself. Staff are caring and they communicate fine. It is also nice to be able to check on him discreetly throughout the day through the app.
It is based in a newly decorated building. My son seems to be enjoying himself. Staff are caring and they communicate fine. It is also nice to be able to check on him discreetly throughout the day through the app.
My daughter has blossomed at this nursery. She is so very happy here and has settled incredibly well thanks to the teachers and the environment. Each day she comes home having learned something new and loves sharing this with us. Each morning she looks forward to the nursery and spending time with...
My daughter has blossomed at this nursery. She is so very happy here and has settled incredibly well thanks to the teachers and the environment. Each day she comes home having learned something new and loves sharing this with us. Each morning she looks forward to the nursery and spending time with her friends and teachers. One evening, my daughter started a conversation with me in Spanish.! (Learnt from Happy Journeys).
The teachers are great, food is wonderfully healthy.
I couldn’t recommend Happy Journeys more.
My son started a month ago and it seems he is enjoying his time at the nursery. The nursery is also clean and their staff and friendly and cooperative. The food is also nutritious and changes on weekly basis.
My son started a month ago and it seems he is enjoying his time at the nursery. The nursery is also clean and their staff and friendly and cooperative. The food is also nutritious and changes on weekly basis.
I am very pleased with Happy Journeys Day Nursery. My son has improved socially and academically already. He can recognise letters and numbers in such a short space of time. All the staffs are so kind and caring. Highly recommend.
I am very pleased with Happy Journeys Day Nursery. My son has improved socially and academically already. He can recognise letters and numbers in such a short space of time. All the staffs are so kind and caring. Highly recommend.
I knew my boy was bright, but bringing him around you helped me discover it even more. My son always shares with us interesting and funny experiences from throughout his day. Happy child - happy mommy!
I highly...
I knew my boy was bright, but bringing him around you helped me discover it even more. My son always shares with us interesting and funny experiences from throughout his day. Happy child - happy mommy!
I highly appreciate your work! Thank you!
The staff have looked after my son as if he was their own child, he is always very keen to attend from the minute he wakes this is a clear sign he is safe and happy at this nursery. I am very happy with his progress so far.
The staff have looked after my son as if he was their own child, he is always very keen to attend from the minute he wakes this is a clear sign he is safe and happy at this nursery. I am very happy with his progress so far.
I am very happy with the nursery considering I didn’t have a good experience with the previous one. My twin girls have joined since it has been open (in September 2019). They settled very well and have been enjoying going there. staff and managment are very caring and helpful, plus there is a good...
I am very happy with the nursery considering I didn’t have a good experience with the previous one. My twin girls have joined since it has been open (in September 2019). They settled very well and have been enjoying going there. staff and managment are very caring and helpful, plus there is a good selection of healthy food for the kids.
I think there are lots of things that can make the difference between Happy Journeys and other...
I think there are lots of things that can make the difference between Happy Journeys and other nurseries I looked at; the food they provide to the kids (even my baby is not a big fan of food), the outdoor areas, the cleanliness, that amazing learning environment.
Thank you Happy Journeys for taking care of my son!
Happy Journeys provides excellent care for my daughter. Staff are kind, considerate and brilliant at communicating with parents through the app. It took a while for my child to settle into nursery, but the baby room staff were so patient and helped her and me through the process. The facilities are...
Happy Journeys provides excellent care for my daughter. Staff are kind, considerate and brilliant at communicating with parents through the app. It took a while for my child to settle into nursery, but the baby room staff were so patient and helped her and me through the process. The facilities are outstanding, and the gourmet menus are very hard to compete with! I love the fact that each classroom has its own garden. My daughter always seems very happy at the end of the day and exhausted from all the amazing activities that she has been busy with!
The nursery is simply fantastic, my daughter loves attending and has developed a lot over the months. I like that children create some sort of art for whatever is going on in a year, for instance, a little gift for Daddy for Father's Day.
The nursery is simply fantastic, my daughter loves attending and has developed a lot over the months. I like that children create some sort of art for whatever is going on in a year, for instance, a little gift for Daddy for Father's Day.
From the minute I walked into the nursery I was in love with it, the staff are very polite, well mannered and professional and the building is spotless and clean. Would definitely recommend it. My child loves the nursery as she engages in many activities.
From the minute I walked into the nursery I was in love with it, the staff are very polite, well mannered and professional and the building is spotless and clean. Would definitely recommend it. My child loves the nursery as she engages in many activities.
Our daughter has been going to Happy Journeys from October 2019 and although they are a new nursery; they are very well organised and equipped both facilities and staff-wise. Our daughter has enjoyed going to this nursery, and we have been very pleased with the care she has received, as well as the...
Our daughter has been going to Happy Journeys from October 2019 and although they are a new nursery; they are very well organised and equipped both facilities and staff-wise. Our daughter has enjoyed going to this nursery, and we have been very pleased with the care she has received, as well as the service we have received from management and staff in general. Would definitely recommend this as an option to parents who are looking for a professional, clean and safe environment for their children.
It took my daughter only a week to settle, and the activities that children are engaged in are variated and...
It took my daughter only a week to settle, and the activities that children are engaged in are variated and educative.
Our son started at Happy Journeys in October last year, and he's loved his time there. The staff are all absolutely fantastic, and could not be more caring. He's learnt so much and made lots of new friends. The atmosphere is very welcoming, from reception through to the classrooms, and you're left...
Our son started at Happy Journeys in October last year, and he's loved his time there. The staff are all absolutely fantastic, and could not be more caring. He's learnt so much and made lots of new friends. The atmosphere is very welcoming, from reception through to the classrooms, and you're left feeling that your child is in very good hands. He now looks forward to nursery every day and has gone from having a few tears on us leaving him there, to running into the classroom and starting to play. Thank you all at Happy Journeys.
Nursery has a huge and safe outside space, which makes the time in the nursery even...
Nursery has a huge and safe outside space, which makes the time in the nursery even better. And last but not least important, it's menu which offers varied and delicious food every single day.
The setting is modern, and they have amazing resources. I like the fact they place huge importance in nutrition and have developed a great healthy menu.
The setting is modern, and they have amazing resources. I like the fact they place huge importance in nutrition and have developed a great healthy menu.
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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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