Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury

Rhodes Moorhouse Way, Longhedge Village, Salisbury SP4 6SA
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury, Salisbury
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Salisbury offers quality day care for up to 81 children in a new, purpose built setting. The nursery is open from 8am-6pm each day, Monday to Friday, catering for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old.

The team are committed to offering children the best start to their education. With carefully designed resources and activities, they work each day to provide endless opportunities to learn, play and explore. There is also plenty of time for child-led activities, ensuring children have the opportunity to explore their own interests and develop independence by guiding their own play.

The nursery has its own on-site chef who prepares nutritious and tasty meals and snacks for children each day, and is more than happy to cater for any dietary requirements.

To find out more about the beautiful, newly opened nursery, please get in touch with the team.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Julia Gale (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Care Fees
    0–2 Years: £89.76 per day (08:00–18:00)
    2–3 Years: £89.76 per day (08:00–18:00)
    Over 3 Years: £89.76 per day (08:00–18:00)

    Government funding is available and can be used to reduce daily fees. Further information is available on our website, or you can call and speak with our knowledgeable nursery team. We’re here to ensure you receive all the support and funding you’re entitled to.

    Please note, fee information is correct as of Dec 2025.

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery will have parking bays located directly outside for ease of drop off/pick up.

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury Reviews (41)

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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury has 41 reviews.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Salisbury are nothing less than fantastic. For World Haemophilia Day they helped us hold a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for a charity very close to our hearts. For around 7 months now they have looked after our son who suffers from severe Haemophilia
and have joined us as we learn about his disorder. The care and support they have given him has been outstanding as they help us to give him a normal and active life. We know he is in safe and loving hands at Happy Days.
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter here in January as we moved house. We couldn't be happier with how she has settled in. She has flourished and really grown in confidence in a short time. Her language and speech are developing really well and it is so good to see her happy at drop-off and pick-up every day. She
learns something new every day! The food provided is nutritious and delicious. Our little girl is looked after so well - all the staff show such care and kindness towards her, and we know she is safe and happy every day.
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your daughter has made with us at Happy Days and are glad the food is…read more
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our child from quite frankly a toxic nursery where I was constantly being told how to parent my own child, and I must say, the move was the best decision I have ever made. He is absolutely thriving at the Salisbury Happy Days nursery. All the staff are lovely and incredibly good with the children.
He has made some lovely friends and has an absolute ball when he is there. The staff are so wonderful and always put a smile on my face. For the first time, I can honestly say every single person working here goes above and beyond. Every time I pick him up he is always smiling and happy and non-stop chatter then he crashes and falls right asleep. I could not recommend this place more. Thank you for being awesome!
Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your son has made with us at Happy Days. Your kind words will be…read more
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Review from Ryan K (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our child here in March and it's the best decision we made. The staff our absolutely fantastic, always going above and beyond and so welcoming even those not in our child's class. We noticed a huge improvement in his confidence and the team worked really hard to prepare him for primary school
with a structured pathway. Our child came to the nursery with an allergy and the staff were nothing but supportive and took the highest level of care and seriousness with his meals and any activities involving food. They went above and beyond to include him at all times which was something we worried about, but need not have. It was also so lovely to see how proud and emotional they were when it came to the graduation ceremony pulling out all the stops to make it a special day for all. We cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for us as a family.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you Ryan for your lovely review about your experience with us - it is greatly appreciated!
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Review from Michael K (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an incredible place for our baby to stay at. The facilities look incredible, never seen anything like it. It's spacious clean, good quality and there is also an outdoors.
The staff is mega caring and attentive. Made us feel very welcome and instantly took any questions and worries away.
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day has been a treat so far.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for such a wonderful review Michael - it is massively appreciated! And we agree, the facilities are great!
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Review from Sherwin P (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with great staff. All the children's needs are met and staff go above and beyond to create a wonderful atmosphere for the kids to learn.
My little one has been attending for a few months now and we have no complaints.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you so much for your lovely review, your feedback means so much to us.
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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Am absolutely over the moon with the care, attention and detail to our son's placement there. We moved him there in April and the support and help they have shown him is amazing. The girls there are wonderful, we will be sad when he leaves in September for Primary School, but the head start they've
provided him is brilliant. Definitely recommend them to everyone.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for such a lovely review - your feedback means the world to us and we wish your son nothing but the best as he ventures to school!
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Review from Adrian L (Grandfather of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I drop off and pick up my grandson most weeks. I love the atmosphere of the nursery as it always feels welcoming and friendly, my grandson genuinely enjoys his time there and all the staff are friendly and helpful.
The nursery itself is very clean and tidy. There are always plenty of activities on
the go for the little ones plus they have the added bonus of a lovely outside area to play in on good weather days.
It’s a 10/10 from me as I feel comfortable dropping off my grandson here.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Happy Days since the start of March 2023, he is always welcomed by all staff members and I can go to work knowing he is in a safe pair of hands. Happy Days keep me up to date with what he has done throughout the day.
Before he started the nursery we attended the stay-and-play
sessions, this really helped me get an understanding and feel for the nursery and for him to know the staff even better.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury since it opened in January. We moved him from a much loved nursery when moving house, and was anxious about the change but we cannot fault Happy Days. The staff are amazing - our little boy has loved attending and made significant
strides developmentally.
We are always impressed with the level of communication from Happy Days - from the initial settling-in sessions all the way to the journey to school programme. Their recent science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event was a big hit with our son, and he also really enjoys the links built with the nearby care home. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happy Days!
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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are incredibly enthusiastic and so helpful. There is a real community and my children absolutely love it there. Their development has come on leaps and bounds and I am so happy I chose Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated!
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with this nursery so far, my little one loves it and never wants to leave. All staff are lovely and helpful and management are always more than happy to help. After previously having issues with another nursery, it is such a relief to know my child is happy and thriving at this setting.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for such a lovely review - we are so happy to hear your child enjoys their time with us.
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Review from L W (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has recently started at Happy days and the care he receives is second to none. My son has a speech delay and the improvement already is mind blowing. The staff are very caring and patient and go the extra mile. My son loves going to nursery and pulls me through the door each morning, I
can tell how happy and settled he is there.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for such a lovely review - we are so proud of your son's achievements!
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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started at Salisbury Happy Days Nursery, and the staff have been amazing. He has settled so well and is so happy there. The staff are all so kind and have put my mind at ease as a parent, and nothing is too much trouble. I love that the children have access to the outside play area
all day and that the UV levels are monitored so the children are kept safe. Would really recommend this nursery to anyone!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for such a lovely review - we are thrilled to hear your son has settled so well!
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Review from A M (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves it here and has progressed so much in her learning since she joined in January. I only wish Happy Days Nursery was open when she first started her nursery journey at 9 months old. Staff are all friendly and welcoming and you can tell they make such an effort to get to know
not only the children as individuals but us as parents too. Our daughter even asks to go to nursery on weekends! She is always coming home and telling us what she got up to throughout the day, and what activities they did. It’s had a huge impact on her development. We have had no issues from the management side, they are friendly and happy to chat, you don’t feel rushed at pick-ups and drop-offs. The food looks absolutely delicious! Freshly cooked by the lovely chef on-site and a lovely range of meals with some yummy desserts.
I would highly recommend Happy Days! From the moment we looked around we just knew our daughter would be so happy here.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We completely agree - meals are as good as they look!
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Review from C Y (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy has been going here since the Nursery opened. It’s the second nursery he has been to and when I leave him at nursery, I really feel like I’ve left him in safe hands. He is always happy to be dropped off there and he’s happy when we pick him up, you can tell he’s had fun. It’s a beautifully decorated
nursery, we were so impressed with how much they’ve invested in every little detail for the children. The outside play area is fantastic big and spacious with lots for them to do. I love that the food is cooked fresh on site. My boy is benefiting so much from this nursery and I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you so much for a wonderful review, and for sharing your experience with us.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Happy Days Nursery since January and loves it.
He settled in straight away and is always happy to go and happy at pick-up time.
The staff are so friendly and engaged with the children. They never make you feel rushed at pick-ups or drop-offs. And always have time to tell
you what your child has been up to.
I love the outside space the have, the quality of the on-site meals they provide and the cleanliness.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for leaving such wonderful feedback, we are so glad your son has settled in so well!
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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here now since they first opened. He loves it there, the staff are amazing and so friendly and they make him feel so welcome every time he comes. He loves that he can play outside every day, they have lots of activities for the kids to do (painting, colouring, sand pit, books,
toys) and I am so thankful for the staff in my son's room. They have been patient with him since he arrived and within the five weeks he's been there he is now out of nappies which is amazing! They have four different rooms that are suitable for different ages kids as well.
So glad I got the chance to let my son come here, he has gained friends, confidence and his speech is becoming better each day.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for this lovely review, we really appreciate and value your feedback and we are thrilled to see how well your son has settled with us.
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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a wonderful nursery! The staff go above and beyond to make the nursery a home from home for both the parents and the children and really make an effort to get to know the children individually. It very much has a family, close community feel about it. My little girl has been attending for a couple
of weeks now and we could not be happier with the nursery so far! She is so happy being dropped off in the morning, her little face lights up when she sees the staff which is such a lovely feeling for us as parents. The staff really are exceptional, it's very clear how much they care for the children, they're a credit to the nursery! They're attentive, quick to respond and provide a thorough update of my daughter's day upon collection, so I feel very safe in the knowledge that she is happy and receiving the highest standard of care. The food is second to none, my daughter eats better than us all! I can't recommend Happy Days highly enough!
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review Sophie! We completely agree, the food is second to none!
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since December 2022 he officially started in January 2023. From the moment we entered he was happy, not like he had been visiting other places. The staff were so friendly and made him feel comfortable from then on I knew this was the place he was meant to go to. The setting
is beautiful everything is made from wood from substantial sources It's kept very clean. The staff as I've said are so friendly but they have made my son feel so comfortable he has attached himself to his key workers which makes me feel comfortable leaving him knowing that he feels safe with them. There are lots of toys which are aimed at different learning skills and each room is laid out the same so as they progress in their age and learning everything about the room stays the same. They have a sleeping area for them and an outside space which again is lovely. Parking is great and access is great too and they have a chef who cooks great fresh food.
Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review - we really appreciate it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.938)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.938 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.938
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Child Vacancies

Posted: 09 Dec 2025

Vacancies are available! Please contact Happy Days Enquiries team for more information, and to book a tour.

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Julia

Julia Gale

Job Title: Manager

Julia boasts a remarkable 25 years of experience in childcare. Throughout her career, she has thrived in diverse settings, including private schools, independent nurseries, large nursery groups, and even as a private nanny. This unique opportunity allowed Julia to travel and immerse herself in different cultures and lifestyles.


For the past 16 years, Julia has taken on a leadership role, managing nurseries. The most rewarding aspect of her career has been working alongside teams to create enriching environments where children can explore and learn through play.


On weekends, Julia enjoys spending quality time with her two young daughters. When the weather permits, they embark on adventures with friends and family, exploring new places and creating lasting memories.

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