Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools Welcomes Polka Dot Farm

Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools is delighted to announce the acquisition of Polka Dot Farm, marking another exciting milestone in our growth journey and bringing our family of nurseries to 44 settings across the UK. Located in Billericay, Polka Dot Farm is a unique farm-based nursery that inspires children through outdoor learning and hands-on experiences. Its commitment to providing exceptional early years education, nurturing creativity, curiosity and confidence, aligns closely with the Happy Days ethos and our vision of supporting every child to become a learner for life. We are pleased to confirm that the existing team at Polka Dot Farm will remain in place, ensuring continuity for children and families while preserving the special culture and environment that has made the nursery such a success. We look forward to working alongside our new colleagues and building on the fantastic foundations already in place. Kim Herbert, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Polka Dot Farm into the Happy Days family. Their dedication to delivering high-quality care and education reflects our own commitment to helping children become confident, curious and enthusiastic learners for life. We are excited to spend time at the nursery, get to know our new colleagues and families, and become part of the local community." Polka Dot Farm was founded by Sian Douglas and Faye O’Rourke in 2023 and has quickly established an outstanding reputation within the sector. The nursery achieved an Ofsted Outstanding judgement at its first inspection and was named Nursery of the Year in 2024. Reflecting on the acquisition, Sian Douglas and Faye O’Rourke said: "Building Polka Dot Farm from a standing start in 2023 into the extraordinary setting it is today has been a career highlight for both of us. From achieving Ofsted Outstanding at our very first inspection to being awarded Nursery of the Year last year, it has been an incredibly rewarding journey. "Exceptional childcare remains at the heart of everything we do, and we are confident that Happy Days Nurseries and Pre-Schools is perfectly placed to continue that legacy. We look forward to seeing the nursery thrive in the years ahead and wish the team every success for the future." We are excited to welcome the children, families and team at Polka Dot Farm to Happy Days and look forward to supporting the nursery as it continues to grow and flourish.

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