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Happy Days Nursery And Pre-School Lyde Green

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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3.6(14 parent reviews)
·Happy Days Nursery, Willowherb Road, Bristol, BS16 7LH · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Lyde Green offers a high-quality, purpose-built environment designed for children to flourish. Situated within the heart of the Lyde Green community, the nursery boasts excellent transport links, making it convenient for commuting families, and provides dedicated drop-off parking, along with disabled-friendly facilities.

An Ofsted-rated "GOOD" nursery, it is led by a team of highly experienced and nurturing staff who are committed to building strong relationships with both children and their families. The nursery follows the "Where Children Shine" Curriculum, encouraging child-led, free-flow learning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces.

This approach aims to foster confidence and help children become happy, independent learners. The nursery also features home learning bags and an "Awe and Wonder Book Club" to promote early literacy.

Claire Rendall, the Nursery Manager, brings over 20 years of experience in childcare and is dedicated to creating an inspiring and safe environment. The nursery prides itself on transparent and affordable childcare options, actively guiding parents through various government funding schemes to help reduce costs.

Our ethos

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School follows the "Where Children Shine" Curriculum, which is based on child-led, free-flow learning in both indoor and outdoor spaces. This approach aims to foster confidence and help children become happy, independent learners. They also promote early literacy through home learning bags and an "Awe and Wonder Book Club".

What it's like

Staff attentively support children, showing genuine pleasure in seeing them and chatting happily with children as they arrive. Children form strong bonds with staff and enjoy their time at the nursery. New babies are closely supported to settle into nursery life.

Purpose-built nurseryExcellent outdoor provisionOfsted-rated "GOOD"Child-led learningGovernment funding support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm (Early drop off at 7am available)

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery And Pre-School Lyde Green

Last inspected 6 March 2025 · Rachel Howell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff attentively support children, showing genuine pleasure in seeing them and chatting happily with children as they arrive. Children form strong bonds with staff and enjoy their time at the nursery. New babies are closely supported to settle into nursery life.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form strong bonds with staff and enjoy their time at the nursery.
  • Children's curiosity is encouraged very well during science experiments and exploration with natural items.
  • Children make good progress and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are closely and sensitively supported to reach their potential.
  • Staff methodically implement arrangements for children's individual dietary requirements.
  • Children spend considerable periods outside.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to evaluate and adapt their practice more readily, ensuring they flexibly support children's engagement and consistently extend their learning to high levels.
Inspection #10390663 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents are very positive about the nursery menus, commenting on how well their children eat at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Key persons precisely track children's development and achievements, outlining any gaps and making plans to help these to close. They liaise closely with parents and seek help when children need extra support, including liaising with outside professionals. Children make good progress and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are closely and sensitively supported to reach their potential.

Outdoor space

Children spend considerable periods outside. Babies and younger children relish the freedom to explore, excitedly crawling and toddling around, developing their strength and coordination. Children have fun and develop their dexterity building sandcastles. They balance, climb and learn to use balls. They enjoy yoga sessions outside in the fresh air, forming poses and building their strength and control very effectively.

Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery And Pre-School Lyde Green

3.6
(14)
Aysha Khan
8 months ago

I have visited quite a few nurseries for my daughter and Happy Days was outstanding. All the staff are very friendly, it was very clean i couldn't fault anything. My daughter has been here for 3 years she had learned a lot. I was getting daily updates from the app. If i had any concerns it was dealt with straight away. Thank you all for your support.

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Issie Collinson
2 years ago

I am a new parent with a one year old baby. My experience of visiting the nursery to view it and the process of enrolling my son was outstanding. The Settles were really well planned to fit around my work and the staff are so friendly and caring to the children. The management in the nursery are very welcoming and supportive and the staff across the nursery are an amazing team. The nursery is clean well set up and I am so happy that I chose happy days for my baby and feel reassured he is in a happy caring and nurturing environment. It is clear that the staff enjoy working in the nursery and caring for the children in an outstanding and passionate way. I would highly recommend happy days to my friends. My son is settling into the nursery so well and is really happy which in turn makes me extremely happy too. The nursery are very supportive in understanding my babies routines with sleep etc and give good feedback when I pick up my son. I also enjoy seeing all the fun and learning through the parent zone app this is amazing to see. Thank you happy data.

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Ion Costisanu
2 years ago

Our child has been going to Happy Days Nursery at Lyde Green for almost a year now and we think this is an outstanding nursery. The nursery takes safety very seriously and they are reasonable with their approach to protect all kids when someone gets ill. The staff is very understanding, reassuring our concerns as parents and accommodating our child's needs through a collaborative approach. Our child is learning a lot and is having fun in the process. Their carer has developed a bespoke developmental plan for our child, updating us regularly on their progress and setting new goals once they are achieved. As parents, we are reassured that our child is in good hands, with experienced and qualified professionals who put children's safety, well-being and development at the core of what they do without forgetting the fun and play in the process. Thank you very much for all your hard work!

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Paula Speicher
2 years ago

This is a wonderful, really well-managed nursery! Our daughter has loved her time at Happy Days and tells us all the time that she's had a "lovely day". The staff are very caring and friendly, the food is fresh and healthy, and the facilities are new and clean with age-appropriate toys. Every day the team offer engaging and fun activities which encourage learning and development. We receive updates on meals, naps and activities through the app which is great.

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Lewis Bennett
2 years ago

My son has recently started at the nursery and as new parents to a baby we wanted to find a nursery that we felt he would be cared for. We have been really happy with his care , the staff are so friendly and welcoming his key person is very caring and the management are very supportive and helpful with any questions. I am very happy to know my son is cared for and enjoying his time at nursery.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • March 2025Good
  • July 2022Outstanding

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