Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Charlton Heights
Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
Number of places
90 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
About this day nursery
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Charlton Heights, offers children aged 3 months to 5 years a nurturing and stimulating environment. This purpose-built nursery, conveniently located in Charlton Hayes opposite Charlton Wood Primary School, features calm indoor spaces and ample opportunities for outdoor learning with free-flow access.
The nursery prides itself on its dedicated team, who are committed to providing outstanding care and education, fostering a love of learning through fun and engaging activities. Emphasis is placed on creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children feel secure and happy, encouraging them to explore, discover, and develop their full potential.
With a strong focus on individual growth, the nursery offers a rich and varied curriculum tailored to the different developmental stages of each child. The facility is designed to support both indoor and outdoor play, promoting physical activity, sensory exploration, and creative expression.
The nursery aims to build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication and collaboration in each child's learning journey.
Our ethos
Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strives for outstanding across all areas, fostering a love of learning through fun, engaging activities and a stimulating environment. We aim for every child to be school-ready by the time they leave us, providing support and encouragement every step of the way to reach their full potential. We believe in creating a happy, nurturing, and secure "home-from-home" for our children, where they feel safe to explore, discover, and develop.
What it's like
Staff warmly welcome children and their families into the inviting and well-resourced setting. They support children to quickly settle and provide extra cuddles and reassurance to children who need it. Children learn what is expected from them because staff provide them with simple rules and boundaries to support their good behaviour.
Purpose-built nurseryOutdoor learning facilitiesAges 3 months to 5 yearsCalm spacesDedicated teamPlay-based learning
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around full days, full weeks, and AM or PM sessions. Pricing is split into two age bands: under two years, and two years and over. Funded places are subject to an additional hourly consumables charge.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Age banding is split into under 2 years, and 2 years and over.
- Funded hours across all funding types are subject to an additional hourly consumables charge.
Key facts
Age range
3 months – 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Charlton Heights
Last inspected 9 October 2024 · Holly Smith
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 warmly welcome children and their families into the inviting and well-resourced setting. They support children to quickly settle and provide extra cuddles and reassurance to children who need it. Children learn what is expected from them because staff provide them with simple rules and boundaries to support their good behaviour.
Inspector highlights
- Children show positive attitudes to learning and make good progress.
- The setting promotes children's early communication and language skills.
- Children learn about the world around them, including recycling and respecting others.
- Staff help children prepare for the next stage in their learning through engaging activities and partnerships with local schools.
- The setting has high aspirations and supports staff development through regular meetings and training opportunities.
Areas to develop
- 1build on the already good methods used to promote children's communication and language development to further support their understanding and allow them to consistently share their wants and needs
- 2strengthen information-sharing between staff so all are aware of children's next steps in learning to support them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10368764 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that they now help with the recycling at home
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
This section does not explicitly mention SEND, SENCo, EHCP, additional needs, tailored support or targeted intervention. It does mention "The setting recognises the importance of children's early communication and language skills and plans a range of activities to promote this." and "Staff have some methods in place to further children's communication and language skills. For example, they sometimes use sign language and picture boards to help children express themselves."
Outdoor space
Babies explore various sensory experiences, both indoors and outdoors. They develop an awareness of their sense of smell as they splash excitedly in lemon scented water.
Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School, Charlton Heights
4.5
(17)
Nakita
9 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Since moving my son from a childminder to Happy Days Charlton Heights Nursery, we’ve seen such incredible progress in his development. He absolutely loves it there! Every day he comes home excited to tell us what he's learned and who he played with. The staff are nothing short of amazing — so warm, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. It’s clear they love what they do, and more importantly, they truly love and care for the kids. I feel so reassured knowing he’s in such a nurturing and supportive environment. I can't thank the team enough — you’ve made such a difference in our lives!
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Amie Fenlon
9 months ago
Absolutely fantastic nursery, this is where my grandchild goes and she loves it. She is always so looked after and she is developing so well, her social skills have massively improved and she is gaining so much confidence. Steph the manager is amazing, her communication is always great and she is amazing with all the children, parents and grandparents like myself. Cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Vlad Alexandru Adam
a year ago
A wonderful place for little ones to grow and thrive! We’re very happy with the care and attention our daughter receives at this nursery. The staff are warm, nurturing, and genuinely committed to the children’s development and well-being. The daily activities are varied, creative, and engaging—our daughter often comes home with new songs, words, or little crafts she proudly shows us. Communication with parents is clear and timely, and we appreciate the updates and photos we receive. The environment is clean, well-organised, and full of energy and laughter. Thank you to the whole team for creating such a positive, safe, and stimulating environment for our little girl. It’s reassuring to know she is in such good hands every day.
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Sarah Phillips
9 months ago
What an amazing nursery! The manager Steph is so friendly and kind, can always talk to her about anything. The staff members are so caring and you can tell they all love their jobs. So happy i chose this nursery for my child.
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Lauren Matthews
9 months ago
Such an amazing nursery, the management team are nothing short of wonderful and are always on hand if I ever have any questions. My little ones key person and the room staff are always so attentive and keep me up to date. Having worked in nurseries my whole life, I would recommend to anyone ☺️!!
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
9 October 2024
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Happy Days Nursery and Preschool registered in 2023 and is situated in the Patchway area of Bristol. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding to provide early education for children aged nine months to four years. There are 17 members of staff who work at the setting. Of these, three hold an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6, seven at level 3 and one at level 2.
- URN
- 2739395
- Registered person
- Happy Days Day Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Not applicable
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