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The staff have been incredibly accommodating, understanding, and always super friendly. They always greet us with a smile and really put my mind at ease especially when going back to work and leaving my daughter in their care, (who had never been left with anyone!) They've shown genuine care and have made my daughters time safe, supportive and educational. We're grateful for such a nurturing environment, she has been there almost a year now and absolutely loves it, the settling sessions were perfect and I would recommend the nursery to anyone.", "datePublished": "2024-03-26T19:50:06.558602Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Krystyna Holten" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic and caring staff. I would recommend to anyone looking for nursery for little ones.\n☺️", "datePublished": "2025-05-27T15:30:39.914203Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Debbie Davies" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely place to send your children lovely outside forest and space inside and outside to play. Staff are friendly and helpful.", "datePublished": "2021-08-09T20:06:02.881685Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Heli Haven" }, "reviewBody": "Our little one absolutely loves her days at HappDays. 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Happy Days Nursery Derriford # Happy Days Nursery Derriford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 4.6 (7 parent reviews) · Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ · Plymouth Number of places 146 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Plymouth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Happy Days Nursery Derriford is a purpose-built facility located within the verdant surroundings of Derriford Business Park, offering convenient parking for parents. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years. It is particularly renowned for its expansive outdoor areas, which feature natural resources like mud kitchens and a dedicated woodland space, encouraging exploration and creative play. Inside, the nursery boasts spacious interiors furnished with carefully chosen equipment designed to promote children's physical development. The committed and experienced staff foster strong relationships with the children, creating a nurturing and caring environment. Happy Days Nursery Derriford maintains close ties with Derriford Hospital, understanding and accommodating the diverse work patterns and needs of NHS staff, including those requiring emergency childcare. What it's like Children develop warm relationships with kind and nurturing staff, who know them well. They make good friendships with other children and regularly invite their friends to play with them. Staff encourage children to be inquisitive and learn through experimenting. Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality care for all, supporting children to take part in a wide range of learning opportunities and preparing them for transitions. Woodland area Outdoor provision Purpose-built facility Links with Derriford Hospital ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 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 7.00am to 6pm (7am-7pm upon request) Age range 3 months – 5 years Food Meals & Snacks Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery Derriford Last inspected 14 July 2025 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 Children develop warm relationships with kind and nurturing staff, who know them well. They make good friendships with other children and regularly invite their friends to play with them. Staff encourage children to be inquisitive and learn through experimenting. Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality care for all, supporting children to take part in a wide range of learning opportunities and preparing them for transitions. Inspector highlights - Leaders have designed a broad and rich curriculum. - Staff support children to develop their early literacy skills very well, providing daily high-quality group learning times. - Staff support children well to regulate their emotions. - Children demonstrate good levels of independence for their age. - Staff work well alongside external agencies and professionals, seeking advice and guidance when necessary. Areas to develop - 1 review the implementation of the curriculum across the setting to ensure consistency in children's learning - 2 strengthen how staff offer children challenge and extend learning to maximise the progress they make. Inspection #10408419 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284128) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Happy Days Nursery Derriford Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10408419 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284128)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/derriford/) Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-4.12305/50.41588/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Plymouth - [Day nurseries in Plymouth](/search?q=Plymouth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=happy-days-nursery-derriford-pl6-5qz-ey465484) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure that staff receive regular updated training to ensure children's needs are effectively met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space Children carefully fill containers with water and watch what happens as they pour it onto plastic ramps in the woodland area. Children benefit from taking part in walks around the local area and learn about looking after the environment through practical activities, including litter picking. ## Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery Derriford 4.6 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVeblIHMDJ2EVDkoVaq-ov5QW8aidLelnuFqxE4QYVSMQ33beDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) NKM 2 years ago My experience with Happy Days Derriford has been exceptional. The staff have been incredibly accommodating, understanding, and always super friendly. They always greet us with a smile and really put my mind at ease especially when going back to work and leaving my daughter in their care, (who had never been left with anyone!) They've shown genuine care and have made my daughters time safe, supportive and educational. We're grateful for such a nurturing environment, she has been there almost a year now and absolutely loves it, the settling sessions were perfect and I would recommend the nursery to anyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEeW9hWkh3EAE!2m1!1s0x486ced3e1202d94b:0xd0860f66eff1eb9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUcAuft5MVICm4a7xIs4YBTSB50_O8EA0OON3M5aXVU7_3Psjwn=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Krystyna Holten 11 months ago Fantastic and caring staff. I would recommend to anyone looking for nursery for little ones. ☺️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOS2RyTFhkX05QZGxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x486ced3e1202d94b:0xd0860f66eff1eb9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIGZQI8462xiV-KJ6E2EtdTUHNeGCqv2VjzFTJYk0GEQlQ3LA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Debbie Davies 4 years ago Lovely place to send your children lovely outside forest and space inside and outside to play. Staff are friendly and helpful. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhcTYtbXdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x486ced3e1202d94b:0xd0860f66eff1eb9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmrbwXL4799A8jEjinhCdQ5IaUC7L56se0RtNUYohd_hiD8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Heli Haven 8 years ago Our little one absolutely loves her days at HappDays. The staff are wonderful and the facilities for the little ones are second to none! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3cW91WVJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x486ced3e1202d94b:0xd0860f66eff1eb9c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAPdo5uT6EehgqMbf8oWi0rz0MQnznJJK36iNQoAnFOcaS9A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Phoebe Mapstone 8 years ago Phoebe loves it there and she never wants to leave. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBc0tqTDl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x486ced3e1202d94b:0xd0860f66eff1eb9c) Reviews from Google for Happy Days Nursery Derriford. 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