Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm, with early drop-off at 7:30am available
Happy Days Nursery in Exeter, situated at Peninsula Park Estate, offers a tranquil and supportive environment for children from birth to five years old. Easily accessible from the M5 and Exeter ring road, the nursery provides convenient on-site parking for families.
Dedicated to child-led learning within a calm and creative atmosphere, the facility boasts secure outdoor play areas with free-flow access, set amidst beautiful trees that promote exploration and imaginative play. The experienced team of early years practitioners prioritises building strong relationships with both children and their families, ensuring each child's individual growth and development are nurtured throughout their nursery journey.
The nursery also provides meals and snacks, and operates with an Eco Schools and Woodland Trust focus, highlighting its commitment to natural surroundings. Early drop-off options are available from 7:30 am, extending the standard 8 am to 6 pm hours.
Our ethos
Happy Days Nursery Exeter is committed to child-led learning within a calm and creative atmosphere. They have a focus on nature, with Eco Schools and Woodland Trust principles, encouraging exploration and imaginative play in their outdoor areas. The nursery values building strong relationships with children and families to nurture individual growth and development.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and immediately settle into playing at this welcoming nursery. They make good friendships with other children and enjoy spending time playing alongside them. Children develop equally warm relationships with the kind and caring staff.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm, with early drop-off at 7:30am available
Age range
0 to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day (8am-6pm)
Food
Meals & Snacks
Waitlist
Unknown
Last inspected 20 June 2025
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and immediately settle into playing at this welcoming nursery. They make good friendships with other children and enjoy spending time playing alongside them. Children develop equally warm relationships with the kind and caring staff.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment how they particularly appreciate the suggestions staff give them to help support their child's learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
Staff quickly recognise when children might need extra help and arrange for them to receive appropriate support in the nursery and from other professionals. Leaders respond well to any areas for development, such as through providing additional staff training following an audit of the support they provide to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Children learn in the outdoor area, for instance, they concentrate as they use chalk to draw around their own and other's feet. Children learn the importance of wearing hats and putting on sun cream to protect them from the sun when playing outdoors.
To support children who learn English as an additional language, leaders ensure staff know key words in children's home languages to aid effective communication.
My daughter has recently started at Happy days nursery and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experince I have received. As first time mum, I was super anxious about putting my 9 month old into setting but watching her settle, has been wonderful. To have the family app, has been amazing, I love knowing how my daughter day has gone. Our daughter is a massive foodie and it's lovely to find out what amazing meals she has been eating. Big shout to the chief! The staff's kindness, knowledge and support has been incredible. The staff in the babyroom has been amazing, my daughter is comfortable to play with all the staff in the room and has formed a lovely bond with her keyword Mel. The management team are always welcoming and has been so supportive to us as a family. While settling into nursery, my daughter developed an allergy and the nusery was very proactive in putting measures to ensure she was safe and the staff were informed. Overall I would happily recommend Happy days nursery to anyone and would like to say thank you to everyone who is part of the happydays team.
Read on GoogleMy Son started at exactly 9 months old, he’s now 20 months! What a journey it has been so far, if you’re looking for a nursery that builds relationships and takes excellent care of your little ones, I 100% recommend, my son has some struggles, and hasn’t developed as quick as what is classed as normal but all the team take their time to support him, don’t pressure him and make him feel comfortable to be able to develop at his own speed. I was so so worried about leaving my child in a place I was so unfamiliar, but as we all understand work calls and we go back to normal, but I am so glad this was the nursery we chose, my son is so well looked after, he barely wants to leave when I pick him up these days! Couldn’t be happier with his progress and excited to see what the future holds for him at this nursery. Special thanks to Chloe in explorers 2 who has been his key worker, I know my son absolutely adores her! Looking forward to seeing what other bonds he makes throughout the rest of the year! Thank you to you all ❤️
Read on GoogleMy son has been going here now for 8 months. His development has really come a long and his confidence. There are some superb staff here, Zoe, Katie and Catlyn to name a few and they all seem to care a great deal. Good array of food, the boy loves it all. Nice to see days so well planned out and plenty of activities to occupy LOs
Read on GoogleExcellent nursery. My two year old daughter has been attending since January and she absolutely loves it. The staff are wonderful and the environment is nurturing. I shall recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in Exeter.
Read on GoogleAn excellent nursery, my son runs through the door in the mornings and enjoys every day, we are really pleased we found this nursery and would recommend to anyone. It definitely feels like a home from home for our boy.
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Date: August 2014
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