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Happy Days Nursery, Saltford

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·480 Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3DJ · Bath and North East Somerset
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset

About this day nursery

Happy Days Nursery Saltford offers high-quality childcare across two distinct locations, catering to different age groups and needs. The main Day Nursery on Bath Road provides a nurturing environment specifically designed for babies and toddlers.

For older children, a Pre-School is situated within the grounds of Saltford Primary School, focusing on school readiness and offering wraparound care for primary school attendees aged up to 8 years. Both settings prioritise creating calm and engaging spaces that stimulate curiosity, foster independence, and support developmental milestones through imaginative play.

An experienced and dedicated team of staff ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children always feel secure, supported, and enthusiastic about learning. Whether a child is starting their nursery journey or preparing for primary education, Happy Days Saltford aims to provide consistent care and tailored learning experiences to help every child flourish.

Our ethos

Happy Days Nursery aims to provide tailored learning experiences to help every child flourish by creating calm and engaging spaces that stimulate curiosity, foster independence, and support developmental milestones through imaginative play. High-quality childcare is offered across two settings, with a focus on school readiness in the Pre-School.

What it's like

Young children happily enter the nursery and confidently separate from their parents. Children show they feel safe and secure as they readily approach staff, chat to them about their news and engage in the activities. They show they are familiar with routines and concentrate well during activities, showing a positive attitude towards their learning.

Two dedicated settingsWraparound care availableSchool readiness focusNurturing environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Nursery: Monday – Friday 8am to 6pm; Pre-School: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Meals & Snacks

Established

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Happy Days Nursery, Saltford

Last inspected 26 January 2023

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

Young children happily enter the nursery and confidently separate from their parents. Children show they feel safe and secure as they readily approach staff, chat to them about their news and engage in the activities. They show they are familiar with routines and concentrate well during activities, showing a positive attitude towards their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on communication and language, social and emotional skills, and physical development.
  • Staff promote children's language skills well by narrating actions, repeating words, and introducing new vocabulary.
  • Staff feel well supported, attend regular training, and use tools to help young children express their emotions, which has positively impacted behaviour.
  • Young children enjoy being active outside and indoors, developing confidence in taking managed risks and moving their bodies in various ways.
  • Children show a love of books, independently choosing and engaging with them, while staff check prior learning by asking questions about stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff focus more precisely on individual children's next steps during adult-led activities to help them make even better progress
  • 2enhance partnerships with parents so they know what their children's next steps are and can continue learning at home.
Inspection #10275289 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are happy with the progress their children are making.

They say staff give them daily feedback about the activities their children enjoy, and they receive information via an online application about their children's progress.

Parents say staff are happy to support them with aspects of their children's development, such as potty training.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Young children enjoy being active outside in the fresh air. They negotiate space well as they ride around on balance bikes and ride-on toys, and confidently climb up the slide. Children develop confidence in taking managed risks as they climb up the rope ladder and over the log bridge.

Parent Reviews of Happy Days Nursery, Saltford

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • July 2014Good
  • March 2010Outstanding

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