Opening hours
Monday – Friday 7am to 6pm
Happy Days Truro City
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2025)
Number of places
71 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2025
Local authority
Cornwall
About this day nursery
Happy Days Truro City Nursery is conveniently situated adjacent to the Truro College campus, offering easy access from the main road into Truro and providing dedicated parking for parents to ensure smooth drop-offs and pick-ups. This trusted childcare provider actively collaborates with local organisations, extending discounts to NHS staff, college students, and college employees.
The nursery boasts purpose-built facilities, including unique undercover outdoor play areas, allowing children to engage in outdoor learning activities regardless of weather conditions. Inside, the calm and natural environment fosters development at every stage, with an experienced team dedicated to partnering with families to address each child's individual interests, routines, and learning requirements.
The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What it's like
Staff have created a warm, home-from-home environment where children are safe and secure. Staff focus on helping children's emotional and social growth. The curriculum is good, with a strong focus on nurturing children's individual creativity and imagination.
Spacious outdoor play areaUndercover outdoor play areasDiscounts for NHS staff and college employees/studentsSensory RoomWoodland Trust partner
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
Age range
3 months – 5 years
Food
Meals & Snacks
Established
2005
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Happy Days Truro City
Last inspected 15 August 2025
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 have created a warm, home-from-home environment where children are safe and secure. Staff focus on helping children's emotional and social growth. The curriculum is good, with a strong focus on nurturing children's individual creativity and imagination.
Inspector highlights
- Toddlers and pre-school children are good communicators and eagerly explain what they know and can do.
- Staff have created a curriculum that prepares children for their next learning stage.
- There is a strong emphasis on teaching children to be independent.
- Children are curious and eager learners.
- Staff report that they are happy in the team, and that they feel supported by leaders and valued in their roles.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the planning and support of pre-school activities, helping children persevere with challenges and make even better progress
- 2support children to understand how their behaviour impacts on others.
Inspection #10414814 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
communication is effective and that they feel well informed about children's activities
Parents recommend the nursery to others.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
In the outdoor area, toddlers run around with the staff. They build coordination skills and learn what it feels like to be out of breath.
Parent Reviews of Happy Days Truro City
5.0
(6)
Mohamed Aburrous
3 months ago
Amazing nursery and Incredible staff. They truly care and look after the kids. :)
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LYN KURIAN
a year ago
The best nursery for my child. Early asthmatic and epipen using child. Thank you so much for taking care and being the teachers. Lots of love ❤️😘😇😇😇😇 much appreciated 🎶💕 Highly recommended 👶🧑🧑🧒
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Paige Rose Stevens
3 years ago
Amazing nursery and even better staff! They have been apart of my daughters development for over a year now and she absolutely loves it there. They have helped her achieve so much! They are just so nurturing and supportive in everything they do and she really does just love it there. I've always loved how good their communication skills are, I never not know what my daughter has been up to or how she has been throughout the day. And also with me as a parent, they always check in and ask how you are and make you feel like no question is a silly question so not only do they take amazing care of my daughter they also take care of the parents too and I love that! Both me and my daughter have built an amazing relationship with the nursery because of how brilliant they are. I would highly recommend
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amanda curtis
3 years ago
What can I say about this nursery? It’s truly amazing, our granddaughter attends three days a week and always goes in very happy and comes out even happier. The staff are incredible caring considerate and always give an excellent handover on collection. Our granddaughter has learned so much at this nursery and always has a fun filled day. Excellent varied choice of fruit and vegetables everyday with a good choice also of vegetarian dishes also. I can highly recommend this nursery ,
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Jo Stephens
9 years ago
Great nursery. Staff are so friendly and very helpful. My children love it here. Would highly recommend
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Inspection history
Date: September 2009
- August 2025Good
- May 2022Good
- December 2016Good
- September 2013Good
- September 2009Good
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