Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7FF
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole, Poole
Happy Days would like to introduce you to their 81 place nursery and pre-school. The setting offers endless learning opportunities, with free-flow access between indoor and outdoor environments, led by passionate and experienced team members.

Care Provided by Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lynn Wordsworth (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 81
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.


  • Parking
  • The setting has designated parent parking.


Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole Reviews (73)

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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole has 73 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my little one started at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-school - Poole in August 2024, he's absolutely loved it! The staff are incredible - always welcoming, friendly, and so kind. After our very first visit, we attended a settling-in session, and as soon as we walked in, the staff greeted us with a
cheerful good morning and immediately knew my son's name. It was such a thoughtful touch, especially since he'd only been there for an initial visit before that.
The environment at Happy Days is truly comforting. My son's face lights up every day when he walks in, and it's clear he's particularly fond of his key workers, who always make him feel special.
I am beyond pleased with our choice of Happy Days for his nursery. He's learning so much, and the fact that he's so happy and well cared for while I'm at work gives me complete peace of mind.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Happy Days for 3 years now. He always comes out with a smile on his face and enjoys his time there. As a teacher myself, have been really impressed with all the learning opportunities they have provided for my child and feel the nursery have helped further his growth and
development. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming as well. I always leave my child feeling confident he is being well cared for and have recommended the nursery to many other people.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days is a fantastic nursery, my little one has such an amazing time there, and seeing the updates on the app of all the fun things she's been up to that day put my mind at ease of being away from her. Happy Days were incredibly supportive in those first few weeks of my going back to work and my
child to nursery, and I couldn't have made the move back to work without them. They have excellent facilities and an impressive outdoor space. The staff are all friendly and kind. The food they offer for little ones is brilliant and really encourages little ones to try lots of new food and textures. Brilliant nursery

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you so much for your kind words, they are very much appreciate.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days Poole have done an incredible job of making myself and my baby girl feel confident and excited for our nursery journey! I was very nervous and staff made all my nerves fly away! The staff are loving and supportive and I couldn't be more thankful! My daughter is so excited to come to nursery
now and is learning new things every day. I highly recommend Happy Days Poole!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery with dedicated, professional and caring staff. A place where we know our son is well looked after and cared for during his sessions. We see our son develop and can see he enjoys each day with the great team! 10/10 from all staff!

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for your review, the team are thrilled.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a great experience with Happy Days. We always get a warm welcome and the atmosphere is relaxed and happy whilst caring and ensuring each child's needs are met. The nursery is bright, clean and spacious, perfect for little ones to explore and most importantly safe.
The outside space is fantastic
and is used a lot, a real benefit to this nursery.

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words.


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My son has had a wonderful time at Happy Days. He has been well supported and loved by the adults who have looked after him.
His favourite thing by has been hanging out in the wild garden picking flowers in the shade.

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you so much for your kind and fabulous review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

So many activities for learning, sensory play and experiences that could never get at home. Love the school readiness programme.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy days have been brilliant! They have really helped my child and his speech has massively improved. Everyone is so friendly and it is wonderful to see my son thrive. Thank you!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased with Adventures 2, they have been so supportive during a tough time for myself and my son. It's so reassuring knowing that my child is being well looked after. I cannot recommend the staff and facilities enough. I have seen my son develop so much since joining this room. I think the outdoor
space is fabulous and love receiving paintings and drawings at the end of the day. Overall I am so happy with the support and experience in this room.

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, your kind words are much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and knowledgeable staff keep us updated about his day and his prayers. Lovely, clean nursery with lots of activities to do. My son loves coming here!

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for writing a review for the Explorers 2 Team, it's much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has excelled with her social skills since starting and this is down to the effort the staff have put in. She is always happy at drop off and pick up and the staff are always happy to give her a cuddle on drop off if unsettled. I feel they really nurture her.

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the Explorers 1 Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am thrilled and comforted by the care, attention and passion Happy Days staff give.

Reply from Lynn Wordsworth, Nursery Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you so much for your review, the Explorers 1 Team are thrilled.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always feel my son has a great time at the nursery. He seems to progress each week with confidence and is always happy when I drop and pick him up. The staff are always happy to help and my son loves them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Happy Days since she was 11 months and absolutely loves it! She is so happy going in in the mornings and the staff know her so well. I know that she is so well looked after! The activities provided are fantastic and the food is wonderful - she’s always trying new things. We’re
so happy that we found Happy Days - we wouldn’t want her anywhere else.

Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review - it is greatly appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery with amazing staff. Always so caring and kind and friendly. My daughter is always so happy to go to nursery.

Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for such a lovely review! It is marvellous to hear how well your daughter has settled with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has the best time here, if he is upset coming in then the staff are always there to comfort him. If I ever have any worries the girls always reassure me. I know I can call anytime to ask any questions. The toys are always rotated and the children never look bored. They are always stimulated with
new toys and group times. I would recommend this nursery to all my friends.

Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

This is a lovely review - thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in really well into nursery which must be down to the lovely relaxing atmosphere he feels when he is there. We have never had any trouble dropping him off and as a parent this is wonderful to see. A particular member of staff has also been wonderful with talking through any developmental
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Reply from Kelly Russell, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you so much for your review Natalie! It is greatly appreciated, and we are so glad your son has settled in so well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has the best days at nursery, he loves to talk about all the things that he has done during the day and is full of beans. Communication is always great and all the staff are so welcoming. Thank you for being so great with my child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed! All staff are amazing and so friendly to us. They reassure us of any concerns and listen to our child's favourite things and routines and even implement them in our child's day at nursery. Highly recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.876)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.876 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole is calculated as follows: ( (402 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.876

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Lynn

Lynn Wordsworth

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Lynn Wordsworth and I’m thrilled to be joining Happy Days Nursery as Nursery Manager.


Over a 15-year period, I have experience of being a Special Needs Assistant through to a Nursery Manager. In addition to managing various nursery settings, I have also held roles with Training Providers and Ofsted.


I have a passion for learning, coaching, and developing. I’m excited to be part of the ambitious vision that Happy Days have, Where Every Child Shines.


Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole accepts?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole Open?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole have capacity for?

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole has capacity for a total of 81 Children.

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole to the centre of Poole?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.