Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7FF
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9.9 73 Reviews
  • 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.

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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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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days helped our girls settle into nursery so well when I returned to work in September. They had only just turned one at the time. Their key workers are such lovely warm people, as is everyone else who works there who we have encountered. Everything is communicated so well and we feel confident
sending our children to nursery knowing that they are safe and well looked after. We love hearing about the fun activities they do at nursery on pick up. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery!

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

Thank you for sharing this wonderful review, it is greatly appreciated..


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and management go above and beyond looking after my son. Communication is excellent, will call the reassure at all times.
So supportive with my son's speech and language Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator is brilliant. The choice of food is great, my son now eats well. My son is developing
well in his learning and development. Management and staff are 100% approachable. Well worth the money for the care my son receives. I know my son is very safe at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole.

Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Marketing Manager at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole

Thank you for taking the time to leave our Poole team such a wonderful review. It will mean so much to them!


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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Many thanks fro the heart for all you have done for my little boys. It has been three amazing years of growth, patience, care, love and dedication. I couldn't ask for a better.
When I see my son interact with the other kids sharing toys and giving hugs makes my heart burst with joy.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined in January at 8 months. The team have been great at helping him settle in. Since he’s joined he has come on leaps and bounds and has been a great experience for him. I certainly was put at ease very quickly at leaving him, all the staff are so friendly and caring.

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Review from Kayleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days was my first choice of nurseries for my daughter to attend. From the first introduction, I had struck gold. The manager was extremely professional and such kind natured, reassuring me this was the right setting for my daughter to attend.
My daughter has thrived so much in this environment,
and myself and the key person have seen a change in her for the better. Being a very full-on 2-year-old, she has had the opportunity to explore, learn and expand on her knowledge of the world, and be creative.
I honestly don’t have enough words in recommending this nursery. I can’t wait till my youngest is old enough and she can go bouncing along too.

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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm so happy we chose Happy Days, the staff are so caring and my daughter has settled in really well. I've been really impressed with the covid compliance and we get great feedback about our daughter's day at the end of each day. The outside areas are fantastic. Communication is brilliant and I feel
like my daughter is learning something new each week. The on-site chef is a big bonus, knowing they are eating healthy fresh meals that are cooked on-site and not shipped in from a local company. We love our key worker but also all staff in the explorers room and feel like they all know our daughter well.

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Review from Lucy A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is extremely outstanding from learning to personal support. My child has been going to the nursery since he was eight months old. They have taught him so much more than a parent ever could. The staff are unbelievable, not with just my child but every child I see them with. The nursery rooms
are so nicely presented and exactly to children's needs to learn but not just to learn, to have fun and be creative. The wild garden which has been coming along since my child started, is a place of heaven for all children and the adults too. I love seeing my child come home with very muddy boots and coat, its says it all, that he's had so much fun. Being able to speak openly about the needs or things we have, like support with our child and knowing someone is listening to those is extremely important and this nursery are outstanding for this. We have nothing but amazing words for this nursery and highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic place for their child or children.

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Review from Lynsey G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love everything about this nursery, my daughter has been here a year and a half and she absolutely loves it and learns so much. Her nursery teachers are absolutely lovely and so caring, they even helped me with advice on things like potty training and food. All the staff are lovely and friendly.
Within minutes of my show around I knew this was the place I wanted, I was also considering a child minder but felt totally confident in sending my daughter here, also the settling in period was amazing with getting to see the routine.

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Review from Samantha F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We joined Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole in September. The show around and starting up was all with Covid-19 restrictions in mind, to protect us and the staff and children already there. We have experienced happy, friendly staff throughout the last five months, good communication at the end
of the day handovers and changes that have had to be made and we are now getting extra support with our child's learning, which everyone is on board with.

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Review from Lydia T (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enrolled my son last month, I was recommended Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole by a friend whose son also goes there. I couldn’t go and view the nursery due to Covid-19 but I had a zoom meeting with the staff which was lovely and very informative. They keep parents up to date on everything
with regular emails, the staff are always smiling and friendly. I would one hundred percent recommend Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole to anyone.

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Review from Leanne O (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this preschool for my son. He loves going to every session. Can't fault the staff at all. All so lovely. If anyone is ever looking for a nursery for their child, I'd always recommend Happy Days without a doubt! 100% happy.

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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed with Happy Days since the day my daughter started there. She took a while to settle at the beginning but the staff were so loving and nurturing towards her it made me feel so much better. She now loves going to nursery, she always talks about her friends (staff included) and is
just so happy. The staff continues to be warm and loving towards her which is exactly what I hoped for. They have a fabulous wild garden and great outdoor space which the children can go in and out of freely. I continue to be impressed and wouldn’t want my daughter going anywhere else.

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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days Nursery is such a great nursery to sending your children. Friendly staff. Vegetables are grown onsite and the chef cooks onsite on the day of picking. All staff are helpful and are also happy to do so. My two girls absolutely love it - they always come out smiling and look forward to nursery
on the days that they go.

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Review from Esme H (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started the nursery around 4 months ago, and he’s always been a huge mummy’s boy, and I was worried he’d never settle! However, the staff did the most amazing job to get him settled in! I adore the lovely art and crafts he brings home all the time, gives me such happiness knowing he’s having
such a lovely time there! I also love that he always has yummy healthy food! Thank you so much to all the staff at Happy Days! Want to also thank management staff so much for always being so welcoming and eager to talk to me when I do my daily check-in calls! Also, for the tons of reassurance, they all give me and the kind attitude that’s always been given! Can’t thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication to the children and parents that you always do! Can’t wait to see my little boy blossom even more in the future years!

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Review from Charlie K (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three and a half year old twins have been going to Happy Days since they were ten months old. They absolutely love it and we have always found the team to be warm, friendly, caring and professional.
The management team are responsive and supportive and are always available if you have any concerns.

The environment, resources and facilities are exceptional and I know that when my children go to school next year, they will have an excellent foundation to build on and we will all miss Happy Days very much!

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Review from Ella A (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Happy Days Nursery for two years now and absolutely loves it. I love the bond she has with all the staff and her key worker. I feel very comfortable and reassured that she's going to have lots of fun playing and learning with her friends with the friendly staff.
My daughter
went back to Happy Days when it opened again after lockdown due to Covid. I was very impressed with how they adapted to keep everyone safe by social distancing when dropping off and picking up with big smiles on their faces. Since going back after lockdown I have already seen the difference in my child's confidence and how well it has brought her on.
They have a wonderful wild garden which is great for them to explore and learn all about nature. We get a folder of what they have done and achieved. When picking up my daughter she comes out saying "Mummy, I had so much fun" which for a parent is the best thing in the world to hear.
Thank you very much Happy Days Nursery.

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Review from Jenny H (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter had been attending the nursery since December 2018. However, since March, when our country went into lockdown, my granddaughter did not attend nursery until she restarted at the beginning of June. From my experience, during the lockdown, I have nothing but praise for all the staff at
the nursery. I think parents/grandparents/carers have experienced first hand what it is like to have children under their control for 24/7. It made us appreciate even more what a fantastic job the nursery staff do on a daily basis, my little granddaughter was so very frustrated at being isolated at home, even though as much as possible of homeschooling etc was given, it was the social interaction of her nursery friends that was missing. The precautions that nursery has taken to ensure the little ones' safety on their return has been faultless, as far as I can see, so, congratulations Happy Days again.

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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three and a half-year-old twins have been going to Happy Days since they were one and they have loved it. The staff are all amazing and adapt quickly to all situations. The twins have grown in confidence while being there and they have learnt so much. The team at Happy Days in Poole have been great
during the coronavirus. The manager kept in contact to ensure we knew what was going to happen. We chose to send the twins back the first week of reopening and I have to say I had no worries as we were kept informed regarding the changes that were going to be made. Great team of people at Happy Days in Poole they are very welcoming.

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Review from Verity H (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. My daughter absolutely loves it here. I would recommend it to everyone. My daughter has learned so much since being here. Staff are always cheerful and lovely. My sister has just put her one-year-old in because she knows how much I love it at Happy Days - Poole.

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Review from Dayna F (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been coming here since nine months old and she is now three. The staff have always been amazing with her and she absolutely loves going to Happy Days. She asks to go back when she leaves. I highly recommend Happy Days to anyone.

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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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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.


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