Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

Willowherb Road, Lyde Green, Bristol BS16 7LH
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  • Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green, Bristol
Happy Days is proud to present their Lyde Green setting, recently opened in March 2020.

The nursery offers calm and nurturing environments for young ones - with safe and secure free-flow opportunities and a variety of resources to enrich learning.

Perfectly situated with connections to the M4, M5 and M32, Lyde Green is accompanied with a wealth of experience from the early years team.

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Care Provided by Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Darlene Williams (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 81
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

  • For fee information, contact the Nursery directly.
  • Parking

  • Parent parking available.


Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green Reviews (52)

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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green has 52 reviews.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy and secure at Lyde Green Happy Days. She looks forward to going and has built amazing relationships with her careers and peers, making friendships and talking about her day when she is picked up. She plays outside a lot, independently and also with friends. She has learnt to
count to 20 but has not learned to trace/write letters for her name yet. I do wish the app updated us with photos every session - it can go weeks without seeing pictures on there, this is why I have put 3 stars on ICT.

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Review from Georgia E (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves Happy Days Nursery in Lyde Green. We thought he would take longer to settle, however, they made the transition easier with the outstanding communication and reassurance. The staff in his room are extremely welcoming and greet him with a smile every morning as well as the reception
staff! My son has made amazing progress with his speech and social skills since starting in September along with fine motor skills. He is very familiar with routines introduced at nursery and has started using these routines at home such as sitting down for a drink and trying to put his shoes on. This has encouraged him to be more independent. The staff have created a nurturing and safe environment, which my son clearly enjoys and on pick up rarely wants to leave.

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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been with Happy Days Lyde Green now since it opened several years ago, with both of our children having moved through the various rooms. We have had a consistently good experience all round.
I have full confidence that they provide a safe, enriching and fun environment, and my children have
both very much enjoyed their time there.
The biggest positives for us have been the lovely outdoor spaces ensuring the children get plenty of fresh air and exercise, the constant new activities and resources that are added to keep the children engaged and learning, and the nutritious, high quality food all cooked fresh on site.
We would very much recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but praise for Happy Days - since the very beginning, they have exceeded our expectations. Our son loves attending nursery where he has grown in confidence and built friendships. They provide a range of engaging activities for the children each day which clearly helps them learn - I
am always amazed at what my son comes home and tells me or sings to me! The nursery offers a varied menu for the children, all prepared on site, exposing them to lots of different flavours and teaching them the importance of fresh, wholesome food, which as a family we really value. We rest assured that he eats well on days he's at nursery! The wonderful chef even prepares on-the-go breakfast for parents some days! It is evident that every single staff member really cares about what they do, which creates a warm and professional atmosphere throughout the nursery. Happy Days has helped our son thrive - thank you!

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days at Lyde green is a wonderful setting and my daughter has thrived here. The staff are fantastic. Everyone is understanding and caring towards the children. The food coming out of the kitchen from the chef, is excellent and the management are always friendly and helpful. We will be sad to say
goodbye when little one starts school!

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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been coming here since August 2024 and he absolutely loves it! He has formed such amazing bonds with all the practitioners in his room. I get informed a lot about him and his day which is so lovely. He eats well and has an amazing routine.

Reply from Rebekah Fice-Thomson, Nursery Support Team at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your little boy loves nursery and has built such great bonds with the team. It's wonderful to know you feel well-informed and that he's thriving in his routine!


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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

I would not recommend Happy Days Lyde Green. We moved my little boy here after our previous nursery had to close, but I wish I had looked around more. I did not feel happy leaving my child at the setting for multiple reasons. The security is not adequate, a family member was able to take my child without
proving their identity with the password I had provided, or ID. The staff member who let them into the building would not have access to their photo on file or would have recognised them. There is no CCTV and my little one came home with multiple bruises, and a large golf ball sized bump on their head which was undocumented and unnoticed and so any symptoms of head injury or concussion would have been missed. In 6 months - 3 accident forms, at previous nursery I had 3 a week, as my little one is very accident prone. Some staff were lovely and efficient and some were cold. One thing I will praise is that the chef's menu is incredible! I wish other nurseries offered the variety she offers!

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

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were not fully satisfied with your experience at Happy Days Lyde Green. The safety, security, and well-being of the children in our care are our top priorities, and we take all concerns extremely seriously. We appreciate the time you took to discuss your concerns with us directly, and we hope this provided reassurance regarding the steps we take to ensure children's safety and well-being at all times. We're also pleased to hear that you enjoyed our chef's menu, and we will certainly pass on your kind words.


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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, staff extremely helpful and kind. My daughter started here a few weeks ago, she’s enjoyed every session and looks forward to the next. It has great facilities and my daughter loves playing outside in their play area. I would recommend to everyone.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one started back in October last year and we’ve had an excellent experience with Happy Days Lyde Green so far. From her settling-in sessions where she really struggled being away from me to now and the happy, confident toddler she is who walks willingly into the nursery and is happy at pickup.
Her relationship with all staff members, not just her key worker, is brilliant, which is really important. She’s also learning so much and coming on so well since she joined. Every staff member is friendly as soon as you walk in the door. I would recommend Happy Days Lyde Green to anyone needing a nursery for their little one. I’m definitely really happy that I decided to send her to this nursery.

Reply from Alice Avery, Digital Marketing Executive at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your daughter has made with us at Happy Days.


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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a warm, welcoming place with a genuine family atmosphere. The staff show such joy, care, and compassion to the children, building strong relationships with the children as well as families.
Both my children have settled very quickly at the nursery, because of this.
The setting is also
warm, interesting, and inspiring, always with lots of new things to see and do.
The food always smells amazing coming from the kitchens and the menu is healthy, varied, and environmentally conscious - my children always seemed to enjoy/do enjoy it.
We feel very lucky to have this nursery in our local area.

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

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review! We completely agree - the food always smells so good!


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Review from Kathryn C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Days has been a wonderful nursery for my little boy who has just gone to school and is now a great place for my 11-month-old little girl. I felt so happy sending my little boy here I had my little girl on the waiting list before she was born.
Both children love the food. The babies are kept very
safe and the older children have a great programme preparing them to go to school. The facilities have always been very clean, the equipment high quality and the staff very friendly.

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

Thank you for such a wonderful review - it is greatly appreciated and cannot wait to hear all about your son's school experience!


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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has loved her time at Happy Days and tells us all the time that she's had a lovely day. The staff are very caring and friendly, the food is fresh and healthy, and the facilities are new and clean with age-appropriate toys. Every day the team offer engaging and fun activities which encourage
learning and development. We receive updates on meals, naps and activities through the app which is great. Overall this is a wonderful, really well-managed nursery!

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

Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review - it is great to hear about your daughter's experience!


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Review from Barb L (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since joining in June 2023, we are assured that our son is well looked after and is being helped in reaching his developmental milestones. As he is our only child, we see him interacting well with other children outside of nursery, which is great to see. We receive really good updates when we pick him
up at the end of the day with his feeding and how he has been behaving, and as he usually leaves with a smile on his face (and normally covered in sand!), we know that he is most importantly having lots of fun! It took a huge weight off my shoulders returning to work and worrying how he would be, so thank you to Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green!

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

Thank you for your lovely review, and for sharing your experience with us!


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is 15 months old and has been attending the nursery since March 2023, and we cannot recommend it enough! After viewing pretty much every nursery in the area, this felt like the right decision for our family. The settling-in process, facilities, structure and values, the nursery is nut-free,
regular updates/photos and the staff are honestly some of the most genuine, happy, reassuring and caring people! It took a while (to say the least) for my daughter to settle in, but with time, patience and understanding, she is now running in excited to see her friends! I can go to work without worrying, knowing my child is having a fun-filled, enriching day.

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

Thank you for providing us with such a lovely review, particularly regarding our settling-in process! It is greatly appreciated!


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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely nursery, the rooms are bright, airy, spacious and full of different and wonderful things for my son to play with. The meals and snacks are always nutritious and always eaten and finished by my son! The staff are amazing, you can tell they really care and they are always happy to help
with advice, or extra days needed etc. My son has learnt so many things, the nursery helped me wean him off milk, he learnt how to use a spoon, how to walk, and always pushing for the next milestone! He loves it!

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

Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review - it is massively appreciated!


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Review from L B (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently started at the nursery and as new parents to a baby we wanted to find a nursery that we felt he would be cared for.
We have been really happy with his care, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, his key person is very caring and the management are very supportive and helpful
with any questions.
I am very happy to know my son is cared for and enjoying his time at nursery.

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

Thank you so much for leaving your review - it is massively appreciated!


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Review from I C (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a new parent with a one-year-old baby. My experience of visiting the nursery to view it and the process of enrolling my son was outstanding. The Settles were really well planned to fit around my work and the staff are so friendly and caring to the children. The management in the nursery are very
welcoming and supportive and the staff across the nursery are an amazing team.
The nursery is clean, well set-up, and I am so happy that I chose Happy Days for my baby and feel reassured he is in a happy caring and nurturing environment. It is clear that the staff enjoy working in the nursery and caring for the children in an outstanding and passionate way.
I would highly recommend Happy Days to my friends. My son is settling into the nursery so well and is really happy which in turn makes me extremely happy too. The nursery are very supportive in understanding my baby's routines with sleep etc. and give good feedback when I pick up my son.

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

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, it is great to hear your son has settled in so well.


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Review from F S (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are excellent, very good, professional and caring with the children. They communicate excellently with me as a parent and the use of the app is also very helpful.
The facilities are very good, very clean and the site still looks new. There is plenty of interactive play and communication
about development which is well structured.

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

Thank you for leaving us a wonderful review - your words are incredibly valuable to us!


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Review from I C (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been going to Happy Days Nursery at Lyde Green for almost a year now and we think this is an outstanding nursery. The nursery takes safety very seriously and they are reasonable with their approach to protect all kids when someone gets ill. The staff is very understanding, reassuring our
concerns as parents and accommodating our child's needs through a collaborative approach. Our child is learning a lot and is having fun in the process. Their carer has developed a bespoke developmental plan for our child, updating us regularly on their progress and setting new goals once they are achieved. As parents, we are reassured that our child is in good hands, with experienced and qualified professionals who put children's safety, well-being and development at the core of what they do without forgetting the fun and play in the process. Thank you very much for all your hard work!

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

Thank you for leaving such a positive review! Communication is key and we are so delighted to hear our teams' partnerships!


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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green. Since joining the nursery we have seen her grow to be a happy, outgoing, kind girl. She has recently moved up a room and has settled in really well. This has been largely down to the support from the wonderful staff.

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

Thank you for leaving such a positive review - I am so glad your daughter has settled in so well!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.788)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.788 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.788

  • 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 - Lyde Green is based on 21 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 21 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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Darlene

Darlene Williams

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Hello, My name is Darlene, I am a super proud mum to two adult children and have worked with children and families for over 30 years. My action-packed career has given me the opportunity to work with many inspirational people. Ofsted has graded my leadership and management Outstanding at three different nurseries where I have directly managed. I am passionate about people and love working within teams to create beautiful spaces and meaningful, fun experiences where children can SHINE and achieve lifelong success. I will be on-site from November 27th and look forward to meeting you all.


Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green

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

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

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

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

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

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

How far is Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Lyde Green to the centre of Bristol?

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

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