Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury

Rhodes Moorhouse Way, Longhedge Village, Salisbury SP4 6SA
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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Salisbury offers quality day care for up to 81 children in a new, purpose built setting. The nursery is open from 8am-6pm each day, Monday to Friday, catering for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old.

The team are committed to offering children the best start to their education. With carefully designed resources and activities, they work each day to provide endless opportunities to learn, play and explore. There is also plenty of time for child-led activities, ensuring children have the opportunity to explore their own interests and develop independence by guiding their own play.

The nursery has its own on-site chef who prepares nutritious and tasty meals and snacks for children each day, and is more than happy to cater for any dietary requirements.

To find out more about the beautiful, newly opened nursery, please get in touch with the team.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julia Gale (Nursery 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 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

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

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

  • The nursery will have parking bays located directly outside for ease of drop off/pick up.


Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury Reviews (33)

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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury has a Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury has 33 reviews.

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Review from Simon G (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with this nursery, we love the setting and varied activities on offer. The set-up of the rooms and outdoor spaces to allow free flow is excellent. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and all seem really happy working there. The office staff are always helpful (including with
things like queries about funding etc) and the room staff seem to bond well with the children. Our son loved attending, and we are sad to be leaving. Our older children attended different nurseries, and we consider Happy Days Salisbury to be the best we have experienced. We have never had any problems and would be happy to recommend to anyone.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having looked around a few nurseries, we chose Happy Days because of the passion the staff demonstrated for caring and nurturing children. Our daughter has attended for almost a year now and loves it. The facilities are fantastic. It is always clean, fresh and well looked after. The learning and development
programmes are really good and our daughter has thrived. All of the staff are very welcoming and always smiling which assures us that we chose the right place. Our daughter has built a wonderful bond with staff caring for her. Her key worker and other team members are always as excited as we are when new milestones are reached, which is lovely. We get daily updates on nappies, meals and sleep time via the app and get regular photos and videos. The menus are amazing and I'm often quite jealous of the delicious meals! Overall Happy Days is a brilliant facility and we know are daughter is cared for and safe when there.

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

The staff at Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury are always so welcoming. My daughter can have troubles saying goodbye to me most days she attends, but the ladies in her room are always amazing with her and don't rush her. It's never a bother and they go over and above to help her. My daughter
absolutely adores the ladies and I know, when I leave her, she's in safe loving care. Happy Days is one of the best it's like an extended family.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here after we weren't happy with his prior nursery. In short, we have got our little boy back- he has gone back to loving learning, being chatty and taking part in activities. The safeguarding at the nursery is excellent and all of the staff are so friendly. Also, the menu on offer is
healthy, balanced and extensive, we couldn't be happier! Putting him in the nursery has been the best decision and if he is like this after just 2 weeks, we can't wait to see the magic they make as time goes on!

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's amazing to hear how happy and engaged your little boy is since joining us. Seeing children thrive in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment is exactly what we strive for. We're so pleased you're happy with our team and menu, and we can't wait to continue supporting your son on his journey. Your kind words mean the world to us!


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has a great time at nursery and is very well cared for by the lovely staff who are so warm and welcoming and really care very much about the children they are looking after. Our daughter eats well and is thriving. We get lovely photo updates and are kept informed of her food, sleep and
nappies throughout the day via the app. The environment is very modern and has been purpose built, so is a fantastic place for the children to play and explore.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is thriving and enjoying her time with us. Our team is truly dedicated to providing a warm, caring, and nurturing environment, so your kind words mean a lot. It's also great to know that you find the app updates helpful! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing your little one continue to grow and flourish.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If I could describe Happy Days Salisbury in three words they would be; fun, attentive and genuine. I am welcomed with a smiley hello by the front office and any key worker who passes me in the corridor before I get to the room. Then, I'm greeted by bouncy happy children who shout to my daughter "your
mummy's here!" I always get a detailed description of my daughter's day and enjoy having a giggle with the lovely staff in Adventurers. The managers are brilliant and make a real effort to get to know my daughter and even my 7 year old. I see them make the same effort with other children of all ages - I honestly don't know how they remember each child and parents names. The nursery often has residents from the local care home come to visit the children, where both generations enjoy spending time together. We'll be sad to leave when my daughter starts school this September. I'd highly recommend Happy Days Salisbury to any parent.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you and your daughter enjoy your time at Happy Days Salisbury. It's wonderful to know that our team's warm, attentive approach has made such a positive impact. We truly value the relationships we build with each family, and we're so glad to hear you've experienced this first hand. It's been a pleasure having your daughter with us, and we'll be sad to see her go when school starts. Thank you for your recommendation and your continued trust in us!


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Review from Rebekah S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy is so happy at Happy Days Salisbury. The staff are fantastic and always so welcoming. Our little one has a dairy allergy and it is managed brilliantly by the nursery team which really helps to put our minds at ease. Overall, a fantastic nursery!

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here nearly a year ago just before he turned one and has loved it from the start - the staff are so wonderful with him and we are always greeted with big smiles and hellos when we walk in the door! Everybody makes a special effort to know your child and you can tell how much they care
for the little ones they look after. The app they use to track your child's progress is great and gives a snapshot of all the brilliant things they get up to and the office team/leadership correspondence is as well; we always know what's going on at the nursery and are supported with funding etc. Everything is really well considered actually, from the food your child eats to how they interact with the local area and community which is brilliant.
As a first-time parent it's a scary thing to leave your child with someone who isn't Mummy or Daddy but I can honestly say putting him here is one of the best parenting decisions we made - he is absolutely thriving!

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at this provision at the beginning of September age 12 months and we are so happy with the decision we made. A whole month in and we feel entirely adjusted and welcomed. Our daughter hasn't been the easiest to adjust and is a tricky little gremlin with separation/settling but gosh
the team have been incredible, I say team because the care and compassion goes far beyond her wonderful key workers in her room. I have no doubts that we made the right choice and have found the perfect provision for these crucial early years to support her development in every meaningful way.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very lovely at nursery, also they do absolutely their best to make children happy in here.

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Review from Adam K (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has been at Happy Days for over a year now. This is our first experience with a nursery and it has been nothing but positive.
We are constantly asked by new acquaintances if our child goes to nursery as they are so well-spoken and inquisitive, and this is definitely in part due to the amazing
work of the team at happy days.
We will absolutely be sending any future children here, and cannot recommend it enough.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We visited the nursery in July 2023 when our son was only 4 weeks old having recognised the importance of securing a full-time space at a nursery that we were 100% happy with. From the moment that we walked into Happy Days Salisbury, we were hugely impressed and felt at home. One staff member gave us
a fantastic and informative tour - no question was a silly question and we were there for well over an hour.
Contact and communication from the nursery before our son joined in March was excellent and the taster sessions were fantastic in getting our son ready to start full-time.
Our son has now been at the nursery for 6 weeks. Every day he has gone in with a smile on his face and we've been greeted with a smile on our return at the end of the day. He loves it there and he is thriving. We cannot fault any part of his nursery journey - the people; the place; the facilities; the food are all fantastic!
It feels like our son and us are part of a family. We would 100% recommend to others looking for a nurturing nursery.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School Salisbury are nothing less than fantastic. For World Haemophilia Day they helped us hold a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for a charity very close to our hearts. For around 7 months now they have looked after our son who suffers from severe Haemophilia
and have joined us as we learn about his disorder. The care and support they have given him has been outstanding as they help us to give him a normal and active life. We know he is in safe and loving hands at Happy Days.

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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our daughter here in January as we moved house. We couldn't be happier with how she has settled in. She has flourished and really grown in confidence in a short time. Her language and speech are developing really well and it is so good to see her happy at drop-off and pick-up every day. She
learns something new every day! The food provided is nutritious and delicious. Our little girl is looked after so well - all the staff show such care and kindness towards her, and we know she is safe and happy every day.

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your daughter has made with us at Happy Days and are glad the food is enjoyed!


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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our child from quite frankly a toxic nursery where I was constantly being told how to parent my own child, and I must say, the move was the best decision I have ever made. He is absolutely thriving at the Salisbury Happy Days nursery. All the staff are lovely and incredibly good with the children.
He has made some lovely friends and has an absolute ball when he is there. The staff are so wonderful and always put a smile on my face. For the first time, I can honestly say every single person working here goes above and beyond. Every time I pick him up he is always smiling and happy and non-stop chatter then he crashes and falls right asleep. I could not recommend this place more. Thank you for being awesome!

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

Thank you for your lovely feedback; we really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We are delighted with the progress your son has made with us at Happy Days. Your kind words will be mentioned to the team, they'll be thrilled to hear!


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

We moved our child here in March and it's the best decision we made. The staff our absolutely fantastic, always going above and beyond and so welcoming even those not in our child's class. We noticed a huge improvement in his confidence and the team worked really hard to prepare him for primary school
with a structured pathway. Our child came to the nursery with an allergy and the staff were nothing but supportive and took the highest level of care and seriousness with his meals and any activities involving food. They went above and beyond to include him at all times which was something we worried about, but need not have. It was also so lovely to see how proud and emotional they were when it came to the graduation ceremony pulling out all the stops to make it a special day for all. We cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for us as a family.

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

Thank you Ryan for your lovely review about your experience with us - it is greatly appreciated!


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

What an incredible place for our baby to stay at. The facilities look incredible, never seen anything like it. It's spacious clean, good quality and there is also an outdoors.
The staff is mega caring and attentive. Made us feel very welcome and instantly took any questions and worries away.
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day has been a treat so far.

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

Thank you for such a wonderful review Michael - it is massively appreciated! And we agree, the facilities are great!


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Review from Sherwin P (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with great staff. All the children's needs are met and staff go above and beyond to create a wonderful atmosphere for the kids to learn.
My little one has been attending for a few months now and we have no complaints.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review, your feedback means so much to us.


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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Am absolutely over the moon with the care, attention and detail to our son's placement there. We moved him there in April and the support and help they have shown him is amazing. The girls there are wonderful, we will be sad when he leaves in September for Primary School, but the head start they've
provided him is brilliant. Definitely recommend them to everyone.

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

Thank you for such a lovely review - your feedback means the world to us and we wish your son nothing but the best as he ventures to school!


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Review from Adrian L (Grandfather of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I drop off and pick up my grandson most weeks. I love the atmosphere of the nursery as it always feels welcoming and friendly, my grandson genuinely enjoys his time there and all the staff are friendly and helpful.
The nursery itself is very clean and tidy. There are always plenty of activities on
the go for the little ones plus they have the added bonus of a lovely outside area to play in on good weather days.
It’s a 10/10 from me as I feel comfortable dropping off my grandson here.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.969)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.969) out of 10 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.969 for Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is calculated as follows: ( (312 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 322 Ratings = 4.969

  • 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 - Salisbury is based on 27 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 27 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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Julia Gale

Job Title: Manager

Julia boasts a remarkable 25 years of experience in childcare. Throughout her career, she has thrived in diverse settings, including private schools, independent nurseries, large nursery groups, and even as a private nanny. This unique opportunity allowed Julia to travel and immerse herself in different cultures and lifestyles.


For the past 16 years, Julia has taken on a leadership role, managing nurseries. The most rewarding aspect of her career has been working alongside teams to create enriching environments where children can explore and learn through play.


On weekends, Julia enjoys spending quality time with her two young daughters. When the weather permits, they embark on adventures with friends and family, exploring new places and creating lasting memories.


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

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

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

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

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Salisbury is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

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

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

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

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