What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Trails Play accepts?

Happy Trails Play accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Trails Play Open?

Happy Trails Play is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Happy Trails Play have capacity for?

Happy Trails Play has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Happy Trails Play to the centre of Reading?

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

Happy Trails Play, Old Hall Works, Arborfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire RG2 9DY

Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Fantastic childcare from this nursery, especially the coconuts room. The activities they do with the children are great and my child absolutely loves her days here. Five members of staff in particular have such a great and lovely way with my daughter, and she loves seeing them and spending her days

at nursery with them They have helped her development and social skills so much and I feel comfortable leaving my child in their care.

Reply from Mandy Cooper, Nursery Manager at Happy Trails Play

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear your child loves the activities and enjoys their time in the Coconuts room. Our team truly appreciates your trust in us to support their development and social skills. We look forward to continuing to care for your child!

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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Our daughter joined Happy Trails last year where we have slowly increased her days to her now attending full time. The nursery is incredible and we love the impact it is having on our little girl. The nursery staff are amazing and really passionate about their job; they have really brought her out of

her shell and I feel they really care about her needs and development. The focus on food and sustainability is one of the reasons we joined, the access to the allotments is great and the independence for the children to grow and make their own food is a highlight. They have a kitchen where they can prepare their own food and the food itself is always so varied and healthy which has really encouraged my daughter to try new things. The nursery put a lot of time in to make the children more independent and we are definitely noticing these traits coming home. The whole ethos of the nursery is great and feels like a family, it's such a fab place and we feel happy to be part of it.

Reply from Mandy Cooper, Nursery Manager at Happy Trails Play

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear how much your daughter is thriving at Happy Trails. It's wonderful to know that our passionate staff, the focus on sustainability and the hands-on approach to food have had such a positive impact on her development. We truly believe in fostering independence and creating a nurturing environment for all our children, so it's fantastic to hear that you're seeing those traits at home too. This is always our goal that these eating habits enter the house too! We're so grateful to have your family as part of our Happy Trails community. You guys always support us in a major way which is so appreciated. Thank you again for sharing your experience!

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Review from Abbey B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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This is a wonderful nursery. The food options are a cut above the rest. The atmosphere is lovely, with welcoming staff and beautiful clean toys for the children to play with. Our son has febrile seizures and this has been taken very seriously by all the staff, with regular updates to his care plan and

temperature checks frequently throughout the day. Additionally, they offer events for parents and children (a Christmas event including presents for the children, and a potty training class for parents, for example - all free of charge).
We cannot speak highly enough about this nursery! All of the staff are brilliant, fun, passionate and love children. As someone who was nervous about sending my baby to a nursery setting, I would highly recommend Happy Trails Play.

Reply from Mandy Cooper, Nursery Manager at Happy Trails Play

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased to see your son is enjoying his time at Happy Trails Play. Our team is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment and it's fantastic to know that the care and attention we give to each child, especially with regard to health and well-being, has made a positive impact on your family. We're also thrilled that you've enjoyed the events we offer (lots more to come!) - we love creating special experiences for both the children and their families. Your kind words about our staff mean so much to us and to them and we're so happy to be part of your journey. Thank you for trusting us with your little one, we love having him here - we truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Review from Natasha W (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Happy Trails is such a lovely nursery and I would recommend to anyone looking for a warm, family-friendly setting for their child to be a part of. Having worked at a nursery before I was quite picky when choosing, but the moment I looked around Happy Trails I knew it was the place I wanted my son to

go.
The staff are all so friendly, you can tell they really care for the children and enjoy it. The facilities they have are great, they spend a lot of time outside in the garden and lots of messy play as well as teaching them so many new things. The food they serve is so varied and nutritious, my son eats so well!
His confidence has grown massively, his speech has come on leaps and bounds and he has built really lovely connections with the staff. The nursery itself put on events for parents to go to which is a nice way to meet other parents as well as parents evenings. Their ethos as a whole is really wonderful and I couldn't wish for my son to be in better childcare.

Reply from Mandy Cooper, Nursery Manager at Happy Trails Play

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how Happy Trails Play has made such a positive impact on your son's development and confidence. It's wonderful for us to know that our team, facilities and events have created such a warm, welcoming environment for both you and your child. We're grateful for your trust in us and truly appreciate your recommendation. It's families like yours that make our nursery such a special place!

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Always know my little boy is well cared for by staff. All staff members I've met so far are welcoming and friendly. My little boys team of staff are very much loved by him and he always has a great day playing alongside the friends he's making. Plenty of good quality toys, resources and equipment available

indoors.
As the nursery grows it would be nice to see the outdoor space landscaped and designed in a way that brings indoor learning outside more.
The nursery is unique in having an allotment next door where my little boy can explore and discover the natural environment and learn the process of fruit to table for example.
Overall extremely happy with my choice to enroll my little boy into nursery here!

Reply from Joty Bhurji, Director at Happy Trails Play

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're so happy to hear your little boy is enjoying his time with us and that he's making great friends and building strong relationships with his team of staff. It's lovely to know that he's exploring our allotment and learning about the natural environment - that's what we're all about! We also wanted to highlight that we serve superfoods like our acai bowls, chocolate avocado mousse, or our homemade granola that's both nut-free and gluten-free, our soups are made from scratch - this is just part of daily life here in what we do to ensure the children have nutritious and exciting meals - the goal for this to spread across into the home too. If you'd like, feel free to ask us for a sample of our acai bowl next time you're in! Thanks again for your support and we're thrilled to have your little boy with us!

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Review from Lily W (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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My 1 year old son started at Happy Trails Nursery in September 2024 and since then we have had nothing but a positive and happy experience there, not just for my son but for all of us as a family.
He has come on so much since he started in September, we can't believe the difference in his confidence

and social skills. He is now saying lots of new words, dancing and counting which is just lovely to see. We are so pleased with how much he is learning at nursery at such a young age.
All of the staff members are so lovely and friendly. The facilities and activities they provide are amazing. Lots of healthy eating and great outdoor play.
A truly outstanding, family-friendly nursery, I would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Mandy Cooper, Manager at Happy Trails Play

Dear Lily, thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family have had such a positive experience with us at Happy Trails Play Nursery. Watching your little one grow in confidence, social skills, and language is exactly why we love what we do-it's so rewarding to be part of his journey! Our team takes great pride in creating a nurturing, engaging and fun environment for every child, and it's wonderful to hear that the facilities, activities and healthy meals have been appreciated by you and your family - we really try hard and are always innovating new ideas. Your recommendation means the world to us and we're so grateful for the opportunity to support your son's early learning journey. Thank you for trusting us and being part of the Happy Trails Play family!

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