Happylands Nursery/Pre School

02/09/2026

As we prepare to re open nursery on Tuesday 8th September, welcome old faces and new, please take time to review the information regarding our policy on healthy eating and drinking water access.

Children must come to nursery with a balanced lunch and water bottle suitable for their age group so that they can use it independently. We have reviewed how accessible the water bottles are during the nursery day, especially for our younger children. We are asking parents/carers to label their child’s water bottle ready for next week.

We will have designated and accessible water stations in each room. These will be on a lower level for our under 2’s. Please read the poster, as a reminder about suitable foods and snacks in lunches and the advice on suitable water bottles.

We will continue to provide nutritious healthy snacks twice a day and the government funded 1/3 pint of milk for each child each day.

19/08/2026

We hope you are all enjoying the summer holidays! But who is ready to go back to nursery?? 👋👋

We have a fantastic Autumn term lined up at Happylands, starting with our very first nursery pet arriving in September.

This is going to teach the children the responsibility of caring for another living being and build up their empathy. Plus they will love the pet and enjoy it being part of our Happylands family ❤️

What type of pet does your child/children think it will be?

Parents/carers, please discuss this with your child/children. Leave us a comment below with your answers and if anyone guesses correctly, they will win a small prize when we return in September ☺️

13/08/2026

For parents with working family free child care codes, please ensure your code has been reconfirmed before September if you are due to do it, so that there are no issues in claiming the funding.

Unfortunately, if you don’t reconfirm and you are not within the grace period, we will not be able to claim the funding for your child.

29/07/2026

On the last day of term, we were visited by environmental health and inspected for a food hygiene rating. We were awarded with a 5 rating ☺️

When we open after the Summer holidays, the sticker will be displayed proudly in our window.

All our staff have a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate and refresh their training annually. We keep records of cleaning, dates when food and drink items have been opened, fridge temperatures and core food temperatures when we re heat foods.

15/07/2026

The day has come when we finish off the academic year with lots of fun and partying.

We have to say goodbye to those children who are moving on to primary school in September 🥹❤️ All of the staff are Happylands are so proud of each and every one of you. We have the best memories and you’ll always hold a dear place in our hearts.

Parents/carers - we know what a difficult day this can be, emotions will be high. We look forward to welcoming you at 2pm in the church to end your child’s time at nursery with their graduation concert ❤️

07/07/2026

Final dates of the summer term:

Saturday 11th July 10am - 12pm nursery open morning for prospective parents who are considering a place at our nursery. Please note - our current families are welcome to come in and participate if they would like to. The activities will be inclusive for all.

Wednesday 15th July: end of year party for the children in the morning

Wednesday 15th July 2pm: Pre school graduation concert in the church. Nursery closes for the summer holidays at 4pm.

Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July: staff training days.

Tuesday 8th September: Nursery re opens for the Autumn term (opening hours to he confirmed during staff training days - possibly 8am - 4pm

03/07/2026

We are very lucky to have such a large outdoor space at Happylands ☺️❤️ perfect for lots of fun and learning. Here is a snap shot from this week. Obstacle course designed by the children and independent outdoor painting. Both of these activities were child led and their choice!

Sorry (not sorry) for all the washing parents have had to do as a result of these activities 😂❤️

03/07/2026

Thinking about child care and nurseries for September? Worried about making those first steps and choosing the best setting for your child? Well come and join us for our open morning at Happylands Nursery on Saturday 11th July 10am - 12pm.

We will be on hand to answer any queries and show you what we can offer your children at our nursery. We pride ourselves on our holistic and nurturing ethos. There will be activities, games and free play for you to participate in that links to our curriculum and the early learning goals in the EYFS framework ❤️

26/06/2026

21/06/2026

Although we have been quiet on our Facebook. We’ve been far from quiet at nursery!

We are having a great last term and we’ve covered several topics already. Please check your child’s individual tapestry account for more up to date news on your child’s learning and achievements.

This week our caterpillar room has had a health week as we lead up to practising for their sports day.

They have learned all about different fruits and vegetables, what foods are healthy and unhealthy and the children even helped prepare and make a vegetable soup. This was made with the vegetables the children explored when we read the book “goodnight veggies”