# Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth is a full-day nursery at 232 Southampton Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4QD, in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth. It is registered for 52 children. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-portsmouth-2820977  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 232 Southampton Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4QD
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 023 9238 5005
- Website: https://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/hampshire-portsmouth/
- Ofsted URN: 2820977

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2820977). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820977)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820977)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820977)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 232 Southampton Road, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.847377,-1.116567

- Station: Portchester, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Portchester Castle, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Portsmouth there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Castle Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northern Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Northern Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Red Barn Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wicor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Beacon View Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Portchester Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portchester-day-nursery-2604031) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Castle Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-early-years-2840851) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sprouts Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprouts-childcare-ltd-2881075) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Northern Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northern-pre-school-507933) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Big Discoveries Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-discoveries-nursery-ey543916) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Play Corner Paulsgrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-corner-paulsgrove-2872557) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth take?

Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth?

Portchester is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Portsmouth?

You can call 023 9238 5005 and visit happydaysnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820977)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Days+Nursery+and+Pre-School%2C+Portsmouth&query_place_id=ChIJbzH0TAJodEgRkQpQ8ePCJJA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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