# Happy Days Nursery Derriford

Happy Days Nursery Derriford is a full-day nursery at Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ, in Derriford, Plymouth. It is registered for 146 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Happy Days South West Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-derriford-ey465484  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ
- Registered places: 146
- Phone: 01752 786318
- Website: https://happydaysnurseries.com/our-nurseries/derriford/
- Run by: [Happy Days South West Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/happy-days-south-west-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY465484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 14 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 18 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY465484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484)
- Registered places: 146 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/576720)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.415880,-4.123051

- 20 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Plymouth there are about 3.6 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodlands School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Widey Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Courtlands School |  | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Thornbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Beechwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Plymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-plymouth-ey435253) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Alexandra House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alexandra-house-2881735) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey493466) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Flying Start Nursery - Marjon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-nursery-marjon-ey426171) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Widey Court Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/widey-court-pre-school-117247) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rock A Tots (UK) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-2606163) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Days Nursery Derriford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Days Nursery Derriford Good at its inspection on 14 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Days Nursery Derriford take?

Happy Days Nursery Derriford is registered with Ofsted for up to 146 children at any one time.

### Who runs Happy Days Nursery Derriford?

Happy Days Nursery Derriford is run by Happy Days South West Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### How do I contact Happy Days Nursery Derriford?

You can call 01752 786318 and visit happydaysnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465484)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Days+Nursery+and+Pre-School%2C+Derriford&query_place_id=ChIJS9kCEj7tbEgRnOvx72YPhtA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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