Happylands Nursery

Business Details

36 Years

experience

Trusted Childcare Services in Worcester

At Happylands Nursery we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional childcare since 1990. Our purpose-built facility in Worcester offers a warm, secure environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, registered to care for 53 children daily. With over three decades of experience, our team of qualified professionals including state-registered nurses, midwives and forest school leaders deliver tailored care across age-specific programs.

We maintain rigorous health and safety standards while fostering child development through structured learning and play. Our flexible booking options accommodate families requiring minimum two-day weekly attendance, operating Monday-Friday 8am-6pm with closures only for bank holidays and annual Christmas/Easter breaks.

Services

Cubs (Under 2s) Tiggers (2-3s) Tigers (Pre-School) Forest School Program Breakfast Club

Details

Year established: 1990

Highlights and features

33 years' experience in childcare since 1990
Qualified state-registered nurses and midwives on staff
Forest School Leader qualified practitioners available
Purpose-built facility with age-specific learning programs
Flexible booking options from two days weekly

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Services

Cubs (Under 2s)

Our Cubs program provides specialized care for infants aged 3 months to 2 years in a secure, nurturing environment. Qualified practitioners use age-appropriate activities to support developmental milestones while maintaining strict safety protocols. Parents benefit from flexible booking options with access to purpose-built facilities designed for younger children.

Tiggers (2-3s)

The Tiggers program caters to children aged 2-3 years through structured learning and play activities. Our qualified team facilitates social development and early education while maintaining a safe environment. The program operates within our purpose-built nursery with flexible attendance options available for working families.

Tigers (Pre-School)

Our Tigers program prepares pre-school children for formal education through curriculum-based learning activities. Qualified practitioners deliver forest school experiences alongside traditional early years education in our purpose-built facility. The program runs Monday-Friday 8am-6pm with flexible booking options available.

Forest School Program

The Forest School program delivers nature-based education through qualified practitioners with specialist training. Children engage in outdoor activities that promote physical development and environmental awareness. This program forms part of our pre-school curriculum within the purpose-built nursery grounds.

Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club provides morning care with nutritious meals before regular nursery hours. The service operates Monday-Friday 8am-6pm alongside our main childcare programs. Parents benefit from flexible booking options while children enjoy supervised activities in our purpose-built facility.

People

Carole Pugh

Owner

Qualified State Registered Nurse and midwife with 33 years' childcare experience. Established first nursery in 1990 and Lyppard Grange branch in 1998. Maintains professional standards across all operations.

Emily Brown

Manager

Level 3 Childcare qualified manager with 13 years' experience. Joined Happylands Nursery in 2011 after being an original nursery child from 1990. Oversees daily operations and health & safety compliance.

Laura Sankey

Nursery Manager

Qualified primary school teacher and SENCo since 2010. Holds DSL accreditation and has managed nursery operations since 2018. Brings specialist educational expertise to early years provision.

Alison May

Deputy Manager

NVQ 3 qualified practitioner with foundation degree in Early Years. Achieved Forest School Leader qualification in 2020. Currently studying for BA (Hons) while managing deputy responsibilities.

Emma Westmacott

Nursery Practitioner

Longest-serving staff member with 20 years' experience. Holds Level 3 and 4 childcare qualifications. Combines practical expertise with management insights as parent of twins attending nursery.

Questions

What age range do you accept?

We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old across our age-specific programs.

What are your operating hours?

Monday to Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, closed all bank holidays and for one week at Easter and Christmas.

How do I book a place?

Are staff qualified?

All practitioners hold NVQ 3 or higher qualifications with specialist accreditations including Forest School Leadership and SENCo training.

Do you offer flexible attendance?

We require minimum two days weekly attendance with options for full-time care available.

Is there a waiting list?

Contact our Worcester nursery directly to check current availability for your child's age group.

Reviews (6)

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Lou Rouse

Jan 03, 2021 Report

Its a very friendly nursery, who love the children they look after. There is so much for the kids to do and my daughter is always asking me if she can go to nursery on her off days.

Shelley Beddoes

Sep 22, 2020 Report

I can not thank happylands Enough for what they have done for me and my son. My son Brodys is disabled hes non-verbal and undergoing diagnosis for autism he has global development delay and sensory processing disorder. All the staff have gone Above and beyond to help my son. They have learned to sign to my son to communicate. They are very patient with trying to understand the way that he communicates. They always giving me support and helping in helping my son to understand the world around him. My son started going to this nursery at 2 years 4 months months old and leaving at 4 years and

Joanna King

Jun 12, 2020 Report

This nursery was recommended to me and now I would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. Choosing childcare is a huge decision but my little boy settled instantly and has thrived with the Cubs team. He genuinely loves going to nursery and I really appreciate the time, care and patience the staff show; encouraging him to reach his milestones and have lots of fun doing so.

Christopher Lynch

Jun 10, 2020 Report

Happylands is amazing. They have been great throughout COVID-19 and have been amazing with our little boy and kept us informed everyday. They have managed to help him eat, encouraged his walking and just been so good with him. I would highly recommend the nursery.

Clair Evans

Jun 10, 2020 Report

Our Son George has been attending Happylands nursery since the beginning of September he was 9mths, the development he has gained in that short space is amazing. When we arrive the smile of George's face says it all, Emma and Zoi are incredible! Plus all the other staff. They use an app to keep you updated with their progress and send you lovely photos. I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery and we are super happy we chose Happylands. Thank you all so much.

Naomi Blaikie

May 29, 2020 Report

We moved our 19mo daughter here at the beginning of August and I am really happy we did. The staff are friendly, kind and caring, and we really appreciate the good communication about how she is getting on, as well as the nursery's organisation over information and admin, which has been a lot clearer and easier than at her previous setting. Thank you again.