Area avg from
£76/day*
Happy Days Nursery & Preschool - Derriford
Unit 3a & 3b, Derriford Business Park, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5QZ
0.6 miles · ~3 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 146 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
Yes
Opening hours
07:30 - 18:00
Max capacity
59 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Flying Start Nursery - Marjon
Flying Start at Marjon, on Derriford Road in Plymouth (PL6 8BH), takes a forest school approach, with outdoor space and trips out.
It has 59 places for children aged 6 months to 5. 15 funded hours are accepted. The nursery opens 7:30am until 6pm every week of the year, with extended hours. Ofsted rated it Good. Children can stay from their first months until they start school. Ask the nursery about current fees.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space Forest school Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£76/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularOffered
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Good
Location
Plymouth, PL6 8BH
Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Flying Start Nursery - Marjon is located at Marjon University, Derriford Road, Derriford, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Flying Start Nursery - Marjon accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Flying Start Nursery - Marjon accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Flying Start Nursery - Marjon is usually open from 07:30 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Flying Start Nursery - Marjon directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Flying Start Nursery - Marjon directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
What will Flying Start Nursery - Marjon cost me?
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1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £76 a day for 10 hours. Flying Start Nursery - Marjon hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average
You'd pay about
£925a month
£11,096 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,647
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£722
- You pay
- £925
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £152/wk 14 weeks full fee: £380/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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