Happy Days Childcare Centre
Licensed Nursery for Babies and Toddlers · Gżira · 13 Misrah Turu Colombo, Gzira GZR 1603, Malta
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Happy Days Childcare Centre is a licensed nursery at Misraħ Turu Colombo in Gżira, caring for babies and toddlers from three months to three years through play-based learning. It also takes part in Malta's Free Childcare Scheme. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Happy Days Childcare Centre is a small, long-established nursery in Gżira, the waterfront town between Sliema and Msida. It looks after babies and toddlers from three months up to three years, and it has been open since 2007. For UK families who have moved to Malta, or who are planning to, it is one of the practical options listed in our directory of nurseries in Malta.
The centre describes itself as a home away from home, and the day is built around play, exploration and gentle routine rather than formal lessons. Staff speak both Maltese and English, which helps children from English-speaking households settle in while they pick up the local language. Parents can talk to the carers in either language about routines, feeding, naps and how their child is getting on.
Who the nursery is for
The age range is three months to three years, so it suits parents returning to work after maternity or paternity leave as well as those with older toddlers who are not yet ready for kindergarten. Families come from Gżira itself and from nearby Sliema, Msida, Swieqi and St Julian's, and from further afield across the island.
If you are still deciding where to live, our guide to relocating to Malta from the UK explains how the areas compare, and our page on working remotely from Malta is useful for parents who will be working from home but need reliable daytime care.
How children learn and play
Learning happens through play. The daily programme is designed to support social, emotional, thinking, language and physical development, and the staff plan each day so that the activities match what the children are ready for. The areas the programme aims to encourage are physical and creative development, personal and social growth, early mathematics, language, literacy and communication, and knowledge and understanding of the world.
The photographs on this page show the sort of activities on offer: sensory trays filled with pasta, popcorn and corn kernels, leaf and number games, painting, craft projects for the seasons and soft building blocks. Children who enjoy getting outside in the afternoons can explore the island further when they are a little older, and our things to do in Malta and best beaches in Malta pages are a good start for family weekends.
Safety, staff and facilities
The centre is fully licensed by the Maltese government. Its carers hold qualifications in early childhood education and paediatric first aid, and all staff complete induction and ongoing training covering hygiene, behaviour guidance, health and safety, fire safety and child protection.
The playrooms are air-conditioned, which matters through a Maltese summer, and they are monitored by CCTV. If you are new to the island's climate, our Malta weather guide shows what to expect month by month.
The Free Childcare Scheme
Happy Days is a registered provider of Malta's Free Childcare Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible families where both parents work or study can use government-funded childcare, and the nursery's team can help with the application. Eligibility is set by the Maltese authorities, so ask the centre what applies to you, and have details of your employment or study ready when you get in touch. Families still working out their tax position in Malta may find our Malta tax guide for UK nationals helpful alongside it.
Finding the centre and getting in touch
The nursery is at Misraħ Turu Colombo in Gżira. Parents staying nearby during an extended visit can look at hotels in Sliema and Gżira, and our about Malta overview gives wider background on the islands. For other family services in the area, see Adventure Hub for children's activities and Afterglow Events for children's parties.
To ask about places, ages and availability, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Happy Days Childcare Centre.
Questions about Happy Days Childcare Centre
Where is Happy Days Childcare Centre?
The nursery is at Misraħ Turu Colombo in Gżira, Malta, postcode GZR 1603. Gżira sits between Sliema and Msida, so it is easy to reach for families living in the nearby towns of the north-east.
What ages does the nursery take?
Happy Days cares for babies and children from three months to three years old. It has operated since 2007 and focuses on play-based learning for that early age group rather than formal schooling.
Is the nursery licensed?
Yes. The centre is fully licensed by the Maltese government as a childcare provider, and its staff hold qualifications in early childhood education and paediatric first aid, with regular training in safety and child protection.
Which languages do the staff speak?
The staff are bilingual and speak both Maltese and English. That means English-speaking parents from the UK can communicate easily with the carers, while children are gently introduced to Maltese in everyday play.
Does the centre take part in the Free Childcare Scheme?
Yes, it is a registered provider of Malta's Free Childcare Scheme. Eligible families where both parents work or study can use government-funded childcare, and the nursery team can help with applications. Check eligibility with the centre.
How do I enquire about a place?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, including your child's age and when you would like to start. We will pass your message to Happy Days Childcare Centre, who will reply to you directly.
Practical information
Happy Days Childcare Centre is at Misraħ Turu Colombo, Gżira GZR 1603, Malta. The centre does not publish opening hours or fees in the text of its website. To ask about a place, send your details and your child's age through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the centre.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Happy Days Childcare Centre website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.