Thrive Childcare and Education in Aberdeenshire | 3 Day Nurseries

Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from Alice D (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

So happy dropping my son off to happitots in the mornings as he runs in the door, happy and safe and looking forward to seeing his friends. Feels like dropping him with family. The girls are so caring and patient, supporting and encouraging him in all that he does. Great meals. Great space. Lots of

extracurricular activities and visits. 100% recommend

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cove Bay

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and that dropping him off feels like leaving him with family. It's wonderful…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from A W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My child started last year when I returned to work. They have very quickly settled in and appear to enjoy their days there. The app used lets me know all of what they have been up to and although a bit repetitive they are stimulating activities.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It is most appreciated by ourselves and the team at the nursery.

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Review of
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from R H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter has been attending Happitots since she was a year old. She will be 4 this year and she still loves attending nursery and gets excited when she knows it's a nursery day. The staff have always been very supportive of her ASN and have always ensured she is nurtured, included and safe when in

their care. She has thrived since starting nursery and we are so proud of the little girl she is becoming. I can't thank the staff at Happitots enough for being so welcoming and supportive to not only my daughter but to me, as her mummy, too.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from A C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Over the past couple of months, I've seen such a positive transformation at this nursery. The staff have done an amazing job, and I truly feel included as a parent in their activities and decisions. I have full confidence that my child is safe, well cared for, and receiving an education tailored to

her needs. It's clear they take the time to understand each child individually, and it makes such a difference. I'm so grateful for their hard work and dedication!

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from V K (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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I'm super satisfied with Happitots. My baby is in Sunbeams and the girls there are really active, happy, and always take care of the babies. Also, the teachers in the Sunbeams are creative and play and keep my child busy. Even though we are part-time, these days he is happy and he is creating and doing

something new every time.
As for the safety, I couldn't be more satisfied. They made for kids' safety an extra safety door, and also, there's a secret code to enter the building.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cove Bay

Thank you for your lovely review, the team are always delighted to read their reviews, thanks again from Thrive.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from Angela D (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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I regularly drop off and pick up my grandaughter who has attended Happitots Nursery since she was 6 months old, she is now 3 years and 6 months and still absolutely loves her nursery.
She always talks about her 'teachers' and all the staff are always happy and friendly, you can see the great bonds

they have with the children.
My grandaughter sometimes never eats her tea due to gobbling up her yummy snacks and lunches provided each day!
The nursery is always out and about on walks with the children, visiting libraries and play parks, they also have a fab mud kitchen which my grandaughter is obsessed with, 9 times out of 10 that's where she is when I pick her up, making her 'magic potions' and of course my 'cup of mud tea!'

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cove Bay

What a pleasure it was to read your review, it sounds like your granddaughter is having a wonderful time at nursery which is great for you to observe and for us to hear. Thank you from all at Thrive.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from M D (Uncle of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Anytime I drop off/collect my child from nursery she is always excited to be there and get in as quickly as she can, a true reflection of how great the staff are with the kids, and how much fun my child has when at nursery.
Staff are always happy to help, friendly and welcoming, they always give a

good, detailed 'briefing' of what my child has been up to during her day.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cove Bay

Thank you for your lovely review from all at Thrive.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from S L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has attended Happitots for 2 years now and we couldn’t fault the nursery setting at all. My son can’t wait get there in the mornings and has asked on occasion to stay when I collect him, think that speaks for itself about the staff and the activities they get up to. The staff are always very

welcoming on drop off and ready with any details from the day on pick up. The manager runs a very good team and the nursery is very clean and safe for the little ones. We love that they are out playing in the garden or on a walk most days unless the weather is really bad.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you for your fabulous review, it is so wonderful to hear how your son is thriving, the team are delighted to read the reviews, thank you from the Thrive team.

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Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from Gail M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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I was a bit nervous about sending my little girl off to nursery, but I could not be happier with Corner House Nursery. All the staff are super friendly, and my little girl really enjoys her days there, playing and learning. She is a bright child, but we have noticed that her language and communication

skills have rocketed since she started nursery - she really is thriving in the interaction and activities that the staff provide. The fact that she is happy is proof enough that Corner House provides a nurturing environment for young children.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Banchory

Thank you for your lovely, glowing review; the team will be delighted to read it. Thanks again, The Thrive team.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from P A (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our son had been going to this nursery for over 6 months. He enjoys going now that he has settled in.
Staff are very accommodating for his food allergy needs and having the app which updates us with what he has been doing that day is great also.
I think being at nursery has helped his development

and his speech has improved a lot.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you for your lovely review, it's wonderful to hear how your son is thriving, the team will be delighted to hear this. Thanks again, the thrive team.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from Jordan S (Uncle of Child) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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The Manager and the team provide a safe, active and friendly environment for children from our personal experience. Always friendly and informative when dropping off and picking up with no issues. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you very much for your glowing review and recommendation, it is much appreciated and the team will be delighted to read it, thank you from the team at Thrive.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
from Tracy S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My daughter attended the nursery from 17 months old until she was almost 4.
She really enjoyed her time at nursery and looked forward to going. Picking up a happy, smiling child at the end of her sessions was great.
She had a great relationship with staff and they helped her so much with various

things whilst she was there, nothing was too much trouble. The staff were great to deal with.
When she transitioned to the preschool room, it was so well thought out and organised by her key worker and once she moved she settled in very well which was reassuring.
The food and snacks that were on offer were great and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed them, often having second helpings!
Having a copy of the menu was very helpful as I could tell my daughter what she would be having that day.
There was a good range of activities inside and outside that my daughter really enjoyed, often coming home with arts and crafts that she made and excitedly telling me about her day.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cove Bay

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, the Thrive team.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from Florina C (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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It's a very good nursery! Every time I need information, they are there to offer it. My child is taken good care of while there. It was interesting the adapting time, but now he seems happy at the drop-off and pick-up.
The reason for not giving five stars is because of the food they get. I understand

the culture is different in every country, but there are days when my child is not getting any nutrition from the food received. I am not saying it has to be organic just would be helpful to get his five a day and meat. Not keen on too many sweet snacks, especially for children under two years old.
One more thing - my child is barefoot every time I pick him up. I understand they can't keep putting them on when they fall off, but my child was ill quite often and that may be one of the reasons too.
The staff are really nice all the time. I would have liked the app to be better; I don't get the everyday update of my child there, sometimes the day after or two days after, but they don't tell me when I pick him up.

Reply from Linda Adamson, Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure meeting with you today to discuss and answer the questions you had regarding the app and our menus.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from V B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Have used this nursery for both my children. Staff are excellent, especially the manager/assistant managers - nothing is too much effort for them.
My son, who is at the nursery at the moment, loves going in and has a great time doing all the activities whilst he’s there.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Wonderful to hear. Thank you ever so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review; it means a lot to the team to receive this lovely feedback.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from N C (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son enjoys his time at nursery and often asks if he can go when it's a non-nursery day! I like that they spend time outdoors playing, going for walks and the harbour. Updating of the app can often be delayed and lacks photos, just a suggestion to do a bit more in that area. The activities are varied,

and I think the crafts/cards they do for Christmas, Easter and Valentine's are great.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you ever so much for your feedback; it means a lot to the team that you and your son are happy in our nursery. Thank you also for your suggestion regarding the photos on the app, and the team…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from C C (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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I have been using this nursery for a number of years now and I don’t have one bad thing to say about the place or staff.
On drop off the staff are very friendly and welcoming to my children.
On collection, I get full detailed reports as to what the kids played with and who they played with that day.

I’m also told what they had for snacks and lunch and how much they’ve eaten.
The kids come home happy every day and can’t wait to go back to see the teachers the next day.
Management is great, they go above and beyond every time.
Keep up the good work ladies!

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate your positive comments, our team will be delighted to read them. We are delighted to hear your children love nursery so much,…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from K S (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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I have been using this nursery setting for many years now and both of my daughters have loved their time there.
My youngest comes home full of smiles and talks of all the things they have been up to that day. I especially like how they are outdoors for walks or in the large garden area whenever possible

which my daughter loves.
Whenever entering the nursery there are always different activities for the children to play with. From painting to different messy play areas which always goes down well with my little one.
The staff are lovely, brilliant with the children and always on hand to give any information of what they have been up to throughout the day.
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it is wonderful to hear that both your daughters have loved their time at nursery and you've been happy with the activities we have on offer. We…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from M H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My son has been attending Happitots Boddam since he was 15 months old and has had the experience of each room as he has progressed through the nursery. I can honestly say I would highly recommend, the support and care my son has received has been more than I could have asked. He experiences a range

of different activities throughout the day which have helped so much with his development, for a long time my son struggled with his speech and the staff have been super on the ball with supporting him and he has come on leaps and bounds. I always receive a detailed report at the end of the day regarding his food intake, his toileting needs, the activities he has been up to and his behaviour throughout the day.
Anytime I have ever had an issue it has been addressed and sorted from management as soon as.
My son has always struggled whenever I have left him with anyone other than me, but that little boy runs into nursery everyday he's in with the biggest smile on his face.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it is so lovely to read your positive comments. It is wonderful to hear that you are happy with the range of activities on offer as well the support…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from Daniel A (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Very well-run nursery. Both of my children love going to the nursery. Staff and management very helpful and welcoming. Staff always welcome you into the building and tell you what the children have been up to that day.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are delighted to hear that both of your children enjoy nursery so much. We really appreciate your lovely comments.
Thank you again,
The…read more

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from A M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Care and activities for children below the standard a parent would expect.
My child has been going there for a few years now and the provision of care has gradually gotten worse. Staff are not particularly nurturing, I see little or no affection being given towards the children.
Activities - I

have no idea what my child gets up to as the only feedback I receive is they had a great day, spent all day in the garden etc. I do get a detailed overview of every morsel of food they have been offered that day, which my child usually corrects once we have left.
Management is responsive when have been concerns raised but sceptical that changes are implemented and that training of staff is continuous.
I have been very close to pulling out my child but they have formed close friendships with the children there and they are very routine-based, though I might have no option if the quality of care does not improve soon.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Boddam

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. Meeting the needs of all the children in our care is central to what we do, we’re sorry that your experience didn’t match your expectations.…read more

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