Thrive Childcare and Education in Aberdeenshire | 3 Day Nurseries

Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from J M (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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I'm delighted with the care my daughter has received since starting corner house. The staff in the teddies room are very attentive to her needs and are always trying hard to make her experience as enjoyable as possible. They go above and beyond to settle her if she gets upset at drop off and nap time.

Thank you ladies, I'm very grateful for everything that you do.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery BanchoryThank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review. Were delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your daughter receives in the Teddies room. Our team works incredibly hard to support each childs individual needs, especially during settling times, so its wonderful to know their care and reassurance has made such a positive difference. Your gratitude means a great deal to us thank you for your trust and lovely words.

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Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from A N (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Corner House is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has attended for the past two years and it is like a home from home. The staff have been excellent in supporting her from her first settling in days, through transitioning rooms, and through any wobbles in confidence along the way. She has formed close

bonds with the staff who treat her with love and respect. They go the extra mile to make her time at nursery both fun and educational, supporting her development socially and academically.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery BanchoryThank you for your wonderful review. Were so pleased to hear that Corner House has felt like a home from home for your daughter over the past two years. Supporting her through settling in, room transitions, and confidence wobbles is incredibly important to us, and its lovely to know she has formed such strong, trusting bonds with our team. Were delighted that her time with us has been both enjoyable and supportive of her social and academic development. Thank you for your kind words and trust in us.

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Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from Lindsey B (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We have had only good experiences when dealing with Cornerhouse nursery. Our son was thoroughly supported to settle in through a series of positive visits. The staff answered all questions and were great to deal with.
Since he's been there we've been hugely impressed with the range of activities/experiences

that the children get to take part in. The staff put in so much work to make sure each day is different and keep the children interested. They very quickly formed a positive relationship with our son and he is clearly happy when interacting with any staff. We would not hesitate to recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery BanchoryThank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. Were delighted to hear that your son settled in so well and that you felt supported throughout the process. Its wonderful to know that our team has built such positive relationships with him and that he enjoys the variety of activities and experiences on offer. Your kind words mean a great deal to our staff, who work very hard to make each day engaging and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation it truly means a lot to us.

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Review of
Happitots Nursery Boddam
from C B (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My son has been at Happitots for a year and a half now, and he loves it. All the staff are great with him and always so helpful. If I ever has an issue or question, they are always so helpful and communicate well. I fully trust them when it comes to the care of my son.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery BoddamThank you so much for your lovely review. Were delighted to hear how happy your son is at Happitots Nursery Boddam and that he has enjoyed his time with us over the past year and a half. Our team work very hard to build strong relationships with both children and families, so it means a lot to know you feel supported, well-informed, and confident in the care we provide. Thank you for your trustwe truly value being part of your sons early years journey.

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Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from E C (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Both of our boys attend Corner House nursery and absolutely love it. The staff are really lovely and make it a special place for them both. It is always overwhelming returning to work and putting your children to nursery but the nursery and staff have made this as easy as possible for our family. We

couldn't recommend them enough! Our boys love playing with the other children, nursery workers and learning news things. They are always so excited to go!

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery BanchoryThank you so much for such a lovely review. Were delighted to hear how much both of your boys enjoy their time at Corner House and that theyre always excited to come in. We know how emotional returning to work can be, so it means a great deal to us that our team has helped make this transition easier for your family. Creating a nurturing, happy environment where children can play, learn new things, and build friendships is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation and for trusting us with your boys.

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Review of
Corner House Nursery Banchory
from M T (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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The staff at Corner House are absolutely fantastic. I feel extremely confident leaving my child in their care and am regularly updated with what he has been getting up to. The nursery promotes lots of outside time for the children and they often go on walks to the local park, they are constantly kept

busy and stimulated. This is the second child i have put through corner house and i am extremely happy with the level of care my child receives and the effort they put into his development.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery BanchoryThank you so much for your wonderful feedback. Were delighted to hear how confident you feel leaving your child in our care and that you value the regular updates from our team. Promoting outdoor learning and keeping the children engaged and stimulated is very important to us, so its lovely to know this is appreciated. Were especially honoured that this is your second child at Corner Houseyour continued trust truly means a lot to our staff. Thank you for your kind words and ongoing support.

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

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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 BayThank 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 to know he is happy, safe, and supported while making friends, enjoying activities, and trying new meals. Your feedback means the world to our team!

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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 BoddamThank 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
Happitots Nursery Cove Bay
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 BayThank 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 BayWhat 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 BayThank 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 BoddamThank 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 BanchoryThank 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 BoddamThank 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 BoddamThank 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 BayThank 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 BoddamThank 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 BoddamWonderful 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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