Day Nurseries Owned by Thrive Childcare and Education in Dunbartonshire

My son has been attending Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten for just over a year now and i have never experienced any problems. The staff are incredibly kind, nurturing and dedicated, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Our son has borne so much in confidence, social skills and learning since attending, it's clear the staff genuinely cares for each child and takes the time to understand their individual needs. Communication with parents is excellent and we always feel informed and involved in our son's development. The activities are engaging, educational and fun. We are so grateful for everything the nursery has done for our family and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.

Through having two children I have experience of all the room stages at this nursery and can honestly say the staff in all of them are fantastic. Their communication is excellent and you can see how much they care about the children. My children have really enjoyed spending time here. They spend a lot of time outside in the gardens which are big, safe, and have lots to play with. The environment is great but the staff are really what makes it a lovely place for children.

Can't thank the staff enough for the excellent care and support they show my son.

Our son has been attending this nursery for almost 3 years now. He loves it and is always excited to attend. The staff are great, so friendly, caring and professional - really making sure they take the time to get to know you and your child. The setting is great, its always so clean and my son really enjoys all the time they get to spend outside exploring the garden.

I am very happy with Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten. All of the staff are lovely, they know my child very well and the standards of both childcare, and communication are excellent. I have nothing but praise. Keep up the good work, Charmaine, Linda and team!

I have used this nursery for all 3 of my children since 2018 and they have all thrived. The staff are exceptionally warm, caring and know all the children well. The management team, Charmaine and Lynda, have always been very responsive and accommodating wherever possible. Keyworkers are invested in individual children and have helped us decide on the right time to send to school among other challenges. They strive to have them outdoors as much as possible and do many activities with them including seasonal/holiday related crafts etc.

I'm grateful that whenever I see interactions between my son and the staff, they engage him, speak to him and pay attention when he tries to express his thoughts.

Delighted with the care and development the nursery provides for my little one. He runs into the nursery at drop off and is happy to see all the staff. The range of activities that they set up for the children is brilliant and makes it easy to know they are well looked after. When the staff update us on pick up, they make us feel like they have only been looking after our wee one which is definitely a skill. Overall, would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a safe and caring environment for there child.

I highly recommend Happitots Bishopbriggs. I was really anxious about sending my toddler to nursery, however, Happitots has been fantastic. He's really started to settle now. He gets a big cuddle when he goes in (helps settle him) and is shown real love and care, which I appreciate as his Mum. I leave, knowing he's in safe hands. I also love seeing and hearing about his day through the app. He eats a healthy, varied diet throughout the day. The staff are so friendly and professional. And the other children are just the loveliest!

Great nursery! I have used for both my children. My daughter loves coming here and gets on so well with the staff, this is evident at drop off times when she is so happy to see them. I find the nursery really welcoming and feel the management team very approachable and friendly. The nursery is well laid out and although there isn't much outdoor space, the nursery really makes the most is the space they do have. My daughter loves playing outside when they get the chance or going for walks in the community with her friends! The nursery are also hosting more than ever, drop in days for parents/carers to attend. For example they held one at Christmas time and was so nice to see my daughter in the pre school room environment and have a look and Christmas things she had made that were displayed around the room. These drop in days are a great way to connect further with the staff and get to know the daily runnings of the nursery .

My son has been attending Happitots for 18 months and he loves it there. We have found the staff to be friendly and approachable, they have been particularly great with helping with his toilet training. He takes part in a range of activities whilst there, which he is always excited to tell us about when we pick him up. He looks forward to his days at nursery.

My son started at the nursery in October 2023 and he has settled in really well. He was given lots of settling-in days which really helped prepare us both for the transition. The staff have been great and can always give me a good update on what my little boy has been up to each day. I also love the app for getting regular updates on how my son's skills are developing. I can see by how happy my little boy is at nursery that he has a good relationship with the staff and I feel they really care about his well-being.

We appreciate the regular updates we get about our children’s progress. We love seeing the photos and hearing about their learning. There has been such a wonderful improvement in communication and the team are really making a big effort to engage with families. It is always a joy to read an update and picture them at nursery. We have had all 3 of our children at the nursery over the last 7 years. My children have never had a complaint about the nursery or staff once, they have thoroughly enjoyed every day and I can see they are loved. Thank you.

Fantastic nursery! Our daughter absolutely loves coming here, and we are so happy with the service. It’s a great feeling being able to drop her off and know that she will be well looked after, and have lots of fun! All the staff working there are so lovely and approachable. You can tell they are all dedicated to what they do. We feel that we are always kept in the loop about what is going on and love to get updates on what fun activities our daughter has been up to during the week.

As a first time mother, I was so apprehensive when it came to choosing a nursery for my son. From the website, to my first show round, to meeting all the staff, I had nothing but good vibes from this nursery. My son absolutely loves to go to nursery school. He doesn't even bother with me leaving him and walks into the nursery arms open wide happy to see every single member of staff for a cuddle. Action always speaks louder than words and this tells me the staff are so attentive to my son, that he knows there's always cuddles and love waiting on him at nursery. My son's speech has came on amazingly since starting two months ago, I can't quite believe the difference myself. The staff always let me know how his day has been and their communication is spot on, I am fully informed about my son's whole day. There's no words to describe how reassured I am leaving my son in this nursery's care when I go to work. Thank you to all the staff for being truly amazing and nurturing!

As a first time Mum, I was really nervous about putting my child into nursery so I could return to work. All staff at KNK are extremely professional, knowledgable and approachable, making me feel completely at ease as a parent. The nursery has great communication with us as parents, whether this be updates and photos, further learning opportunities or information about what is coming up at the nursery. Most importantly, my daughter has been attending nursery since before she was 1 and her reaction to going to nursery tells me everything I need to know. She literally runs into the building smiling and is so excited to spend time with the staff and other children. Every member of staff I have spoken to has known my child extremely well, clearly have great relationships with her and I fully trust them and believe they want the best for her.

Our child loves going to this nursery and we’ve seen him grow into a confident and fun little boy. His language has been coming on well and he has loved exploring new rooms as he moves up each stage at the nursery. The meals always sound great and he usually eats most or all of his food so enjoys it! I love that they encourage him to be independent and he loves to be helpful. The staff provide excellent care and there is a lovely, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

A great nursery with friendly and welcoming staff. My daughter has found it quite difficult to settle at nursery, particularly after long periods off, and the staff have been very supportive. This is very much appreciated by my husband and I. I also love seeing all the photographs and information on parent zone about the fun and educational activities.

The nursery is excellent and the staff really are wonderful. I feel so reassured when I drop my little one off that she will be well looked after. She has great days at nursery. I love hearing what she's been up to. If we need to be contacted when she's in nursery, the staff always approach this in an appropriate way. They really care. Another reassuring aspect - they're always striving to make changes to improve. For example, working to improve the outdoor facilities. We are kept updated with everything and if we ever need to speak to a member of staff, it is never a problem. So grateful to this nursery!

We love Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten! Both our boys have attended since they were 9 months old, and we have been so happy with it. The ladies are all great, and their meals are being made fresh on the premises. They grow vegetables in the garden and have lots of time outside.