"Our baby, now almost 11 months, has been attending this nursery since he was just under 5 months old. He has a great time, and the staff…"
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Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten was established in February 1997 and part of the Bertram Nursery Group since June 2007. Delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.
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"I highly recommend Happitots Bishopbriggs. I was really anxious about sending my toddler to nursery, however, Happitots has been fantastic.…"
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Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has an experienced team of nursery practitioners who provide day care for children from twelve weeks to five years of age. Out of school care and a holiday club are ... Read more
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from I M (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. Were absolutely delighted to hear how happy you are with your experience at Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten.
It means a great deal to know that you feel confident in the quality of our childcare and communication, and that our team has built such a strong connection with your child. Well be sure to pass on your lovely praise to Charmaine, Linda, and the whole teamtheyll be thrilled to hear it.
Thank you again for your support and encouragement. It truly motivates us to keep doing our very best every day.
from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with all three of your children over the years. It truly means a lot to hear how positively your familys experience has been since 2018.
Were delighted that youve felt supported by our team, and well be sure to pass on your kind words to Charmaine, Lynda, and all of our staff. Building strong relationships with both children and families is at the heart of what we do, so its especially rewarding to know youve felt that care and connection.
Its lovely to hear that the children have thrived and enjoyed the wide range of activities, especially outdoor play and seasonal crafts. Supporting each childs individual journeyincluding important milestones like the transition to schoolis something were very passionate about.
Thank you again for your continued support and for being such a valued part of our nursery community.
from Katrina M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our baby, now almost 11 months, has been attending this nursery since he was just under 5 months old. He has a great time, and the staff have been brilliant.
In a recent stay-and-play, where parents were invited to come in and play for an hour, my son was less interested in playing with me than in
having a cuddle with one of the nursery managers. It just goes to show the wonderful secure attachments he is building with the staff due to their responsive care and nurturing. While I was there, watching how they dealt with the young babies sharing toys had me coming away feeling I'd learned a healthy approach to mirror at home.
As we have been weaning, I've really appreciated how accommodating the nursery have been with our dietary requests. At every step they've been happy to meet him where he is on his journey.
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for your lovely review. Were delighted to hear how happy your son is and that he's building such strong, secure relationships with our team.
Its great that you enjoyed the stay-and-play session and found it helpful to see how we support the children's development. Were also pleased you've felt supported during weaning we always aim to work closely with families and meet each child's individual needs.
Thank you for trusting us with his care it truly means a lot.
from K R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for your glowing recommendation of our nursery, our team will be so delighted to read it and similarly new families searching for quality childcare will also find your words invaluable. Thank you again from all of us here at Thrive childcare and education.
from Fiona B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery BishopbriggsThank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate the time it takes to submit the review and the kind words you've used to describe your nursery experience with us.
from Jillian K (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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 .
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery BishopbriggsThank you ever so much for your wonderful review, it truly means the world to the team.
from R A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery BishopbriggsThank you for your lovely review and how reassuring for you as a parent that your son is excited for nursery days! Thank you again for taking the time to write your review.
from Lynn C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
from A M (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenWhat a lovely review thank you so much for taking the time to write it for the team, they will be so happy to read it.
from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenWhat a lovely review; thank you so much for taking the time to write it for the team - they will be so happy to read it.
from Alison H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenSuch a pleasure to read your review Alison, it sounds like your son is thriving and we as a team are delighted. The Thrive team.
from Keri N (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you for your superb review, the team will be delighted to read it, thanks again from the team at Thrive.
from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff are all wonderful and caring, my child (who is in the under 2's room) loves going there. The staff are great at keeping parents informed and updated and I think it is a really nice environment. My child eats well, sleeps well and always seems delighted to be there.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, the team will be over the moon to read it, The Thrive team.
from S S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear your son is thriving at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.
from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery BishopbriggsThank you for your wonderful review it was a pleasure to read, it's great to hear how well the parent zone works for communicating your child's day, thank you again from the Thrive team.
from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are delighted with your positive comments. It is wonderful to hear you feel reassured when dropping your daughter off and that you are happy with the updates we are making to our outdoor areas. Many thanks, The Thrive Team.
from S W (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for taking the time to review us, we are delighted that you have been so happy with the care your boys receive. We try really hard to improve our outside spaces so it is wonderful to hear your lovely comments. Many thanks, The Thrive Team.
from A A (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Kirkintilloch Nature Kindergarten for almost two years and really enjoys it. The staff are all friendly and helpful and seem genuinely interested in what's happening with my daughter. I love that all food and drink is included - one huge thing less to think about everyday and
the menu is always varied. I can see that she's learning at nursery and enjoys the activities.
from M G (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
When we drive into nursery our child cheers because she is so happy to be at nursery. She loves the staff and being with her friends.
We love all the activities the staff do with the children and we have found that our child has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery. Her speech is fantastic
and she surprises us with new words and phrases every day.
The variety of food is also fantastic and the staff provide options and encourage the children to serve themselves which is great for building confidence.
from Jean M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2023
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter started with the nursery (she was just 2 years at that time) in November 2022, it didn’t take her long to settle in because of the experience, very attentive and also nurturing staff that made her transition so smooth. We had the usual tears during the initial drop off but she settled in
quickly with the reassurance from the staff. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time with the nursery and there are actually days where we couldn’t get her to leave the school.
We are also always kept up to date with her activities during pick up and we were also informed on any mishaps or accidents immediately, which is very much appreciated knowing that our daughter is very well cared for.
Reply from Ella Lister, Parent Liaison at Kirkintilloch Nature KindergartenThank you so much for your lovely review of our nursery. We are so delighted to hear that your daughter after being with us for just under a year loves her days with us and settling was supportive and seamless! Our wonderful team definitely are so committed and fantastic at what they do, providing a caring, nurturing, transparent environment for children to grow and learn. We hope that your little one continues to grow and thrive with us for years to come in the future!
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