Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire College, College Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0NE
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  • Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is situated in a stunning, light and spacious new build within South Lanarkshire College campus. The nursery is open to college students and the community. Happitots' ethos reflects that of the college with a passion for learning and education.

Happitots has three playrooms that are generously proportioned, carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments in which children can grow and learn with confidence. Each playroom has access to an outdoor play area offering the opportunity for regular outdoor learning experiences across all areas of the curriculum.

Happitots work in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council to offer funded pre-school places.

Happitots South Lanarkshire is a member of the NDNA and is an Eco Schools Centre.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Included in fees is a quality early years care and education, freshly made, healthy meal and snacks and a celebration of festivals throughout the year, local outings, e-learning journals, tablets & smartboards, speech and language therapy and a nursery teacher is available.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tracy Shields (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • FREE Funded sessions available

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire Reviews (174)

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Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire has a Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire has 174 reviews.

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Review from L W (Aunt of Child) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew (3) has been attending Happitots nursery for several years now and I am very satisfied with the learning that takes place there. The staff are always polite and welcoming and I could not be happier with the care that they give him.
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Review from S M (Uncle of Child) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew (4) has attended Happitots for 2 years and is currently in the 3-5 playroom. It makes myself feel at ease as my nephew has come from a cultural background and staff are extremely respectful of this. I feel happy when looking at my nephew's online learning journal as I get to see him happy
and see the staff encourage him to thrive with his learning.
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Review from Iwona S (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is a great nursery. A staff is friendly and always willing to help. Children have many attractions and options to play.
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Review from Nikkie T (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our daughter joined this nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are what makes this nursery with their positive attitude and their desire to help with whatever obstacle your child could be met with. They go above and beyond expectations.
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Review from Christopher Y (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happitots provides high-quality childcare in a fun and exciting environment. Since joining the nursery, my son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident and looks forward to going into nursery every day.
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Review from Julie D (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, the development of my son has been fantastic. Lovely, friendly and dedicated staff always have the best interests of my son at the forefront of what they do. I have recommended the nursery to everyone that I know and in the future, I would only consider this nursery for my younger
child even although we live 20 minutes away
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Review from Alexandria M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in the babies class last summer, she was still crawling and that was really the bulk of her ability. I was so nervous leaving her while studying at the enjoining college but it's been the best thing I've ever done. She has come on leaps and bounds, not only physically but mentally.
The amount of language she speaks for her age, she counts to 11 she can say (sing) her full alphabet, she engages with staff and other kids and it's so amazing to see and makes me so proud when I read her journal. She will be moving on after summer into the toddler class and I can't wait to see her grow and become more confident and make more friends
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Review from Nicolle H (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the best nursery my daughter has ever attended. The staff care so much about every child and work individually to their full potential and do such a wide range of activities with them. They have moulded my daughter into a confident little girl who will happily share and play with others when
she previously struggled with that. There has never been a day where she hasn't wanted to go to nursery and that itself speaks volumes.
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Review from Kimberley M (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have been attending Happitots since August 2016 and they both really enjoy it. The staff are very friendly and always keep me up to date with everything that's happening. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Natalie E (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled into Happitots SLC so well due to such lovely people working there. He has come on in leaps and bounds in his numeracy, colours, shapes and animals etc. He has gained lots of confidence with regards to playing with other children and learning to share with them. He regularly talks
to me at home about the friends he has made and also the staff in the Toddler Room. I also think it's a great benefit having access to the Learning Journal which I log on to several times a week to have a look at what activities he has been doing that week and this is always documented by pictures which is lovely to see. He really enjoys going into nursery and this means I can go and study knowing I have left my little boy in safe hands and in a lovely environment that he can continue to learn and have fun. Thanks again to all the staff at Happitots.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Happitots Nursery at South Lanarkshire college since he was around 18 months. Throughout his time here, he has developed further than both myself and his father could have imagined. During his third year attending the nursery, he was diagnosed with ASD. This came as no surprise
as I had suspected this since he was 6 months old. My praise to the staff at this nursery cannot be put into words. I had been back and forth to my G.P. and (numerous) health visitors crying out for answers but to no avail. Then Happitots stepped in. The manager and all staff have consistently, time and time again, went above and beyond their job roles to care for and support my son. They have nurtured and encouraged him to develop and progress, so much so, that he now has an ASD base placement for beginning school in August. I owe my son's future to every single member of staff. They don't do this job for their paycheck, they do it through their passion and to make a difference.
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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My son loves it and has come on so much. Staff are so friendly and kids are well fed well and looked after. Every time I go into collect my son they are always busy doing activities or playing games. Highly recommend Happitots.
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Review from Rebekah C (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been a fantastic help with my son! He never ever cries going in. He enjoys walking in because the staff are amazing! The learning journals that they offer you are even better because you can see what your child has been up to and also see more milestones that we are missing out on when
they are attending nursery! Can't thank this nursery enough for what they have done.
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Review from Susan B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are so friendly and approachable. As soon as you enter the nursery you sense the welcoming atmosphere where it is clear the staff truly care about each and every child. My children thrived here and became so confident in a very small amount of time. First place I truly felt comfortable
leaving them.
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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm a student at SLC and was extremely worried about leaving my 2 year old daughter for such long hours in the day. From the very first day visiting the nursery I felt welcomed and comfortable in their environment. The staff are incredible and took such a personal interest in myself and my daughter.
From her settling in day I knew right away that she was going to love it there. I've gone from having an all too clever almost 2 year old to having a ridiculously polite, smart and sociable 26 month old girl, and it's all down to this nursery - there isn't a day that goes by that my daughter doesn't learn something new. I especially love the online journal and daily diary sheets that keep me up to date on how she has been.


SLC is out the way of where I live but next year it will be my first choice college again purely so my daughter can continue her place at this amazing nursery.

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Review from Florence (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has improved leaps and bounds since joining this nursery. Staff are very caring and considerate and couldn't ask for better staff. They always keep us informed of anything that is going on with my daughter. She talks about nursery all the time and enjoys her time here.
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Review from Angel (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're very happy with all the nursery staff. They are very helpful, communicative and are always open to listen to suggestions and feedback. The staff that have been working with my child are capable, professional and very patient, but overall I can see how they love and enjoy their job, always super
communicative and attentive to explain all aspects and details of the development of my son. My child seems to enjoy every second he spent in the nursery and he cannot wait to return after summer. Special mention to the the manager, what an asset they have, always willing to run the extra mile and super professional.
We're absolutely happy with the nursery and I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a very professional and qualify establishment to look after your kids while you're in work or studying.
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Review from Dawn (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery was recommended to me from another nursery that was full and I think that speaks volumes! I Recommend on a daily basis and can not speak highly enough of the staff! The manager is in a league of her own and her influence is noticeable in every staff member. My daughters have both gone to
happy tots since 18 months old and I have never once questioned or worried about the nursery. My eldest is now excelling at school and I truly believe that's down to this nursery.
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Review from Abigail H (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who have attended from a young age and my youngest has a year to go. I have always felt comfortable leaving my kids at this nursery and feel that staff really know my children. The two ladies who run the nursery are absolute stars and have bent over backwards to help and accommodate
my needs over the years and for that I thank them greatly. They are very flexible which has been a big help to me as I have no local family support The staff member who runs the preschool room is also brilliant and again has worked hard with my son and his key worker to settle him and encourage him. She is always open and honest about everything which I greatly appreciate.
A great nursery with good staff, flexibility, nice environment for the kids to play in.
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Review from James Q (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very nice place to send the kids very nice staff, my 2 boys go here and I can see a difference in them every day with their talking learning and toilet training. As the oldest boys taken longer with toilet training the staff have been very patient with him so can't thank them enough.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.972)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.972) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.972 for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is calculated as follows: ( (175 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.972
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Tracy

Tracy Shields

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

Happitots South Lanarkshire Nursery Manager, Tracy Shields has a professional qualification in childcare and over 16 years of experience working with children of all ages. Being a mother herself, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her nursery.

Tracey

Tracey Munro

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

Tracey works alongside manager Tracy in the day-to-day running of our wonderful nursery. Ensuring children and the team are happy and thriving!

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