Happy Tots Day Nursery provides quality and inspirational learning for children aged ten weeks to eleven years old.
It provides a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in their own right. It has established an enviable reputation for delivering a high-quality childcare service and this is recognised by both parents and Ofsted.
The children are cared for in a stimulating environment where each child can reach their full potential. Children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, communicate and interact with one another.
Happy Tots are very proud of their staff who you will find are enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified and this is what makes the nursery so special.
There are extensive separate gardens where the babies and children can explore and feel safe, but most of all have fun.
There is an open door policy to ensure there is effective communication at all times between the nursery and parents/carers.
Staff would love to show you around their wonderful nursery.
Group: Brightstart Day Nursery Group Ltd
Person in charge: Helen Coward (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Cumbria County Council
Number of Staff: 38
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 137
Age Range: from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0700-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays & Christmas
The Review Score of 9.9 (maximum of 10) for Happy Tots Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 57 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Happy Tots Day Nursery in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 36 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.925 for Happy Tots Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (630 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 679 Ratings = 4.925
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Tots Day Nursery is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 27.4 positive Reviews (137 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 36 Reviews ÷ 27.4 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Happy Tots Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925)
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Stacey W (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 17 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
My little boy has been attending Happy Tots since he was 1 and turns 3 in June, he loves every single minute of it. The range of activities that are provided are fantastic. I love hearing all about his fun-filled day as soon as we get in the car. The level of care that is provided is 100%. The children are provided with a variety of healthy meals and snacks throughout the week which is also fantastic. I would highly recommend this nursery to any of my family and friends.
How likely would you be to recommend Happy Tots Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tina H (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 17 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
The staff are and have always been fabulous, amazing rooms and activities for the kids, hygienic, fun, fair and enjoyable. My children have loved the past 3 years. Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rebecca (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 17 April 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Excellent nursery with great facilities. Staff are very caring and fully explain your child's day at nursery when you arrive. Very friendly and approachable the children are at ease instantly and seem to be learning new things very quickly. Well balanced meals plenty throughout the day and are given a wide range of activities. I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Brooke W (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My child was previously in another nursery before but we were really pleased with how thorough the settling in process is.
The range of learning opportunities available are second to none. Everything is well planned and children are divided by age which means the activities are interesting, motivating, hands-on and age appropriate. The nursery makes excellent use of outdoor space and there is also a soft play on the third floor.
Healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks are provided.
We are kept up to date with progress on a through the app. Our child is booked in for regular sessions but Happy Tots are very accommodating when we have needed extra sessions due to work commitments.
At the end of each session, we are given information about the day and what she's enjoyed doing.
It's is only now we realise how mediocre her old nursey was in comparison. My only regret is that we haven't used Happy Tots from day one - not only is it better in every aspect but it's also cheaper which is unbelievable!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Bex H (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Fantastic nursery. The dedication of the staff shines through. The children access a wide range of activities and learning styles. My son loves nursery and is always excited to tell me all he's done when I pick him up. Staff are friendly, welcoming and reassuring. Couldn't recommend Happy Tots enough. Keep up the good work.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katrina L (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Happy Tots is, in my opinion, the best nursery in the area. Both of my children have attended. The staff are amazing they always go the extra mile. They are currently helping me seek extra support for my daughter and I couldn't be more grateful to them for everything. The facilities are outstanding. Huge gardens, loads of room for children to develop and grow. The staff are like my extended family.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Shahla S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
My little girl loves going to Happy Tots Day Nursery and is always learning new things, taking part in interesting activities and growing and developing with each visit.
The staff are supportive and responsive to my requests and concerns - at each stage, she becomes more and more confident. All of the key workers have been fantastic and I like how the nursery nurses often move around the rooms, creating continuity for the children.
I would recommend Happy Tots to other parents. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K A (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 14 March 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Used this nursery for both of my sons for the last 4 years. Amazing nursery and staff, flexible hours. Both my sons came on so much since joining Happy Tots and gained strong bonds with their keyworkers. Love the outdoor space here. Would definitely recommend.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Toni W (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Happy Tots Day Nursery has made my son feel so welcome, he has settled down wonderfully since starting. All staff go above and beyond at making sure my son is happy and feel relaxed.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Emma W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 1 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My 2 children attend Happy Tots and have settled in really well, lots of fantastic resources and knowledgeable staff!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Patrick W (Father of Child) on Thursday 1 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
I have had two boys at the nursery for a few months now who took a little while to settle. However, now they are both full of smiles coming home with lots of artwork and very happy.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sandra R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been attending Happy Tots since he was 11 months old, he loves it. He now attends after school and holiday clubs.
Great nursery, we’ve been and continue to be very satisfied!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Megan B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Happy Tots Day Nursery is a great nursery! You can just tell how much my daughter loves it here, she has started to make great friendship with other children and staff! She says "they are my best friends". My daughter has come on so much with her development since being at Happy Tots and is so clever and caring and I could not thank the staff enough for encouraging her and helping her along the way!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Alex V (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Our son has been at Happy Tots since he was 1 and is now 2, he loves nursery and has such a good time whilst he's there!
The staff are all very friendly, helpful, enthusiastic and provide loads of information about how your child has been that day. We feel confident that he is well cared for whilst we are at work and they are always doing plenty to keep the children busy and are invested in the children's development and learning.
Parentzone is also a fabulous app the nursery use, particularly great for when your child is smaller as they update it throughout the day so you can have a quick look whilst at work!
They also provide all the meals which is great for the price as some other local nurseries are a similar price, if not more, without all meals provided.
These guys do a fab job and we would definitely recommend them to other parents :)
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Chrissie F (Mother of Child) on Monday 29 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
My son has been attending Happy Tots since he was 8 months old, he’s now 2 1/2yrs. I can say without hesitation that putting him in this nursery has had such a positive effect and help with his development, mentally, physically and emotionally. The staff are incredibly caring and I have no doubts over the level of care he is given when he is there. He enjoys his days there and I am confident with the care he receives.
I would highly recommend Happy Tots, not only will your child grow and have fun, but as a parent, you have complete confidence.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Erin M (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My daughter has been coming since she was 8 months and is now nearly 4. She has the time of her life and I have always known she is receiving the best care with no worries.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lindsey B (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Fantastic nursery, I cannot rate it high enough! My child is in Ladybird One which is the baby room and she loves it! She especially loves the keyworker. All staff are friendly and well mannered and the children always look happy and well cared for. 10/10
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Amy B (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 22 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
The staff at Happy Tots are brilliant and have put my mind at ease when dropping my daughter off at nursery. My daughter enjoys going to nursery and this is due to the upbeat and friendly staff. When collecting my daughter they will update me on all her activities she has done that day, along with the food she has eaten.
Would recommend this nursery purely for the nursery assistants and teachers who have made my daughter and myself feel welcome and settled.
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Helen Coward, Nursery Manager at Happy Tots Day Nursery responded to this review on 22 Nov 2017:
We are dedicated to providing a healthy balanced and carefully planned three weekly menu for all our children, catering to individual needs. These were last reviewed and updated in November 2017, we do welcome feedback and suggestions so we can cater for everyone.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sharon L (Mother of Child) on Thursday 19 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
All staff at the nursery are lovely, caring, trustworthy and put you at ease to leave your child in their care. My son has come on leaps and bounds since attending nursery and is a happy and confident little boy.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jenny P (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 17 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
My son attends the holiday club at Happy Tots Day Nursery, the time he attends he comes home extremely happy and is always talking about what he has done in his day. They go out on trips to the park, beach, zoo and lots of other exciting places. He absolutely loves all the crafty activities they do, including lots of baking. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. My son is looking forward to attending in the next holidays, also attending a special film night for Halloween from 6-8pm
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Anna (Godmother of Child) on Tuesday 17 October 2017. Relates to September 2017.
I have Two godsons at the nursery and have both settled really well and very happy. Lovely outside grounds and plenty of activities
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Beth (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 12 September 2017. Relates to September 2017.
My son has been at Happy Tots since he was 1 year old and absolutely loves his time there. He gets so excited in the morning and all the staff know him very well so he is more than happy to go to them. He is turning into a very clever and dependent little boy since his time at Happy Tots. The staff are brilliant and do so many different activities with the children and my son is always bringing home different pieces of artwork. Such a lovely nursery and I would recommend it to everyone.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Katie C (Mother of Child) on Monday 11 September 2017. Relates to August 2017.
My son has really enjoyed his time at Happy Tots. He has come on really well with his number and letter work.
He really enjoys playing in the garden and doing different activities like sensory and trips to Grange.
The only negative to his time there would be the amount of key workers he has had.
They have all been fantastic but there have been many.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Aimee W (Mother of Child) on Thursday 24 August 2017. Relates to August 2017.
Our 5-month-old daughter loves her days in the nursery in ladybird 1. She always comes home full of smiles and very talkative. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this nursery to others.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Becky T (Mother of Child) on Friday 11 August 2017. Relates to August 2017.
As a parent, it is so hard to leave your child in the care of someone else whilst you work, but after getting to know a particular key worker in Ladybird 2, we feel so confident and happy knowing our daughter is in good hands. This key worker seems to control the team really well (credit to all of them in the room) and our daughter has come on a great amount since being in the care of this key worker and her team.
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The app is updated all of the time, my daughter's language is improving tremendously and tonight when I picked her up, I watched from the door before walking in the room and without knowing I was there, it was lovely to see the children being interacted with as the key worker was holding different animals and fruits and asking the children to name them.
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I feel really happy at the moment with my daughter's care when I'm not there and feel like it's important that praise is given. This key worker makes us feel so comfortable and welcome, and it's clear to see that she's very well suited to her role.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by P G (Father of Child) on Friday 11 August 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Excellent nursery, brilliant facilities and grounds. Wonderful staff and management team.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Martin K (Father of Child) on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
My daughter has been going to Happy Tots for 11 months now, I can't thank the staff enough for how well they look after her while my wife and I are at work. The staff are diligent in their work and I feel really relaxed and happy to send her here.
I love the parent zone app and finding out what my daughter has been up to each day. The staff are very thorough in telling me about her day each time I pick her up.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kirsty P (Mother of Child) on Friday 23 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My son hasn't been at Happy Tots for long but already I can see how much he is enjoying it. One particular member of staff (in ladybird 1) I have noticed recently always looks at my son and speaks to him before me every morning he's at nursery. It may seem like a small thing but to me, I think it shows how much she cares :-)
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by B M (Godfather of Child) on Wednesday 21 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My godson has moved from another nursery and has come on loads. He always comes home very excited with artwork that he has created. The outside area is fantastic, lots of resources.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Leanne H (Mother of Child) on Friday 9 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Picking the right nursery was really difficult for me as we had just moved to Barrow from the Wirral. Happy Tots was 3rd time lucky. I would not be happy to have my son anywhere else. My son absolutely loves coming to nursery every day, He and I have developed a good relationship with the girls that look after him but also the hardworking ladies in the office and the ladies that cook his dinner every day. I particular like the way the kitchen staff cater for my son's fussy appetite, he will usually be cooked something totally different to the other children to ensure that he has eaten something substantial, healthy and that he enjoys. They have the best outdoor play area for the children and plenty of grass to run off their steam. I personally can't fault the place. 5-star nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Kelly H (Mother of Child) on Thursday 8 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My son has been attending Happy Tots since August last year he has become such a confident and chatty little boy since starting.
He gets excited in the morning when he knows he is going to see his friends and teachers, he runs into nursery with a big smile on his face and when I come to pick him up he is excited to tell me what he has been up to during his day at nursery and who he has been playing with.
At home, we struggle to get him to eat full meals but at nursery when he's sat with his friends he will happily eat all of his meal and ask for more!
The outdoor space is amazing, my son absolutely loves it out there and when they're playing out when I come to pick up my son refuses to come home because he's having so much fun!
At the end of his session, I get a detailed handover of what he has been up to throughout his day at nursery from his key person.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jessica (Mother of Child) on Thursday 8 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My son has just started at Happy Tots Day Nursery fairly recently and has already blossomed from a shy, and clingy boy to a confident and happy little man. I was so concerned about him starting nursery as he had been with me 24/7 for the first 18 months but Happy Tots were fantastic at easing him in at his own pace and now he loves to go to "school" to have fun with all his friends. There is never a dull moment for him there and I'm regularly updated on all his activities and movements through my working day which massively helps with MY separation anxiety. The staff are great and really do care about the babies they look after, they have achieved routines (nap time) with my little one that I thought impossible. Couldn't be happier that I chose Happy Tots.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Elaine B (Grandmother of Child) on Wednesday 7 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
After my grandchild attended holiday club I can not praise the nursery enough, what a fantastic time they had, off out on trips without any extra charge. The team were very welcoming and made our grandson feel at home.
We will definitely be coming back in the next school holidays.
Thank you
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Zoe B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 6 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
I would highly recommend this outstanding nursery. The staff are very kind and nurturing whilst the setting has lots of facilities for the children to use on a daily basis. It is a wonderful place for children to explore and develop. When I bring my son to nursery he lights up, he absolutely loves it. The staff are always so welcoming with big smiles and an inviting attitude. He loves to play with all the toys and facilities such as the soft play area and the large outdoor play area. I wouldn't want to take him anywhere else he is just so content at Happy Tots! Extremely pleased with how well he has settled in and how much he enjoys being there!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Zoey (Mother of Child) on Monday 5 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
My 9 year old son went to the holiday club at whit week, he did a full day and a half day.
I think its value for money as he he went out on a trip and it was no extra fee, he loved it and can not wait to go again in he summer.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Becky A (Aunt of Child) on Monday 5 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
The staff are lovely and are always very helpful to anyone who comes into the nursery. There's always lots going on, different fun activities and events such as sports day this month. I always look forward to hearing what has been going on and what is coming up for the children to join in with.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rebecca C (Mother of Child) on Saturday 8 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
It's such a hard choice where to send your child to nursery but after looking around Happy Tots, I knew this was the place. My daughter loves her nursery day and when we pull up in a morning she claps and gets so excited. She runs into her classroom without even a glance and this is a credit to the staff in Ladybird 2. She only attends one day a week, yet has come on so much. They are always doing something different with them and I love seeing what she has been up to on the nursery app. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sophie G (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 22 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My son has been coming to this nursery since he was around 1 year old. Since arriving he has come on leaps and bounds. I love how the nursery staff are so friendly and how they all greet Theo from the moment he arrives. I love how they involve parents too so we are all doing the same thing at home (I.e using a cup with no lid on at nursery, so we can start doing it at home)
I love the fact that I can see by using the app what he is doing at nursery and also all the different foods he is trying.
Brilliant nursery. No issues what so ever.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K M (Mother of Child) on Monday 20 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
My daughter has been going to happy tots for about a month now and she absolutely loves it. She gets so excited when we go through the door, she loves her key worker.
I think ParentZone is absolutely brilliant; the fact myself and my partner can log in throughout the day and see how my daughter is doing and what she has been up to is fantastic.
Amazing staff and an amazing day nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by C B (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My little girl is very happy to attend this nursery. The staff in the baby room is always very happy and welcoming and I have complete confidence that she is being well looked after. All the staff are very friendly. Looking forward to seeing my little girl develop and learn new things as she attends this nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Rachael K (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 9 November 2016. Relates to November 2016.
My daughter has been at Happy tots since she was 10 months old and I could not recommended them enough. The care my daughter receives is outstanding. I always get a full handover of what she has done with her day and how she has been. I also love that I can go online throughout the day and see what she is doing through their parent zone.
I find all staff extremely friendly and helpful and that they each know my daughter and her routine well.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Natalie G (Mother of Child) on Friday 15 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Excellent nursery !!!! My daughter has been here since January (the first term after she turned two) and is so much more confident counting and is learning her abc's, she has made loads of new friends and is overall more confident and adores all of the staff there
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Victoria (Mother of Child) on Friday 15 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Fantastic Day Nursery!!!!!
My son has excelled since attending Happy Tots Day Nursery, and looks forward to spending time with both his peers and Nursery Staff alike.
His confidence has improved immensely, and the care and compassion shown by all staff has fully prepared him for his journey on into further education.
The stimulating environment and activities provided, cater for both educational and socialisation needs and children appear to thrive in this enriched atmosphere.
I want to thank Happy Tots Day Nursery for nurturing my child and for helping him to become the outgoing and bright little boy he is today.
Thank you xx
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sarah B (Mother of Child) on Sunday 3 April 2016. Relates to April 2016.
My son has been attending the nursery since he was 8 months old and the staff have always been brilliant with him encouraging him to grow in development on a personal and educational level. The nursery have a good varied menu and a huge outside space that is used at every opportunity. Staff have always been friendly and kept me up to date with his achievements and activities. Highly recommended by me and my son who loves going to nursery!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Clare (Mother of Child) on Thursday 31 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My daughter has been coming to the nursery now for nearly 2 years and in that time she has blossomed into a bright and independent little girl. She has been supported throughout her learning by amazing staff who are aware that she can be a little more shy and sensitive than some of her peers and accommodate this. I can't fault anything about the nursery and when I can I help out with baking cakes to support the nursery and charities. It will be sad when she leaves this year but I'm hoping we will still be able to use the after school and holiday club. Thank you Happy Tots for all that you do.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katie P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 31 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
Such a fantastic nursery. I couldn't recommend Happy Tots more highly. Staff are brilliant with a genuine interest in every child. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds both socially and academically and the support offered is superb.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emma (Mother of Child) on Friday 25 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My son attends the holiday club and always has a great time. He enjoys the quizzes, arts and crafts and the trips out to the beach, dock museum, candle factory and many more he also loves to play outside in the large open space provided.
He enjoys the homemade meals provided and the staff are always very welcoming and happy to help.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Deborah A (Grandmother of Child) on Wednesday 16 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My Granddaughter has attended this nursery from being a baby, right through pre school and still attends after school and holidays now, she is now eight years old and still loves going at every opportunity. The staff are like another family to her and I have every confidence that she is now and always has been fantastically well looked after, she excels in most areas of school work and I personally think that a lot of this is due to the care and attention she has always recieved from all the staff at this nursery. My grandson has also started attending and I am hoping he will be as articulate and accademic due to attending this nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lee C (Uncle of Child) on Wednesday 16 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My niece came to the out of school and holiday clubs and always had a great time.
She would enjoy all the art, crafts and sports and loved the trips out they went on throughout the school holidays.
Staff were brilliant, great fun and appeared to have just as much fun as the children. Very caring team.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Fiona W (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 15 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My son has been attending Happy Tots since he was 5 months old and is now 4, when he first started he had a milk protein allergy and consuming any form of food/milk that had milk protein in it would make him extremely poorly, but this was managed to the highest standard by the staff, and the cooks catered his food towards his individual dietary needs and not once did they fail to do this.
I love the way the nursery's teaching style is very structured and educational, as well as catering for every child's individual needs. All the key workers and management are fantastic with the children and are very friendly.
In my opinion I feel that this nursery excels the rest as it is clear to me by how happy my son is here, he loves the staff as well as his friends he has made here, he has learnt so much academically as well as developmentally, the overall proof is the fantastic Ofsted report they achieve time and time again , this says it all, 'outstanding'.
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Anna, Deputy Manager at Happy Tots Day Nursery responded to this review on 16 Mar 2016:
Thank you for your lovely words Fiona, it has been a pleasure being part of your sons life from such a young age and seeing him progress to school is fantastic.
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jessica H (Godmother of Child) on Tuesday 15 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
Very reliable, clean and friendly nursery. I would recommend to many for childcare. My goddaughter attends the after school club and holiday club most days and always enjoys herself and gets looked after well. Very happy with the care Happy Tots gives her and other children I know who attend.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Clare C (Mother of Child) on Monday 7 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
Happy Tots is a wonderful nursery where both my daughters attend. They have fun every day and love going. The care and attention from all the staff is second to none. The staff are all very friendly and only too happy to help. My youngest daughter has settled in extremely quickly and I put this down to how caring and nurturing the staff are with her and have made her feel comfortable when away from me!!! I would highly recommend Happy Tots to friends and family and have done so on many occasion. Keep up the great work you do with all the children.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Becky K (Mother of Child) on Sunday 6 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
My daughter has attended Happy Tots Day Nursery for approx 18 months. The staff at the nursery are very friendly and professional and my daughter has built great relationships with her key workers and other staff that work with her. There is a wide range of activities that support the children to learn in a stimulating environment and good communication between staff and parents. I feel very confident that my daughter is well looked after and safe at the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Linz B (Mother of Child) on Friday 4 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
I find this setting brilliant my little boy loves going to nursery and looks forward to seeing his keyworkers.
All of the staff are accomodating and there is a lot to offer.
Lots of space outside for children to play when it's nice and lots of dress up days keep children's excitement high!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Linda V (Mother of Child) on Thursday 3 March 2016. Relates to March 2016.
We have now placed our second child at Happy Tots as our first child is now in Reception but attended Happy Tots from 18-moths until preschool. We have currently been very happy with our 11 month old child's experience in the baby room. Amy Wilson has done a fantastic job settling him in and communicating with us his daily routine. We find the computer log Happy Tots created very helpful. We have found all the staff very good over the years although there was a period of too many changes of staff with our first child and that was disappointing. Happy Tots grounds and facilities are excellent. Our 5 year old has excelled since his time at Happy Tots.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicola (Mother of Child) on Sunday 3 January 2016. Relates to January 2016.
My son has attended Happy Tots from 6 months old and he still attends after-school/holiday club now he is now nearly 7.
The Service and the kind helpful staff are professional and caring. They have and attend all his needs from learning to potty train to being the young well mannered boy he is now. For working parents to feel your child is in a warm caring clean environment and have the variety of play equipment both inside and outside to enjoy and learn is very much peace of mind, and the home cooked meals and snacks have always been a favourite for him.
For our family Happy Tots is like a second home for our son and would recommend the services they provide to all parents wanting the best for their children.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Dawn G (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 1 September 2015. Relates to September 2015.
My daughter joined Happy Tots in April 2014 where she was welcomed with open arms to a fantastic Team of Staff.
She has a VSD and there have been times when the staff have had to deal with a very sick little girl but they have done an amazing job in following the list of symptoms I provided and how to deal with them, with complete calm and professionalism.
She has been getting ready for Reception Class at Primary School and I am amazed by what she can do, count to 30 without any hesitation, she can write her own name, can dress herself, and is an extremely independent and confident little girl. She has also been looking after other children in the class which has also led her to support and look after her older brother who is Autistic and brought him on with his talking, manners, sharing, interactive play etc. Her manners are unbelievable ALWAYS please and thank you.
They do lots of work that is usually carried out in Reception so that your child is ready for Main Stream School. The staff at the Primary School are really looking forward to her starting and can see she is already advanced and bright.
Anyone thinking of a Child Care placement for their children then Happy Tots is the one and I cannot recommend them enough. With 2 outstanding Offsted Inspections you cannot miss the opportunity to put your child in their safe, capable and professional hands. She attended from 7.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday and she has come on in leaps and bounds. Yes these costs don't come cheap but worth every penny to us when we have seen a very sick, timid little toddler turn into a very happy, polite and glowing lovely little girl, especially when myself and my husband both work full time on 2 businesses.
I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and care they give not only to my daughter but to many others. It has been a wonderful experience watching her and her class friends growing up together.
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March 2018
Recipient: Happy Tots Day Nursery
Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Recipient: Brightstart Day Nursery Group Ltd
Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018