Happy Tots Day Nursery

Arndene Park, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JY
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9.1 110 Reviews
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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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Happy Tots Day Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Helen Coward (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 137

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Happy Tots Day Nursery Reviews (110)

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Happy Tots Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.105) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happy Tots Day Nursery has 110 reviews.

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Review from Naqiba A (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10 month old son has been at Happy Tots for a couple of months now and he has settled in so beautifully. All staff are welcoming, smiley and they plan fantastic activities for the babies.
They update the app daily with nap times, feeding times and pictures from the day.
My son goes into nursery
with a smile on his face and doesn't cry going in anymore.
Management are always on hand to speak to, and we couldn't be happier with them.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always pleased with the service I've had from this nursery. They know my child so well which shows the amount of care and attention they must take with her! Nothing is ever too much trouble and she loves spending her days with them!
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Review from J E (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled in amazingly and definitely has a favourite. Couldn't fault the staff and updates I recieve for him, they did amazing to accommodate to my sons milk allergy and as we progressed so did they. One of the workers in particular Estelle, my son absolutely ADORES and she always kept us informed
of absolutely everything. Definitely would recommend. My son started in March and I wouldnt take him elsewhere.
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Review from Heather T (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Happy Tots a few months now. She has settled so well and that's due to the staff in labybird 1. They plan lots of fun activities and cater to all the needs. We receive regular updates on what she is doing and learning and how they will develop her learning further.
Coming from an educational background happy tots ticked all my boxes when I was looking for child care for my daughter.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started this nursery nearly a year ago, she absolutely loves going to play with all her teachers and her friends!
All of the workers are absolutely amazing they go above and beyond to cater for any needs you have.
Since going to Happy Tots my little girl has come on leaps and bounds.
We
love Happy Tots :)
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Review from C P (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Wouldn't recommend nursery doesn't give good updates other than the awful food provided children eat absolute rubbish.
As for child development or regular relivant updates very little in addition to this children Should not be allowed to feature in any pictures online other than direct to there parents
and it should be a parent with PR that decided that not just one of the parents.
Carpark is always crowded despite the numerous emails you get about parking illiterate adults are the problem but nursery could manage it better by providing NO parking.
Out door space in fairness is 7/10 lack of activities available unlike other nurseries in the area that offer animal experience and actually being out in nature.
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Review from Carly D (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery for over 3 years and he just absolutely loves it
I have had good experiences in all the rooms as he has moved through, but pre school has been exceptional, the relationship my son has formed with his teachers and his peers is incredible , through some extremely
tough times at home preschool , and the office staff have guided us, supported us ALWAYS checked in to make sure we are ok ,
My son has had some difficulties within the classroom but with the guidance of happy tots is absolutely thriving and ready for big school
We will both be so sad to leave
My son will miss his daily cuddles from all the staff , as a working mum its hard to leave your child in someone else's care , but i can say with certainty that leaving him at happy tots has been a pleasure
He is leaving a happy , confident and well mannered little boy , i cant thank his teachers and the staff at happy tots enough
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Review from C F (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly staff and great provision of childcare and education. My child has been attending from when they were one year old, and has made lots of friends and developed lots of important skills that will be beneficial when they start school.
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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old son has been attending this nursery for a year now, and we are extremely happy with the care and support he receives. The staff are always kind, attentive, and proactive in helping with any concerns or challenges. He is now in the preschool room, and we've seen great progress in his social
and educational development. The team is always approachable, patient, and works closely with parents to ensure each child's needs are met. I truly appreciate their efforts and would highly recommend this nursery to other families.
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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Tots is an excellent nursery that has helped my daughter thrive while attending. She loves going to Happy Tots because the staff are excellent and have created a welcoming environment and often doesn't' want to leave because she's have so much fun. The staff have been wonderful, accommodating
and supportive in my daughter journey through early learning.
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Review from Nick H (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault Happy Tots or its staff. They are incredibly supportive and outstanding professionals who consistently put the needs and requirements of the children first.
My daughter is always so excited to go each day, and if anything, makes more of a fuss about coming home than she does going to
nursery! The activities she does are always so imaginative and creative, and I really enjoy seeing all the updates on the app.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little girl started in September 2024, just before she was 10 months old. She has absolutely thrived in the nursery setting, and as parents we have seen such a huge increase in her development. She always leaves nursery happy and is incredibly excited to go again the next day! Receiving updates on her
every day via the app is lovely and to always have smiling photos of her doing activities she might not to at home is fantastic! I couldn't recommend Happy Tot's enough, lovely nursery, lovely staff and all round lovely children! I would definitely choose again!
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly. They cater to special requests, like sticking to the times my little one needs to have his bottle of milk, takes note of special diet. They have fun and various activities that my little one enjoys. Very flexible with nursery bookings. Commendable staff.
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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here since December 2022 and I have no faults whatsoever. He is always happy when I pick him up and they have taken into consideration his food allergy well. I used this nursery for my daughter who also enjoyed her time here.
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Review from Bethnay S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Happy Tots Day Nursery this month and it's fair to say he has settled in really well. He always has so much fun whilst he is there and gets to do so many different activities which I think is great! The staff are amazing, not just with him but with myself too. I was very nervous
about the whole experience but the staff were very reassuring and made me feel at ease. It's a hard experience leaving your child for a full day whilst you go back to work but the updates throughout the day that you get from the nursery are fabulous. You get see what your baby has been up to and how much fun they're having! The staff also don't mind you phoning up to check they're okay and have settled in well. I would recommend Happy Tots to anyone who is looking for an excellent nursery for their child!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Happy Tots Day Nursery for a month now and I'm so happy that we chose this nursery. The staff are brilliant and so caring, I feel like they already know my daughter very well. It's so lovely to see her getting outside during the day and the variety of food provided is
excellent.
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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with my daughter's progress at nursery. She is happy to be handed over in the morning and always has a smile on her face when I collect her. I get regular updates about her day and her progress/targets which gives me peace of mind. I would definitely recommend Happy Tots Day Nursery!
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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Happy Tots since April 22, I was quite nervous putting her into someone else's care but all staff are amazing with both myself and my daughter. My daughter has complex/additional needs and is nonverbal but the support we get from the staff is amazing. Every time I pick her up
a member of staff from her class will give me in-depth information about how her day has been. She can become quite upset on arrival but all the teachers put her at ease and she has a great day! We love the app so we can see photos and info from some days.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started at Happy Tots Day Nursery this week for three days a week and the nursery and staff have been amazing. They have made her feel so welcome and she has settled better than we expected and that is due to the staff. They keep us updated throughout the day and she is always playing
and experiencing new things. The food they provide is so varied and she has been enjoying trying new things.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy Tots Day Nursery and all the staff are just fabulous. I was very anxious about sending my little boy to nursery at 7 months as I worry he might be too young. But he has settled brilliantly and that’s thanks to the team in ladybird 1. I can’t wait to see how he develops in his time at Happy Tots.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.105)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.105) out of 10 for Happy Tots Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 12 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 4.667 for Happy Tots Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (131 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.667
  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 4.438 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Tots Day Nursery is based on 12 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 137 number of registered child places is 27.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 27.4 = 0.438
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Tots Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Tots Day Nursery accepts?

Happy Tots Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Tots Day Nursery Open?

Happy Tots Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Happy Tots Day Nursery have capacity for?

Happy Tots Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 137 Children.

How far is Happy Tots Day Nursery to the centre of Barrow-in-Furness?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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