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 Becky T (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
 
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.
 
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 from P G (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, brilliant facilities and grounds. Wonderful staff and management team.
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Review from Martin K (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Kirsty P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Leanne H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Jessica (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Elaine B (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Zoey (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 from Becky A (Aunt of Child) published on 6 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Rebecca C (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from K M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from C B (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Clare (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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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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