





Thrive Cove Bay is based in a former residential property and provides a stimulating atmosphere for children from birth to five years of age.
The property is open from 7.30am - 6pm and has easy access and good parking for local parents.
The nursery offers three spacious, age-appropriate playrooms designed to inspire the children's imagination and creativity, as they are supported to grow and learn with confidence.
At Cove Bay, children are provided...
Funding & Fees
Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Thrive Childcare and Education
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Stephen (Nursery Manager (Maternity cover))
Number of Childcare Staff
- 25
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Christmas & New Year
Parking
- Plenty of on street parking available around the nursery making drop offs and pick ups easy for your family.
Thrive Cove Bay Reviews (40)
Thrive Cove Bay has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.586) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrive Cove Bay has 40 reviews.
My daughter has been going here for over 18 months and she loves it. The staff are beyond amazing, they are accommodating and considerate of issues at home and help work with my daughter to resolve them and make her more confident in day to day life. My only negative would be that the pre school garden could do with some love and attention regarding the bark chipping as has become a mud pit from over the winter.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Were delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery and how our team has supported her confidence and day-to-day growth. Your feedback about the preschool garden is greatly appreciated, and well look into improving it to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for all the children.
So happy dropping my son off to happitots in the mornings as he runs in the door, happy and safe and looking forward to seeing his friends. Feels like dropping him with family. The girls are so caring and patient, supporting and encouraging him in all that he does. Great meals. Great space. Lots of extracurricular activities and visits. 100% recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and that dropping him off feels like leaving him with family. It's wonderful to know he is happy, safe, and supported while making friends, enjoying activities, and trying new meals. Your feedback means the world to our team!
My daughter has been attending Happitots since she was a year old. She will be 4 this year and she still loves attending nursery and gets excited when she knows it's a nursery day. The staff have always been very supportive of her ASN and have always ensured she is nurtured, included and safe when in their care. She has thrived since starting nursery and we are so proud of the little girl she is becoming. I can't thank the staff at Happitots enough for being so welcoming and supportive to not only my daughter but to me, as her mummy, too.
Over the past couple of months, I've seen such a positive transformation at this nursery. The staff have done an amazing job, and I truly feel included as a parent in their activities and decisions. I have full confidence that my child is safe, well cared for, and receiving an education tailored to her needs. It's clear they take the time to understand each child individually, and it makes such a difference. I'm so grateful for their hard work and dedication!
As for the safety, I couldn't be more satisfied. They made for kids' safety an extra safety door, and also, there's a secret code to enter the building.
Thank you for your lovely review, the team are always delighted to read their reviews, thanks again from Thrive.
She always talks about her 'teachers' and all the staff are always happy and friendly, you can see the great bonds they have with the children.
My grandaughter sometimes never eats her tea due to gobbling up her yummy snacks and lunches provided each day!
The nursery is always out and about on walks with the children, visiting libraries and play parks, they also have a fab mud kitchen which my grandaughter is obsessed with, 9 times out of 10 that's where she is when I pick her up, making her 'magic potions' and of course my 'cup of mud tea!'
What a pleasure it was to read your review, it sounds like your granddaughter is having a wonderful time at nursery which is great for you to observe and for us to hear. Thank you from all at Thrive.
Staff are always happy to help, friendly and welcoming, they always give a good, detailed 'briefing' of what my child has been up to during her day.
Thank you for your lovely review from all at Thrive.
She really enjoyed her time at nursery and looked forward to going. Picking up a happy, smiling child at the end of her sessions was great.
She had a great relationship with staff and they helped her so much with various things whilst she was there, nothing was too much trouble. The staff were great to deal with.
When she transitioned to the preschool room, it was so well thought out and organised by her key worker and once she moved she settled in very well which was reassuring.
The food and snacks that were on offer were great and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed them, often having second helpings!
Having a copy of the menu was very helpful as I could tell my daughter what she would be having that day.
There was a good range of activities inside and outside that my daughter really enjoyed, often coming home with arts and crafts that she made and excitedly telling me about her day.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, the Thrive team.
Very happy with overall nursery. They cater for my daughter's dietary requirements. They always keep me up to date through the app. My daughter's transition from one room to another was extremely well handled and she loves to go to preschool. She named her dolls after her carers and that means everything for us.
My grandson has settled well into the nursery since starting in March 2020. During the current situation, the procedures in place have kept me at ease knowing that my grandson's safety and needs were a priority. Staff have been supportive and have engaged with me giving me a detailed handover at collection following the safe hand over procedures in place. My grandson has continued to thrive. I have enjoyed the access to the learning journals in place this allowed me to see his development and nursery experiences as we can’t share these in person.
Friendly staff, my daughter enjoys nursery. She eats well at nursery. Opportunity to play different toys, paint and make things. Also loves playing outside in good weather
Nursery have been very helpful and flexible with our work pattern and balance of family life. I am very happy with the way the nursery has helped my sons cope with learning and development.
Friendly and helpful staff, a variety of daily activities for the children and a clean environment. My daughter has gained much confidence since being part of the nursery and her speech and motor skills have improved greatly. We can't thank the team enough for the efforts they go to with the care provided.
Excellent nursery, kind and friendly staff. Approachable management. Everyone is always happy to help or answer any queries.
Our daughter has attended Cove Bay Kindergarten for over a year now and she has always loved it. She's come on leaps and bounds since starting there, particularly with her speaking and adopting a daily routine. Cove Bay Kindergarten has good facilities and the staff are always very friendly.
All the staff speak to both my kids and make them feel equally important and supported.
They get to play in muddy puddles, messy play and just have the time of their lives.
The food options are always great and well balanced.
Every pick up we get a detailed report on what they have been up to, nappy changes, sleep and what they have eaten.
I also get access to learning journals online which have photos and what they have learnt that day. Brilliant idea, I sit and go through them often.
There are always plenty of toys, books and interactive things for the kids. They are never bored.
I can’t recommend this nursery and the lovely staff enough.
The reassuring feeling I get every morning handing over my precious kids is priceless. I know they are safe, extremely well cared for and going to have so much fun.
Thank you to you all for caring for my children above and beyond how you need to.
Our daughter has been attending Cove Bay Kindergarten for the past 16 months and she has came on leaps and bounds! The staff are great, building good relationships with the children and parents alike. A lot of effort is put into daily activities, such as messy play, and we really appreciate that. Our daughter enjoys the meals and snacks offered.
The staff at Cove Bay are fantastic. They do lots of exciting activities with the kids and my daughter always comes home with stories about her day at nursery
My daughter attends Cove Bay Kindergarten Nursery and I couldn't fault the nursery at all, I feel she has come on so much since attending the Nursery. The staff at the nursery are amazing.
My daughter has been attending for over 2 years and loves it. Lots of activities and good food menu.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- Recipient: Thrive Childcare and EducationDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
- Recipient: Thrive Childcare and EducationDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
- Recipient: Thrive Childcare and EducationDate: Thursday 01 Mar 2018
Meet the Team (2)
Aithne is an experienced Manager committed to providing high-quality childcare, strong team leadership, and a safe, inspiring environment for young children.
My name is Hana, I have worked in childcare for 7 years. I started off as a lunchtime assistant and fell in love with childcare! Since then I have gained my level 3 and level 4 qualifications and worked my way up to nursery manager. I love supporting my team to provide the best outcomes for the children within our setting, creating a home away from home feel for children, staff and parents alike.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thrive Cove Bay
What is the Age Range of Children that Thrive Cove Bay accepts?
Thrive Cove Bay accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Thrive Cove Bay Open?
Thrive Cove Bay is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.
How many Children does Thrive Cove Bay have capacity for?
Thrive Cove Bay has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Thrive Cove Bay to the centre of Aberdeen?
3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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