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The nursery is able to do this because the nursery staff are trained to understand the changing needs of children and they grow and learn.
Education is play-based and children are able to take part in a wide range of engaging and fulfilling activities throughout their day at the Happitots...
Happitots Nursery Inverkip provides age-specific activities and play for children from the age of six weeks until they reach school age.
The nursery is able to do this because the nursery staff are trained to understand the changing needs of children and they grow and learn.
Education is play-based and children are able to take part in a wide range of engaging and fulfilling activities throughout their day at the Happitots Nursery Inverkip.
The team like to take advantage of their wonderful natural surrounding area with trips to the park, Marina and woodland.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Thrive Childcare and Education
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cara Cunningham (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 76
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Between Christmas & New Year
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£865/ month(£67 / day)
Mini days are available from 8 am to 4 pm. Early bird drop-off is from 7:30 am.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£199
3 days per week
£865
5 days per week
£1,441
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:00pm (10.5 hours)
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Happitots Nursery Inverkip Reviews (49)
Happitots Nursery Inverkip has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.784) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery Inverkip has 49 reviews.
My daughter has went to happitots Inverkip for over a year and a half now, starting at 10 months old. All the staff have been amazing taking the best care of her. She knows all the staff by name and is always in happy spirits when she knows it's time to go to nursery. Her learning has came on leaps...
My daughter has went to happitots Inverkip for over a year and a half now, starting at 10 months old. All the staff have been amazing taking the best care of her. She knows all the staff by name and is always in happy spirits when she knows it's time to go to nursery. Her learning has came on leaps and bounds and the fact they have so much access to outdoor activities such as the beach, forest etc.. helps with this as well as much improvement in her communication.
Thank you ever so much for your lovely review, the team really appreciate it, and thank you for being part of our Thrive family.
Staff always update the app to allow me to track sleeps/meals to plan...
Staff always update the app to allow me to track sleeps/meals to plan accordingly when she gets home.
lots of love and care provided
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you feel reassured by the updates and communication from our team.
We know how important those morning drop-offs can be, especially if your child is feeling a bit unsettled, so our staff always aim to provide that extra...
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you feel reassured by the updates and communication from our team.
We know how important those morning drop-offs can be, especially if your child is feeling a bit unsettled, so our staff always aim to provide that extra reassurance with updates and the occasional smiley photo when possible. It's wonderful to hear that the app updates about sleeps and meals are helping you plan your evenings at home too.
Providing a warm, caring environment where both children and parents feel supported is incredibly important to us, so your kind words mean a lot to the whole team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Both our girls go to Happitots. (Age 2 &3) They both love nursery days. They have both developed so well in there time here, they have formed great bonds with the staff and other children. The staff really go out there way to help kids settle in. After each day our girls come home and tell us...
I would definitely recommend Happitots to anyone with young children.
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Were delighted to hear that both of your girls are enjoying their time with us at Happitots. Its wonderful to know theyve built such strong bonds with our team and the other children, and that they come home excited to share all the different activities...
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Were delighted to hear that both of your girls are enjoying their time with us at Happitots. Its wonderful to know theyve built such strong bonds with our team and the other children, and that they come home excited to share all the different activities theyve taken part in.
Were especially proud to hear about your 2-year-old learning the full alphabet what a fantastic achievement! Our team works hard to create a fun, varied environment with activities like science, arts and crafts to support every childs development, so it means a lot to hear that this is shining through.
Thank you for your kind recommendation and for trusting us to be part of your girls early learning journey.
My daughter has been attending happitots for 2.5 years and my son for 9 months and I have had nothing but positive experiences. Every member of staff I've spoken to is lovely, my children love them and go into nursery happy and excited. I love getting updates on them throughout the day, especially...
My daughter has been attending happitots for 2.5 years and my son for 9 months and I have had nothing but positive experiences. Every member of staff I've spoken to is lovely, my children love them and go into nursery happy and excited. I love getting updates on them throughout the day, especially pictures.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Were delighted to hear that both your daughter and son have had such positive experiences with us and that they come into nursery happy and excited. Our team will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and were so pleased you enjoy receiving updates and photos throughout the day. Thank you for trusting us with your children it truly means a lot to us.
My son started in August 2025 and settled in very quickly. He loves the staff and loves going to nursery. I have noticed he is becoming more confident and finding new interests. He loves the activities and going outside to play with his friends.
I would recommend the nursery for the staff. They...
My son started in August 2025 and settled in very quickly. He loves the staff and loves going to nursery. I have noticed he is becoming more confident and finding new interests. He loves the activities and going outside to play with his friends.
I would recommend the nursery for the staff. They are so welcoming, helpful and nurturing.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback. Were thrilled to hear how well your son settled in and that he enjoys coming to nursery. Its wonderful to know hes growing in confidence, discovering new interests, and enjoying the activities and outdoor play with his friends. Were very proud of our team and grateful for your trustthank you for being part of our nursery community.
Very good with our son and helping develope his skills.
Often take the class out and about for fresh air and exercise which has a huge benefit.
Very good with our son and helping develope his skills.
Often take the class out and about for fresh air and exercise which has a huge benefit.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Were really pleased to hear that you find the booking process helpful and flexiblesupporting busy families is something we care deeply about. Its wonderful to know your son is developing well and enjoying his time with us. Our team loves taking the...
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Were really pleased to hear that you find the booking process helpful and flexiblesupporting busy families is something we care deeply about. Its wonderful to know your son is developing well and enjoying his time with us. Our team loves taking the children out for fresh air and new experiences, so were glad youve noticed the benefits too. Thank you for your trust and kind words!
I always feel like all staff are genuine and care deeply about the kids.
The food and meals they get are fantastic and I never have any concerns leaving my childnin their capable and caring hands.
I always feel like all staff are genuine and care deeply about the kids.
The food and meals they get are fantastic and I never have any concerns leaving my childnin their capable and caring hands.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Were delighted to hear that your child loves being here and feels happy and supported. Providing meaningful outdoor experiences and genuine, caring relationships is something our team is truly passionate about, so your kind words mean a great deal to us....
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Were delighted to hear that your child loves being here and feels happy and supported. Providing meaningful outdoor experiences and genuine, caring relationships is something our team is truly passionate about, so your kind words mean a great deal to us. Were also glad to know youre pleased with the meals and feel confident leaving your child in our care. Thank you for your trustit's a privilege to be part of your childs day.
Excellent nursery. My son has attended for 2 years and has a great time when he's there, taking part in lots of activities and learning experiences. He loves being outdoors and is always out having fun in the garden or exploring the area.
The staff team across the nursery are lovely, always make...
Excellent nursery. My son has attended for 2 years and has a great time when he's there, taking part in lots of activities and learning experiences. He loves being outdoors and is always out having fun in the garden or exploring the area.
The staff team across the nursery are lovely, always make drop offs easy and can see how they all know each child. Would recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us over the past two yearsespecially his outdoor adventures and learning experiences. Our staff take pride in getting to know each child and making drop-offs smooth, so its lovely to hear...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us over the past two yearsespecially his outdoor adventures and learning experiences. Our staff take pride in getting to know each child and making drop-offs smooth, so its lovely to hear this has been your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and continued trust in our nursery.
My daughter has been attending Happitots Inverkip for over a year now. She recently transitioned into the 2's room and the staff were great at helping making this as smooth as possible. They ensured she had plenty of settling in days and used lots of group play activities to encourage her to...
My daughter has been attending Happitots Inverkip for over a year now. She recently transitioned into the 2's room and the staff were great at helping making this as smooth as possible. They ensured she had plenty of settling in days and used lots of group play activities to encourage her to socialise with the other children. She always looks forward to going to nursery and always tells us how much she loves all the members of staff. I was wary of putting my daughter into nursery when she was so young (11 months) but now I can say it has been one of the best experiences for her. She has come on leaps and bounds in her development and the staff at Happitots have definitely contributed a lot to that. Thank you all.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is enjoying her time in the 2s room. It's wonderful to know that the transition felt smooth and that our group activities helped her build confidence and friendships.
We understand how...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is enjoying her time in the 2s room. It's wonderful to know that the transition felt smooth and that our group activities helped her build confidence and friendships.
We understand how important those early nursery decisions are, and we are so happy that you feel it has been a positive experience. Watching her grow and develop over the past year has been a joy for the whole team.
Thank you for trusting us and for your kind words it means a lot to all of us here at Happitots Inverkip!
Our son has been going to Happitots Inverkip for the past 6 months and we couldn't be happier with the care he has received since joining. Every single member of staff is amazing with him and treats him as if he was one of their own. Our son absolutely loves going into nursery and is developing...
Our son has been going to Happitots Inverkip for the past 6 months and we couldn't be happier with the care he has received since joining. Every single member of staff is amazing with him and treats him as if he was one of their own. Our son absolutely loves going into nursery and is developing really well, which we thank the nursery's devotion and nurturing care for. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means a great deal to us to hear that your son has been so happy at Happitots Inverkip over the past six months. Our team truly strives to care for every child as if they were their own, so your kind words about the staff are especially appreciated....
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It means a great deal to us to hear that your son has been so happy at Happitots Inverkip over the past six months. Our team truly strives to care for every child as if they were their own, so your kind words about the staff are especially appreciated. We're delighted to know that he enjoys coming into nursery and that you've noticed his development. His progress is a joy to see, and we are honoured to be part of his journey. Thank you for your recommendation and your trust in us. We are so glad to have your family as part of our nursery community.
My daughter only attends one day a week but always comes back having had great fun. The girls are all lovely, and really seem to get to know the kids. They were great at first with settle sessions and helping both of us adjust to starting nursery (the drop off tears - IYKYK). She is always well fed...
My daughter only attends one day a week but always comes back having had great fun. The girls are all lovely, and really seem to get to know the kids. They were great at first with settle sessions and helping both of us adjust to starting nursery (the drop off tears - IYKYK). She is always well fed ("I ate all" is what we always see on the app ) and they take the kids out and about locally & encourage messy play/painting/etc. I love getting notifications through on the app when she attends seeing what she's had to eat or been up to during the day.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear your daughter enjoys her time with us even on her one day a week! Its wonderful to know the updates, outings, and messy play bring a smile to your face. We really appreciate your kind words and trust!
My daughter has been attending Happitots since January 2025. I was so nervous about her starting especially only being 10 months old at the time. However the girls have been nothing short of amazing. Regular updates during the work day and my daughter is happy being dropped off every morning. The...
My daughter has been attending Happitots since January 2025. I was so nervous about her starting especially only being 10 months old at the time. However the girls have been nothing short of amazing. Regular updates during the work day and my daughter is happy being dropped off every morning. The managers are fabulous. Reply to all email enquiries quickly. Her key worker is great and my wee girl always looks forward to seeing her. All the staff are fab! Can't recommend Happitots enough.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We completely understand how big a step it is to start nursery at such a young age, and we're delighted to hear how quickly your daughter has settled in. It's wonderful to know she looks forward to her days with us, and we're glad our updates and...
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We completely understand how big a step it is to start nursery at such a young age, and we're delighted to hear how quickly your daughter has settled in. It's wonderful to know she looks forward to her days with us, and we're glad our updates and communication help put your mind at ease. Your kind words mean so much to the whole team, and we're thrilled to be part of your daughter's journey.
The children seem very happy, they...
The children seem very happy, they are absolutely experts in there field when you speak to them.
I am actually pleased we went to Happitots Nursery Inverkip before joining the nursery attached to school, because it was a little more flexible in terms of timings, and also in offering support for late potty training. The meals and snacks are all provided and the food she will eat now have improved because she eats what all her friends eat.
I'm very grateful to them all.
Thank you for your glowing review. We are delighted you are happy with the care and education provided at our nursery.
Fantastic nursery, staff are all very attentive and we've seen our daughter really come on since joining the nursery. There is a fantastic variety of activities and play is well encouraged. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Fantastic nursery, staff are all very attentive and we've seen our daughter really come on since joining the nursery. There is a fantastic variety of activities and play is well encouraged. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your recommendation. We are delighted you are happy with the care and education provided at our nursery.
My 2 Grandchildren have attended the nursery from 9 and 11 months, one of which who has now moved on to school and the other who is now transitioning into the preschool room. The nursery have been supportive and nurturing giving them the best start in their early years. I would definitely recommend...
My 2 Grandchildren have attended the nursery from 9 and 11 months, one of which who has now moved on to school and the other who is now transitioning into the preschool room. The nursery have been supportive and nurturing giving them the best start in their early years. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nursery setting.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated by the team.
My granddaughter is always very happy to attend the nursery. The communication from the nursery is excellent - how the day went, nap times, food, activities, etc. The hours are very convenient and the building is modern, warm and clean.
My granddaughter is always very happy to attend the nursery. The communication from the nursery is excellent - how the day went, nap times, food, activities, etc. The hours are very convenient and the building is modern, warm and clean.
Thank you for taking the time to write your glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it, The Thrive team.
My daughter has been attending this nursery for the last two years. She really enjoys attending, haphazard with the staff members, does a lot of creative and outside activities. Good value for money and I feel she’s well looked after. 5 stars.
My daughter has been attending this nursery for the last two years. She really enjoys attending, haphazard with the staff members, does a lot of creative and outside activities. Good value for money and I feel she’s well looked after. 5 stars.
Thank you for your superb review, the team will be delighted to read it, thanks again from the team at Thrive.
My 11 month old daughter recently started Happitots Inverkip and I felt a bit anxious on having to leave her. The staff have worked really well with her and are always on hand to answer any questions or queries I may have. The staff have been great and within a few settle days I have noticed she...
My 11 month old daughter recently started Happitots Inverkip and I felt a bit anxious on having to leave her. The staff have worked really well with her and are always on hand to answer any questions or queries I may have. The staff have been great and within a few settle days I have noticed she feels at ease leaving me as I am her so thank you for making us both feel welcome.
Wonderful thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure for the team to read. The Thrive team.
My daughter always enjoys her time at nursery, she takes part in a wide range of activities. Her knowledge and education are always improving, they cater to her dietary requirements well, and she everything. The staff are excellent, warm, approachable and knowledgable, it shows in the variety of...
My daughter always enjoys her time at nursery, she takes part in a wide range of activities. Her knowledge and education are always improving, they cater to her dietary requirements well, and she everything. The staff are excellent, warm, approachable and knowledgable, it shows in the variety of activities and care, my daughter, takes part in.
I couldn't be happier with the standard of care and fantastic environment Happitots Nursery Inverkip provide. Really pleased and impressed. From the initial introduction and settling period, the care and communication have been excellent.
I couldn't be happier with the standard of care and fantastic environment Happitots Nursery Inverkip provide. Really pleased and impressed. From the initial introduction and settling period, the care and communication have been excellent.
Thank you very much for taking the time to your lovely review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 31 Mar 2020Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Thrive Childcare and Education
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Meet the Team (2)

Hello, I am Cara and with up to 10 years experience in this industry, I am passionate about providing a nurturing and enabling learning environment...
Hello, I am Cara and with up to 10 years experience in this industry, I am passionate about providing a nurturing and enabling learning environment here at Happitots Inverkip. With an experienced staff team, we are dedicated to promoting confidence in our care for our families and children from our baby department to getting them ready to go to school!

Jodie works closely with Cara to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Happitots Nursery Inverkip
What is the Age Range of Children that Happitots Nursery Inverkip accepts?
Happitots Nursery Inverkip accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Happitots Nursery Inverkip Open?
Happitots Nursery Inverkip 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 Happitots Nursery Inverkip have capacity for?
Happitots Nursery Inverkip has capacity for a total of 76 Children.
How far is Happitots Nursery Inverkip to the centre of Greenock?
4.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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