Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport

Building 52, St Andrew's Crescent, Glasgow Airport West, Paisley PA3 2TQ
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9.9 88 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport, Paisley
Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport is a purpose-built facility, ideally located for busy local parents to manage their childcare needs.

The interior is made up of well-resourced playrooms, that are large and spacious, allowing children a depth of new experiences to help learning develop.

Each playroom has access to extensive garden areas offering regular outdoor learning opportunities. From slides to swings, climbing frames to nature trails, children love their outdoor adventures at Happitots.

Activities are carefully planned to suit each and every child’s individual needs and personal interests. Carers follow the Realising the Ambition in younger age groups and the curriculum for excellence in the 3-5 room.

The staff team comprises a blend of mature, experienced and professionally qualified childcare practitioners and trainees working towards their qualifications. Staff are dedicated to treating children with patience, affection, enthusiasm and understanding.

Happitots supports Sport Relief and Comic Relief each year and children love all the activities they participate in.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT nursery group award 2018.

A recognised Investor In People and Eco-Schools Centre, Happitots operates in partnership with Renfrewshire Council to offer funded sessions.

Happitots provides a range of session patterns to suit all childcare needs including variable session, extra sessions, full and part-time.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Hunter (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Government funded sessions available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year

Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport Reviews (88)

9.9

Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport has 88 reviews.

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Review from Lynne M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son (3) attends this nursery and has done since he was 11 months old. He amazes me with his vocabulary and I believe nursery has had a positive impact on his development. The staff are always so lovely and they have a great relationship with my son which makes me feel reassured he's in safe hands.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Its wonderful to hear how much your son has grown and developed during his time with us. Watching children thrive and build confidence in their learning is…read more
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Review from Robyn L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved his time at Happitots for over 2 years now. He and I have developed a great relationship with the staff there and we trust them fully. He is always happy to go to nursery and enjoys all the different activities the staff arrange for him and his friends. The flexibility works wonders
for us as my husband and I both work different hours/shifts. The staff have always tried their best with any changes or additional days/hours when requested.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to hear that your son has loved his time at Happitots over the past two years. Building strong relationships with both…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with caring staff team. Been using this nursery since 2017 with my first child attending from just four months old. He still talks about how much he loved it when we collect his sister who attends now. Every member of the team I've encountered have been amazing with some of the team
staying consistent throughout the years, or returning, which is lovely to see and reassuring. The outdoor space is great and I'm told the food is delicious!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for being part of the Happitots family since 2017! Its wonderful to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us, and its…read more
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Happitots for 3+ years and has been very happy throughout her time there. Every staff I come into contact with has been genuine, caring and professional. The nursery overall is managed well and the staff do really seem to do their best to offer support to parents wherever possible.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Its wonderful to hear that your daughter has been happy at Happitots for over three years. Knowing that our team has provided a caring,…read more
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is about to turn 3 and has been attending Happitots since he was 9 months old - the team always take such good care of him and he loves his days in nursery. Despite only being in 1 day a week he has built up a great bond with the girls in each room he has been in. He learns something new everyday
and always has so much fun. My husband and I can go to work knowing our little one is happy and cared for.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your lovely review! Its wonderful to hear that your son has enjoyed his time at Happitots since he was 9 months old. Our team takes great pride in creating a nurturing and fun…read more
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Review from Ashleigh P (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not have my daughter go to nursery anywhere else. The care and attention that the staff out into each individual child is incredible. The difference I've seen in my daughter since starting nursery is unbelievable. They truly are the best nursery.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means the world to us that you wouldn't want your daughter to attend nursery anywhere else. Our team is truly dedicated to providing the best care and…read more
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Happitots Glasgow Airport for my two children for several years now and I could not be happier with the care they receive. The staff work so hard and are great at packing loads of activities and time outdoors into the day. Both my children settled very quickly and are easily comforted by
staff members.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience at Happitots Glasgow Airport. It's fantastic to know they settled in…read more
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Review from Kerry C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son LOVES coming here, I was so worried about sending him to nursery but the staff at Happitots Glasgow airport are superb! They make you feel so at ease and love the children, it's a joy to see your child thrive in their care when you need to work! They are always doing sensory things, out walks,
playing in the garden! It's such a great place, so glad we picked here for our son!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We completely understand how nerve-wracking it can be to send your little one to nursery, so it's wonderful to hear that our team has helped put your mind at…read more
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My child loves being there and staff always go above and beyond. I feel my child is safe and well cared for. It is clear my child's development needs are being met. I would recommend this nursery to family and friends.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Were so pleased to hear that your child loves being at Happitots and that our staff go above and beyond to provide a safe and caring…read more
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been really welcoming and a great place for my child, they love going to nursery and spending the time with their friends, they loved when they were in the baby class and continue to enjoy independent learning.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your kind words! Were so happy to hear that your child has had such a positive experience at Happitots. Its wonderful to know they've enjoyed their time from the baby class through to…read more
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have both been attending this nursery (first child since 2022) and absolutely love it! The staff absolutely make the place and are so in tune with the children's needs and can absolutely see how much both my children have come on since attending nursery. Absolutely love how this nursery
is a shift worker nursery that caters for so many different careers allowing you not only to maximise the time you get with your children but also to manage the costs better! Such a good nursery gives the children so many valuable experiences.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your wonderful review the team are always delighted to read them, and thank you from all at Thrive.
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Review from Sarah L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel really well supported and our little one loves it here. There is lots of outside space and they get out as much as possible. The management team are responsive and flexible, helping us out a number of times with last-minute changes to plans! Thank you.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your review; the team really appreciate it, from all at Thrive childcare.
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Review from Kat D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happitots Nursery has been a lifeline for my family due to the flexibility of days and early starts. I had initially picked Happitots Glasgow Airport due to this however I quickly realised we had struck gold.
My son has been attending nursery for a little over a year, it’s been wonderful being kept
up to date with his milestones and achievements via the app. As a mother, I initially worried how my son would settle in so it was lovely to see how I had absolutely nothing to worry about.
When I collect my son, a carer ensures they inform me how his day has been, what he’s eaten and what they got up to. My son is always happy and smiling when I collect him and often tells me he’s had a fun day.
The carers are nurturing, supportive and very caring. My son has developed loving relationships with all the carers and has a special bond with his key worker.
My son is safe and thriving at nursery.
A fantastic nursery with a fantastic care team.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Such a lovely review to read, thank you for taking the time to put your experience into words for us. I am sure the team will be overjoyed to read this and to hear how your son is thriving! Thank you…read more
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Review from S L (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my experience, I honestly can’t think of a bad thing to say, staff are absolutely brilliant! Always keeping us parents updated on how our child’s day has gone and what they’ve been up to. Also, what they’ve had to eat and things like that. They have also got an app where they take photos of your
child doing activities during that day, usually, which is a great thing. My child loves it, always happy!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your glowing recommendation; it is greatly appreciated and a delight to read, the team at Thrive.
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Review from Julie F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Happitots Nursery for a good few years now, and our kids have always been happy to go! The staff are all very welcoming, like a home from home.
I have always felt happy dropping my kids here, knowing that they will be safe and looked after well. They have a great outdoor space and have
the kids out most days in the garden or walks on the nature trail.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your glowing recommendation; it is greatly appreciated and a delight to read, the team at Thrive.
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since September, and she loves it! The staff are so attentive and caring. Our daughter has come on so much since starting nursery with her talking, walking and social skills, and we are very grateful to all of the staff for aiding with this.
Would recommend
this nursery to anyone. It really is brilliant, and the staff are truly wonderful. Thank you all.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your truly lovely recommendation; we are delighted to hear how happy you are with the nursery, the team at Thrive.
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Review from A R (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Happitots for nearly a year now, and she loves it. The staff are very friendly, and my girl loves going to nursery in the mornings.
Activities are well thought out and help develop her learning.
Grounds are kept very clean and tidy.
Gers are responsible, and the
food provided is great.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your glowing recommendation; it is greatly appreciated and a delight to read, the team at Thrive.
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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and good outdoor space.
Child loves it.
Parking can be a bit awkward at peak hours, and the parking area gets muddy when it rains, but I'm aware they're fixing it up very soon.
Great flexibility for scheduling!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your review and feedback; it is greatly appreciated, the team at Thrive.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now, and absolutely loves it and has learned so much.
The staff are great and so friendly; they know our daughter so well, even though she attends only a few days a month, and she knows them all so well and is comfortable with them
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The meals and snacks provided are varied, and our daughter always seems to finish everything!
Also, very rare to find somewhere that caters to shift workers, so we’re very grateful for the hard work the staff do to accommodate this and are very flexible with last-minute changes.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your glowing recommendation; it is greatly appreciated and a delight to read, the team at Thrive.
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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been using Happitots for 5 years and we are very pleased with how the staff care for and nurture our children. Although they have had some feedback recently, they have worked hard to action improvements and the staff all work incredibly hard. Our boys receive a tailored approach to their care
and enjoy their time there.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport
Thank you for your truly lovely recommendation, we are delighted to hear how happy you are with the nursery, and the team at Thrive.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.896)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 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 4.896 for Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport is calculated as follows: ( (539 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 596 Ratings = 4.896
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Glasgow Airport is based on 50 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2, which has been reached with 50 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Amanda

Amanda Hunter

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Happitots Glasgow Airport Nursery Manager, Amanda, has a professional qualification in childcare and years of experience working with children of all ages. She runs the nursery alongside her fantastic team to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the children to grow and thrive.

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