Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs

28 Colston Drive, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2AZ
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8.4 128 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has an experienced team of nursery practitioners who provide day care for children from twelve weeks to five years of age. Out of school care and a holiday club are also available for children aged five to eleven years of age.

Delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Happitots Nursery has different playrooms for each individual age group. Playrooms are bright, colourful and offer a range of natural resources in a stimulating environment. Each age range has its own individual garden for children to experience a variety of activities and make use of various resources.

The nursery makes full use of the local community, where children enjoy visits to the parks, library, pet shop, police station and local shops.

Happitots provides breakfast, a morning and afternoon snack and a two-course healthy lunch cooked by the on-site nursery chef. All menus have been NHS accredited and are made with fresh ingredients, and where possible, organic.

Part-time, full-time and half day sessions available.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Linsey Marshall (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is ample on street parking around the nursery making drop offs and pick ups easy for you and your family.

Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs Reviews (128)

8.4

Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.423) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has 128 reviews.

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Review from Gee S (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery and all the credit goes to helpful and caring staff. They showed utmost patience to settle her in the nursery.
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Review from Manpreet S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Happitots nursery. The staff are very friendly and caring towards her. The manager is lovely with a positive attitude.
The rate at which my child is developing is amazing and it’s, in a large part, down to the dedication of the nursery staff who look after her, have fun
with her and teach her new skills. I am so pleased I chose Happitots because any worries I had about my daughter going into a nursery have evaporated.
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Review from Elaine C (Aunt of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I picked up my niece when she was unwell. The staff were very attentive to her as she had a very high temperature. Staff very friendly, going over and above their role to help me by gathering my niece's things together.
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Review from Claire O (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have recommended Happitots Bishopbriggs to a couple of friends and will continue to do so. Both of my children attend (currently in pre-school and the baby room) and I'm very happy with the standard of care and nurturing they receive. The staff are all lovely and my boys adore them. All of the staff
go above and beyond - even the support staff (e.g. the cook is so lovely and engaging with the children - my eldest is very fond of her). I like the feel of the nursery being in a converted house as it has an atmosphere that is more "homely" and less like a primary school than some of the other nurseries I viewed previously. I have no plans to change where I send my children for their nursery care, and appreciate Happitots being a partnership nursery so that local authority funding can also be used there.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with my choice of nursery as my daughter has thrived in Happitots. She is three years old, has enjoyed drama and gymnastic classes and is now learning Spanish. The staff are friendly and patient with the children and parents alike. They also know each child's personality and little
ways which is amazing with the number of children who attend. I would and do recommend Happitots to any parent looking to place their child in daycare. My daughter is not a great eater, however, she enjoys the food served in Happitots and even asks me to make it. The rooms are always clean, well looked after and have great resources.
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Review from Kathryn F (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have already recommended Happitots Nursery to two of my friends and would to others. I always talk highly of it. My children love going. My daughter has been going since she was a baby. She is always excited when it is a nursery day. Same with my son. I tend to call often to check on my kids and never
once do they ever make me feel like I am bothering them. They are always happy to get an update for me. I ask a lot of questions too and they are always willing to take the time to explain or find out the answer. I know all the worker's names and they know me. They always ask how I am doing. It is a very friendly nursery and so happy with my decision to send my kids there. It is such a good fit for all of us.
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Review from Komal S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our children have attended Happitots Bishopbriggs, with our youngest still there. We have always been happy with the care our boys have received and the boys have loved it. The manager and her team do a great job. I really feel they helped prepare our eldest fully for starting school, at which
he has thrived, and I can see the work being done daily to prepare our youngest. Great nursery with a lovely attentive manager and staff.
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Review from Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Happitots since the baby room and are now in after-school care. I think this length of time is a testament to the quality of care received. The manager is a fantastic leader and the staff are exceptional in all their roles. A varied programme of fun and educational activities
is offered making Happitots a home from home environment. The menus are pretty good too! Keep up the good work team Happitots!
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Review from Janine W (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery and has great relationships with all of the staff in the nursery. The staff are all friendly and approachable, I recently received some advice and help from staff for encouraging my son to eat better at home which is helping. The staff are very aware that each child is different
and I really love the way they adapt their approach depending on the child and their needs.
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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Happitots since he was 6 months. He loves his nursery experience and the staff are kind and caring. The staff in the nursery cater to my son's individual needs. The management are professional and are always on hand when needed.
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Review from Sinead M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the nursery. I feel so comfortable putting my son in on the days I am working knowing full well how well he is being looked after. He enjoys it so much himself and is really happy to be there to spend some time with his friends. I’d be lost without the nursery and can’t thank them enough for
looking after my son so well.
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Review from Juliet (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here for 5 months now and I couldn't be happier with the care that she receives. It has made the return to work much easier knowing she is with such caring staff. She has become a very sociable wee girl and I strongly believe that is down to her time at Happitots. It is also
really excellent value for money.
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Review from Jacqueline (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son absolutely loves going to nursery at Happitots. The staff are fantastic and we couldn’t be happier. They have all sorts of activities for the children and access to a private garden with bikes, toys and climbing frames. There’s lots of opportunities for the children to take part in extra activities
too - like drama and football. The staff are very accommodating and go out of their way to help whenever you need it. I highly recommend Happitots!
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Review from Amanda R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happitots is a great nursery with fabulous staff who go out of their way for each and every child. You can see that it’s more than just a job for the staff. They genuinely care about the children. My sons love all the meals freshly prepared within the nursery each day. They get to take part in a wide
range of activities depending on the room they are in. From music and singing to sports, to learning Spanish and drama. They even get to go to the leisure centre for gymnastics. All that on top of the great stimulation and activities their room has got. We all love this nursery!
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Review from Cheryl R (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery!


My little girl is 3 and thrives at the nursery. Everyone’s so helpful and friendly and the management always go that extra mile!

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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have recommended the nursery to several friends and family as the service they provide is what I could only describe as fantastic. My daughter is extremely happy, nourished, confident, individual and encouraged to be independent as well as included in all practices within the nursery.
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Review from Mark (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who attend the nursery. The nursery has helped their development both mentally and socially with a wide range of activities both from the staff and from external sources such as fun, music and movement classes and Spanish lessons. Staff are really helpful and provide a caring environment
for my children. Sometimes the hardest part is persuading my youngest to leave!
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Review from Caroline A (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff, management are always helpful and professional at all times. The nursery is very clean and hygienic. The food selection is varied and healthy. The staff always work in partnership with all parents and the atmosphere is always happy and cheerful.
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Review from Nicole (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for over a year now, in two rooms, her development has come on leaps and bounds. She loves it and the staff. I fully trust my child in their care.
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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have used this nursery for nearly two years. The staff are friendly and my child loves going there and learning all sorts of new things. Any queries I have get answered promptly and they have catered for my child lactose-free diet no problem.
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.423)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.423) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 4 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 4.766 for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.766
  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 3.657 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.282
  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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Linsey Marshall

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

My name is Linsey, I have been in Childcare since leaving school in 2004. I started out as a Modern apprentice before gaining my qualification. I then became a practitioner, I love working with the children and families and supporting in all areas. In 2017 I became a team leader, before quickly changing into a Support & Development Manager and supporting the day to day running of the setting I worked in. I had been in my previous setting for 19 years and a change was needed, I am excited to see where working with Thrive at Happitots Bishopbriggs takes me. I look forward to getting to know everyone and building strong relationships.

Denise

Denise Maitland

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

My name is Denise and I am the deputy manager here at Happitots Bishopbriggs.
I have 27 years of experience in childcare and an S.V.Q level 4 in children, social services young people. I am committed to each child's growth and development, and I love to help children express themselves through play. I am dedicated to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel valued and encouraged to thrive.

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