Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

9-11 Allander Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1DW
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  • Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is based in the heart of Cumbernauld, on the third floor of the shopping centre opposite the library. It benefits from ample parking and local transport within walking distance.

This nursery is unique with its roof top garden which is fully enclosed for all children to play and explore nature. It has three bright and spacious playrooms with an additional multi-purpose room to give children a change of environment throughout the day.

A blend of mature, experienced and qualified staff along with trainees create a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for children and their families. Happitots staff are expertly skilled and dedicated to caring for children, treating all children as individuals and supporting all children on their learning journey.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Staff provide a range of exciting, fun and challenging learning opportunities for children to play, learn and develop.

Happitots Nursery provides a range of session patterns to suit all childcare needs including variable sessions, extra sessions, part and full-time sessions. Their crèche service is available throughout the year. A discount is available for siblings and the nursery also offers an Emergency Services employee discount (10% off your monthly invoice). Funding for two-year-olds is also available.

This nursery offers; quality early years care and education, healthy meals and snacks made on site by a nursery chef. Speech and language therapy is available and the nursery uses e-journals and interactive tablets and provides a graduation ceremony for children when leaving for school as well as the celebration of festivals throughout the year, trips in the local community and Spanish classes.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kathryn Brodie (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 2 year old funding available

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

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is plenty of free parking available around the Shopping Centre, the closest Car Park to the nursery is 'Red Car Park 2', please contact for further information.

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld Reviews (103)

9.6

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.609) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has 103 reviews.

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happitots is an amazing Nursery for my child. All staff members are super friendly, very approachable and just amazing with my wee boy. It is like a home away from home and he has personally and academically came on leaps and bounds since joining the Nursery . Would highly recommend to any one looking
for a nurturing , caring , safe environment for your children to thrive .
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your wee boy is thriving at Happitots and that you've felt so supported by our team. Creating a nurturing, caring,…read more
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Review from Carly D (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in the nursery since the baby room and is now in the preschool room. The staff have always been amazing with my son and he loves his time there. They have great communication with the parents as well.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you for your lovely review! It's been an absolute joy watching your son grow and progress through the nursery. We're so glad to hear that he loves his time with us and that you've had a positive…read more
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not recommend Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld enough. My son is still unsettled going in most days but the staff make sure he is comforted and always provide me with an update to let me know he has settled quickly and is happy and enjoying his day. The staff are great, even though he is upset to
leave me he is comfortable to go with them. They are always doing different activities and the picture updates are excellent.
The managers are great, always available and really accommodating if you need anything. Nothing is ever too much trouble. An excellent nursery.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate the time it takes to put your experience into words, thanks again from everyone at Thrive Childcare and Education.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Daughter has been going here for almost a year now and they have been very patient with her struggling to leave me in the morning. Now she is toilet training, they are working with me to help her learn this skill, even when she struggles when not at home.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you ever so much for the lovely feedback, the team are always so delighted to read it, thanks again from all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I registered my child last year for nursery and we went along to a couple of open days so my child could recognise the nursery he will be going to.
He started this January and he has settled right into the nursery, the staff are so friendly and has kept me up to date with his wellbeing.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you for your lovely feedback, it's great to hear how useful the open days have been for your family gaining familiarity with the nursery, thanks again from all of us at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from Aimee S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended this nursery since they were infants full time and have both been made to feel valued and comfortable with staff from all rooms. The staff are excellent at building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with the children to help them feel able to develop their social
and emotional needs based on trust and excellent communication skills. The nursery as a whole is accommodating to every child's needs and supports children in different stages of their development to help them thrive and build confidence within their social surroundings. Parents are kept up to date via the app daily on their child's activities of daily living and my children feel safe and happy at nursery. I would recommend this nursery to anybody looking for a safe and happy environment for their child to be cared for.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you ever so much for the lovely feedback, the team are always so delighted to read it, thanks again from all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are lovely my wee boy loves going to nursery every day. He runs to go in and makes very good progress with his learning and needs, enjoys every day with his friends and loves to tell us what he gets up to as well.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you ever so much for the lovely feedback, the team are always so delighted to read it, thanks again from all at Thrive Childcare.
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Review from Elaine P (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for 2 months now since he was 6 months old and he absolutely loves it. I was anxious about leaving him so young, however seeing how happy and comfortable he is there really puts me at ease when I'm at work. When I drop him off in the morning he kicks his legs gets
excited to see the nursery staff, and cuddles into them which shows he feels comfortable around them. They do activities with him every day and they made pictures and cards with him to give to us, which I absolutely loved and will treasure forever. You are always kept updated on the app, and I love seeing all the different activities he gets up to throughout the day and getting pictures of him playing and smiling away. I do the flexible working plan, which is ideal for my family as we are able to put him on a different day every week, which suits us perfectly as my husband works shifts. They are always very flexible and as accommodating as possible. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you ever so much for your glowing recommendation, from all at Thrive.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been amazing with my little boy from day one. He’s definitely thriving being in the nursery environment and seems to enjoy the great choice of activities provided on a daily basis.
It’s also a huge relief that all staff take strict precautions when it comes to meal times as my son has
quite a few allergies.
Nothing makes me happier than the regular photo updates on the parent app and coming to pick him up at home time, looking through the window before I enter, to see a big smile on his face interacting with all staff.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of our service, the team are always so proud to read reviews from our happy families, thank you, The Thrive team.
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Review from S Q (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with my child’s nursery. This is my second child with them. They are brilliant, Very attentive and my son loves being there, as did my daughter.
They’re always happy to help and always have time to discuss anything with you.
Couldn’t recommend them enough.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Oh how wonderful to hear, thank you for your heartfelt review, The Thrive team.
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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff are very friendly and helpful when we need anything from them. Our daughter loves going into nursery every morning. She has come on so much with her social skills since starting a few months ago.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
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.
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Review from Jonathan C (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little girl (12 months old) started at Happitots she has come on leaps and bounds in such a short time! She is always so excited to go in and see the staff who are always full of big smiles! The staff are also absolutely fantastic and so helpful with any questions we have!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
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.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Putting my little girl into Happitots was possibly the best thing I could have done for her. She’s come on leaps and bounds since starting, it’s like looking at a completely different child especially being a Covid baby. She’s getting more confident the more she’s in there. She loves it that much she
sometimes doesn’t want to leave when it’s time lol. I was also surprised with the amount of food options, I thought it was brilliant. I would recommend to anybody.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going to this nursery and has flourished in his time here. The staff have always been very supportive and helpful to both me and my child. This nursery is very welcoming and accommodating.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it. We are delighted to read your positive comments. It is so lovely to hear how much your son loves nursery! Thank you again,…read more
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Review from S P (Aunt of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew goes to this nursery in the baby room and the progress he has made in the short time he has been there has been amazing. Seeing him interact with different children, as he is an only child, is amazing and his speech is coming on leaps and bounds. The staff in there are amazing and always accommodate
to what a child needs. Would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are delighted to hear that your nephew enjoys his time at nursery so much.
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Review from E E (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When going to pick ups and drop offs the staff are so welcoming and friendly,
The staff are very approachable and appreciative when caring for the children.
Observations on my child are always appreciated as the staff work within my child’s needs and interests, my child has been practising letters
and numbers over the past few months and the staff work their magic to provide all the help they can with my child’s learning and progress.
I 100% recommend Happitots as they are very warm and welcoming and when receiving feedback on my child they make sure all information is given. I can’t thank Happitots and the staff enough for everything they have done for my child over the past few years they are incredible at their job.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it. Your lovely comments about our team are wonderful to read, they will be delighted. We are so happy to hear how much your…read more
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Review from J C (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two grandsons at Happitots Nursery, one in the baby room and one in the preschool. Both boys have come on great since starting a year ago. The staff are really great with boys and help with one of the boy's additional needs. It is great to get updates on how the boys are doing throughout the
day and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it really means a lot. We are delighted to hear your positive comments about your grandson's experience with us. It is wonderful that you feel our…read more
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Review from Alexander H (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend Happitots Cumbernauld enough. All of the staff are great with my wee one, they really care and the activities they do and outings are excellent. 10/10! Would recommend to all my friends with children.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it really means a lot. Your positive comments are so lovely to read.
Thank you again.
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Review from Paula W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just started Happitots in the baby room. As she is only 6 months old I was very anxious about leaving her. The manager and the staff in the baby room have been so supportive and welcoming and helped ease the stress of leaving my baby! She has had her first full week and I couldn’t be
happier with her progress. I get daily updates on how she has been, what she has eaten etc and this really helps! My child comes in with big smiles in the morning when she sees all the ladies.
Thanks so much, girls.
Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We understand completely how nerve-wracking it can be leaving your little one at nursery for the first time, we are delighted to hear you've felt…read more
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Review from Adele M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely outstanding nursery. The management and staff have gone above and beyond to help my son to settle in and knew him very well within a few days of him starting. It is clear that the staff all care deeply for the children that attend the nursery. Communication is excellent, with daily updates
on the app about my son and emails about staffing etc and I always get a very quick response to any emails that I send in. My son has come on so well with his speech and confidence since starting at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld and clearly enjoys attending. It's always tough putting him into nursery so that I can go to work, but knowing that he is safe and enjoying himself makes it so much easier! I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.609)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.609) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 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 4.895 for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.895
  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 4.714 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.714
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Kathryn

Kathryn Brodie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Happitots Cumbernauld Nursery Manager, Kathryn Brodie, has a professional qualification in childcare and ample experience working with children of all ages.

Julie-Anne

Julie-Anne Robertson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011

Happitots Cumbernauld Deputy Manager, Julie-Anne, has a professional qualification in childcare and ample experience working with children of all ages. She has also been with the business for many years and therefore has a wealth of experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

What is the Age Range of Children that Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld accepts?

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld Open?

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is open: 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.

How many Children does Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld have capacity for?

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld to the centre of Glasgow?

12.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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