Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

9-11 Allander Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1DW
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9.8 110 Reviews
  • 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.

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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Funding & Fees

2 year old funding available

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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

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 (110)

9.8

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has 110 reviews.

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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 CumbernauldThank 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, The Thrive Team.
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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 CumbernauldThank 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.
Thank you again, The Thrive Team.
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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 CumbernauldThank 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 little one loves nursery and how happy you have been with their progress so far.
Thank you,
The Thrive Team
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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 CumbernauldThank 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 team have been supportive.
Thank you again,
The Thrive Team.
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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 CumbernauldThank 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.
The Thrive Team.
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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 CumbernauldThank 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 supported through this process. It is so lovely to hear that your daughter has settled so well and that you are happy with her progress so far.
Many thanks,
The Thrive Team
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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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Review from Ted A (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Quality people make up any good organization. Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld
is a great place because of the friendly and cautious people who work there. My daughter's social skills have improved considerably since we started attending the nursery in April 2022. She continues singing even when she's
back at home and looks forward to going to the nursery every day. She has also learnt to feed herself (just 2+) since joining. The environment is also safe and conducive.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I much appreciate the management and staff. They are very keen on our children’s development and safety. They provide children with enough resources, and activities indoors and outdoors to experience, learn and grow. The staff is caring and loving. Happitots Nursery is a trustworthy nursery for me which
gives me peace of mind as I am an overprotective mum.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves this nursery, and I love knowing she’s in such safe, capable and caring hands while I’m at work. I’m kept updated throughout the day via the app about what she’s eating, nappy changes and her sleeping, as well as photos of the activities she takes part in. They get to visit
the local library and museum and have a good amount of time playing outside. It really is a fantastic place where they learn through playing and having fun with their friends.
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Review from Caitlin D (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly, helpful and always on hand to help with any queries you may have. They promote healthy eating and exercise which I feel is a big part of childhood. They have a fantastic selection of activities and games for the children along with an excellent outdoor space.
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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery staff go above and beyond they always keep you well updated with any changes within the nursery and introducing new staff. My child loves days at Happitots Nursery and has learned so much over the past year all round amazing nursery would highly recommend.
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Review from Donna B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. All the staff are so professional and supportive at every turn. My daughter has gone from strength to strength whilst attending Happitots. Couldn't ask for a better nursery
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery all the staff are lovely and approachable. They post real-time updates on what’s going on during the day regarding food, toilet etc and a weekly update of what my little boy has been up to on the app which I really like. They’ve got to know my wee boy really well and he loves going
there.
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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had my little girl in the nursery since she was one and it was hard to see her go into nursery but I can say it was the best decision I have ever made. I have seen her grow and that is because of the lovely team at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld they were so supportive and are always there for
not just the child but if parents need to talk. She has then gone from being in the baby room to toddlers where she grew even more and she developed a great connection with all staff and made lots of new friends. The staff are very supportive too as my girl's dad was in hospital and they didn't just support her, they supported me as well and I will be forever thankful for that. My little girl is now 3 and in the big room being a funny character and happy in her nursery and making lots of new friends and developing new relationships every day with staff. The staff are great, they are like one big family when you walk in everyone welcomes you and if you need anything at all they are all always there. Recommend.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld are amazing so friendly and comforting for my son, he is always so anxious and upset about going in but as soon as he is in he has a great time would definitely recommend.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a nursery during covid was very difficult for us especially as we’d just moved to the area. My son has been at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld for just over a year and still struggles at drop off every time. The staff are amazing and totally unfazed by this and makes me feel reassured that he
enjoys his time there by posting updates and pictures on the app. It’s the hardest thing in the world to place the care of your child into someone else’s hands and we feel we made the best decision in choosing Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld.
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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff from who I’ve met from the baby room and toddler room, they have had nothing but an amazing relationship with my daughter and she loves going. The nursery staff have gone above and beyond for her and I’ve seen such a difference
since she started mid-last year. Happitots managers are fantastic too and have had my daughter's best interests at heart since the start, I couldn’t ask for more.
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Review from Lesley W (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have so much love for Happitots Cumbernauld.
What a fantastic feeling it is to be able to leave my kids with people that I know genuinely care for and love them.
They have managed to build on an already fab team with even more fab people joining and they all fit in so well. There’s no doubt about
their love and enjoyment of their jobs and the care and attention they provide for the kids.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.927 for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.927
  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 4.852 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is based on 16 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.952
  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.

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