Thrive Boddam Village

Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

My son has always struggled whenever I have left him with anyone other than me, but that little boy runs into nursery everyday he's in with the biggest smile on his face.

Very well-run nursery. Both of my children love going to the nursery. Staff and management very helpful and welcoming. Staff always welcome you into the building and tell you what the children have been up to that day.

I have been very close to pulling out my child but they have formed close friendships with the children there and they are very routine-based, though I might have no option if the quality of care does not improve soon.

Both my three year old and one year old attend Happitots Nursery Boddam and have done since they were nione months old. They attend regularly and now on weekends even ask if they can go to nursery. I think that says a huge amount about how much of a positive impact the staff have on our children. They absolutely love them all and enjoy every second of being with their nursery family.

The manager ensures all children are well-catered and cared for.

I’m so happy that my son attending to Happitots Boddam nursery. He learned so many new things in those years. We are from Lithuania, and we speak in our own language at home but he started to speak English so well. He is so happy that they have a lot of activities at nursery such as playing in the garden, singing, dancing, painting and cooking. All staff care for my kid with love and he can feel that he is going to nursery and feeling like he is at home. Many thanks for all stuff, you do such a great job all.

My son has been going for 4 years and I would highly recommend it.

My daughter attends Happitots Nursery Boddam and absolutely loves it. They do lots of fun activities with them and even walks to the park and out and about. I feel she has come on so much since starting nursery when she was two and half years with counting the alphabet and how she is with friendships and her little sister.

Happitots is a brilliant nursery. Our daughter has been there since February 2023 and she has settled in so well. The staff are brilliant with the children and the food they get is very nutritious and healthy. Brilliant nursery.

Staff are friendly, welcoming, encouraging and supportive towards the children. I have used the nursery for many years, my son is now at school and still speaks about his time at nursery. My daughter now attends and I always get a description of what she’s done that day on pick up. The app shows more detail and pictures, which are great to see. Each day varies from being outside to doing crafts.

They are all I was hoping for in a nursery, they put a high value on outside time which I really appreciate. My little boy had a choking incident and the staff knew exactly what to do and probably saved his life.

This nursery isn't shiny and new from the outside but the staff inside make it the excellent place it is. They are caring and nurturing and take enjoyment out of seeing our children develop and grow alongside us. The staff are supportive, accommodating and respond to feedback efficiently. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery.

My son and daughter attend Happitots Nursery Boddam and they go in with a smile every day. They both absolutely love it there and the staff are brilliant with them. I love the fact they give me a run-down of their day and I wouldn’t want them to go anywhere else. My daughter who is 15-months has come on so much since she started and it’s amazing to see what they both learn there. My son loves being outdoors and in the room that he is in they are outside a lot, which is perfect. I have phoned the manager a couple of times and each time she explains in detail the questions I have asked.

I have nothing bad to say about the nursery. My son loves it. They do so much with the children. The staff and manager are fantastic. My son loves the food. They are approachable and helpful. They have done such an amazing job during a very difficult last couple of years.

Both my children have attended Happitots (formerly Buoys and Gulls) and I have not had any issues with their care. The staff are all friendly and approachable. My eldest still has fond memories of his time at nursery and my daughter goes into each of the members of staff happy. The app keeps parents informed of what our children have done each day including food and toileting information. I would recommend Happitots to other parents seeking reliable childcare.

Both of my sons have loved their time at Buoys & Gulls. Both starting in the baby room through to 3-5’s. Staff are great with the kids and take the time to show an interest in their lives at home. Nice meals, plenty of outdoor time and learning activities. Would highly recommend to others.

My 2 grandchildren attend Buoys and Gulls Nursery and they love it. Plenty of outdoor play in a huge outdoor space and they always speak about staff. During lockdown the manager and her team were keeping in touch with the kids and giving out helpful play ideas, she makes everyone feel welcome, even grandparents collecting children. Staff worked very hard to ensure the children were safe when returning after lockdown but still managed to keep the nursery a fun place to be.

My son loves nursery! He’s gonna miss it in August when he starts school! It’s been a great learning curve for him with his current “homework” and “prepping for school”

We’ve been going here for almost 3 years and would. All the staff are amazing!!

Been using this nursery for 6 years. Over the last 2 years there has been significant change and investment and we have welcomed all the changes as positive. Friendly and approachable staff who ensure that the priority is the children and families.