Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

525 Oakwood Lane, Gipton, Leeds LS9 6QY
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Giggles Day Nursery is graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by Ofsted (July 2021), developing an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality childcare in a happy, friendly, fun and secure environment!

Giggles is a purpose-built nursery, offering inclusive childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. Giggles provides both government-funded and private places. The children and families at Giggles are at the heart of everything that they do, their highly qualified and experienced staff provide a professional environment that responds to each child’s individual needs, nurturing their strengths and developing their unique characters whilst following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children at Giggles are cared for in developmental and age-appropriate rooms for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Each room has an extensive amount of space and access to its own, private outdoor play area. Giggles also has a specialist sensory room and equipment for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Giggles strive to provide new and exciting opportunities for children, such as:
- Termly outings and trips
- Baking & cookery classes
- Yoga
- Dough Disco
- Diddi Dance classes
- Rhythm time
- Rugby Tots
- Giggles Gardeners club
- Country of the month and cultural celebrations
- Fun charity events
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Terri Smith (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery manager for our current fees. Inclusive fees, meals, nappies, wipes, baby formula and other consumables are included in the price. Please contact the nursery manager for our current fees.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Giggles Day Nursery has its own large, private car park on site.

Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton Reviews (57)

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Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton has 57 reviews.

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Review from Jessica O (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are kind and children are very safe whilst in the nursery, my little boy loves it there always goes in without a fight and has a good bond with most of the staff there. They are very helpful too, would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Melanie D (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is by far the best nursery in Leeds! My daughter absolutely loved it there! Fantastic staff who genuinely care about the children! The manager is always so helpful and friendly and always dealt with any questions I had swiftly. My daughter's nursery nurse taught my daughter how to walk (she was
premature and delayed in her development). My daughter came on in leaps and bounds since starting this nursery! Can’t recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly, I couldn't recommend Giggles Day Nursery enough. From my first initial show around, I was put at ease. The manager was so friendly and the whole setting had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff all welcomed me, straight away interacted with my little girl, and made us both feel comfortable.
Giggles use an app which is AMAZING! I get regular video and photo updates. I can see how much my daughter has eaten, slept, and drank as well as nappy changes. The nursery has amazing resources, outdoor areas and is very clean. The high-quality level of care and detail you receive on your child's day is just phenomenal. The staff have built an excellent relationship with me and my little girl, they take such good care of her. I couldn't be happier or recommend Giggles enough. Thank you so much for everything you have done for my daughter, she has progressed so much!
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Review from Jade T (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended giggles since September and she loves it. She has made so many friends and every evening she will fill me in on all the fun things her and her friends and the staff have been doing! They update parents throughout the day via the app with activities the children are doing and
what they will be learning about that week. It took a while for her to settle in but the nursery did everything they could to make sure she enjoyed it and settled in eventually. Her favourite activities at nursery are the wake-up shake-up they do each week which involves getting the children active and dancing. I would recommend this nursery never had any problems and nothing is too much bother for the friendly staff.
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Review from Megan D (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy goes here and he loves it, now he wants to go all the time. All the staff are welcoming and helpful. My son comes home everyday singing me songs he has learnt. He enjoys playing with his friends and exploring.
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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled in so well and comes home each day with a massive smile on her face. She loves nursery, the staff are lovely and caring. I would definitely recommend this nursery. When I drop my daughter off I feel she is safe, I don't worry about her safety when I've left her.
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Review from Morag R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending nursery here and always has a wonderful time. All the staff are amazing, and there are always loads of activities for the children to do. We are regularly updated with what she has been doing during the week, and get photos and videos of her. She has made a lot of friends
and is learning how to interact with other children. Due to the pandemic, these are the first children she has ever met! She is always well-fed, and has a big smile when we pick her up on an evening! Although I have been unable to meet any other parents due to the pandemic, there is a real feeling of a community at the nursery.
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Review from Charlie G (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To put it simply, I couldn't be happier or recommend Giggles Day Nursery enough! We found the staff to be very warm, welcoming and extremely helpful and professional. They made me feel at ease and most importantly my child. My child has attended for 2 years and settled straight away. There are lots
of activities for the children to do, they look amazing, the staff are so creative. They have recently had chicks in the nursery for the children to watch hatch! My child always comes home happy, having had the best day with friends. The facilities are incredible, the outdoor space is amazing, definitely the best nursery in the area! I couldn't be happier with the level of care my child has received at Giggles Day Nursery!
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Review from Newsha M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing staff, with super friendly managers, I couldn’t have picked a better nursery for my daughter. Since joining the nursery, I can see the growth in my daughter and how much she learns from staff on a daily basis. The staff have helped with her sleeping, eating and playing with other kids.
Highly recommend parents to send their kids to Giggles Day Nursery as they will be in the most professional hands ever.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is highly valued and appreciated! We are so pleased you can see the growth and progress your child has made, she has settled so…read more
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Review from Anne T (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going to Giggles Day Nursery! All of the staff are very lovely and really care for the children. They have good safety measures in place in regards to Covid-19, which makes me feel more at ease to leave my child with them. The communication with the nursery and staff is really good. They
use an app and send updates throughout the day. You can also message the nursery and staff through the app and they are very responsive, which makes the communication super easy. If you are looking for a nursery, I can definitely recommend Giggles Day Nursery!
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is highly valued and appreciated! We are so pleased you are liking the app as much as we are!
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Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before my son started at Giggles Day Nursery he had been with me for six months during lockdown and was anxious without me. He had rarely been looked after by other adults, other than his grandparents. The practitioners couldn’t have had more patience. He spent time with his key worker to build his
confidence and it wasn’t long before he was going in without even saying bye to me and playing with all his new friends. Academically he has come on so far, I’m amazed by the things he has learnt. They keep me updated on the app with observations and everything he does is logged. My son also has eczema and allergies and again they couldn’t have been more thorough. They apply his cream when he needs it, give him antihistamine if needed and cater for his dietary requirements. Communication is also great, I really can’t fault them. My youngest is due to start next month and he tends to have separation anxiety, which is also due to lockdown. I have no worries, I know my son will be well looked after.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for your review! Your time and feedback is greatly appreciated. We are so pleased your son settled so well, his confidence is increasing each day and he has formed some excellent…read more
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Review from Masih F (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can only start by just saying a massive thank you to the management team and wonderful staff at Giggles Day Nursery. Our baby girl started at this nursery just after she turned one and it was a difficult choice given the unprecedented situation in the world but we cannot be more happy with the level
of care and attention these wonderful people have for our daughter. It is always hard to leave your child with someone, however this transaction could not have been made be easier for us. They helped us in every possible way and boy did they deliver. Not only have they looked after my daughter at nursery, they gave us amazing advice on how to look after our daughter while she’s at home. I honestly cannot recommend this nursery more, I cannot imagine that anywhere else can look after your little one as good as these guys. We will always be ever so grateful for the care and love they provide to our baby girl. Thank you.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your time and feedback is greatly appreciated. Your daughter has settled so well at Giggles! She is making excellent progress and I'm sure friends for life. We…read more
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Review from Chelsea G (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were very nervous about putting our son into a nursery as he hadn't been well socialised due to the coronavirus pandemic, a feeling I'm sure most parents feel. We could not have chosen a better nursery for our son than Giggles Day Nursery. After only having a few short stays, our little boy had settled
in and is so happy to go there. The staff are always so helpful, welcoming and the whole nursery has such a happy feeling to it. It is well equipped with both indoor and outdoor activities to keep the children entertained and has a good variety of food options. The parents are also kept up to date via an app which I love, as when I'm at work I can look to see what my little boy has been up to and this just reassures me that he is safe and happy. I would highly recommend Giggles Day Nursery.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for your review! Your time and feedback is greatly appreciated. We are so pleased your son settled so well at Giggles Day Nursery, he has made some excellent friendships and is…read more
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Review from Anna L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Giggles Day Nursery two months ago and the staff have been wonderful so far. All staff members that we have come across are warm, helpful and our daughter is very comfortable with all the staff in her room. The communication has been great, their app is very user friendly and provides
a really clear picture of what she does during the day. The premises are clean and welcoming and their outdoor space is great. Our daughter has food allergies and the staff have been incredibly accommodating, the chef has also adapted a good menu to make sure she’s eating well. We have been so impressed with the nursery since we first visited and would highly recommend to friends.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We are really enjoying caring for your daughter and observing the progress she is making. We are looking forward to the…read more
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Review from Maria S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is extremely well run, it is highly organised and you are kept update with all aspects through excellent communication. All the staff are knowledgeable and professional. The care my daughter has received is outstanding and her learning and development even more so.
Reply from Katie Gill, Director at Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton
Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. Your child has made excellent progress during her time at Giggles, we look forward to the upcoming years with her.
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Review from Kulvinder K (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are super friendly and welcoming. My daughter loves the setting. Excellent facilities for children. Outdoor provisions are amazing. With the support of the nursery my daughter has gained lots of confidence.
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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with the service provided at Giggles Day Nursery! The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. My child loves attending the nursery and we love to see all the progress he is making!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.953 for Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.953
  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 Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is based on 25 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 25 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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Meet the Team (2)

Terri

Terri S

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

Terri is the Nursery Manager at Giggles Day Nursery (Gipton). She has over 16 years experience of working within the childcare sector and has developed a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience. We are proud and honoured to share Terri's 16 years of service have all been within our nursery sites! Terri has her NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Nursery management training and also Advanced safeguarding training and many other qualifications which contribute towards providing the highest quality care and education for your child. Terri has extensive knowledge of child development and experience of supporting children with additional needs, behaviour and EAL children.

Holly

Holly

Job Title: Assistant Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Holly. I am an enthusiastic and passionate person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the childcare and education sector. My career started more than 16 years ago, working at one of our other nurseries whilst gaining my Level 3 in childcare. I then progressed within my career and gained my SEND Teaching Assistant qualification and Qualified teacher status, teaching key stage 1 in a primary school. I am delighted my career has gone full circle, I am now back where my heart belongs, working in Early years at Giggles Day Nursery as Assistant Manager. I am really looking forward to the years ahead, working to build and secure positive relationships with the children, parents, our staff team and the community. I also eagerly anticipate supporting our staff as they progress your children’s early learning experiences to the highest standard possible and set them on their journey of development, learning and life. I look forward to meeting you and your family soon.

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