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Day Nurseries Owned by Thrive Childcare and Education in Glasgow City
9.4
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Only the locations & reviews in Glasgow City for Thrive Childcare and Education are showing below.
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Thrive Childcare and Education Locations in Glasgow City (3)
Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
9.9
52 reviews
61 Maxwell Drive, Garrowhill, Glasgow G69 6RP
"Can't praise the nursery enough for what they do for my wee girl. She loves every minute of it and makes our lives so much easier that she…" Read all 52 reviews
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Happitots Nursery Garrowhill is a purpose built building, situated within Garrowhill Park in the East End of Glasgow and is part of a well-established nursery group. They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018. Happitots… Read more about Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston
9.9
52 reviews
Orion House, Nova Business Park, Robroyston, Glasgow G33 1AP
"My daughter has been attending nursery since August 2022 she had a little break in 2023 when I finished university and was waiting to start…" Read all 52 reviews
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston is a newly built nursery that offers an exciting and modern facility to provide the best start to a child’s life through early years childcare. Children are supported to grow and learn in this stimulating environment which… Read more about Happitots Nursery Robroyston
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Happitots Nursery Baillieston
9.8
70 reviews
145 Swinton Road, Baillieston, Glasgow G69 6DW
"Staff are amazing and my child loves attending nursery and goes in everyday with a smile on his face. Staff are very welcoming and always…" Read all 70 reviews
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Happitots Nursery Baillieston is in the Swinton area of Baillieston with easy links to the motorway network and public transport services, and their own car park allowing for easy and safe drop-offs and pick-ups. Happitots staff comprises a blend… Read more about Happitots Nursery Baillieston
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Thrive Childcare and Education Reviews in Glasgow City (174)
Thrive Childcare and Education has a Group Review Score of 9.4 (9.377) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Thrive Childcare and Education must have a Review Score.
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston
from Ceri U (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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My daughter has been attending nursery since August 2022 she had a little break in 2023 when I finished university and was waiting to start work. The nursery has drastically improved since new management has taken over. All staff are very welcoming and approachable. My daughter loves attending nursery
and it's evident she has built good relationships with all the staff and made some good friends. My daughter can be a fussy eater and I'm always updated on how her eating has been and alternative they provided if she didn't want what was on the menu. Her learning and development has improved greatly throughout the years too. I would highly recommend using Happitots Robroyston.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Were delighted to hear that your daughter loves attending nursery and has built such wonderful relationships with both the staff and her friends. Its fantastic to know that you've noticed positive changes under our new management we strive to create the best possible environment for all our children. We also understand how important it is to keep parents informed, especially when it comes to mealtimes, and were glad our updates have been helpful. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your trust in Happitots Robroyston!
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from H H (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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The standard of support my daughter receives is incredible! She has a fantastic relationship with her key worker and all other staff. My daughter's confidence has grown so much and I believe this is due to the constant support she receives. Her communication is improving all the time with the guidance
of the team!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Thank you ever so much for your wonderful review, it truly means the world to the team.
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston
from J S (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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I'm very happy with the way the nursery is currently managed and the level of service and care provided. Every morning when I drop off my son I can see that the children are happy and well looked after by the staff.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Children first every time is our most important value so its wonderful to hear that you feel we are achieving this. Thank you for your lovely review.
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from M T (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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My children have been attending the nursery for over a year and have such a good relationship with the staff. The staff are great and have the children outdoors as much as possible. They are very helpful and understanding.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Fantastic to read your review, it is greatly appreciated by all of us here at Thrive childcare and education.
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston
from Donna B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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Excellent nursery and excellent staff. Warm, friendly and make you feel so welcome. The staff have been a great help and support to myself and my son. Great vibe and my son loves it, he is always exhausted after a day at nursery which shows he's had a great busy day. Would highly recommend this nursery
to anyone, all the staff do an amazing job!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, it's always a pleasure to read kind words and thoughts from families.
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from Stephanie H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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My son attends Happitots Robroyston and he absolutely loves it. Since the new management took over, the nursery has improved significantly and I have no complaints at all about the service. I know my son is happy, well cared for, nurtured, and encouraged to reach his potential. The staff are absolutely
fantastic and make sure I am kept up to date on his development and what they are working on. My son will be going to school this year and is feeling very anxious about it, the nursery staff have been great and are going out of their way to help him prepare for the transition. I know he will be so sad when the time comes to leave Happitots.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Thank you for your wonderful review of our nursery, to hear your son is encouraged to reach his potential at nursery is like music to our ears, the team will be so happy to read this. They really do take time and a lot of thought in planning for the children's educational experiences.
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Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
from M S (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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Can't praise the nursery enough for what they do for my wee girl. She loves every minute of it and makes our lives so much easier that she is happy to go in and allows us to work. Staff are all so kind and clearly care about the kids.
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from R W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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I cannot praise the nursery enough. My son has been here since he was 1 and is now in his final few months in the preschool room. Every member of staff we have encountered in each room has been as good as the next.
He is thriving in all aspects of his learning and is more than ready for school which
He is thriving in all aspects of his learning and is more than ready for school which
in large is thanks to all the staff.
He is happy and excited to go to nursery every day which as a parent is all you can ask for!
We have already secured a place for our 2nd child for when I return to work!
He is happy and excited to go to nursery every day which as a parent is all you can ask for!
We have already secured a place for our 2nd child for when I return to work!
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Happitots Nursery Baillieston
from Susan S (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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Deterioration of service. This is my third review of Happitots Nursery as I have been a customer for 9 years and was previously happy with the service received.
Happitots were previously operated by Bertram, in 2022 Bertram expanded to become Thrive. Since then, the Scottish sites have gone into decline
Happitots were previously operated by Bertram, in 2022 Bertram expanded to become Thrive. Since then, the Scottish sites have gone into decline
(please see Companies House annual return for Thrive which gives a clear picture). The photos currently displayed on Day Nurseries are not up to date and the manager resigned following a very poor Inspectorate Report in October 2024. The staff members who actually care for the children are brilliant, some have been there for decades, they are lovely and deserve only praise. However, the management, specifically the Area Manager is completely out of touch with reality and refused to meet with parents prior to Christmas to address our concerns. Ultimately, I removed my daughter who now attends another nursery - a world apart.
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Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
from S R (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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It's such a nice feeling as a parent knowing you're leaving your child in such a happy and safe place while you work. The members of staff in the 2-3 room are amazing with my little girl she has so much fun in nursery and loves coming home and telling us all about her day. The staff are amazing at keeping
me updated throughout the day which gives me great peace of mind while I am at work. Thank you for your work ladies.
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from V C (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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Excellent nursery! All staff are amazing, very helpful and friendly. Plenty of updates on the app to keep me up to date with how my child is getting on throughout the day. Staff in the toddler room go above and beyond to help my child with plenty of encouragement.
Very happy I chose Happitots Nursery
Very happy I chose Happitots Nursery
Garrowhill.
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Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
from J M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025Submitted via Website • Report
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We are so grateful for the wonderful care of our child in the toddler room. The staff are incredibly warm and attentive and they truly go the extra mile. Our child loves going to nursery and always comes home happy and excited. The activities are engaging and educational and the environment is clean
and safe. We are so impressed with the progress our child has made.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you for your lovely review, it's wonderful to hear how impressed you are with the team and the nursery environment, thank you for taking the time to write your review from all at Thrive.
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from C M (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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I can't praise the team at the nursery anymore in helping my little one feel safe and settled in the past few weeks. It's a very friendly little environment for both children and parents to visit and is also spotless. I'm looking forward to seeing my wee one develop throughout next year and make some
little memories and friends.
Thanks girls.
Thanks girls.
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Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
from J M (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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I can not praise Happitots Garrowhill highly enough, I have had two children attend here, both straight into the preschool room. Firstly the staff are absolutely incredible from all the teachers to cleaners and cooks. Not a day goes past where my current child isn't greeted by smiles and enthusiasm.
The communication between staff and parents is second to none, I get regular updates on the app and a conversation to back up what they have done throughout the day. The care and attention to all the kids is second to none. The support both my kids have received with learning, developing, trying new activities/foods etc has been amazing. The nursery itself is always clean and tidy due to the hard work of the staff, every single member of staff is a credit to the nursery, extremely hard working and professional. Would highly recommend here to anyone looking for a local nursery.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you ever so much for your glowing review from the team at Happitots Garrowhill, it's fantastic to hear their hard work is having a huge impact on your two children and your family.
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from Liam H (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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My daughter goes to this nursery and we couldn't be happier, the staff are very friendly and work so hard to provide a wonderful place for kids to attend. My daughter has developed so much since starting here earlier this year I would highly recommend this nursery. Amazing food choices are provided
much to my daughter's delight.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you for your lovely review it means the world to us, from all at Happitots Garrowhill part of Thrive Childcare.
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from Barbara P (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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I am well impressed with this nursery it's really been brilliant for my grandchild mixing with other children, the staff are really so lovely and caring which makes my grandchild love going there and also how they keep updating parents on how their child is doing while in their care, which I think is
fab. Well done to each and every one of them for being so supportive and caring to not just the children but parents also, much appreciated.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you for your lovely review it means the world to us, from all at Happitots Garrowhill part of Thrive Childcare.
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from Danielle G (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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My girl attended Happitots Garrowhill for 3 years and absolutely loved it! The staff knew her so well and gave the highest level of care and it showed by how much she loved going each day and how confident she was being around each and every member of the staff! That to me speaks volumes to how much
care and attention they give the children in the setting! To know your child is safe happy and content while you are not there means more than anything.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you for your lovely review it means the world to us, from all at Happitots Garrowhill part of Thrive childcare.
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from Adele C (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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My little girl has been attending Happitots since April 2024 and she absolutely loves it! She has come on so much in speech, socialising, independence and confidence! The use of the app is brilliant keeping us updated on our little one's days. The staff are all helpful, supportive and welcoming! They
supply a well-balanced and nutritious menu that includes a wide variety of food! I highly recommend this nursery! We couldn't be happier than we are with our choice to have our child attend this nursery!
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Garrowhill
Thank you for your lovely review it means the world to us and is particularly wonderful to hear your daughter is thriving! From all at Happitots Garrowhill part of Thrive Childcare.
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from Leanne M (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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My little one loves Happitots and always comes out having had a fun-filled day. The nursery has improved 1 million per cent since the new staff and the new manager is great. I am always well informed of everything going on in the nursery great communication, the staff are great and always give a great
end-of-day report. They are well equipped for any dietary medical needs my child has. The nursery has been brilliant for my wee one and she is thriving there!
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Happitots Nursery Robroyston
from Nikhil K (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2024Submitted via Website • Report
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My daughter has been attending this nursery for more than a year and we have seen a real improvement in facilities and quality of childcare provided over time. They spend good time outdoors in the nursery along with multiple activities indoors which is great for their development. Really happy with
the overall results.
Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Robroyston
Thank you for your very positive review, it is a pleasure to hear you are happy with the service provided, thank you again from all at Thrive.
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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020
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